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Cumberland County Schools T he public school system has 89 schools and more than 50,000 students. It gives parents options through its Choice Programs and neighborhood schools. Initiatives include language immersion (Spanish and Mandarin Chinese), the arts, year- round schedules, virtual learning, and specialized studies (global and classical), as well as early colleges, numerous academies (math and science, finance, green technology, fire, information technology, engineering technologies, and health sciences and technology) and programs in collision repair and international baccalaureate. Cumberland County Schools has a diverse student population that represents more than 74 countries and 79 native languages. More than 13,000 of its students are military or federal- government connected. Cumberland County libraries T he Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center offers access to a number of resources. To get a library card, preregister online or go to any library branch with a photo ID and proof of a Cumberland County address. Children younger than 16 need parental approval to get a card. Every branch has a public-access computer lab and laptops available for checkout with internet access within the library. A library card or a free, temporary computer-use card is required to use the computers. Those who don't have a card may use 15-minute express terminals. Cardholders have access to e-books, audiobooks, children's materials, and music and videos. The library also has guides to online learning, home- schooling, jobs and careers, and it offers homework help for kids. The Local & State History Room, at the Headquarters Library downtown, is a good resource for genealogy and researching local history. • Headquarters Library: 300 Maiden Lane, 910-483-7727 • Bordeaux Branch Library: 3711 Village Drive, 910-483-7727, Ext. 1381 • Cliffdale Regional Library: 6882 Cliffdale Road, 910-864-3800 • East Regional Library: 4809 Clinton Road, 910-483-7727, Ext. 1414 • Hope Mills Branch Library: 3411 Golfview Road, 910-425-8455 • North Regional Library: 855 McArthur Road, 910-822-1998 • Spring Lake Branch Library: 101 Laketree Blvd., 910-483-7727, Ext. 1459 • West Regional Library: 7469 Century Circle, 910-487-0440 Headquarters Library PHOTO BY MELISSA SUE GERRITS To see a full list of public and private schools, visit cityviewtoday.com/destination-fay/ CONTRIBUTED PHOTO 34 DestinationFAY 2022-2023

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