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Diamond Dot Coaster Art

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Create an ocean-themed diamond dot coaster to use, display or gift. Materials will be provided. Registration is required by calling (910) 483-7727 ext. 1414 or registering onl...

Open
Required
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Create an ocean-themed diamond dot coaster to use, display or gift. Materials will be provided. 

Registration is required by calling (910) 483-7727 ext. 1414 or registering online. 

Tech Time

Tech Time @ the Library

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room A (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Digital Literacy
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Whether you need help setting up an email account, learning how to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or anything in between, we’re here to help you with your computer,...

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Conference Room A (WRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Digital Literacy
Event Details:

Whether you need help setting up an email account, learning how to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or anything in between, we’re here to help you with your computer, tablet or smartphone questions.

Arts & Crafts

Turtleducks, Koala Sheep and Platybus Bears: The ATLA Animal Safari

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
6-11 Years
Event Details:

Join us as we explore the wild animal fusions of Avatar the Last Airbender, all while discovering new books to enjoy this summer. Find two books about different animals and bring t...

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us as we explore the wild animal fusions of Avatar the Last Airbender, all while discovering new books to enjoy this summer. Find two books about different animals and bring them to our art station.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

None of This Is True Book Cover

Club Insomnia: None of This Is True

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Popular podcaster Alix Summer becomes the subject of her own podcast after a woman named Josie Fair comes into her life and then disappears, leaving behind a terrible and terrifyin...

Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Conference Room (SPL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Popular podcaster Alix Summer becomes the subject of her own podcast after a woman named Josie Fair comes into her life and then disappears, leaving behind a terrible and terrifying legacy that puts her life and her family's lives in mortal danger

Vegetable Soup

Taco Thursday

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Make Thursday night an adventure with some homemade tacos and fresh salsa. Cook, serve, and enjoy! Registration is required by calling (910) 483-7727 ext. 1450.

Open
Required
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: General Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Make Thursday night an adventure with some homemade tacos and fresh salsa. Cook, serve, and enjoy! 

Registration is required by calling (910) 483-7727 ext. 1450.

Sensory Program

Playdates at the Library

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Sensory Program
Age Group:
0-5 Years
Event Details:

Join us as we host Playdates at the Library. During this continuous program we will provide different play materials such as sensory toys, LEGOs, etc. We hope to see you there. Age...

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Sensory Program
Event Details:

Join us as we host Playdates at the Library. During this continuous program we will provide different play materials such as sensory toys, LEGOs, etc. We hope to see you there. Ages 0 to 4 years old. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Story Time

Family Story Time: Follow the Yellow Brick Road

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Time Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years
Event Details:

Story time for ages 0- to 5-year-olds. Story time includes reading stories, creative storytelling, music, movement and more. Please note that this program is appropriate for sensor...

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Story Time Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Story time for ages 0- to 5-year-olds. Story time includes reading stories, creative storytelling, music, movement and more. Please note that this program is appropriate for sensory seekers. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Games & Activities

Escape Never Land

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages
Event Details:

Can you escape from Captain Hook's ship and Never Land? We challenge you to try out this Peter Pan themed escape room. Never done an escape room before? This is the perfect pr...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Can you escape from Captain Hook's ship and Never Land? 

We challenge you to try out this Peter Pan themed escape room. Never done an escape room before? This is the perfect practice, and it's free! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Code Ninjas

Jr. STEM Discoveries

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years
Event Details:

Jr. Ninjas, come discover the world of STEM by designing and building a hands-on project. You will develop engineering and design skills with Code Ninjas. Geared for ages 5-7. ...

Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Jr. Ninjas, come discover the world of STEM by designing and building a hands-on project. You will develop engineering and design skills with Code Ninjas. Geared for ages 5-7. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Make & Take: Beachy Candle Holder Picture

Make and Take: Beachy Candle Holder

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Join us to make your own Beachy Candle Holder. Materials will be provided. Registration is required by calling (910) 483-7727 ext. 1414 or registering online. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join us to make your own Beachy Candle Holder. Materials will be provided. 

Registration is required by calling (910) 483-7727 ext. 1414 or registering online. 

Games & Activities

Family Fun: Pirate Bingo

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, All Ages
Event Details:

Avast ye landlubber! 'Tis time to set sail on an adventure with family and friends to discover treasure most grand. We'll read the map, test our luck and follow the landmarks all t...

Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Avast ye landlubber! 'Tis time to set sail on an adventure with family and friends to discover treasure most grand. We'll read the map, test our luck and follow the landmarks all the way to BINGO. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Genealogy/Local History

The Legacy of Martha Raye

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Local & State History Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Genealogy/Local History
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Learn about actress Martha Raye and her connection and support with the U.S. Army Special Forces in a presentation by the director of the JFK Special Warfare Museum! For more ...

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Local & State History Room (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Genealogy/Local History
Event Details:

Learn about actress Martha Raye and her connection and support with the U.S. Army Special Forces in a presentation by the director of the JFK Special Warfare Museum! 

Business & Finance

Couponing at the Library

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Business & Finance
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Come out and learn a basic overview of couponing and strategic shopping ideas that should help cut down your grocery and household shopping bills. This program will include general...

Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Business & Finance
Event Details:

Come out and learn a basic overview of couponing and strategic shopping ideas that should help cut down your grocery and household shopping bills.

STEM/STEAM

Date with Dad: Let's Build Roller Coasters!

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Event Details:

Celebrate with your father or father-figure by having an adventure together! Come together at the library and design and build your own "roller coaster" with the materials provided...

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Children's Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Celebrate with your father or father-figure by having an adventure together! Come together at the library and design and build your own "roller coaster" with the materials provided. The sky, and the floor, are the limit! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Ukuleles

Ukulele Club

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages
Event Details:

An inclusive program where players or those who aspire to be players of the ukulele can come together to learn, share music and play together. All ages and levels of learners and p...

Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Event Details:

An inclusive program where players or those who aspire to be players of the ukulele can come together to learn, share music and play together. All ages and levels of learners and players are welcome.

Code Ninjas

Become a YouTuber

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Event Details:

Let's create a YouTube Channel! Join us to develop your YouTube skills and create and customize your own YouTube channel complete with unique channel art, video thumbnails, uploads...

Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Let's create a YouTube Channel! Join us to develop your YouTube skills and create and customize your own YouTube channel complete with unique channel art, video thumbnails, uploads and more with Code Ninjas! For ages 15 and up. 

Allan Wolf holding a guitar with a raven on the neck of the guitar

Immersed in Verse: Allan Wolf's Family Poetry Palooza

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Author Visit, Culture & Entertainment
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, All Ages
Event Details:

Are you ready for poetry with a punch? Join us for an all-ages presentation that will get you jazzed about poetry and the power of words. Author Allan Wolf, an award-winning p...

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Author Visit, Culture & Entertainment
Event Details:

Are you ready for poetry with a punch? Join us for an all-ages presentation that will get you jazzed about poetry and the power of words. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Typewriter

Write On, Right Now: The Sequel

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Cumberland County Public Library's writers' group will meet at 3 p.m. for chatting and networking and begin our work at 3:15 p.m. for critique and discussion of our literary projec...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Cumberland County Public Library's writers' group will meet at 3 p.m. for chatting and networking and begin our work at 3:15 p.m. for critique and discussion of our literary projects.

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Rainbow Skies: In the Dream House

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Welcome to Rainbow Skies! Every month, we meet to discuss a story with LGBTQIA+ representation. You're welcome to our monthly in-person meetings on the second Saturday of ever...

Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Welcome to Rainbow Skies!

Health & Wellness

Movement Monday: Chair Yoga

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Join us for Chair Yoga. These modified yoga poses are a great way to stretch your muscles and can help with flexibility. Adults of all levels of fitness* are welcome as we wil...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join us for Chair Yoga. These modified yoga poses are a great way to stretch your muscles and can help with flexibility. 

Adults of all levels of fitness* are welcome as we will be doing chair modified poses. 

Digital Literacy

Microsoft Word Basics

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Pate Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Digital Literacy
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Join the library's Digital Navigators as they cover essential skills for using Microsoft Word. Learn to use Microsoft's word processing software to create documents such as letters...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Pate Room (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Digital Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join the library's Digital Navigators as they cover essential skills for using Microsoft Word. Learn to use Microsoft's word processing software to create documents such as letters, resumes and much more. 

Sensory Program

Explore: a Program for Adults with Developmental Challenges

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Sensory Program
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Participants investigate various topics through stories, crafts and sensory activities. This month we focus on ecosystems. Attendees will build their own terrarium. Registrati...

Open
Required
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Sensory Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Participants investigate various topics through stories, crafts and sensory activities. This month we focus on ecosystems. Attendees will build their own terrarium. 

Registration is required by calling (910) 483-7727 ext. 1436.

Story Time

Toddler and Preschool Story Time: Let's Plant a Garden!

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs and more. We will have a craft and a coloring sheet at the end. This week's theme is gardens. For more information about this program, please c...

Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs and more. We will have a craft and a coloring sheet at the end. 

This week's theme is gardens. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Arts & Crafts

Creative Critters: Adventure Packs

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
6-11 Years
Event Details:

Welcome Creative Critters! We are delighted to invite you on a monthly exploration of various crafting projects. Each month we will create something different that will allow you t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Welcome Creative Critters! We are delighted to invite you on a monthly exploration of various crafting projects. Each month we will create something different that will allow you to dive into your creative minds. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.