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This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Creative Hand Lettering

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Training Lab/Classroom Dual Use Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Come and practice the art of hand-lettering. We'll provide the supplies; you provide the creativity and imagination. There's no rush as you learn and practice beautiful brush ...

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Computer Training Lab/Classroom Dual Use Room (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come and practice the art of hand-lettering. We'll provide the supplies; you provide the creativity and imagination. 

This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.

Teen Scene Artistry: Pipe Cleaner Roses

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Surprise your friends or family with a special handmade pipe cleaner rose this National Red Rose Day! This fun teen program will teach you how to make realistic roses out of flexib...

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Teen Space (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Surprise your friends or family with a special handmade pipe cleaner rose this National Red Rose Day! This fun teen program will teach you how to make realistic roses out of flexible, colorful pipe cleaners. 

This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Make Your Own Beach in a Jar

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Keep summer with you all year long by creating a beach in a jar. 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: 10
Event Details:

Keep summer with you all year long by creating a beach in a jar. Materials will be provided. 

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

This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Tech Time @ the Library

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community 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: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Conference Room (HPM)
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.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.
This event is in the "6-11 Years" group.

LEGO Free Play

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Event Details:

Build and play with LEGOs, Magna-tiles and DUPLOs. For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1450. 

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Build and play with LEGOs, Magna-tiles and DUPLOs. 

For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1450. 

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.

This event is in the "6-11 Years" group.

STEAM Explorations: Coding for Beginners

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years
Event Details:

Interested in coding? Join us as we learn about coding basics like algorithms, bugs, and the importance of sequencing. Then test out your new coding knowledge and skills with our r...

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

Interested in coding? Join us as we learn about coding basics like algorithms, bugs, and the importance of sequencing. Then test out your new coding knowledge and skills with our robot, Dash. 

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.

This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.

Burton-ize Yourself!

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Create a portrait inspired by the art of filmmaker Tim Burton. Snacks will be provided. For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1381.&nbs...

Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create a portrait inspired by the art of filmmaker Tim Burton. 

Snacks will be provided. 

For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1381. 

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.

Baby Bounce & Tots Story Time: Swimming

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and interactive story time for babies and toddlers up to 24 months old! We will read stories, sing songs and do simple movement activities. This week's theme...

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and interactive story time for babies and toddlers up to 24 months old! We will read stories, sing songs and do simple movement activities. 

This week's theme is swimming. 

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.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.

Preschool Story Time: Father's Day

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years
Event Details:

Story time for children 1-5 years old. This week's theme is Father's Day to celebrate dads of all kinds. For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-77...

Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Story time for children 1-5 years old. 

This week's theme is Father's Day to celebrate dads of all kinds. 

For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1403. 

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.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.

Toddler and Preschool Story Time: Pizza

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years
Event Details:

Join us for our story time for 2-5-year-olds. Each week will be a different theme of stories and fun! This week's theme is pizza. This week will also be a Bilingual Story...

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

Join us for our story time for 2-5-year-olds. Each week will be a different theme of stories and fun! 

This week's theme is pizza. 

This week will also be a Bilingual Story Time with El Centro Hispano. 

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.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Crafty Needles Club

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crochet, cross stitch or other needle craft project and socialize with fellow crafters. Please note this is not a class, but an opportunity to gather. Limited ...

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crochet, cross stitch or other needle craft project and socialize with fellow crafters. Please note this is not a class, but an opportunity to gather. Limited supplies will be available, so come prepared. 

This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.

Dungeons and Dragons One-Shot Special (part 2)

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Calling all adventurers! Join us for a special Dungeons and Dragons event. Special guest Game Master Christie will be here for two sessions to run an exciting adventure. June 6 wil...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Calling all adventurers! Join us for a special Dungeons and Dragons event. Special guest Game Master Christie will be here for two sessions to run an exciting adventure.

This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.

Teen Advisory Club

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Time Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

We want to hear what you have to say! What interests you? Join in the conversation and enjoy some snacks as we discuss what you would like to see at the Cliffdale Regiona...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (CLF)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: General Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

We want to hear what you have to say!

This event is in the "6-11 Years" group.

LEGO Creations

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years
Event Details:

Join us as we get creative with LEGOs! For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1361. 

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

Join us as we get creative with LEGOs! 

For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1361. 

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.

This event is in the "6-11 Years" group.
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.

Knot Your Typical Adventure

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Learn how to make decorative knots and then use them to make a paracord keychain or bracelet to keep or give to a friend. All materials will be provided. Grades 3-5. Teens (gr...

Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Learn how to make decorative knots and then use them to make a paracord keychain or bracelet to keep or give to a friend. All materials will be provided. 

Grades 3-5. Teens (grades 6-12) are welcome to attend. 

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.

This event is in the "6-11 Years" group.

Robo-Coders: The Great Race

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years
Event Details:

Join us as we rev-up our robot engines and go to the races. We will be using our own Ozobots to learn the basic functions of robots and how they respond to our commands. We will th...

Open
Required
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join us as we rev-up our robot engines and go to the races. We will be using our own Ozobots to learn the basic functions of robots and how they respond to our commands.

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.

This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.

Teens Draw: Faces

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Exchange drawing tips, tricks and techniques, develop your own unique artistic style and showcase your art in a safe and supportive environment. This month, we’re working on r...

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Exchange drawing tips, tricks and techniques, develop your own unique artistic style and showcase your art in a safe and supportive environment. 

This event is in the "6-11 Years" group.
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.

Code Your Own Cartoons

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

It's time to unleash your creativity and express yourself as a master storyteller. You will learn to code your own animations and imaginative stories with Code Ninjas! For ages 8 a...

Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

It's time to unleash your creativity and express yourself as a master storyteller. You will learn to code your own animations and imaginative stories with Code Ninjas! For ages 8 and up. 

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.

This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.
This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Intro to Web Development

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Event Details:

Are you ready to build your own website? You will gain a foundational understanding of HTML and CSS as you create your very own website with Code Ninjas! For ages 15 and up. T...

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Are you ready to build your own website? You will gain a foundational understanding of HTML and CSS as you create your very own website with Code Ninjas! For ages 15 and up. 

This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.

Intro to Roblox Development

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

If you love Roblox and want to get started with building your own games, this is for you! You will learn the basics of game building in your own 3D Roblox worlds with Code Ninjas. ...

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

If you love Roblox and want to get started with building your own games, this is for you! You will learn the basics of game building in your own 3D Roblox worlds with Code Ninjas. No experience required. For ages 10 and up. 

This event is in the "6-11 Years" group.

Jr. Adventures in Game Design

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years
Event Details:

In this amazing game building class, Ninjas will learn some of the basics of computer science by coding mini games such as a maze, hide-and-seek and even your very own creation wit...

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

In this amazing game building class, Ninjas will learn some of the basics of computer science by coding mini games such as a maze, hide-and-seek and even your very own creation 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.

Closed for Independence Day

All Day
Headquarters Library, Bordeaux Community Library, Cliffdale Regional Library, East Regional Library, Hope Mills Community Library, North Regional Library, Spring Lake Community Library, West Regional Library, Off Site, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
Headquarters Library, Bordeaux Community Library, Cliffdale Regional Library, East Regional Library, Hope Mills Community Library, North Regional Library, Spring Lake Community Library, West Regional Library, Off Site, Virtual

Closed for Labor Day

All Day 8/31 - 9/2
Headquarters Library, Bordeaux Community Library, Cliffdale Regional Library, East Regional Library, Hope Mills Community Library, North Regional Library, Spring Lake Community Library, West Regional Library, Off Site, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
Headquarters Library, Bordeaux Community Library, Cliffdale Regional Library, East Regional Library, Hope Mills Community Library, North Regional Library, Spring Lake Community Library, West Regional Library, Off Site, Virtual

Closed for Veteran's Day

All Day
Headquarters Library, Bordeaux Community Library, Cliffdale Regional Library, East Regional Library, Hope Mills Community Library, North Regional Library, Spring Lake Community Library, West Regional Library, Off Site, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
Headquarters Library, Bordeaux Community Library, Cliffdale Regional Library, East Regional Library, Hope Mills Community Library, North Regional Library, Spring Lake Community Library, West Regional Library, Off Site, Virtual