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Closed for Staff Development

9:00am - 6:00pm
All Branches
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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
This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Tech Time @ the Library

9:00am - 10:30am
Cliffdale Regional Library
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Conference Room (CLF)
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 "19+ Years" group.

Beginners' Bridge

1:00pm - 4:00pm
North Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Bridge is fun, and recent studies show it keeps people smarter, happier and more social as they age. Want to learn bridge or brush up on your skills?

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

Classic Kid Lit Fun: The Secret Garden

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bordeaux Community Library
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Each month we will explore an iconic work of Children’s Classic Literature and do either a related craft or a STEM activity. 

For May the book is The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. 

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.

Dungeons and Dragons - Desolation

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hope Mills Community Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Calling all heroes, mages, wanderers, scoundrels and goblins! Join the party and play 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons with Dungeon Master Taylor. We will be meeting every Thursday. 

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

Teen Skills: Breakfast for Dinner - Pancakes & Bacon

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Cliffdale Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 15-18 Years
Program Type: General Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Can you cook for a group with $25 or less? We invite teens to learn how to cook a meal on a budget whether it's for themselves, family and friends or even a date night. And yes, you get to eat the food too!

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

Robo Rally

4:30pm - 6:00pm
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Learn about coding and robotics as you guide different robots through obstacle courses and complete missions. 

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

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

Playdates at the Library

9:00am - 10:00am
West Regional Library
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.

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

Fun Friday for Teens: Marble Roller Coasters

2:45pm - 5:30pm
East Regional Library
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Make marble roller coasters from plates and tape. Design a fast, twisting track and watch your marble ZOOM! Hang out with friends and enjoy the end of your week. Happy Friday! 

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

Paws for Reading

4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: General Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Practice reading out loud to a four-legged friend. The dogs from Love on a Leash enjoy listening to stories of all kinds and are a great way to encourage shy or reluctant readers. Bring your favorite book or choose one of ours. All ages. 

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.

Tween Skills: Fruity Smoothies

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cliffdale Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 12-14 Years
Program Type: General Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Trying to make some snacks for a group of friends with only $25? We invite tweens to learn how to budget as we make snacks to eat together. 

Snack of the Month: Fruity Smoothies 

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

Buzzing Bees

10:00am - 11:30am
East Regional Library
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Story Time
Event Details:

Join the Cape Fear Botanical Garden educators for a special family program all about bees! Enjoy a bee-themed story time, try on beekeepers suits, roll your own beeswax candles and create a bee craft that really buzzes. 

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.

Become a YouTuber

10:00am - 12:00pm
West Regional Library
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
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. 

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

Exploring Healthcare Options: Better Sleep!

10:00am - 12:00pm
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Are you tired all the time? Do you snore, gasp for breath, wake up throughout the night or fall asleep during the day?

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

Spring Rock Painting

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hope Mills Community Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

It's the best time of the year - springtime. Come create festive rocks for your spring or summer garden, walkways or just for festive spring décor for your home or office. All materials will be provided. 

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.
This event is in the "6-11 Years" group.
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.

Get Creative with LEGOs

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Spring Lake Community Library
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

This program is a LEGO free play. Bring the whole family. We will have LEGOs, MEGA BLOKS and DUPLOs so everyone can play! 

For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1459.

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

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cliffdale Regional Library
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
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 "0-5 Years" group.
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.

Bingo-Rama: Summer

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Teen Space (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Are you feeling lucky? Join us for Bingo-Rama to test your luck and prepare to battle it out with friends & family! Whether you’re a bingo fan or just love a good challenge, this event is perfect for you! 

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.

Language Learning Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bordeaux Community Library
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Event Details:

Learn Spanish using CCPL's Transparent Language learning software! Make new friends, practice with your fellow language learners and build your language skills. We will meet once a month to practice. 

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

Dungeons & Dragons: An Introduction for Adults and Older Teens

2:00pm - 5:45pm
North Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Learn the basics about the popular roleplaying game. This newbie friendly group is in the middle of an ongoing campaign, but you can still join up. If you don't have a character, we'll give you a pre-generated one. 

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

Homeschool STEM: Build a Robot

10:00am - 11:00am
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (NRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Learn about robotics and build your own robots to perform specific tasks using Cubelets. 

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 "19+ Years" group.

Explore: a Program for Adults with Developmental Challenges

10:00am - 11:45am
North Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Sensory Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Participants investigate various topics through stories, crafts and sensory activities. This month we will focus on the Milky Way Galaxy and will make a model of our solar system. 

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

Tech Time @ the Library

2:00pm - 3:30pm
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Conference Room (NRL)
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 "19+ Years" group.

Explore: a Program for Adults with Developmental Challenges

2:00pm - 3:45pm
North Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Sensory Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Participants investigate various topics through stories, crafts and sensory activities. This month we will focus on the Milky Way Galaxy and will make a model of our solar system.