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

Homeschool Program: Celebrate Pets

10:00am - 11:00am
East Regional Library
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate National Pet Month and make a fun craft to take home. 

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

Let's Chalk About Art

10:00am - 11:00am
Hope Mills Community Library
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Let the sun shine on your creativity as we go outside and draw colorful masterpieces with chalk. In the case of inclement weather, we will move art inside and color pictures instead. 

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

Painting Flower Pots

10:00am - 11:00am
West Regional Library
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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us to show off your artistic skills as we celebrate spring by painting white clay flower pots. 

Registration is required by calling (910) 483-7727 ext. 1481 or registering online. 

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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

2:00pm - 3:30pm
North Regional Library
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.

Pressed Petals

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

Add a touch of nature to your reading experience by creating a one-of-a-kind bookmark using pressed flowers. 

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

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

Kids Messy Science: No-Cook Playdough

10:00am - 11:00am
Cliffdale Regional Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Science meets fun in this messy cooking adventure to prepare "no-cook" playdough.

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.

End of School Pop Culture Bash

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Bordeaux Community Library
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Event Details:

School's out for the summer! Celebrate a completed school year with trivia, games, crafts and snacks. 

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

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

Felt Bird Bookmarks

10:00am - 11:30am
East Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Come create a felt bird bookmark for yourself or your friends and family. Materials will be provided. 

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

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day 5/26 - 5/27
All Branches
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
This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.
This event is in the "6-11 Years" group.

Little Picassos: Brick Buddies

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Children's Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

We have an imaginative coloring page featuring intricately detailed LEGO-inspired illustrations just waiting for your creative touch. Color classic bricks using your favorite coloring implements.

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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Adult Coloring

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hope Mills Community Library
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come and enjoy a relaxing, peaceful atmosphere while you color and take away some stress. 

For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1435. 

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.

Summer Reading Field Day 🌞📖

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Cliffdale Regional Library
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for a day of fun in the sun. Come play games, read a book, learn with new technology and more.

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

Coloring Adventures with Winnie-the-Pooh and Friends

All Day
Hope Mills Community Library
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

Adventure begins at your library! This summer, come visit the Hundred Acre Wood. Celebrate by picking up some Winnie-the-Pooh coloring pages to either color at the library or to take home with you. 

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 "All Ages" group.

Paper Poppy Pop-Up

All Day
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

A stroll through the land of Oz takes you through a field of poppies so create one of your own. Follow the instructions and make a paper poppy. The flowers can be displayed at the library or you may take them home. 

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.
This event is in the "6-11 Years" group.
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Pirate Flag Art Challenge

All Day
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

You are the creator of your own adventure as you create a pirate flag! You can use crayons at the library or you can use materials at home and bring your creation back to the library. 

Please return to the library by June 29. 

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 "All Ages" group.

A Very Merry UnBirthday Party

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bordeaux Community Library
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Help us kick off the summer with a tea party, Wonderland-themed book suggestions, crafts and an intro to the Summer Reading Challenge. We will also have a real live rabbit to lead you down the rabbit hole! Costumes encouraged. 

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.
Registration
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Summer Reading Challenge is here! Learn how to make lucky stars to fill a jar for a visual way to mark your reading time. We'll also decorate the jars using "packing tape" transfers. 

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

Tie-Dyed Bandanas

4:30pm - 5:30pm
West Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Come show off your tie-dying skills as we tie-dye bandanas to kick off Summer Reading! 

Registration is required by calling (910) 483-7727 ext. 1481 or registering online. 

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

Story Time Take and Make Craft

12:00pm - 7:00pm
Spring Lake Community Library
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

This story time take and make will be available at the youth services desk from June 4 - June 11 or as long as supplies last. 

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 "19+ Years" group.

Sit and Stitch

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Conference Room #3 (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in Tuesdays with your craft (knit, crochet, embroidery, latch hook...) projects and share ideas. Enjoy the company of other needle crafters and finish projects you would never finish.  

Refreshments will be provided. 

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

Knit & Crochet Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Bordeaux Community Library
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Socialize, learn, trade tips and swap patterns. Supplies are provided for beginners. Adults only. 

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

 

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

Crafty Science: Fun with Fungi!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bordeaux Community Library
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Alice eats one side of the mushroom to grow taller and one side to shrink, but how much do you know about mushrooms and other fungi? Learn about these fascinating organisms and create a whimsical mushroom friend. 

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.

Adult Craft: DIY Patriotic Wreath

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Spring Lake Community Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Are you interested in creating a DIY patriotic wreath using red, white and blue cupcake liners and a floral wreath? It's a festive and creative way to display your patriotic spirit, and it's perfect for holidays like Independence Day. 

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.

ChAoS CrEAtOrs STEAM Club: Paper Circuit Art

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Cliffdale Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Who doesn't enjoy a little chaos? 

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.