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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.

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

Operation: Code Breakers

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hope Mills Community Library
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Learn the art of creating and solving coded messages and combine them with the power of computer science to write programs that encrypt and decrypt secret messages with Code Ninjas. For ages 10 and up. 

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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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 "6-11 Years" group.

Jr. STEM Discoveries

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

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

Become a YouTuber

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Spring Lake Community Library
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
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. 

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day 5/26 - 5/27
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 "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 "6-11 Years" group.

Jr. Adventures in Game Design

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

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
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:

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.

Teen Engineers LEGO Program

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Spring Lake Community Library
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Come mix LEGOs and robotics with us. We will be combining Cubelets and LEGOs to see what we can create and then testing them to see what they can do. 

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

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

Epic Escapes: Virtual National Park Tours

10:45am - 12:00pm
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Story Time Area (HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for on an epic adventure as we virtually tour some of America’s famous national parks with Wilderness Inquiry. Come on all of our adventures and you can collect some unique souvenir's. Ages 10-17. 

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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 "6-11 Years" group.

Terrific Tuesday: Imagine Your Adventure

3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Adventure begins at the library. So come along with us on some wild and wacky imagined adventures with books, games and crafts. 

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.

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 "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.

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

Jr. STEM Discoveries

10:00am - 12:00pm
Bordeaux Community Library
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.

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

Date with Dad: Let's Build Roller Coasters!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Headquarters Library
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.

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

Become a YouTuber

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hope Mills Community Library
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. 

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

Terrific Tuesday: Adventures in Space

3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Enjoy fascinating books, games and crafts all about exploring the furthest reaches of space. 

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

Avatar: The Last Airbender Elements - Water

5:00pm - 6:00pm
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, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Only the avatar can master all four elements, whereas regular individuals may be able to master one or none of the bending arts. 

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

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hope Mills Community Library
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 "6-11 Years" group.

LEGO Creations

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Headquarters Library
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

4:00pm - 5:30pm
East Regional Library
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

4:00pm - 5:30pm
West Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration 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 "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

10:00am - 12:00pm
Spring Lake Community Library
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.