Infinity Cube Craft Kit

All Day

0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

Hope Mills Community Library

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Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library

Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity, Sensory Program, STEM

Event Details:

Create your own hands-on fidget toy with this Infinity Cube Craft Kit. Fold, assemble and design a cube that flips and bends in endless motion—perfect for keeping busy hands focused and creative minds engaged.

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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.

Kelvin Scavenger Hunt

All Day

0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

East Regional Library

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Library Branch: East Regional Library

Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity, STEM

Event Details:

Kelvin the robot is visiting the library this month—and he’s exploring exciting careers in science. From lab work to engineering, he’s trying out all kinds of STEM jobs.

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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.

Kelvin Scavenger Hunt

All Day

0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

Hope Mills Community Library

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Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library

Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity

Event Details:

Kelvin the robot is visiting the library this month—and he’s exploring exciting careers in science. From lab work to engineering, he’s trying out all kinds of STEM jobs.

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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.

Nature Cam Bingo

All Day

6-11 Years

Spring Lake Community Library

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Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library

Age Group: 6-11 Years

Program Type: Self-Directed Activity, STEM

Event Details:

Spring has sprung across the Northern Hemisphere—and the wildlife is on the move.

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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.

NC Science Fest Scavenger Hunt

All Day

6-11 Years

North Regional Library

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Library Branch: North Regional Library

Age Group: 6-11 Years

Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity

Event Details:

We are celebrating the NC Science Festival with a scavenger hunt. Pick up a sheet at the children's services desk, find all eight science symbols and return the sheet for a free sticker. This program runs April 1-30, 2025.

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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.

Pet Shop Scavenger Hunt

All Day

0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages

Headquarters Library

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Library Branch: Headquarters Library

Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages

Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity

Event Details:

Oh no! Pets of all sorts have escaped from a local pet shop and are hiding all over the library. Search the library to find all 10 runaway animals, check them off your list and claim a special prize.

Available April 1–30.

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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.

Picture Book Safari Scavenger Hunt

All Day

6-11 Years

Bordeaux Community Library

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Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library

Room: Story Time Area (BOR)

Age Group: 6-11 Years

Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity, STEM

Event Details:

Oh no—the animals have escaped their books! All month long, missing picture book critters are hiding in youth services.

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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.

Signs of Spring Scavenger Hunt

All Day

0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

Spring Lake Community Library

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Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library

Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity

Event Details:

This April, the wild is calling. Frogs, fish, turtles, insects and other nature-themed friends are hiding throughout youth services and are waiting to be discovered.

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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.

Spring Flower Scavenger Hunt

All Day

6-11 Years

Cliffdale Regional Library

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Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library

Age Group: 6-11 Years

Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity

Event Details:

Spring has officially sprung, and flowers are blooming in the library just in time for Earth Day! Can you spot all 8 colorful flowers hiding in youth services this April?

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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.

Spring Scavenger Hunt

All Day

0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages

West Regional Library

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Library Branch: West Regional Library

Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages

Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity

Event Details:

It’s a full-on spring explosion in youth services. Flowers are blooming, critters are popping up and bright spring icons are hiding all around.

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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.

The Great Egg Hunt

All Day

19+ Years, All Ages

Hope Mills Community Library

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Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library

Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages

Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity

Event Details:

Oh no—16 colorful, decorative eggs have gone missing! They’re hiding throughout the library’s main area, waiting for sharp-eyed seekers to spot them. Can you find all 16?

Toddler Story Time: It's a Bug's World

10:00am–10:30am

0-5 Years

North Regional Library

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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-filled story time designed especially for curious little ones.

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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.

Baby Bounce and Tots Story Time: Laugh Out Loud

10:00am–10:45am

0-5 Years

Cliffdale Regional Library

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Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)

Age Group: 0-5 Years

Program Type: Story Time

Event Details:

Cuddle, play and socialize at this lap-sit story time designed for babies and tots ages 0–23 months and their caregivers. Songs, rhymes, finger plays and short stories create a joyful bonding experience perfect for little learners.

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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.

Family Story Time: Nonsense

10:00am–11:00am

0-5 Years

West Regional Library

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Library Branch: West Regional Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)

Age Group: 0-5 Years

Program Type: Story Time

Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs and silly fun for children ages 1–5 and their families. This week’s theme is nonsense, so expect wacky words, topsy-turvy tales, giggle-worthy rhymes and plenty of playful surprises.

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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.

Tech Time @ the Library

10:00am–11:30am

19+ Years

East Regional Library

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Library Branch: East Regional Library

Room: Conference Room (ERL)

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. No appointment necessary.

Community Resources

10:00am–12:00pm

19+ Years, All Ages

North Regional Library

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Library Branch: North Regional Library

Room: Conference Room (NRL)

Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages

Program Type: General Program

Event Details:

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

Pop In and Play

10:30am–11:30am

0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

Hope Mills Community Library

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Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)

Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

Program Type: Games & Activities

Event Details:

Join us for an hour of open play with manipulative toys, blocks and more. Let your little ones explore, create and have fun in a playful, welcoming space.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Cumberland County Public Library, Inc.

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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.

Preschool Story Time: It's a Bug's World

11:00am–11:30am

0-5 Years

North Regional Library

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Library Branch: North Regional Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)

Age Group: 0-5 Years

Program Type: Story Time

Event Details:

Get ready for a lively and interactive story time designed just for preschoolers. We’ll dive into imaginative picture books, sing fun action songs and enjoy playful games that help children build early literacy, coordination and social skills.

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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.

Toddler and Preschool Story Time: Laugh Out Loud

11:00am–11:45am

0-5 Years

Cliffdale Regional Library

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Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)

Age Group: 0-5 Years

Program Type: Story Time

Event Details:

Join us for stories, music and movement at this lively weekly story time for children ages 2–5.

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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.

Silver Screeners Movie Matinee: Science Matters

3:00pm–5:30pm

12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Headquarters Library

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Library Branch: Headquarters Library

Room: Pate Room (HQU)

Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, General Program

Event Details:

Welcome, teen cinephiles and casual movie watchers. Join us for Silver Screeners, a relaxed movie matinee complete with a snack—without the ticket price.

LEGO Club

4:00pm–5:00pm

6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages

West Regional Library

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Library Branch: West Regional Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)

Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages

Program Type: Games & Activities

Event Details:

Explore, create and learn through guided building activities and open-ended free play. Builders of all ages are welcome to imagine, experiment and bring their ideas to life with LEGO bricks.

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.

LEGO Free Play

4:00pm–5:00pm

0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

North Regional Library

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Library Branch: North Regional Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)

Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

Program Type: Games & Activities

Event Details:

LEGO Free Play is an open-ended, play-based learning experience where participants use LEGO bricks and elements to explore creativity, engineering and storytelling without predetermined instructions.

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.