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Baby Bounce and Tots Story Time: Chicks

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Join us for a cozy, playful story time just for babies and toddlers up to 24 months. We’ll share sweet, simple stories, sing joyful songs and enjoy gentle movement activities perfect for little learners.

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 cozy, playful story time just for babies and toddlers up to 24 months. We’ll share sweet, simple stories, sing joyful songs and enjoy gentle movement activities perfect for little learners.

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: Planets and Space Travel

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
STEM, Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Get ready to blast off on an out-of-this-world adventure designed for children ages 0–5. We’ll journey through the solar system, explore mysterious planets and discover the wonders of the stars.

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

Get ready to blast off on an out-of-this-world adventure designed for children ages 0–5. We’ll journey through the solar system, explore mysterious planets and discover the wonders of the stars.

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: It's Raining, It's Pouring

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Pate Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

This week, story time for ages 2-5 is celebrating rainy days. We’ll splash through stories about puddles, clouds and cozy weather, sing drizzly-day songs and enjoy playful activities that make even the stormiest day feel bright.

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

This week, story time for ages 2-5 is celebrating rainy days. We’ll splash through stories about puddles, clouds and cozy weather, sing drizzly-day songs and enjoy playful activities that make even the stormiest day feel bright.

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

Talking Tech: Buying a Plane Ticket

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Digital Literacy
Age Group:
19+ Years

Do you want to travel more but find yourself intimidated by the idea of purchasing your plane tickets? Not sure of the difference between a carry-on and a checked bag? Confused on where to go to compare prices?

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Digital Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you want to travel more but find yourself intimidated by the idea of purchasing your plane tickets? Not sure of the difference between a carry-on and a checked bag? Confused on where to go to compare prices?

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Let's Play Bridge

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
19+ Years

Socialize, have fun and keep mentally sharp by learning and playing bridge. Already play? Join us for game time. Curious about learning or want to improve your skills? Observe a game or two, and we’ll teach you.

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

Socialize, have fun and keep mentally sharp by learning and playing bridge. Already play? Join us for game time. Curious about learning or want to improve your skills? Observe a game or two, and we’ll teach you.

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

The Great LEGO Splash Test

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Story Time Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, STEM
Age Group:
6-11 Years

It’s a fun, hands-on challenge packed with creativity, teamwork and STEM thinking! Ready to put your engineering skills to the test?

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Story Time Area (HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM
Event Details:

It’s a fun, hands-on challenge packed with creativity, teamwork and STEM thinking! Ready to put your engineering skills to the test?

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

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 3:45pm - 6:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Calling all heroes, mages, wanderers, scoundrels and goblins! Join the party and play Dungeons & Dragons using the 2024 rules.

Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727, ext. 1425.

Open
Registration Required
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
Event Details:

Calling all heroes, mages, wanderers, scoundrels and goblins! Join the party and play Dungeons & Dragons using the 2024 rules.

Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727, ext. 1425.

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 "19+ Years" group

Mini Lava Lamps

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years

Science has never looked this cool! Explore chemical reactions and the science of density as you create your own mini lava lamp experiment.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Science has never looked this cool! Explore chemical reactions and the science of density as you create your own mini lava lamp experiment.

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

Sandventure Time: Sand Art Pictures

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

It’s time to bring the sand play inside—on purpose. Welcome to a creative experience where we expand how you play with sand.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (CLF)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

It’s time to bring the sand play inside—on purpose. Welcome to a creative experience where we expand how you play with sand.

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

Cumberland Cooks: Taco Seasoning Blend

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
19+ Years

Create your own custom Taco Seasoning Blend and learn how to mix and measure like a pro. In this flavorful workshop, we’ll explore how simple pantry spices come together to create bold, balanced flavor.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own custom Taco Seasoning Blend and learn how to mix and measure like a pro. In this flavorful workshop, we’ll explore how simple pantry spices come together to create bold, balanced flavor.

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

Teens Draw: Cats

Thursday, April 9, 2026 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

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 drawing sleek and beautiful cats.

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 month, we're drawing sleek and beautiful cats.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

TTRPG: Revolutionary Cumberland

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, Games & Activities, Genealogy/Local History
Age Group:
19+ Years

Travel back to 1770s–1780s Cumberland County, North Carolina, when tensions are rising and the American colonies are on the brink of revolution.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Games & Activities, Genealogy/Local History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Travel back to 1770s–1780s Cumberland County, North Carolina, when tensions are rising and the American colonies are on the brink of revolution.

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

Family Story Time: Leaping Into Literacy

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Pate Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Join us for a lively story time designed for children ages 0–5. This week, we’re hopping into the world of frogs.

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

Join us for a lively story time designed for children ages 0–5. This week, we’re hopping into the world of frogs.

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

The Great Library Egg Hunt

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
East Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

Hop on over to the library for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt. Children will search designated areas of the library to find colorful eggs filled with surprises and springtime cheer.

Library Branch: East Regional Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Hop on over to the library for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt. Children will search designated areas of the library to find colorful eggs filled with surprises and springtime cheer.

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

Homeschool Zoology: Sloths

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Join the fun as we slooooow down and explore the fascinating world of sloths. Discover cool facts about these tree-dwelling creatures, play interactive educational games and get creative with a sloth-themed craft project to take home.

Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Join the fun as we slooooow down and explore the fascinating world of sloths. Discover cool facts about these tree-dwelling creatures, play interactive educational games and get creative with a sloth-themed craft project to take 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 "12-14 Years" group
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group
This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Chess Club

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years

Welcome to the Cliffdale Chess Club. Spend an afternoon with the beautiful game, whether you are a seasoned pro or just learning the basics. Note: this is an unrated chess event.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to the Cliffdale Chess Club. Spend an afternoon with the beautiful game, whether you are a seasoned pro or just learning the basics. Note: this is an unrated chess event.

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

Silver Screeners Movie Matinee: Science Matters

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Pate Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, General Program
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

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

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.

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

LEGO Construction Challenge

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

Do you relish the click of a brick? Put your creativity to the test in this fast-paced building challenge! You will receive a surprise prompt and a limited amount of time to design your best improvised build.

Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Do you relish the click of a brick? Put your creativity to the test in this fast-paced building challenge! You will receive a surprise prompt and a limited amount of time to design your best improvised build.

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

Monster of the Week: Dreaming with the Gods Session 4

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Grab your dice and imagination as we continue our tabletop RPG campaign set in the fictional country of Bordros, a world where sixteenth-century Renaissance intrigue meets the grit and gears of steampunk invention.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grab your dice and imagination as we continue our tabletop RPG campaign set in the fictional country of Bordros, a world where sixteenth-century Renaissance intrigue meets the grit and gears of steampunk invention.

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

Imagination Library Story Time

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Join us for a special family-friendly story time where little ones can enjoy engaging tales and fun activities.

This month's theme is friends in the pond.

Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a special family-friendly story time where little ones can enjoy engaging tales and fun activities.

This month's theme is friends in the pond.

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

CC Literacy Council Presents Imagination Library Story Time

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Join us for a special family-friendly story time where little ones can enjoy engaging tales and fun activities.

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

Join us for a special family-friendly story time where little ones can enjoy engaging tales and fun activities.

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

CC Literacy Council Presents Imagination Library Story Time

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Join us for a special family-friendly story time where little ones can enjoy engaging tales and fun activities.

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

Join us for a special family-friendly story time where little ones can enjoy engaging tales and fun activities.

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

Nature Tales: Wiggly Worms

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

A FREE, preschool story and nature time presented at Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville. Ages 2-6 are welcome!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

A FREE, preschool story and nature time presented at Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville. Ages 2-6 are welcome!

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

Nature Tales: Wiggly Worms

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Off Site
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

A FREE, preschool story and nature time presented at Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville. Ages 2-6 are welcome!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

A FREE, preschool story and nature time presented at Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville. Ages 2-6 are welcome!

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.