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Playdates at the Library

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Sensory Program
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Enjoy a free play with a variety of toys and sensory materials. Ages 0 to 4 years old. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1481. 

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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Sensory Program
Event Details:

Enjoy a free play with a variety of toys and sensory materials. Ages 0 to 4 years old. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1481. 

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.

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Family Story Time: "Quackin'" Me Up!

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Time Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Story time for ages 0 to 5-year-olds. Story time includes reading stories, creative storytelling, music and movement and more. Please note that this program is appropriate for sensory seekers. 

This week's theme is ducks. 

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

Story time for ages 0 to 5-year-olds. Story time includes reading stories, creative storytelling, music and movement and more. Please note that this program is appropriate for sensory seekers. 

This week's theme is ducks. 

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.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library logo that has a train engine and caboose with books in between on top of an open book.

Imagination Library Story Time

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
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. 

This month's theme is bunny business. 

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

This month's theme is bunny business. 

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.

Red, yellow, blue, green and black LEGO bricks in a pile.

Get Creative with LEGOs

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

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

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

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Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

This program is a LEGO free play. Bring the whole family. We will have LEGOs, MEGA BLOCKS 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.

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Baby Bounce: Wiggly Fish

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Join us for a fun and interactive story time for babies and toddlers up to age 23 months old. We will read stories, sing songs and do simple movement activities. 

This week's theme is wiggly fish. 

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

Join us for a fun and interactive story time for babies and toddlers up to age 23 months old. We will read stories, sing songs and do simple movement activities. 

This week's theme is wiggly fish. 

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.

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Toddler and Preschool Gentle Story Time: Opposites

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Story Time Area (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Join us for stories, songs and more. We will have a craft and a coloring sheet at the end. 

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

Join us for stories, songs and more. We will have a craft and a coloring sheet at the end. 

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.

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Evening Family Story Time: Frogs

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children's Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

Join us for a delightful evening of story time and crafts for children aged 0-11. Our engaging sessions feature a variety of themed stories and exciting craft activities that will spark creativity and imagination in young minds.

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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Children's Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful evening of story time and crafts for children aged 0-11. Our engaging sessions feature a variety of themed stories and exciting craft activities that will spark creativity and imagination in young minds.

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.

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Family Story Time: Fun Frogs!

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Join us for our story time for 2- to 5-year-olds. Each week will be a different theme of stories and fun! 

This week's theme is frogs. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1425. 

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

Join us for our story time for 2- to 5-year-olds. Each week will be a different theme of stories and fun! 

This week's theme is frogs. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1425. 

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.

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Toddler Story Time: Fish

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Story time for 1- to 3-year-olds. 

This week's theme is fish. 

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

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

Story time for 1- to 3-year-olds. 

This week's theme is fish. 

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.

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Preschool Story Time: Flowers

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Story Time Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Story time for 3- to 5-year-olds. 

This week's theme is flowers. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1449. 

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

Story time for 3- to 5-year-olds. 

This week's theme is flowers. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1449. 

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.

A child with a looking glass in a hot air balloon, a girl in a wheelchair reading a book on top of two large books and a boy with a backpack pointing to planets in the sky standing on a rocky cliff.

Family Story Time: Fun Frogs!

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Join us for our story time for 2- to 5-year-olds. Each week will be a different theme of stories and fun! 

This week's theme is frogs. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1425. 

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

Join us for our story time for 2- to 5-year-olds. Each week will be a different theme of stories and fun! 

This week's theme is frogs. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1425. 

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.

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Preschool Story Time: Fish

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Story time for 3- to 5-year-olds. 

This week's theme is fish. 

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

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

Story time for 3- to 5-year-olds. 

This week's theme is fish. 

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.

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Story Time Take and Make Craft

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

This story time themed take and make will be available at the youth services desk from April 29 to May 5 or as long as supplies last. 

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

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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 themed take and make will be available at the youth services desk from April 29 to May 5 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.

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Toddler Story Time: Airplanes

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Join us for stories, songs and more. For toddlers 2-3 years. 

This week's theme is airplanes. We will make a themed craft at the end. 

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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 more. For toddlers 2-3 years. 

This week's theme is airplanes. We will make a themed craft at the end. 

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.

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Toddler Story Time: Community Helpers

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Story time for 2-year-olds. 

This week's theme is community helpers. 

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

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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:

Story time for 2-year-olds. 

This week's theme is community helpers. 

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.

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Baby Bounce & Tots Story Time: Dino-Roar

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Time Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Cuddle, Play, Socialize. Songs, rhymes, finger plays and short stories are the highlights of this lap-sit experience for parents and their children. For babies and tots 0-23 months. 

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

Cuddle, Play, Socialize. Songs, rhymes, finger plays and short stories are the highlights of this lap-sit experience for parents and their children. For babies and tots 0-23 months. 

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.

The logo for the North Carolina Science Festival presented by RTI International. It is a blue oval with the name and an image of an atom.

Preschool Story Time: Airplanes

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Join us for stories, songs and more. For kids 3-5 years. 

This week's theme is airplanes. We will make a themed craft at the end. 

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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 more. For kids 3-5 years. 

This week's theme is airplanes. We will make a themed craft at the end. 

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.

A child with a looking glass in a hot air balloon, a girl in a wheelchair reading a book on top of two large books and a boy with a backpack pointing to planets in the sky standing on a rocky cliff.

Preschool Story Time: Community Helpers

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Story time for 3- to 5-year-olds. 

This week's theme is community helpers. 

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

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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:

Story time for 3- to 5-year-olds. 

This week's theme is community helpers. 

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.

A child with a looking glass in a hot air balloon, a girl in a wheelchair reading a book on top of two large books and a boy with a backpack pointing to planets in the sky standing on a rocky cliff.

Toddler Story Time: Dino-Roar

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

The more we get together for stories, songs, dance and activities, the happier we are in this weekly story time. For toddlers 2-3 years. 

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

The more we get together for stories, songs, dance and activities, the happier we are in this weekly story time. For toddlers 2-3 years. 

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.

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Animals at the Library Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

Book-loving animal friends are visiting the library this month. Find them for a sticker prize! This program runs through the month of May. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1425. 

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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:

Book-loving animal friends are visiting the library this month. Find them for a sticker prize! This program runs through the month of May. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1425. 

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.

The words "Play Ready" on a black background. The words are formed with different items needed for sports or activities such as balls and dice.

Butterflies Scavenger Hunt

All Day
East Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

This month we have six colorful butterflies visiting the library. Can you help find the 6 colorful butterflies hidden in our children's area and receive a prize? 

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

This month we have six colorful butterflies visiting the library. Can you help find the 6 colorful butterflies hidden in our children's area and receive a prize? 

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.

The words "Play Ready" on a black background. The words are formed with different items needed for sports or activities such as balls and dice.

Flowers Scavenger Hunt

All Day
West Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages

All of those April showers have brought May flowers! Find all six flowers hidden in our children's area and receive a prize. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1481. 

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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:

All of those April showers have brought May flowers! Find all six flowers hidden in our children's area and receive a prize. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1481. 

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.

Metal containers holding pens, colored pencils, scissors, paintbrushes and rulers.

Rocking Frog Craft Kit

All Day
Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

Create your very own rocking frog! This craft kit will be available for pick up during the entire month of May while supplies last. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1425. 

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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
Event Details:

Create your very own rocking frog! This craft kit will be available for pick up during the entire month of May while supplies last. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1425. 

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.

The words "Play Ready" on a black background. The words are formed with different items needed for sports or activities such as balls and dice.

The Great Flower Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages

Welcome to The Great Flower Hunt! We’re so excited to have you join us on this fun adventure. Your mission is simple: find beautiful flowers, collect them and create the most fabulous bouquet ever.

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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:

Welcome to The Great Flower Hunt! We’re so excited to have you join us on this fun adventure. Your mission is simple: find beautiful flowers, collect them and create the most fabulous bouquet ever.

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.