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Story Time Take and Make Craft

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Event Details:

This story time themed take and make will be available at the youth services desk from December 3 - December 9 or as long as supplies last. For more information about this pro...

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 December 3 - December 9 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.

Arts & Crafts

Terrific Tuesday: Toy Factory

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
6-11 Years
Event Details:

Enjoy fun and exciting stories and games about toys and make your own toys for yourself or to give as gifts. For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ...

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Enjoy fun and exciting stories and games about toys and make your own toys for yourself or to give as gifts. 

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.

Gingerbread House Decorating

Gingerbread House Decorating

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Event Details:

Run, run as fast as you can to decorate! Show off your artistic skills as we decorate gingerbread houses. We will provide everything you need to decorate a premade hot glued g...

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

Run, run as fast as you can to decorate! Show off your artistic skills as we decorate gingerbread houses. We will provide everything you need to decorate a premade hot glued gingerbread house. 

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.

STEM/STEAM

Homeschool STEAM Station

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Event Details:

Join us in exploring activities of different themes relating to science, technology, engineering, art and math. This month we will be exploring art and engineering as we creat...

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Children's Area (HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us in exploring activities of different themes relating to science, technology, engineering, art and math. 

This month we will be exploring art and engineering as we create traps to catch our gingerbread 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.

Arts & Crafts

Crafty Science: Optical Illusions

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Area (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years
Event Details:

Learn about how our eyes work, how they can be tricked and how to create your own brain-bending art. For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 138...

Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Story Time Area (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Learn about how our eyes work, how they can be tricked and how to create your own brain-bending art. 

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

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.

STEM/STEAM

ChAoS CrEAtOrs STEAM Club: Snowy Mayhem

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Event Details:

Who doesn't enjoy a little chaos? Join us as we explore hands-on experiments and creations that involve science, technology, engineering, art and math! Who hopes for snow...

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

Who doesn't enjoy a little chaos? Join us as we explore hands-on experiments and creations that involve science, technology, engineering, art and math! 

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 Polar Express

Adventure on the Polar Express

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Experience the magic of the holiday season with The Polar Express (G; 2004). This enchanting film takes you on a breathtaking journey to the North Pole, where the spirit of Christm...

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Story Time Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Event Details:

Experience the magic of the holiday season with The Polar Express (G; 2004). This enchanting film takes you on a breathtaking journey to the North Pole, where the spirit of Christmas comes alive.

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.

Bricks

Get Creative with LEGOs

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
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...

Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
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.

#GirlsCode@CCPL

#GirlsCode@CCPL: Code Your Own Dress-up Game

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Do you like dress-up games? Have you ever wanted to design your own? Learn the basics of the SCRATCH programming system, design digital clothing items and create your own custom dr...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Teen Space (HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Do you like dress-up games? Have you ever wanted to design your own? Learn the basics of the SCRATCH programming system, design digital clothing items and create your own custom dress-up video game! 

Arts & Crafts

Homeschool Encore - Crafty Science: Optical Illusions

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Event Details:

Learn about how our eyes work, how they can be tricked and how to create your own brain-bending art. For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1...

Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Learn about how our eyes work, how they can be tricked and how to create your own brain-bending art. 

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

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.

Arts & Crafts

Story Time Take and Make Craft

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Event Details:

This story time themed take and make will be available at the youth services desk from December 10 - December 16 or as long as supplies last. For more information about this p...

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 December 10 - December 16 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.

Arts & Crafts

Terrific Tuesday: Painting Presents

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Story Time Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
6-11 Years
Event Details:

Enjoy colorful stories and paint your own gifts and ornaments, just in time for the holidays. For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1450.&nb...

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (NRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Enjoy colorful stories and paint your own gifts and ornaments, just in time for the holidays. 

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.

Games & Activities

A Holly Jolly Library Trivia Night

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
6-11 Years
Event Details:

Think your holiday spirit is better than the rest? Now you have a chance to prove it as the library hosts a holiday trivia night! Come for laughs, learning and the chance to flex y...

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Teen Room (WRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Think your holiday spirit is better than the rest? Now you have a chance to prove it as the library hosts a holiday trivia night! Come for laughs, learning and the chance to flex your holiday knowledge.

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.

Bricks

LEGO Creations

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Story Time Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
6-11 Years
Event Details:

Join us as we get creative with LEGOs! For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1361. 

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

Yarn

Tween Crochet

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Event Details:

Tweens ages 9-13 can join us and learn the basics of crochet. We will attempt to learn together with a simple/small amigurumi pattern. For more information about this pro...

Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Tweens ages 9-13 can join us and learn the basics of crochet. 

We will attempt to learn together with a simple/small amigurumi pattern. 

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.

Story Time

Books and Ballet: The Nutcracker

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Event Details:

Celebrate the holiday season with us as we read a retelling of the classic story of the Nutcracker. Participants will also have opportunity for music and movement and learn steps f...

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

Celebrate the holiday season with us as we read a retelling of the classic story of the Nutcracker. Participants will also have opportunity for music and movement and learn steps from the ballet.

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.

Story Time

Ballerina Story Time: The Nutcracker

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Event Details:

Dive into the enchanting world of the Nutcracker as we discover the story filled with dreams and holiday magic. But that’s not all! You’ll also get to dance like a star with a real...

Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Dive into the enchanting world of the Nutcracker as we discover the story filled with dreams and holiday magic. But that’s not all!

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.

Closed for Staff Development

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
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
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
#GirlsCode@CCPL

#GirlsCode@CCPL: Binary Code Bracelets

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity and dive into the world of coding at our #GirlsCode@CCPL program! Join us for a fun-filled morning where you will learn how computers communicate and store ...

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity and dive into the world of coding at our #GirlsCode@CCPL program! Join us for a fun-filled morning where you will learn how computers communicate and store information.

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.

Arts & Crafts

Kids' Art Remix: A Celebration of Imaginations

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Event Details:

In this unique program, children express their creativity through paper-based art, and professional artists bring their visions to life with their own interpretations. Both childre...

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

In this unique program, children express their creativity through paper-based art, and professional artists bring their visions to life with their own interpretations.

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 Polar Express

Movie Night: The Polar Express

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:15pm - 6:00pm
Teen Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages
Event Details:

All aboard! Join us as we cozy in with a cup of hot cocoa to watch The Polar Express (G; 2004). A hot cocoa bar will be set up and wearing jammies/loungewear is encouraged.&nb...

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Teen Room (WRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Event Details:

All aboard! Join us as we cozy in with a cup of hot cocoa to watch The Polar Express (G; 2004). 

A hot cocoa bar will be set up and wearing jammies/loungewear is 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.

Games & Activities

Little Explorers: Rock, Paper, Scissors

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered where the game of rock, paper, scissors came from? Join us for a reading of The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors by Drew Daywalt, learn the history and dif...

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Children's Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered where the game of rock, paper, scissors came from? 

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.

Bricks

LEGO Engineers

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO builders. If you enjoy creating with LEGOs join us for LEGO Engineers, a monthly program for those looking for a LEGO challenge. Sponsored by the Friends of t...

Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO builders. If you enjoy creating with LEGOs join us for LEGO Engineers, a monthly program for those looking for a LEGO challenge. 

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

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.

Bricks

LEGO Free Play

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Event Details:

Build and play with LEGOs, Magna-tiles and DUPLOs. For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1450. 

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Build and play with LEGOs, Magna-tiles and DUPLOs. 

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.