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Trees made from wire, beads and gemstones.

Fun Friday for Teens: Gemstone Bonsai Trees

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 2:45pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Make mini-bonsai trees out of wire, beads and gemstones. Hang out with friends and enjoy the end of your week. Happy Friday! For more information about this program, please ca...

Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Teen Space (ERL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make mini-bonsai trees out of wire, beads and gemstones. Hang out with friends and enjoy the end of your week. Happy Friday! 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1403. 

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.

Valentine Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Get ready for a fun-filled Valentine scavenger hunt designed just for kids! Explore the second floor of the library as you search for 10 hidden pieces that will lead you to a speci...

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

Get ready for a fun-filled Valentine scavenger hunt designed just for kids! Explore the second floor of the library as you search for 10 hidden pieces that will lead you to a special surprise.

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 pile of multi-colored sensory toys with different textures.

Calm and Color

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Story Time Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sensory Program
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for a guided meditation and the opportunity to color a picture as a calming activity. Appropriate for sensory sensitive and sensory seeking participants. For more...

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Story Time Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Program
Event Details:

Join us for a guided meditation and the opportunity to color a picture as a calming activity. 

Appropriate for sensory sensitive and sensory seeking participants. 

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.

Polyhedral dice on top of two Dungeons and Dragons books.

Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Adventure is calling...and we're looking for a party! Whether you have a sword, a bow, an axe or other weapon to lend to the cause, join us the first and third Tuesday of each mont...

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Adventure is calling...and we're looking for a party! Whether you have a sword, a bow, an axe or other weapon to lend to the cause, join us the first and third Tuesday of each month for Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition.

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

Teen Scene Artistry: Lovely Trinkets

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity and join us for a fun-filled bracelet-making experience! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crafter, our engaging sessions provide all the materials an...

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Teen Space (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity and join us for a fun-filled bracelet-making experience! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crafter, our engaging sessions provide all the materials and guidance you need to design stunning, personalized bracelets.

Drawn images of a tablet with a magnifying glass on top of it, a round beaker with liquid in the left half and bubbles coming out of the top and a microscope on a yellow background.

Homeschool STEAM Station

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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 coding. Please note that t...

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 coding. 

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.

Drawn images of a tablet with a magnifying glass on top of it, a round beaker with liquid in the left half and bubbles coming out of the top and a microscope on a yellow background.

ChAoS CrEAtOrs STEAM Club: Math Games

Thursday, February 6, 2025 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 said math coul...

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: 15
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.

Polyhedral dice on top of two Dungeons and Dragons books.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Calling all heroes, mages, wanderers, scoundrels and goblins! Join the party and play 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons. We will be meeting every Thursday. Players who can’t ma...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Calling all heroes, mages, wanderers, scoundrels and goblins! Join the party and play 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons. We will be meeting every Thursday. 

Smiling teens sitting at a table talking in a library with books and a laptop on the table.

Teen Activity Connection

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Teen Space (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
General Program, Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

We need teens to tell us what they want to do at the library! Brainstorm and socialize as you write about fun activities and events that you'd like to see at the library on our res...

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Teen Space (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: General Program, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

We need teens to tell us what they want to do at the library! Brainstorm and socialize as you write about fun activities and events that you'd like to see at the library on our reserved white board tables. 

A bouquet of roses made from red, orange, green, light blue and blue duct tape.

Fun Friday for Teens: Duct Tape Roses

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 2:45pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Make duct tape roses for friends or that someone special. Hang out with friends and enjoy the end of your week. Happy Friday! For more information about this program, please c...

Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Teen Space (ERL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make duct tape roses for friends or that someone special. Hang out with friends and enjoy the end of your week. Happy Friday! 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1403. 

Smiling teens sitting at a table talking in a library with books and a laptop on the table.

Hanging Out & Nerding Out: It's Game Time

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Gaming, robots, books and podcasts, oh my! We invite teens to join us in #hangingout&nerdingout every week as we participate in various activities. We have games. We have ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: General Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Gaming, robots, books and podcasts, oh my! 

Four stacks of coins, in increasing height, and a glass jar of coins all with a plant sprouting from the top of the stacks or jar.

Marketing for Entrepreneurs presented by CEED

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Business & Finance
Age Group:
15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Event Details:

Unlock the power of targeted marketing in this training class designed for business owners! Learn how to identify your ideal customers, understand their demographics and psychograp...

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Business & Finance
Event Details:

Unlock the power of targeted marketing in this training class designed for business owners! Learn how to identify your ideal customers, understand their demographics and psychographics and effectively reach your market with tailored strategies.

11 black and white photos of people from the past on a wooden table.

Making Family Photo Frames

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Local & State History Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Genealogy/Local History
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Event Details:

Make your own mini photo frame out of clay to display your favorite family photo! For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1365.

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Local & State History Room (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Genealogy/Local History
Event Details:

Make your own mini photo frame out of clay to display your favorite family photo! 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1365.

Smiling teens sitting at a table talking in a library with books and a laptop on the table.

CommuniTeens: Volunteer Session

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Needing some volunteer hours? This program is set up so that you can get some of those hours and have fun connecting with other teens who enjoy helping the community. You will...

Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Needing some volunteer hours? This program is set up so that you can get some of those hours and have fun connecting with other teens who enjoy helping the community. 

#GirlsCode@CCPL with three pictures of girls coding or working with robotics.

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

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Engine (Makerspace 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: The Engine (Makerspace HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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! 

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.

Evening Family Story Time: Birds

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Story Time Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
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 ...

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Story Time 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.

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

Homeschool Encore - STEAM and Stories: Lunar New Year

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 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:

As several countries in Asia celebrate Lunar New Year, we will make a paper lantern as our craft and discuss how the different countries in Asia celebrate Lunar New Year. For ...

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:

As several countries in Asia celebrate Lunar New Year, we will make a paper lantern as our craft and discuss how the different countries in Asia celebrate Lunar New Year. 

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.

Family Trivia: Be My Valentine

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of family-friendly fun, where we compete to see who has the most knowledge of a range of subjects, including pop culture, music, history and much more...

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Teen Space (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of family-friendly fun, where we compete to see who has the most knowledge of a range of subjects, including pop culture, music, history and much more. Each trivia night will have a different topic, and the winne

12 balls of multi-colored yarn in three rows.

Tween Crochet

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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 come and learn the basics of crochet. We will build up our skills to make an amigurumi (small stuffed yarn creatures). A heart pattern will be available.&...

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 come and learn the basics of crochet. 

We will build up our skills to make an amigurumi (small stuffed yarn creatures). A heart pattern will be available. 

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 with three pictures of girls coding or working with robotics.

#GirlsCode@CCPL: Dojo Design and 3D Printing

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Maker, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Get ready to jump into the world of 3D design and printing with TinkerCAD. You'll learn how to code, design and print your very own models. From making cool bubble wands to custom ...

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

Get ready to jump into the world of 3D design and printing with TinkerCAD. You'll learn how to code, design and print your very own models. From making cool bubble wands to custom phone stands (and more!), the possibilities are endless.

Smiling teens sitting at a table talking in a library with books and a laptop on the table.

Hanging Out & Nerding Out: Robots Assemble

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Gaming, robots, books and podcasts, oh my! We invite teens to join us in #hangingout&nerdingout every week as we participate in various activities. We have games. We have ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: General Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Gaming, robots, books and podcasts, oh my! 

Polyhedral dice on top of two Dungeons and Dragons books.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Calling all heroes, mages, wanderers, scoundrels and goblins! Join the party and play 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons. We will be meeting every Thursday. Players who can’t ma...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Calling all heroes, mages, wanderers, scoundrels and goblins! Join the party and play 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons. We will be meeting every Thursday. 

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

Teens Draw: Explosions

Thursday, February 13, 2025 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
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 will be drawing ...

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 will be drawing terrific explosions. 

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

Habits of a Homeschool Hero: Leadership Learning for Kids

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Story Time
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Event Details:

Habits of a Homeschool Hero offers hands-on, interactive lessons designed to engage students while helping them learn healthy habits and leadership skills. For ages 8 to 14. T...

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Story Time
Event Details:

Habits of a Homeschool Hero offers hands-on, interactive lessons designed to engage students while helping them learn healthy habits and leadership skills. For ages 8 to 14. 

This session will focus on being proactive. 

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.