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Dungeons & Dragons: One-Shot

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room #3 (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Embrace your adventurous spirit and dive into the boundless world of Dungeons & Dragons! Gather your allies, grab your dice and prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Conference Room #3 (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Embrace your adventurous spirit and dive into the boundless world of Dungeons & Dragons! Gather your allies, grab your dice and prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey. 

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

Silent Book Club

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Quiet Study Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years

Bring your favorite book, settle in for some quiet reading and enjoy a snack! We’ll start each session with a bit of conversation before diving into our books. 

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Quiet Study Room (WRL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Bring your favorite book, settle in for some quiet reading and enjoy a snack! We’ll start each session with a bit of conversation before diving into our books. 

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 "All Ages" group

Paws to Create for a Cause

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sensory Program
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages

Make art that makes a difference! Kids will create fun portraits of pets who are looking for loving homes. The artwork will be displayed in the library to help these furry friends get noticed.

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Children's Area (HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Program
Event Details:

Make art that makes a difference! Kids will create fun portraits of pets who are looking for loving homes. The artwork will be displayed in the library to help these furry friends get noticed.

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

Silver Screeners Movie Matinee: Isn't It Romantic?

Wednesday, February 18, 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

Calling all teen cinephiles and casual movie lovers! Join us for Silver Screeners, a relaxed movie matinee complete with a snack and big-screen fun—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:

Calling all teen cinephiles and casual movie lovers! Join us for Silver Screeners, a relaxed movie matinee complete with a snack and big-screen fun—without the ticket price.

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

Hanging Out & Nerding Out: Mystical Creations

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Gaming, robots, crafts and podcasts — oh my! Teens are invited to join us each week for #HangingOutAndNerdingOut, where there’s always something new to try. 

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

Gaming, robots, crafts and podcasts — oh my! Teens are invited to join us each week for #HangingOutAndNerdingOut, where there’s always something new to try. 

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 "All Ages" group

LEGO Club

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages

Explore, create and learn with LEGOs through guided activities and free play. All ages welcome. 

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

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 with LEGOs through guided activities and free play. All ages welcome. 

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.

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

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, February 19, 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.

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

Chill Skills: Stress Management for Teens

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Self-Directed Activity, Sensory Program
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

This teen stress-relief program offers a creative and calming space where teens can decompress and learn healthy ways to manage everyday stress.

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Self-Directed Activity, Sensory Program
Event Details:

This teen stress-relief program offers a creative and calming space where teens can decompress and learn healthy ways to manage everyday stress.

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

Crafting Cuisines Cooking Club: Burgers

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
15-18 Years

Did you know crafts can go beyond creating things with paper, paint and other artsy-fartsy stuff? Join us as we get creative and crafty with food, too. We invite you to learn how to cook some awesome meals while staying within a $25-30 budget.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 15-18 Years
Program Type: General Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know crafts can go beyond creating things with paper, paint and other artsy-fartsy stuff? Join us as we get creative and crafty with food, too. We invite you to learn how to cook some awesome meals while staying within a $25-30 budget.

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

Fun Friday for Teens: Ozobots, ROLL OUT!

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Learn the codes to send these little 'bots on fun adventures. Make them spin and dance, challenge them to find their way through mazes or have them trace a big heart to celebrate the spirit of Valentine's Day. 

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

Learn the codes to send these little 'bots on fun adventures. Make them spin and dance, challenge them to find their way through mazes or have them trace a big heart to celebrate the spirit of Valentine's Day. 

This event is in the "15-18 Years" group
This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Fantasy Book Club: Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
15-18 Years, 19+ Years

A Cambridge professor, scholar and researcher on the study of faeries visits the hardscrabble village of Hransvik, where she gets closer to uncovering the secrets of the Hidden Ones and resists her insufferably handsome academic rival. 

Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Conference Room (SPL)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

A Cambridge professor, scholar and researcher on the study of faeries visits the hardscrabble village of Hransvik, where she gets closer to uncovering the secrets of the Hidden Ones and resists her insufferably handsome academic rival. 

This event is in the "15-18 Years" group
This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Dollar$ and Sen$e: Smart Money Series presented by CEED

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Business & Finance
Age Group:
15-18 Years, 19+ Years

Are you rebuilding your credit or just need a smarter system? This 4-part series will equip you with plans, strategies and confidence to take control of your money and your future. Participants will ... 

Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Business & Finance
Event Details:

Are you rebuilding your credit or just need a smarter system? This 4-part series will equip you with plans, strategies and confidence to take control of your money and your future. Participants will ... 

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

Words to Live By: Textile Banner Workshop

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker, STEM
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Got a quote that fuels your vibe? A mantra that keeps you grounded? In this chill creative session, artist in residence, Kia Love, will help you turn your words into bold textile art using felt appliqué and simple embroidery techniques.

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

Got a quote that fuels your vibe? A mantra that keeps you grounded? In this chill creative session, artist in residence, Kia Love, will help you turn your words into bold textile art using felt appliqué and simple embroidery techniques.

This event is in the "15-18 Years" group
This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Black History Month: They Walked This Way

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Genealogy/Local History
Age Group:
15-18 Years, 19+ Years

Join us for a special presentation by the Sandhills Family Heritage Association (SFHA) exploring the rich history and lasting contributions of African Americans in the Sandhills region.

Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Genealogy/Local History
Event Details:

Join us for a special presentation by the Sandhills Family Heritage Association (SFHA) exploring the rich history and lasting contributions of African Americans in the Sandhills region.

This event is in the "15-18 Years" group
This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Garden Gathering: An Afternoon of Grace and Growth

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Pate Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, General Program
Age Group:
15-18 Years, 19+ Years

Step into an elegant, Bridgerton-inspired afternoon at the library! Guests will enjoy guided ballroom-style dancing, learn basic historical etiquette and explore fashion tips inspired by the Regency era.

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Pate Room (HQU)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, General Program
Event Details:

Step into an elegant, Bridgerton-inspired afternoon at the library! Guests will enjoy guided ballroom-style dancing, learn basic historical etiquette and explore fashion tips inspired by the Regency era.

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

Cozy Crochet for Teens

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Hang out with us for an hour of cozy crocheting fun. Whether you're just starting out and need a hand with the basics, or you're a crochet pro ready to show off your skills and share tips, we’ve got a spot just for you.

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

Hang out with us for an hour of cozy crocheting fun. Whether you're just starting out and need a hand with the basics, or you're a crochet pro ready to show off your skills and share tips, we’ve got a spot just for you.

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

Dungeons & Dragons

Monday, February 23, 2026 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

Calling all adventurers! Gather your party and get ready for some D&D. We are in an ongoing campaign, but you can still join up. All levels of experience are welcome. We will meet on the second and fourth Monday of each month. 

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

Calling all adventurers! Gather your party and get ready for some D&D. We are in an ongoing campaign, but you can still join up. All levels of experience are welcome. We will meet on the second and fourth Monday of each month. 

This event is in the "15-18 Years" group
This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Heartstrings Unplugged: (Young) Adult Art & Vibe

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
15-18 Years, 19+ Years

Love is complicated—art doesn’t have to be. Tune in, unplug and let your feelings do the messy work. Join us for Heartstrings Unplugged, where music sets the mood and art becomes your voice. 

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

Love is complicated—art doesn’t have to be. Tune in, unplug and let your feelings do the messy work. Join us for Heartstrings Unplugged, where music sets the mood and art becomes your voice. 

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

Wednesday, February 25, 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: Isn't It Romantic?

Wednesday, February 25, 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

Calling all teen cinephiles and casual movie lovers! Join us for Silver Screeners, a relaxed movie matinee featuring a snack and big-screen fun—without the ticket price. This screening features Five Feet Apart (PG-13; 2019). 

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Pate Room (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, General Program
Event Details:

Calling all teen cinephiles and casual movie lovers! Join us for Silver Screeners, a relaxed movie matinee featuring a snack and big-screen fun—without the ticket price. This screening features Five Feet Apart (PG-13; 2019). 

This event is in the "15-18 Years" group
This event is in the "19+ Years" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Record Setting, Life Saving Hands-Only CPR

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, STEM
Age Group:
15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages

You could save a life by knowing Hands-Only CPR. Join us for this drop-in training event and be part of a statewide effort to set a world record! Staff from Cape Fear Valley Health will be on hand to train you—no prior experience needed. 

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness, STEM
Event Details:

You could save a life by knowing Hands-Only CPR. Join us for this drop-in training event and be part of a statewide effort to set a world record! Staff from Cape Fear Valley Health will be on hand to train you—no prior experience needed. 

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

Switch Showdown: Minecraft PvP

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Space (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Do you have what it takes to be the Minecraft champion? Gear up and compete in fast-paced PvP (player vs. player) battles on the Nintendo Switch, or cheer on your friends from the sidelines.

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

Do you have what it takes to be the Minecraft champion? Gear up and compete in fast-paced PvP (player vs. player) battles on the Nintendo Switch, or cheer on your friends from the sidelines.

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

Teen and Adult STEM: indi Car Robot

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years

Start your engines and get ready to code with our brand new indi Car Robots! We’ll work together to navigate obstacles and follow the track while learning basic coding skills. 

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

Start your engines and get ready to code with our brand new indi Car Robots! We’ll work together to navigate obstacles and follow the track while learning basic coding skills. 

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

Teen Volunteer Time: Cards for Hospitalized Kids

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Need volunteer hours—or want to make a difference?

Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (CLF)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Need volunteer hours—or want to make a difference?