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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.

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: 4
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.

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

#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. 

FTCC Info Table

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Lobby (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Event Details:

FTCC representatives will host a table in the lobby to give out brochures/information on the community college, enrollment, unique offerings/classes, etc. For more information...

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Lobby (NRL)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

FTCC representatives will host a table in the lobby to give out brochures/information on the community college, enrollment, unique offerings/classes, etc. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1436.

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

Fun Friday for Teens: String Art

Friday, February 14, 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:

Learn how to make a heart, flower or other image out of string. Hang out with friends and enjoy the end of your week. Happy Friday! For more information about this program, pl...

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

Learn how to make a heart, flower or other image out of string. 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. 

Image of a female in a black dress with black boots pulling black sunglasses down to show her eyes and a male sitting cross-legged with a white shirt, plaid pants, suspenders and an ascot. Both are sitting on top of a machine with electricity sparking out of it.

Silver Screeners Movie Matinee

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Computer Training Lab/Classroom Dual Use Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, General Program
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Welcome all teen cinephiles and casual movie watchers to Silver Screeners. Join us for a snack and a movie matinee experience without the ticket price. All movie goers are welcome ...

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Computer Training Lab/Classroom Dual Use Room (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, General Program
Event Details:

Welcome all teen cinephiles and casual movie watchers to Silver Screeners. Join us for a snack and a movie matinee experience without the ticket price.

Image of an open book on a wooden table with a magnifying glass on top of it. There is also an lit candle on the table and fog swirling around.

Murder Mystery: Masquerade Night

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Event Details:

The year is 1755, and it’s Carnival season in Venice—a time for the masquerade ball. It’s an opportunity for the rich and poor, the young and old, to come together and be equa...

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

The year is 1755, and it’s Carnival season in Venice—a time for the masquerade ball. It’s an opportunity for the rich and poor, the young and old, to come together and be equals for one night.

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

Crafternoon Time: Luv Bugs!

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Join us for Crafternoon time monthly for a fun craft. This month we are making Luv Bugs for Valentine's Day! Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727 ext. 1459.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join us for Crafternoon time monthly for a fun craft. This month we are making Luv Bugs for Valentine's Day! 

Registration is required by calling 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.

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

Spring Teen Eat and Greet: Toxic Valentines

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

Get to know your library and the youth services staff while creating “toxic” neon art on canvas panels with acrylic paint. Templates will be available for letters, anatomical heart...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Get to know your library and the youth services staff while creating “toxic” neon art on canvas panels with acrylic paint. Templates will be available for letters, anatomical hearts and smiley faces, or teens can create their own.

A silver cooking pan with vegetables and a knife in front of it with a black bowl with the word "soup" beside the pot.

February Flavor Fusions

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

Celebrate Valentine's Day with some sweet treats. Tweens and teens are invited to come make strawberry Cupid's Cloud Mousse and Fruit Pizzas with a sugar cookie crust. These deligh...

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

Celebrate Valentine's Day with some sweet treats. Tweens and teens are invited to come make strawberry Cupid's Cloud Mousse and Fruit Pizzas with a sugar cookie crust.

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

Anti-Valentine's Day Party

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Over all the Valentine’s sentiment? Then come and do some anti-Valentine’s Day activities with us. We will make feltie monsters, anti-Valentine cards and other non-mushy activities...

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

Over all the Valentine’s sentiment? Then come and do some anti-Valentine’s Day activities with us. We will make feltie monsters, anti-Valentine cards and other non-mushy activities. 

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

Get Creative with LEGOs

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