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Talking Tech: Using ChatGPT

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Digital Literacy
Age Group:
19+ Years

Join us for a hands-on introduction to ChatGPT, an AI-powered tool that can help with everyday tasks like writing emails, brainstorming ideas, learning new topics and more.

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Digital Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on introduction to ChatGPT, an AI-powered tool that can help with everyday tasks like writing emails, brainstorming ideas, learning new topics and more.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Monday Matinee at Maiden Lane

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Pate Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment
Age Group:
19+ Years

Join us for a screening of The Martian (PG-13; 2015), based on the novel by Andy Weir.

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

Join us for a screening of The Martian (PG-13; 2015), based on the novel by Andy Weir.

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 "19+ Years" group

Winter Warm Up: Library Line Dance

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
19+ Years

Boost your mood, energy and confidence while learning some of today’s most popular line dances. Move through easy-to-follow steps, practice classic favorites like the Electric Slide and the Wobble and discover new routines that keep you moving.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Boost your mood, energy and confidence while learning some of today’s most popular line dances. Move through easy-to-follow steps, practice classic favorites like the Electric Slide and the Wobble and discover new routines that keep you moving.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Winter Warm Up: Library Line Dance

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
19+ Years

Boost your mood, energy and confidence while learning some of today’s most popular line dances. Move through easy-to-follow steps, practice classic favorites like the Electric Slide and the Wobble and discover new routines that keep you moving.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Boost your mood, energy and confidence while learning some of today’s most popular line dances. Move through easy-to-follow steps, practice classic favorites like the Electric Slide and the Wobble and discover new routines that keep you moving.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Come On Down for Senior Bingo!

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Story Time Room (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
19+ Years

Enjoy a fun and relaxed morning of Bingo filled with conversation, laughter and friendly competition! This program is open to adults 55 and over and offers a great opportunity to spend time with friends—or make some new ones.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (ERL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun and relaxed morning of Bingo filled with conversation, laughter and friendly competition! This program is open to adults 55 and over and offers a great opportunity to spend time with friends—or make some new ones.

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

Community Resources

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Conference Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
19+ Years, All Ages

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Conference Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Cinema Bookworms: It Ends With Us

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Culture & Entertainment
Age Group:
19+ Years

Welcome to Cinema Bookworms, where books and movies meet! Read the book on your own, then join us for the film adaptation. After the screening, we’ll dive into a discussion comparing the two—what worked, what changed, and why. 

Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Book Club, Culture & Entertainment
Event Details:

Welcome to Cinema Bookworms, where books and movies meet! Read the book on your own, then join us for the film adaptation. After the screening, we’ll dive into a discussion comparing the two—what worked, what changed, and why. 

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Mystery Book Club: Down the River Unto the Sea

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
19+ Years

Once one of the NYPD’s finest investigators, Joe King Oliver is framed from within the force and sent to prison for a crime he didn’t commit.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Once one of the NYPD’s finest investigators, Joe King Oliver is framed from within the force and sent to prison for a crime he didn’t commit.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Cumberland Cooks: Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Pate Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
19+ Years

Join us for a relaxed cooking demonstration where you may watch—or join in—as we prepare an easy, comforting dish. This month’s recipe is chicken and dumplings, a warm, satisfying meal perfect for sharing with family and friends.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Pate Room (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: General Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxed cooking demonstration where you may watch—or join in—as we prepare an easy, comforting dish. This month’s recipe is chicken and dumplings, a warm, satisfying meal perfect for sharing with family and friends.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Tech Time @ the Library

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Digital Literacy
Age Group:
19+ Years

Whether you need help setting up an email account, learning how to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or anything in between, we’re here to help you with your computer, tablet or smartphone questions.

Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Digital Literacy
Event Details:

Whether you need help setting up an email account, learning how to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or anything in between, we’re here to help you with your computer, tablet or smartphone questions.

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

Community Resources

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
19+ Years, All Ages

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Intermediate Smartphones

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Digital Literacy
Age Group:
19+ Years

Join the library's Digital Navigators as they discuss ways to utilize your smartphone beyond the basics of making calls and sending text messages.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Digital Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the library's Digital Navigators as they discuss ways to utilize your smartphone beyond the basics of making calls and sending text messages.

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 "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 "19+ Years" group

Tech Time @ the Library

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Computer Training Lab/Classroom Dual Use Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Digital Literacy
Age Group:
19+ Years

Whether you need help setting up an email account, learning how to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or anything in between, we’re here to help you with your computer, tablet or smartphone questions.

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Computer Training Lab/Classroom Dual Use Room (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Digital Literacy
Event Details:

Whether you need help setting up an email account, learning how to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or anything in between, we’re here to help you with your computer, tablet or smartphone questions.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Let's Play Bridge

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
19+ Years

Socialize, have fun and keep mentally sharp by learning and playing bridge. Already play? Join us for game time. Curious about learning or want to improve your skills? Observe a game or two, and we’ll teach you. 

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Socialize, have fun and keep mentally sharp by learning and playing bridge. Already play? Join us for game time. Curious about learning or want to improve your skills? Observe a game or two, and we’ll teach you. 

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 "19+ Years" group

Club Insomnia: The House Across the Lake

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
19+ Years

Recently widowed actress Casey Fletcher retreats to her family's lake house in Vermont where she passes the time watching the glamorous couple across the lake until the wife disappears and she discovers that the most shocking of secrets can lurk b

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Recently widowed actress Casey Fletcher retreats to her family's lake house in Vermont where she passes the time watching the glamorous couple across the lake until the wife disappears and she discovers that the most shocking of secrets can lurk b

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Fresh Start Social Hour

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
19+ Years

Join us for a fun and relaxed Fresh Start Social Hour—a welcoming space to meet new people and make connections.

Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and relaxed Fresh Start Social Hour—a welcoming space to meet new people and make connections.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Knit & Crochet Club

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
19+ Years

Join fellow adults to socialize, learn new skills, trade tips and swap patterns in a relaxed, friendly setting. Supplies are provided for beginners, and experienced participants are welcome to bring their own projects. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join fellow adults to socialize, learn new skills, trade tips and swap patterns in a relaxed, friendly setting. Supplies are provided for beginners, and experienced participants are welcome to bring their own projects. 

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Mini Zen Garden

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
Sensory Program, STEM
Age Group:
19+ Years

Discover the calming art of Zen sand gardens in this hands-on, mindful experience. You will design your own miniature sand garden using sand, stones, decorative pieces and simple tools.

Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Conference Room (ERL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Sensory Program, STEM
Event Details:

Discover the calming art of Zen sand gardens in this hands-on, mindful experience. You will design your own miniature sand garden using sand, stones, decorative pieces and simple tools.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Cumberland Cooks: Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
General Program, STEM
Age Group:
19+ Years

The month of love may be ending, but that doesn’t mean we have to stop celebrating -- join us for a demonstration using the Charlie Cart!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: General Program, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

The month of love may be ending, but that doesn’t mean we have to stop celebrating -- join us for a demonstration using the Charlie Cart!

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Thomas Day: Antebellum Craftsman

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Local & State History Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Genealogy/Local History
Age Group:
19+ Years

Did you know that one of the finest craftsmen in antebellum North Carolina was a free African American?

Cancelled
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Local & State History Room (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Genealogy/Local History
Event Details:

Did you know that one of the finest craftsmen in antebellum North Carolina was a free African American?