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Author Visit: Chris Grabenstein

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Pate Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Author Visit
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Event Details:

Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for joining us on this grand and auspicious day. Today we are pleased to announce the most marvelously stupendous guest ever invited: the creat...

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Pate Room (HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Author Visit
Event Details:

Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for joining us on this grand and auspicious day. 

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.

Toddler and Preschool Story Time: International Tales

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years
Event Details:

Join us for our story time for 2- to 5-year-olds. Each week will be a different theme of stories and fun! This week's theme is international tales. This week will also be...

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

Join us for our story time for 2- to 5-year-olds. Each week will be a different theme of stories and fun! 

This week's theme is international tales. 

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.

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

LEGO Creations

Thursday, March 13, 2025 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.

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Genealogy: Tracing your Scottish Roots

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Local & State History Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Genealogy/Local History
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Learn about some tools and resources for tracing your ancestry in Scotland. 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: 19+ Years
Program Type: Genealogy/Local History
Event Details:

Learn about some tools and resources for tracing your ancestry in Scotland. 

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

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.

Family Story Time: Pizza "Pi" Day

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Time Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years
Event Details:

Story time for ages 0 to 5-year-olds. Story time includes reading stories, creative storytelling, music and movement and more. Please note that this program is appropriate for sens...

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

Story time for ages 0 to 5-year-olds. Story time includes reading stories, creative storytelling, music and movement and more. Please note that this program is appropriate for sensory seekers. 

This week's theme is pizza. 

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.

Code in Motion

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Engine (Makerspace HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Event Details:

Learn the basics of coding and programming with MicroBits and Microsoft MakeCode! This fun, hands-on activity helps you understand important coding concepts while creating cool, re...

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: The Engine (Makerspace HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Learn the basics of coding and programming with MicroBits and Microsoft MakeCode! This fun, hands-on activity helps you understand important coding concepts while creating cool, real-world projects using technology.

Polyhedral dice on top of two Dungeons and Dragons books.

Dungeon and Dragons: One-Shot

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room #3 (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
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.&n...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Conference Room #3 (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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. 

Community Resources

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room #1 (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
19+ Years, All Ages
Event Details:

Our Community Navigator links customers and patrons to needed resources and information.

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Conference Room #1 (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Our Community Navigator links customers and patrons to needed resources and information.

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

Little Picassos: Create Your Own Mythical Creature

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 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:

Have you ever wanted to create your own mythical creature? Come sketch, color, cut and paste a brand new creation for the fairy tale books! This program is part of the 2025 St...

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

Have you ever wanted to create your own mythical creature? Come sketch, color, cut and paste a brand new creation for the fairy tale books! 

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.

Toddler and Preschool Story Time: Fractured Fairy Tales

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years
Event Details:

Join us for our story time for 2- to 5-year-olds. Each week will be a different theme of stories and fun! This week's theme is fractured fairy tales. This program is part...

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

Join us for our story time for 2- to 5-year-olds. Each week will be a different theme of stories and fun! 

This week's theme is fractured fairy tales. 

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.

Stuffed Animal Tea Party

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children's Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Program
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful tea party where whimsy meets learning! Bring your favorite stuffed animals and craft your very own teacup to sip from as you immerse yourself in this encha...

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

Join us for a delightful tea party where whimsy meets learning! Bring your favorite stuffed animals and craft your very own teacup to sip from as you immerse yourself in this enchanting experience.

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.

Decorate Dance Cards

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Program
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Create your own enchanting dance card for the Bridgerton Ball! This allows you to personalize your card with beautiful designs and charming embellishments, ensuring you stand out o...

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Teen Space (HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Program
Event Details:

Create your own enchanting dance card for the Bridgerton Ball! This allows you to personalize your card with beautiful designs and charming embellishments, ensuring you stand out on the dance floor.

Two hands with palms painted with a map of the word in various colors in front of a blue sky with white, fluffy clouds.

Bridgerton Ball

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Pate Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment
Age Group:
15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Event Details:

Dearest Readers, The social season is upon us. Is there anything more exhilarating than the promise of a celebration among the city. This author finds herself compelled to sha...

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

Dearest Readers, 

Image of an African American actress wearing a brown and black tunic with a white shirt underneath and a purple, gray and white hat.

From Anansi to John Henry

Friday, March 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Story Time Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
General Program, Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Event Details:

Step into a world of mischief, bravery, and timeless wisdom... Meet Anansi, the clever trickster from West African folklore, spinning webs of wit and charm. Cheer for John Hen...

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

Step into a world of mischief, bravery, and timeless wisdom... 

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.

Cover of the movie "Clash of the Titans" with a man holding a sword and riding a winged horse in the sky with the sun in the background.

Silver Screeners Movie Matinee

Friday, March 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Pate 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: Pate 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.

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.

Bingo-Rama: Supervillain Takeover!

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Are you feeling lucky? Join us for Bingo-Rama to test your luck and prepare to battle it out with friends & family! Whether you’re a bingo fan or just love a good challenge, th...

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Children's Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Are you feeling lucky? Join us for Bingo-Rama to test your luck and prepare to battle it out with friends & family! Whether you’re a bingo fan or just love a good challenge, this event is perfect for you. 

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: Ninja Robotics with LEGO

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 3:00am - 5:00pm
The Engine (Makerspace HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Maker, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Get ready for an epic adventure where you'll use LEGO Spike Prime robotics kits to build awesome robots - maybe a charging rhino or even a dancing dude! You will master sensors, mo...

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: The Engine (Makerspace HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Maker, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Get ready for an epic adventure where you'll use LEGO Spike Prime robotics kits to build awesome robots - maybe a charging rhino or even a dancing dude!

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 Good Friday/Easter Weekend

04/17/2025 @ 6:00pm to 04/20/2025 @ 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 with three pictures of girls coding or working with robotics.

#GirlsCode@CCPL: Inventors with Makey Makey

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Engine (Makerspace HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Maker, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Get ready to rock out! You'll use a Makey Makey circuit board and cool maker materials to design and build your own music interfaces, game controllers and way more. It's a perfect ...

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: The Engine (Makerspace HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Maker, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Get ready to rock out! You'll use a Makey Makey circuit board and cool maker materials to design and build your own music interfaces, game controllers and way more.

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 Memorial Day

All Day 5/25 - 5/26
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
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.

Business Plan Development presented by CEED

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Pate Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Business & Finance
Age Group:
15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Event Details:

Transform your business idea into a solid plan for success in this essential training class for business owners. Learn the step-by-step guidelines for creating a comprehensive busi...

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

Transform your business idea into a solid plan for success in this essential training class for business owners.

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

#GirlsCode@CCPL: Wizarding World of Engineering Using LEGO Materials

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Training Lab/Classroom Dual Use Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Maker, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Master the magic of Harry Potter using LEGOs! Visit Diagon Alley, play a game of Quidditch and duel the evil Lord Voldemort. Hone your magical skills while learning about advanced ...

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Computer Training Lab/Classroom Dual Use Room (HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Maker, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Master the magic of Harry Potter using LEGOs! Visit Diagon Alley, play a game of Quidditch and duel the evil Lord Voldemort. Hone your magical skills while learning about advanced Muggle (STEM) concepts. 

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 Independence Day

07/03/2025 @ 6:00pm to 07/06/2025 @ 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

Closed for Labor Day

All Day
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