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This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Fall Into Fitness: Library Line Dance

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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 "0-5 Years" group

Sensory Story Time: Snowflakes

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Sensory Program, Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Explore stories, songs and hands-on activities in a calming, sensory-friendly environment designed for children who benefit from a gentler pace.

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Sensory Program, Story Time
Event Details:

Explore stories, songs and hands-on activities in a calming, sensory-friendly environment designed for children who benefit from a gentler pace.

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 "0-5 Years" group

Baby Bounce Story Time: Boxes

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Share songs, simple stories and playful activities designed especially for infants. This week’s theme—boxes—invites little ones to explore shapes, movement and early learning through gentle, interactive fun. 

Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Share songs, simple stories and playful activities designed especially for infants. This week’s theme—boxes—invites little ones to explore shapes, movement and early learning through gentle, interactive fun. 

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 "19+ Years" group

Fall Into Fitness: Library Line Dance

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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 "0-5 Years" group

Story Time Free Play

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Sensory Program
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Drop in for unstructured playtime designed for children ages 2–5. Explore a variety of sensory toys that support creativity, movement and early learning in a relaxed, child-led environment. 

Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Sensory Program
Event Details:

Drop in for unstructured playtime designed for children ages 2–5. Explore a variety of sensory toys that support creativity, movement and early learning in a relaxed, child-led environment. 

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

Community Resources

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Training Lab/Classroom Dual Use Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
19+ Years, All Ages

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Computer Training Lab/Classroom Dual Use Room (HQU)
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 "6-11 Years" group

Cumberland Cooks: Homeschool Program - Christmas

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment
Age Group:
6-11 Years

Celebrate the season with a cozy afternoon of cookie baking and decorating while watching The Grinch (PG; 2018). Enjoy hands-on kitchen fun, festive treats and a favorite holiday movie. 

Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Event Details:

Celebrate the season with a cozy afternoon of cookie baking and decorating while watching The Grinch (PG; 2018). Enjoy hands-on kitchen fun, festive treats and a favorite holiday movie. 

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 "0-5 Years" group
This event is in the "6-11 Years" group

Innovative Art: Winter Wonderland Painting

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

Create shimmering winter art using tin foil and a simple painting technique. Kids ages 2–11 can make a snowman, snowflake or both as they experiment with texture, color and creativity. A fun way to welcome the winter season! 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create shimmering winter art using tin foil and a simple painting technique. Kids ages 2–11 can make a snowman, snowflake or both as they experiment with texture, color and creativity. A fun way to welcome the winter season! 

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 "6-11 Years" group
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group

LEGO Art: Printing Workshop

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Get ready to combine creativity and construction in this one-of-a-kind art and design experience!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to combine creativity and construction in this one-of-a-kind art and design 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.

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

Dungeons & Dragons: Group A

Tuesday, December 16, 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

Calling all adventurers! Join our ongoing Dungeons & Dragons campaign—new players are always welcome, and all experience levels can jump right in.

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! Join our ongoing Dungeons & Dragons campaign—new players are always welcome, and all experience levels can jump right in.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Mystery Book Club: Shiver

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
19+ Years

Milla reunites with four old friends at an isolated ski resort in the French Alps, ten years after they trained together for an elite snowboarding competition.

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

Milla reunites with four old friends at an isolated ski resort in the French Alps, ten years after they trained together for an elite snowboarding competition.

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

Community Resources

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
19+ Years, All Ages

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Conference Room (NRL)
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

Cumberland Cooks: Holiday Cookie Decoration

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Pate Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
19+ Years

Decorate a festive holiday cookie to enjoy yourself or share with someone special. All materials are provided, and no baking experience is needed—just bring your creativity and a little seasonal cheer. 

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

Decorate a festive holiday cookie to enjoy yourself or share with someone special. All materials are provided, and no baking experience is needed—just bring your creativity and a little seasonal cheer. 

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group
This event is in the "6-11 Years" group

Little Picassos: Ornament Decorating

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

Celebrate the season with creativity at your library. Children are invited to join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where they’ll design and decorate their very own holiday ornaments.

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

Celebrate the season with creativity at your library. Children are invited to join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where they’ll design and decorate their very own holiday ornaments.

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 "6-11 Years" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Spin That Dreidel

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
6-11 Years, All Ages

Celebrate the holiday season with a round of traditional dreidel spinning at the library. Whether you’ve played for years or are trying it for the first time, this simple, lively game is a great way to spend time with friends and family.

Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Celebrate the holiday season with a round of traditional dreidel spinning at the library. Whether you’ve played for years or are trying it for the first time, this simple, lively game is a great way to spend time with friends and family.

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

The Great Grinch Escape!

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room #3 (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Step into the story as Cindy Lou Who and her siblings in this holiday-themed escape room! The Grinch is causing chaos throughout Whoville—and he’s locked the doors behind him.

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

Step into the story as Cindy Lou Who and her siblings in this holiday-themed escape room! The Grinch is causing chaos throughout Whoville—and he’s locked the doors behind him.

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

Gingerbread House Holiday Card Decorating

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Design and decorate your own gingerbread house–themed holiday card using festive craft materials. Bring your creativity and leave with a cheerful, handmade card to keep or share. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design and decorate your own gingerbread house–themed holiday card using festive craft materials. Bring your creativity and leave with a cheerful, handmade card to keep or share. 

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 "19+ Years" group

Tech Time @ the Library

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Conference Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional 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: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Conference Room (CLF)
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

Whimsy Orbs

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:45am
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
19+ Years

Learn how to turn simple materials—balloons, yarn and glue—into beautiful, lightweight ornaments perfect for holiday decorating. Enjoy a festive atmosphere with Christmas music, hot cocoa and tea while you craft.

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:

Learn how to turn simple materials—balloons, yarn and glue—into beautiful, lightweight ornaments perfect for holiday decorating. Enjoy a festive atmosphere with Christmas music, hot cocoa and tea while you craft.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Beginners' Bridge: the Basics

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, Games & Activities
Age Group:
19+ Years

Learn the fundamentals of bridge in a relaxed, beginner-friendly class. After the lesson, stick around to practice your new skills with fellow players and build confidence at the table. 

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

Learn the fundamentals of bridge in a relaxed, beginner-friendly class. After the lesson, stick around to practice your new skills with fellow players and build confidence at the table. 

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Beginners' Bridge: Beyond Basics

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, Games & Activities
Age Group:
19+ Years

Ready to level up your bridge game? This follow-up class explores popular bridge conventions and gives you plenty of time to practice your strategies with fellow players.

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

Ready to level up your bridge game? This follow-up class explores popular bridge conventions and gives you plenty of time to practice your strategies with fellow players.

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

Unplugged: Tabletop Takeover!

Thursday, December 18, 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

Tired of screen time? Power down and level up the fun with an afternoon of the We Didn't Playtest This at All game and tasty snacks. Challenge your friends (or make new ones) with this fun card game! 

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

Tired of screen time? Power down and level up the fun with an afternoon of the We Didn't Playtest This at All game and tasty snacks. Challenge your friends (or make new ones) with this fun card game! 

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

Rookies of Ravnica

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:45pm - 6:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Dive into the world of Magic: The Gathering in this beginner-friendly program for teens ages 12–18. Learn the basics of gameplay, how to build a deck and the fantasy lore that brings the game to life.

Open
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:

Dive into the world of Magic: The Gathering in this beginner-friendly program for teens ages 12–18. Learn the basics of gameplay, how to build a deck and the fantasy lore that brings the game to life.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Genealogy Highlights: Sharing Your 2025 Discoveries

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Local & State History Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Genealogy/Local History
Age Group:
19+ Years

Wrap up the year by sharing the stories and discoveries that shaped your family research in 2025.

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

Wrap up the year by sharing the stories and discoveries that shaped your family research in 2025.