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Habits of a Homeschool Hero: Leadership Learning for Kids

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Story Time
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Event Details:

Habits of a Homeschool Hero offers hands-on, interactive lessons designed to engage students while helping them learn healthy habits and leadership skills. For ages 8 to 14. T...

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Story Time
Event Details:

Habits of a Homeschool Hero offers hands-on, interactive lessons designed to engage students while helping them learn healthy habits and leadership skills. For ages 8 to 14. 

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.

Egg-cellent Decoupage

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Relax and get creative as you learn how to use decoupage to turn a plain artificial egg into a piece of lovely décor. Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727 ext. 143...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Relax and get creative as you learn how to use decoupage to turn a plain artificial egg into a piece of lovely décor. 

Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727 ext. 1436 or registering online.

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

Family Fun Day: Creative Collages

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
6-11 Years, All Ages
Event Details:

Make beautiful and creative collage art from recycled magazines and graphic novels. For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1403. 

Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make beautiful and creative collage art from recycled magazines and graphic novels. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1403. 

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.

Crafted Blooms: Pipe Cleaner Flowers

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Spring has finally sprung! Unwind and enjoy by making some beautiful pipe cleaner blooms that will bring spring cheer throughout the year. Supplies will be provided but are limited...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Spring has finally sprung! Unwind and enjoy by making some beautiful pipe cleaner blooms that will bring spring cheer throughout the year. Supplies will be provided but are limited. 

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

Cozy Crochet for Teens

Monday, April 14, 2025 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
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 sha...

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

Story Time Take and Make Craft

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Event Details:

This story time themed take and make will be available at the youth services desk from April 15 to April 21 or as long as supplies last. For more information about this p...

Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

This story time themed take and make will be available at the youth services desk from April 15 to April 21 or as long as supplies last. 

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.

This event is in the "6-11 Years" group.

Terrific Tuesday: Science Rocks!

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
6-11 Years
Event Details:

Learn about geology and minerology by taking core samples of candy bars and make your own salt-dough fossils. This event is part of the North Carolina Science Festival, a stat...

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Learn about geology and minerology by taking core samples of candy bars and make your own salt-dough fossils. 

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
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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
This event is in the "6-11 Years" group.

Homeschool Program: Earth Day

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
6-11 Years
Event Details:

Learn about Earth Day and make a craft to take home. This event is part of the North Carolina Science Festival, a statewide celebration of STEM. You can find more events like ...

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

Learn about Earth Day and make a craft to take home. 

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.

Little Picassos: Unique Fingerprints

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Event Details:

Join us as we learn the facts and functions of fingerprints and create some fingerprint art! All materials will be provided. This event is part of the North Carolina Science F...

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

Join us as we learn the facts and functions of fingerprints and create some fingerprint art! All materials will be provided. 

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.

Story Time Take and Make Craft

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Event Details:

This story time themed take and make will be available at the youth services desk from April 22 to April 28 or as long as supplies last. For more information about this p...

Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

This story time themed take and make will be available at the youth services desk from April 22 to April 28 or as long as supplies last. 

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.

This event is in the "6-11 Years" group.

Terrific Tuesday: Gravity of the Situation

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years
Event Details:

Learn what holds our universe together with fun gravitational crafts and experiments. This event is part of the North Carolina Science Festival, a statewide celebration of STE...

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

Learn what holds our universe together with fun gravitational crafts and experiments. 

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.

Mindful Journaling

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Need a brain break? Do you like art? Writing? Why not both? Join us as we begin a journaling journey with various prompts depending on your interests. Journals and journaling mater...

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

Need a brain break? Do you like art? Writing? Why not both? Join us as we begin a journaling journey with various prompts depending on your interests. Journals and journaling materials will be provided, but you can also bring your own. 

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

Teens Draw: Extreme Action

Thursday, April 24, 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 are practicing c...

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

Teen Rewind: Childhood Art Class

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Program
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Ever wish you could go back to a simpler time? Let out your inner child and destress with art and activities inspired by your preschool days. For more information about this p...

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

Ever wish you could go back to a simpler time? Let out your inner child and destress with art and activities inspired by your preschool days. 

For more information about this program, call 910-483-7727 ext. 1381.

 

This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Knit & Crochet Club

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Socialize, learn, trade tips and swap patterns. Supplies are provided for beginners. Adults only. For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1381.&...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Socialize, learn, trade tips and swap patterns. Supplies are provided for beginners. Adults only. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1381.

 

This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Bookmark Art

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Come create a one-of-a-kind bookmark that suits your style! All materials will be provided. For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1435.

Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come create a one-of-a-kind bookmark that suits your style! All materials will be provided. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1435.

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

Story Time Take and Make Craft

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Event Details:

This story time themed take and make will be available at the youth services desk from April 29 to May 5 or as long as supplies last. For more information about this prog...

Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

This story time themed take and make will be available at the youth services desk from April 29 to May 5 or as long as supplies last. 

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.

This event is in the "6-11 Years" group.

Terrific Tuesday: Glitter Slime

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
6-11 Years
Event Details:

Learn about chemistry by making your own ooey gooey glitter slime. This event is part of the North Carolina Science Festival, a statewide celebration of STEM. You can find mor...

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Learn about chemistry by making your own ooey gooey glitter slime. 

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 "All Ages" group.

Airplane Science

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, All Ages
Event Details:

How do planes stay up in the air? Explore the science of flight and test it by making paper airplanes. Try out different styles and see which one flies the furthest. This even...

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

How do planes stay up in the air? Explore the science of flight and test it by making paper airplanes. Try out different styles and see which one flies the furthest. 

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.

Cookies and Coloring for Adults

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room #3 (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of coloring, conversation and cookies. Coloring pages are provided. Use the library's colored pencils or bring your own. Materials will be provided. Regi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Conference Room #3 (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of coloring, conversation and cookies. Coloring pages are provided. Use the library's colored pencils or bring your own. Materials will be provided. 

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

Teen Scene Artistry: Paws to Create for a Cause

Wednesday, April 30, 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:

Help furry friends find loving families by joining us in creating art portraits of available pets for adoption in our county. Your portraits will be put on display in the library t...

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

Help furry friends find loving families by joining us in creating art portraits of available pets for adoption in our county. Your portraits will be put on display in the library to help them get adopted by their fur-ever family.

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

Rocking Frog Craft Kit

All Day
Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Event Details:

Create your very own rocking frog! This craft kit will be available for pick up during the entire month of May while supplies last. For more information about this program, pl...

Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

Create your very own rocking frog! This craft kit will be available for pick up during the entire month of May while supplies last. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1425. 

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.

Homeschool STEAM Station

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Event Details:

Join us in exploring activities of different themes relating to science, technology, engineering, art and math. This month we will be exploring art with Keith Haring. Ple...

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Children's Area (HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us in exploring activities of different themes relating to science, technology, engineering, art and math. 

This month we will be exploring art with Keith Haring. 

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.