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

Creative Hand Lettering

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Come and practice the art of hand-lettering. We'll provide the supplies; you provide the creativity and imagination. There's no rush as you learn and practice beautiful brush ...

Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Conference Room (ERL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come and practice the art of hand-lettering. We'll provide the supplies; you provide the creativity and imagination. 

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.

Homeschool Encore! Crafty Science: Dinovember

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Learn about dinosaurs and create your own faux fossils. For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1381.  

Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Learn about dinosaurs and create your own faux fossils. 

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

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, November 12, 2024 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 from November 12 - November 19 or as long as supplies last. For more information about this program, please call (910) 4...

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 from November 12 - November 19 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: Face the Music

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
6-11 Years
Event Details:

Enjoy head-bopping, toe-tapping stories and games and make your own musical instruments. For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1450.  

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

Enjoy head-bopping, toe-tapping stories and games and make your own musical instruments. 

For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1450.  

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.

Mystical Creations Artistry: 'Tis the Season Sugar Scrubs

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

We welcome thee to Mystical Creations Artistry! Teens are invited every month to participate in various art projects with a touch of the mystical and fantastical. We encourage...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

We welcome thee to Mystical Creations Artistry! Teens are invited every month to participate in various art projects with a touch of the mystical and fantastical.

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

Tween Crochet

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Event Details:

Tweens ages 9-13 can come and learn the basics of crochet. We will attempt learning the basics and build up our skills to make an amigurumi. For more information about th...

Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Tweens ages 9-13 can come and learn the basics of crochet. 

We will attempt learning the basics and build up our skills to make an amigurumi. 

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.

Grateful Button Pins

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Digital Literacy
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Design a button pin to let people know what you are grateful for this holiday season. Create your design in MS Word or color one using colored pencils. Then make the pin to take ho...

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Digital Literacy
Event Details:

Design a button pin to let people know what you are grateful for this holiday season. Create your design in MS Word or color one using colored pencils. Then make the pin to take home. 

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

Homeschool STEM: The Durable Duct Tape Wallet

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years
Event Details:

Duct tape is one of the toughest crafting supplies in existence and is super versatile. We will be putting this versatility to good use as we make our own duct tape wallet. Create ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Duct tape is one of the toughest crafting supplies in existence and is super versatile. We will be putting this versatility to good use as we make our own duct tape wallet.

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.

Cricut Creations

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Want to learn how to make your own decals and stickers? Join us as we use the Cricut Joy Xtra and Cricut software to create our own decals or personalized stickers for customizing ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Want to learn how to make your own decals and stickers? Join us as we use the Cricut Joy Xtra and Cricut software to create our own decals or personalized stickers for customizing cotton drawstring bags or to use on other materials. 

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

Colorful Creations Craft Club: Pony Bead Key Chain

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Join Colorful Creations Craft Club for a fun and relaxing time in creating Pony Bead Key Chains! Supplies will be provided. Registration is required by calling (910) 483-7727 ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join Colorful Creations Craft Club for a fun and relaxing time in creating Pony Bead Key Chains! Supplies will be provided. 

Registration is required by calling (910) 483-7727 ext. 1383 or registering online.


 

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

Fall Rock Painting

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Create a fall-themed rock painting for yourself or your friends and family. Materials will be provided. Registration is required by calling (910) 483-7727 ext. 1414 or registe...

Open
Required
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Create a fall-themed rock painting for yourself or your friends and family. Materials will be provided. 

Registration is required by calling (910) 483-7727 ext. 1414 or registering online. 

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

Family Fun Day: Duct Tape Roses

Saturday, November 16, 2024 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:

Join us for a fun morning and learn how to make roses from colorful duct tape. 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:

Join us for a fun morning and learn how to make roses from colorful duct tape. 

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.

Paint a Rock & Chill

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Take a break from the start of the holiday season and paint a rock while listening to relaxing music. Write something you're grateful for or paint your own creative design. Re...

Open
Required
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Take a break from the start of the holiday season and paint a rock while listening to relaxing music. Write something you're grateful for or paint your own creative design. 

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

Homeschool Program: Thankful for Fall

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
6-11 Years
Event Details:

Celebrate all things fall and make a craft to take home. 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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate all things fall and make a craft to take home. 

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.

Craft Out: Joyful Wreath

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:45am
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

The holiday season is just around the corner! Join us for a festive wreath-making workshop where you'll create your own beautiful wreath using bamboo frames, garlands and ribbons. ...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

The holiday season is just around the corner! Join us for a festive wreath-making workshop where you'll create your own beautiful wreath using bamboo frames, garlands and ribbons.

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, November 19, 2024 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 November 19 - November 25 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 November 19 - November 25 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: Smart Cookies

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Age Group:
6-11 Years
Event Details:

Enjoy fun stories and games about that classic baked good, and learn how to make some easy, tasty, two-ingredient cookies at home with your parents! For more information about...

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

Enjoy fun stories and games about that classic baked good, and learn how to make some easy, tasty, two-ingredient cookies at home with your parents! 

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 "15-18 Years" group.
This event is in the "19+ Years" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

The "Making" of Gingerbread

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Computer Training Lab/Classroom Dual Use Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment
Age Group:
15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages
Event Details:

Learn about the uses of gingerbread throughout history while making a custom ornament to bring home. Only imaginations are needed and the library will provide any supplies needed. ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Computer Training Lab/Classroom Dual Use Room (HQU)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Learn about the uses of gingerbread throughout history while making a custom ornament to bring home. Only imaginations are needed and the library will provide any supplies needed. A Dickens Holiday Workshop. 

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

Fall Leaf Bookmark

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Create a Fall Leaf Bookmark for yourself or your friends and family. Materials will be provided. Registration is required by calling (910) 483-7727 ext. 1414 or registering on...

Open
Required
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Create a Fall Leaf Bookmark for yourself or your friends and family. Materials will be provided. 

Registration is required by calling (910) 483-7727 ext. 1414 or registering online. 

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

Little Picassos: Pirate Hats

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 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:

Ahoy mateys! Avast ye landlubbers and join us by crafting your very own pirate hat. No pirate worth their salt would be caught without a proper hat, so come aboard and let's g...

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

Ahoy mateys! Avast ye landlubbers and join us by crafting your very own pirate hat. 

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.

Kids Craft: Pumpkin Painting

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Event Details:

Enjoy a relaxing time painting wooden pumpkins perfect for decorating this, and every, fall season. Ages 2-8. Washable tempera paint will be used, but please bring a shirt/apr...

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

Enjoy a relaxing time painting wooden pumpkins perfect for decorating this, and every, fall season. Ages 2-8. 

Washable tempera paint will be used, but please bring a shirt/apron and dress for a mess.  

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.

Make Your Own Holiday Ornament

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Start getting in the holiday festive mood early. Come in and make your own Quilted Ball Ornament to take home. Materials are provided. Registration is required by calling (910...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Start getting in the holiday festive mood early. Come in and make your own Quilted Ball Ornament to take home. Materials are provided. 

Registration is required by calling (910) 483-7727 ext. 1381 or registering online.

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

Little Picassos: Wrist Pets

Thursday, November 21, 2024 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:

Shiver me timbers, matey! If you've ever wished you had your very own pirate's parrot, the Wrist Pet is your ticket to living that seafaring fantasy. Forget about the hassle o...

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

Shiver me timbers, matey! If you've ever wished you had your very own pirate's parrot, the Wrist Pet is your ticket to living that seafaring fantasy. 

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.