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Polyhedral dice on top of two Dungeons and Dragons books.

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.

A wooden board game with a red die, two red game pieces, three yellow game pieces, two blue game pieces and one green game piece on the board.

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.

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.

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.

Playing cards face up sitting in a haphazard pile.

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. 

Playing cards face up sitting in a haphazard pile.

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.

A wooden board game with a red die, two red game pieces, three yellow game pieces, two blue game pieces and one green game piece on the board.

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! 

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.

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.

A LEGO model of Hogwarts Castle from the Harry Potter series is shown partial built. The castle has tan, gray and black bricks, featuring towers, turrets and connecting bridges. It sits atop rocky gray and green cliffs that rise from a base of blue LEGO bricks representing water. The model is mounted on a black base with a label that reads “Hogwarts™ Castle.”

LEGO Legends League

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Maker, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Join the LEGO Legends League and take your building skills to the next level! Participants ages 8–18 will team up twice a month to tackle a variety of LEGO challenges using STEM building kits, unique models and creative prompts.

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Maker, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join the LEGO Legends League and take your building skills to the next level! Participants ages 8–18 will team up twice a month to tackle a variety of LEGO challenges using STEM building kits, unique models and creative prompts.

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 pile of multi-colored sensory toys with different textures.

Playdates at the Library

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Sensory Program
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Drop in for unstructured playtime featuring a variety of toys and sensory materials designed for children ages 0–4. Explore, move and discover together in a relaxed, child-friendly environment. 

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

Drop in for unstructured playtime featuring a variety of toys and sensory materials designed for children ages 0–4. Explore, move and discover together in a relaxed, child-friendly 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.

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: All I Want for Christmas

Saturday, December 20, 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

Feeling lucky? Join us for a festive round of Bingo-Rama and go head-to-head with friends and family.

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:

Feeling lucky? Join us for a festive round of Bingo-Rama and go head-to-head 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.

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

Get Creative with LEGOs

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Bring the whole family for a relaxed, creative play session with LEGOs, MEGA BLOKS and DUPLOs—perfect for builders of all ages. Take a holiday break, unwind together and create something fun with blocks of every size. 

Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for a relaxed, creative play session with LEGOs, MEGA BLOKS and DUPLOs—perfect for builders of all ages. Take a holiday break, unwind together and create something fun with blocks of every size. 

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.

Polyhedral dice on top of two Dungeons and Dragons books.

Dungeons & Dragons: Group B

Monday, December 22, 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.

Closed for Christmas

12/23/2025 @ 6:00pm to 12/28/2025 @ 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 New Year's Day

12/31/2025 @ 6:00pm to 01/01/2026 @ 7:00pm
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
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Dino-Might Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
6-11 Years

We're celebrating a brand new year by digging up some ancient old fossils. Dinosaurs have invaded us and it's up to our intrepid paleontologists to find the dinosaurs roaring all over the children's area during the month of January. 

Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

We're celebrating a brand new year by digging up some ancient old fossils. Dinosaurs have invaded us and it's up to our intrepid paleontologists to find the dinosaurs roaring all over the children's area during the month of January. 

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.

Happy New Year Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

It's a fresh exciting new year! Search the youth services area to find 9 story time-themed pictures hidden around the library. Can you spot them all? 

Available January 2 - 31. 

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

It's a fresh exciting new year! Search the youth services area to find 9 story time-themed pictures hidden around the library. Can you spot them all? 

Available January 2 - 31. 

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.

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.

Hibernation Scavenger Hunt

All Day
East Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

Some sleepy animals have begun their winter hibernation right here in the library. Search the children’s area to find all eight hidden creatures and claim a small prize for your amazing discovery skills. 

Library Branch: East Regional Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

Some sleepy animals have begun their winter hibernation right here in the library. Search the children’s area to find all eight hidden creatures and claim a small prize for your amazing discovery skills. 

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.

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.

Lost Socks Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages

Don’t get cold feet in the new year! Ten mismatched socks are hiding in the children’s and teen areas, and they need your help to find their pairs. Search high and low, match them up and stop by the children’s desk to claim your prize.

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

Don’t get cold feet in the new year! Ten mismatched socks are hiding in the children’s and teen areas, and they need your help to find their pairs. Search high and low, match them up and stop by the children’s desk to claim your prize.

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.

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.

Penguin Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

Some chilly penguin friends are hiding in the children’s area this month! Search the space to find them all and stop by the desk to claim a sticker prize. 

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

Some chilly penguin friends are hiding in the children’s area this month! Search the space to find them all and stop by the desk to claim a sticker prize. 

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.

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.

Sci-Fi Scavenger Hunt

All Day
North Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
6-11 Years

Aliens have invaded our children's area for National Sci-Fi Day! Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet at the children's services desk, find all seven wacky aliens and return the sheet for a free sticker. 

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

Aliens have invaded our children's area for National Sci-Fi Day! Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet at the children's services desk, find all seven wacky aliens and return the sheet for a free sticker. 

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.

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.

Totally '80s Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Story Time Area (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
6-11 Years

This January, travel back in time with a totally radical 1980s–themed scavenger hunt! Search the children’s area to find all the hidden throwback items and see how many you can spot on your own. 

Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Story Time Area (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

This January, travel back in time with a totally radical 1980s–themed scavenger hunt! Search the children’s area to find all the hidden throwback items and see how many you can spot on your own. 

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.

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.

Winter Scavenger Hunt

All Day
West Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages

Winter welcomes coziness and excitement into our lives. Find all eight of the hidden winter treasures and then return to the desk to receive a prize. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727, ext. 1481.

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

Winter welcomes coziness and excitement into our lives. Find all eight of the hidden winter treasures and then return to the desk to receive a prize. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727, ext. 1481.

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 small child's hand is playing with six piles of clay - red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple. There are six small containers stacked next to the clay. The child is wearing a red shirt.

Creative Clay Crew

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Sensory Program
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Get ready for multi-sensory experiences with our once a month playdough club. Drop in anytime while we’re meeting and prepare to work on your fine motor development while squishing, smooshing, rolling and flattening gluten-free playdough. 

Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Sensory Program
Event Details:

Get ready for multi-sensory experiences with our once a month playdough club. Drop in anytime while we’re meeting and prepare to work on your fine motor development while squishing, smooshing, rolling and flattening gluten-free playdough. 

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.

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.

Back to the 80s Kickoff Party!

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment, Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity, Sensory Program
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages

Celebrate with us as we reflect on 40 years of serving our community. Bedazzle books, tie-dye scrunchies and relive the 80s through live games in this totally rad anniversary celebration! 

Schedule: 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment, Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity, Sensory Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate with us as we reflect on 40 years of serving our community. Bedazzle books, tie-dye scrunchies and relive the 80s through live games in this totally rad anniversary celebration! 

Schedule: 

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.