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Origami Snowflakes

All Day
Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
19+ Years, All Ages

Create your own one-of-a-kind snowflake using origami folding and a few careful cuts! No two snowflakes will be the same. Pick up paper and instructions to craft a flurry of winter beauty here or at home. 

Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Create your own one-of-a-kind snowflake using origami folding and a few careful cuts! No two snowflakes will be the same. Pick up paper and instructions to craft a flurry of winter beauty here or at home. 

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

Scented Stress Ball Craft Kit

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

Create your own squishy, scented, mess-free stress ball with this fun take-and-make craft kit. Pick one up during January (while supplies last) and enjoy a simple DIY project that’s perfect for stress relief and sensory play. 

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

Create your own squishy, scented, mess-free stress ball with this fun take-and-make craft kit. Pick one up during January (while supplies last) and enjoy a simple DIY project that’s perfect for stress relief and sensory play. 

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.

Bubble Wrap Painting

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

Get ready to pop, paint and let your creativity burst! Use bubble wrap to design a fun, textured artwork all your own. 

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

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get ready to pop, paint and let your creativity burst! Use bubble wrap to design a fun, textured artwork all your own. 

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.

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.

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

Story Time Take and Make Craft

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

This story time themed take and make will be available at the youth services desk from January 6 - January 12 or as long as supplies last. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727, ext. 1459. 

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 January 6 - January 12 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.

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

Terrific Tuesday: Silly Sci-Fi

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
6-11 Years

Each Terrific Tuesday kicks off with lively read-alouds that pull you right into the story. Then the adventure continues with interactive games that make the tales come alive.

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

Each Terrific Tuesday kicks off with lively read-alouds that pull you right into the story. Then the adventure continues with interactive games that make the tales come alive.

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.

Rock Painting

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 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

Let your creativity rock! Paint fun, colorful stones to show off your style. This craft is perfect for decorating your room, locker or gifting to friends. 

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

Let your creativity rock! Paint fun, colorful stones to show off your style. This craft is perfect for decorating your room, locker or gifting to friends. 

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.

Little Picassos: Tie-Dye Snowflakes

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

Design, cut and tie-dye some colorfully original snowflakes. Learn some fun facts about snowflakes as you celebrate creativity, nature and the cold weather. 

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

Design, cut and tie-dye some colorfully original snowflakes. Learn some fun facts about snowflakes as you celebrate creativity, nature and the cold weather. 

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.

Art 4 All: Scrap Paper Palooza

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Area (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years

What's old is new again as we explore paper collage in the style of Eric Carle and other artists. Exercise your creative muscles and turn scraps into masterpieces during this imagination adventure. 

Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Story Time Area (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

What's old is new again as we explore paper collage in the style of Eric Carle and other artists. Exercise your creative muscles and turn scraps into masterpieces during this imagination adventure. 

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.

Sew What?: Teen Sewing Experiments

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 2:45pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Teens are invited to learn the basics of sewing and to create a unique project to take home. This month we'll be making an easy snap closure pouch perfect for holding your earbuds, ear pods or loose change. 

Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Teen Space (ERL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Teens are invited to learn the basics of sewing and to create a unique project to take home. This month we'll be making an easy snap closure pouch perfect for holding your earbuds, ear pods or loose change. 

Image shows four handmade paracord bracelets laid out horizontally on a light-colored tabletop. Each bracelet has a black plastic buckle clasp. From top to bottom: bright green, yellow and black paracord; red and black paracord; solid olive-green paracord; and brown-and-green camouflage pattern. In the upper left corner of the image, there is a pair of scissors and a metal key ring resting on the table.

Fun Friday for Teens: Paracord Bracelets

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 2:45pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Find your style and wear it on your sleeve. Make a cool paracord bracelet for yourself or a friend. Hang out with friends and enjoy the end of your week. Happy Friday! 

Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Teen Space (ERL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Find your style and wear it on your sleeve. Make a cool paracord bracelet for yourself or a friend. Hang out with friends and enjoy the end of your week. Happy Friday! 

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

Crafty Corner: New Year's Time Capsules

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
19+ Years

Ring in the new year with a fun time capsule craft! Make predictions, goals and memories to store and rediscover at another time.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ring in the new year with a fun time capsule craft! Make predictions, goals and memories to store and rediscover at another time.

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

Adult Hobbies: Miniature Painting

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
The Engine (Makerspace HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
19+ Years

Looking for a new hobby? Join us and give miniature painting a try! We will have D&D inspired fantasy miniatures you can paint to your heart's content. Relax and enjoy giving color to fun, little fantasy people. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: The Engine (Makerspace HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a new hobby? Join us and give miniature painting a try! We will have D&D inspired fantasy miniatures you can paint to your heart's content. Relax and enjoy giving color to fun, little fantasy people.