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12/31/2025 @ 6:00pm to 01/01/2026 @ 7:00pm
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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Polyhedral dice on top of two Dungeons and Dragons books.

Dungeons and Dragons: One-Shot

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room #3 (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Embrace your adventurous spirit and dive into the boundless world of Dungeons & Dragons! Gather your allies, grab your dice and prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey. 

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

Embrace your adventurous spirit and dive into the boundless world of Dungeons & Dragons! Gather your allies, grab your dice and prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey. 

Polyhedral dice on top of two Dungeons and Dragons books.

D&D One-Shot for Kids: The Fouled Stream

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
6-11 Years

Calling all adventurers! Gather your party and get ready for some D&D. This session is a one-shot adventure for kids ages 8-11. There will be premade character sheets for you to choose from, as well as any other supplies you’ll need.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all adventurers! Gather your party and get ready for some D&D. This session is a one-shot adventure for kids ages 8-11. There will be premade character sheets for you to choose from, as well as any other supplies you’ll need.

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.

LEGO Free Play

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Maker, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

LEGO Free Play is an open-ended, play-based learning experience where participants use LEGO bricks and elements to explore creativity, engineering and storytelling without predetermined instructions.

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Maker, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

LEGO Free Play is an open-ended, play-based learning experience where participants use LEGO bricks and elements to explore creativity, engineering and storytelling without predetermined instructions.

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.

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Play & Explore: Zero to Four

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Story Time Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Sensory Program
Age Group:
0-5 Years

New to the area? Looking for a low-pressure way to socialize for your kids (and maybe yourself)? Join us at this free play for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers. 

Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (CLF)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Sensory Program
Event Details:

New to the area? Looking for a low-pressure way to socialize for your kids (and maybe yourself)? Join us at this free play for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers. 

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.

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Bridge: Just Play

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
19+ Years

Bridge is fun! Want to improve your game? Just Play provides an opportunity for you to practice skills learned in our Beginners' Bridge programs. 

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

Bridge is fun! Want to improve your game? Just Play provides an opportunity for you to practice skills learned in our Beginners' Bridge programs. 

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

LEGO Creations

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Story Time Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
6-11 Years

Join us as we get creative with LEGOs! 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727, ext. 1361. 

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Story Time Area (HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us as we get creative with LEGOs! 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727, ext. 1361. 

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.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:45pm - 6:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Calling all heroes, mages, wanderers, scoundrels and goblins! Join the party and play Dungeons and Dragons using the 2024 rules. 

Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727, ext. 1425.

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:

Calling all heroes, mages, wanderers, scoundrels and goblins! Join the party and play Dungeons and Dragons using the 2024 rules. 

Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727, ext. 1425.

Playing cards face up sitting in a haphazard pile.

Adult Game Night: Spades

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
15-18 Years, 19+ Years

Ready to deal in some fun? Shuffle up and join us for a fun-filled afternoon of cards, camaraderie and friendly competition!

Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Ready to deal in some fun? Shuffle up and join us for a fun-filled afternoon of cards, camaraderie and friendly competition!

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, January 8, 2026 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

We are hosting the LEGO Legends League and we want you! 

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:

We are hosting the LEGO Legends League and we want you! 

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.

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Hanging Out & Nerding Out: It's Game Time

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, General Program
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Gaming, robots, crafts and podcasts, oh my! We invite teens to join us in #hangingout&nerdingout every week as we participate in various activities. We have games. We have robotics and coding. We have crafts to create.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, General Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gaming, robots, crafts and podcasts, oh my! We invite teens to join us in #hangingout&nerdingout every week as we participate in various activities. We have games. We have robotics and coding. We have crafts to create.

Polyhedral dice on top of two Dungeons and Dragons books.

Monster of the Week The Campaign Begins: Dreaming with the Gods

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Grab your dice and imagination as we  kick off a new RPG campaign in the fictional country of Bordros, a land where sixteenth-century renaissance collides with the grit and gears of steampunk invention. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grab your dice and imagination as we  kick off a new RPG campaign in the fictional country of Bordros, a land where sixteenth-century renaissance collides with the grit and gears of steampunk invention.