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

LEGO Creations

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Story Time Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
6-11 Years

Join us for a fun and imaginative LEGO building adventure!  Create, design and experiment as you bring your ideas to life in a relaxed, hands-on environment.

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

Join us for a fun and imaginative LEGO building adventure!  Create, design and experiment as you bring your ideas to life in a relaxed, hands-on 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.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Cumberland Cooks: Taco Night

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
19+ Years

Spice up your evening at Cumberland Cooks: Taco Night

Join us for a live cooking demo using our Charlie Cart as we prepare fresh, flavorful tacos, share easy tips you can use at home and enjoy tasting the tacos once they’re ready. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spice up your evening at Cumberland Cooks: Taco Night

Join us for a live cooking demo using our Charlie Cart as we prepare fresh, flavorful tacos, share easy tips you can use at home and enjoy tasting the tacos once they’re ready. 

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

TTRPG: Revolutionary Cumberland

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, Games & Activities, Genealogy/Local History
Age Group:
19+ Years

Travel back to 1770s and 1780s Cumberland County, North Carolina, when tensions are rising and the American colonies are on the brink of revolution.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Games & Activities, Genealogy/Local History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Travel back to 1770s and 1780s Cumberland County, North Carolina, when tensions are rising and the American colonies are on the brink of revolution.

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

Gardening Kids: Flower Garden

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

Join the Gardening Kids Club! Decorate a flower pot with stickers, fill it with dirt and spread some flower seeds to grow your own personal garden of sweet alyssum blossoms.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (CLF)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Gardening Kids Club! Decorate a flower pot with stickers, fill it with dirt and spread some flower seeds to grow your own personal garden of sweet alyssum blossoms.

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 "All Ages" group

Paws for Reading

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
General Program, Self-Directed Activity, Story Time
Age Group:
6-11 Years, All Ages

Build reading confidence by sharing a story with a gentle, four-legged friend. Certified therapy dogs from Love on a Leash love listening to readers of all ages—whether you bring a favorite book from home or choose one from the library.

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Children's Area (HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program, Self-Directed Activity, Story Time
Event Details:

Build reading confidence by sharing a story with a gentle, four-legged friend. Certified therapy dogs from Love on a Leash love listening to readers of all ages—whether you bring a favorite book from home or choose one from the library.

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

Nature Tales: Forest Friends

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

A FREE, preschool story and nature time presented at Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville. Ages 2-6 are welcome!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

A FREE, preschool story and nature time presented at Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville. Ages 2-6 are welcome!

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

West Book Club: Into Thin Air

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
19+ Years

Do you enjoy great conversation and good snacks? Join the West Book Club and meet fellow readers for lively discussion, shared ideas and a welcoming atmosphere. New attendees are always welcome. 

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Do you enjoy great conversation and good snacks? Join the West Book Club and meet fellow readers for lively discussion, shared ideas and a welcoming atmosphere. New attendees are always welcome. 

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

LEGO Free Play

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, STEM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

Build and create with LEGO bricks! You can work on their own or team up with friends to bring their ideas to life, exploring creativity, problem-solving and teamwork in a fun, hands-on environment.

Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM
Event Details:

Build and create with LEGO bricks! You can work on their own or team up with friends to bring their ideas to life, exploring creativity, problem-solving and teamwork in a fun, hands-on 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.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group

Nature Tales: Forest Friends

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Off Site
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

A FREE, preschool story and nature time presented at Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville. Ages 2-6 are welcome!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

A FREE, preschool story and nature time presented at Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville. Ages 2-6 are welcome!

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

Latch and Loop: Make Your Own Scrap Rug

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Pate Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker, STEM
Age Group:
19+ Years

Join Kia Love, Artist in Residence, for a beginner-friendly class where adults learn the latch hook method to knot soft fabric strips into a gridded base, creating a rhythmic and relaxing crafting experience that results in a professional-looking

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Pate Room (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Kia Love, Artist in Residence, for a beginner-friendly class where adults learn the latch hook method to knot soft fabric strips into a gridded base, creating a rhythmic and relaxing crafting experience that results in a professional-looking

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Cliffdale Crafts: Felt and Fabulous Keychains

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
19+ Years

Learn the basics of hand sewing while creating your own cute felt keychain! You will learn simple stitching techniques such as threading a needle, tying knots and using basic hand stitches during this beginner friendly program.

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

Learn the basics of hand sewing while creating your own cute felt keychain! You will learn simple stitching techniques such as threading a needle, tying knots and using basic hand stitches during this beginner friendly program.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group

Lake Rim Park Nature Story Time

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

A FREE preschool nature story and craft time presented at Lake Rim Park at 2214 Tar Kiln Drive, Fayetteville. This month's theme is Botanical.

For more information about this program, please call 910-433-1018.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

A FREE preschool nature story and craft time presented at Lake Rim Park at 2214 Tar Kiln Drive, Fayetteville. This month's theme is Botanical.

For more information about this program, please call 910-433-1018.

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

Tai Chi

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
19+ Years

Improve balance, flexibility and well-being with Tai Chi for Health. This evidence-based program uses gentle, low-impact movements based on the Sun style of Tai Chi, making it ideal for older adults and individuals with arthritis.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Improve balance, flexibility and well-being with Tai Chi for Health. This evidence-based program uses gentle, low-impact movements based on the Sun style of Tai Chi, making it ideal for older adults and individuals with arthritis.

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

Dungeons & Dragons: One-Shot

Monday, May 18, 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. 

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

Dungeons & Dragons One-Shot for Kids

Monday, May 18, 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 prepare to delve deep underground in this special one-shot Dungeons & Dragons adventure for kids ages 8–11.

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 prepare to delve deep underground in this special one-shot Dungeons & Dragons adventure for kids ages 8–11.

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

Hearts of Love Lotion Bars

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
19+ Years

Join us and make your very own Heart of Love lotion bar. Learn a new skill as you are guided to through the process using simple, everyday ingredients that are gentle on the skin and soothing to the senses.

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

Join us and make your very own Heart of Love lotion bar. Learn a new skill as you are guided to through the process using simple, everyday ingredients that are gentle on the skin and soothing to the senses.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Women of the Liberty Point Resolves

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Local & State History Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Genealogy/Local History
Age Group:
19+ Years

Step beyond the signatures and into the stories often left untold.

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Local & State History Room (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Genealogy/Local History
Event Details:

Step beyond the signatures and into the stories often left untold.

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

Agents of STEAM Spy School

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Sensory Program, STEM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

Ever dreamed of becoming a spy? Now’s your chance! Step into the thrilling world of secret agents and prepare for your very first top-secret mission.

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

Ever dreamed of becoming a spy? Now’s your chance! Step into the thrilling world of secret agents and prepare for your very first top-secret mission.

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

Color Me Calm: Adult Coloring Hour

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
19+ Years

Feeling stressed? Take a creative break! 

Join us in Color Me Calm: Adult Coloring Hour, a relaxing space to unwind, de-stress and enjoy the simple pleasure of coloring.

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

Feeling stressed? Take a creative break! 

Join us in Color Me Calm: Adult Coloring Hour, a relaxing space to unwind, de-stress and enjoy the simple pleasure of coloring.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group
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

Home Tweet Home: Decorate a Birdhouse

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Get creative and help our feathered friends feel right at home. In this fun, hands-on program, you will decorate your very own wooden birdhouse using colorful paints.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get creative and help our feathered friends feel right at home. In this fun, hands-on program, you will decorate your very own wooden birdhouse using colorful paints.

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

Pokémon Club

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

Get ready to catch ’em all at our official Pokémon Club! Players ages 6–14 will learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game while building reading, math and social skills.

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

Get ready to catch ’em all at our official Pokémon Club! Players ages 6–14 will learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game while building reading, math and social 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.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group

Play and Explore: Zero to Four

Thursday, May 21, 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.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Tech Time @ the Library

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Conference Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Digital Literacy
Age Group:
19+ Years

Whether you need help setting up an email account, learning how to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or anything in between, we’re here to help you with your computer, tablet or smartphone questions. No appointment necessary.

Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Conference Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Digital Literacy
Event Details:

Whether you need help setting up an email account, learning how to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or anything in between, we’re here to help you with your computer, tablet or smartphone questions. No appointment necessary.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Tai Chi

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
19+ Years

Improve balance, flexibility and well-being with Tai Chi for Health. This evidence-based program uses gentle, low-impact movements based on the Sun style of Tai Chi, making it ideal for older adults and individuals with arthritis.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Improve balance, flexibility and well-being with Tai Chi for Health. This evidence-based program uses gentle, low-impact movements based on the Sun style of Tai Chi, making it ideal for older adults and individuals with arthritis.