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Silent Book Club

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years

Bring your favorite book, settle in for some quiet reading and enjoy a snack! We’ll start each session with a bit of conversation before diving into our books. 

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Bring your favorite book, settle in for some quiet reading and enjoy a snack! We’ll start each session with a bit of conversation before diving into our books. 

A group of plush stuffed animals, including a bear, unicorn, leopard, dalmatian and other animals, are seated closely together on colorful cushions, facing an open picture book placed in front of them, as if listening to a story.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Time Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, General Program, Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

Put on your coziest PJs and bring a favorite stuffed animal for a magical Stuffed Animal Sleepover!

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Story Time Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, General Program, Story Time
Event Details:

Put on your coziest PJs and bring a favorite stuffed animal for a magical Stuffed Animal Sleepover!

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.

Cover for “Last Seen” by J.T. Ellison. The background shows an aerial view of a winding road cutting through a dense, dark green forest, with a single car driving along the road. The title “Last Seen” appears in large, bold pink lettering across the center. At the top, white text reads “New York Times Bestselling Author J.T. Ellison.”

Club Insomnia: Last Seen

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
19+ Years

Halley James’ life unravels as her marriage ends, she loses her job and her father faces emergency surgery.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Halley James’ life unravels as her marriage ends, she loses her job and her father faces emergency surgery.

A child with a looking glass in a hot air balloon, a girl in a wheelchair reading a book on top of two large books and a boy with a backpack pointing to planets in the sky standing on a rocky cliff.

Family Story Time: 'Beary' Good Stories

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Time Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Join us for a fun story time for children ages 0–5 featuring stories, creative storytelling, music, movement and more. Please note that this program is appropriate for sensory seekers. 

This week's theme is bears. 

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Story Time Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a fun story time for children ages 0–5 featuring stories, creative storytelling, music, movement and more. Please note that this program is appropriate for sensory seekers. 

This week's theme is bears. 

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.

11 black and white photos of people from the past on a wooden table.

Colonial Tavern Life in North Carolina

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, Genealogy/Local History
Age Group:
19+ Years, All Ages

Why did nearly every community in Colonial North Carolina have a tavern? Step back in time and find out! This engaging program will explore how taverns served as bustling centers for news, politics and social life.

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

Why did nearly every community in Colonial North Carolina have a tavern? Step back in time and find out! This engaging program will explore how taverns served as bustling centers for news, politics and social life.

Three small decorative wire trees are displayed against a light background. Each tree has a twisted silver wire trunk and branches with round beads resembling leaves. The tree on the left has brown and tan beads and sits on a light-colored stone base. The tree on the right has dark blue and black beads and rests on a similar light stone base. In the center foreground is a smaller tree with light blue and black beads, mounted on a smooth, dark stone base.

Fun Friday for Teens: Beaded Bonsai Trees

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 2:45pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Make mini-bonsai trees out of wire, beads and gemstones. Hang out with friends and enjoy the end of your week. Happy Friday! 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727, ext. 1403. 

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

Make mini-bonsai trees out of wire, beads and gemstones. Hang out with friends and enjoy the end of your week. Happy Friday! 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727, ext. 1403. 

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.

Switch Showdown: Smash Bros. Ultimate

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Space (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Do you have what it takes to be the Smash Bros. champion? Pick your best fighter and compete in Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch or cheer on your friends. 

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Teen Space (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to be the Smash Bros. champion? Pick your best fighter and compete in Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch or cheer on your friends. 

A colorful, 1980s-themed promotional graphic with neon colors on a black background. Large text reads “Back to the ’80s” in pink and bright green. Below, text says “Celebrating Bordeaux’s 40th Anniversary.” The background features neon geometric shapes and dotted patterns. Logos appear at the bottom for Cumberland County, Friends of the Cumberland County Public Library and Cumberland County Public Library.

Golden Girls / Bordeaux 40th Anniversary

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment
Age Group:
19+ Years

Picture it: Fayetteville, 1986.

Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Event Details:

Picture it: Fayetteville, 1986.

The image is an announcement graphic for an Artist in Residence program. The background is light beige with small hand-drawn illustrations scattered throughout, including sewing machines, paint palettes with brushes, cameras and hands holding paintbrushes or clay tools. Across the middle of the image is a large navy blue horizontal banner with bold white text that reads: “Creative Collaborations: ARTIST IN RESIDENCE.” Below that, on an olive-green bar, white text reads: “Where Creativity Meets Community.”

Sew Personal: Embroider Your Own Keepsake

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
19+ Years

Discover the timeless art of embroidery in this hands-on workshop designed for beginners and curious creatives. Artist in residence, Kia Love, will teach foundational stitches and techniques as you craft a small, personalized piece of fiber art.

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

Discover the timeless art of embroidery in this hands-on workshop designed for beginners and curious creatives. Artist in residence, Kia Love, will teach foundational stitches and techniques as you craft a small, personalized piece of fiber art.

Four stacks of coins, in increasing height, and a glass jar of coins all with a plant sprouting from the top of the stacks or jar.

Dollar$ and Sen$e: Smart Money Series presented by CEED

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Business & Finance
Age Group:
15-18 Years, 19+ Years

Are you rebuilding your credit or just need a smarter system? This 4-part series will equip you with plans, strategies and confidence to take control of your money and your future. Participants will ... 

Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Business & Finance
Event Details:

Are you rebuilding your credit or just need a smarter system? This 4-part series will equip you with plans, strategies and confidence to take control of your money and your future. Participants will ... 

The image is an announcement graphic for an Artist in Residence program. The background is light beige with small hand-drawn illustrations scattered throughout, including sewing machines, paint palettes with brushes, cameras and hands holding paintbrushes or clay tools. Across the middle of the image is a large navy blue horizontal banner with bold white text that reads: “Creative Collaborations: ARTIST IN RESIDENCE.” Below that, on an olive-green bar, white text reads: “Where Creativity Meets Community.”

Words to Live By: Textile Banner Workshop

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Got a quote that fuels your vibe? A mantra that keeps you grounded? In this chill creative session, artist in residence, Kia Love, will help you turn your words into bold textile art using felt appliqué and simple embroidery techniques.

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

Got a quote that fuels your vibe? A mantra that keeps you grounded? In this chill creative session, artist in residence, Kia Love, will help you turn your words into bold textile art using felt appliqué and simple embroidery techniques.

Four stacks of coins, in increasing height, and a glass jar of coins all with a plant sprouting from the top of the stacks or jar.

Dollar$ and Sen$e: Smart Money Series presented by CEED

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
Business & Finance
Age Group:
15-18 Years, 19+ Years

Are you rebuilding your credit or just need a smarter system? This 4-part series will equip you with plans, strategies and confidence to take control of your money and your future. Participants will ... 

Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Business & Finance
Event Details:

Are you rebuilding your credit or just need a smarter system? This 4-part series will equip you with plans, strategies and confidence to take control of your money and your future. Participants will ... 

Four stacks of coins, in increasing height, and a glass jar of coins all with a plant sprouting from the top of the stacks or jar.

Build Your Business Plan by CEED

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Business & Finance
Age Group:
15-18 Years, 19+ Years

Your business idea is great - now let’s make sure your plan is too. In this workshop, participants will ... 

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Business & Finance
Event Details:

Your business idea is great - now let’s make sure your plan is too. In this workshop, participants will ... 

Four stacks of coins, in increasing height, and a glass jar of coins all with a plant sprouting from the top of the stacks or jar.

Dollar$ and Sen$e: Smart Money Series presented by CEED

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Business & Finance
Age Group:
15-18 Years, 19+ Years

Are you rebuilding your credit or just need a smarter system? This 4-part series will equip you with plans, strategies and confidence to take control of your money and your future. Participants will ... 

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Business & Finance
Event Details:

Are you rebuilding your credit or just need a smarter system? This 4-part series will equip you with plans, strategies and confidence to take control of your money and your future. Participants will ...