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

Toddler and Preschool Story Time: Under the Umbrella

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Join us for stories, songs and playful fun as we explore rainy-day adventures and all the things that happen under the umbrella.

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

Join us for stories, songs and playful fun as we explore rainy-day adventures and all the things that happen under the umbrella.

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

Let's Play Bridge

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
19+ Years

Socialize, have fun and keep mentally sharp by learning and playing bridge. Already play? Join us for game time. Curious about learning or want to improve your skills? Observe a game or two, and we’ll teach you. 

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

Socialize, have fun and keep mentally sharp by learning and playing bridge. Already play? Join us for game time. Curious about learning or want to improve your skills? Observe a game or two, and we’ll teach you. 

This event is in the "12-14 Years" group
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group
This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Chess Club

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years

Welcome to the Cliffdale Chess Club! Spend an afternoon with the beautiful game, whether you are a seasoned pro, or just learning the basics. Note: this is an unrated chess event. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to the Cliffdale Chess Club! Spend an afternoon with the beautiful game, whether you are a seasoned pro, or just learning the basics. Note: this is an unrated chess event. 

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

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, March 19, 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 & Dragons using the 2024 rules. 

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

Full
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 & Dragons using the 2024 rules. 

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

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

The Wriggling Brothers Circus

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

Are you ready for the big top? Step right up as the circus comes to you.

Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Are you ready for the big top? Step right up as the circus comes to 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.

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

LEGO Legends League

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Maker, STEM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

We’re hosting the LEGO Legends League—and we want you! Builders ages 8–18 will be grouped into teams and take on a variety of creative challenges using STEM building kits, an array of models of varying complexity and more.

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
Event Details:

We’re hosting the LEGO Legends League—and we want you! Builders ages 8–18 will be grouped into teams and take on a variety of creative challenges using STEM building kits, an array of models of varying complexity and more.

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 "15-18 Years" group
This event is in the "19+ Years" group

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 ... 

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

Baby Bounce Story Time: Baby Animals

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Families with little ones ages 0-24 months are invited to enjoy simple stories, songs and movement perfect for early bonding.

Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Families with little ones ages 0-24 months are invited to enjoy simple stories, songs and movement perfect for early bonding.

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

The Wriggling Brothers Circus

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Pate Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

Are you ready for the big top? Step right up as the circus comes to you.

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Pate Room (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Are you ready for the big top? Step right up as the circus comes to 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.

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

Fun Friday for Teens: Create with 3D Pens

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Let the filament flow and see what you can create. Experiment with 3D printing pens as you design and build your own creations in this hands-on program. Hang out with friends, get creative and enjoy a relaxed start to your weekend.

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

Let the filament flow and see what you can create. Experiment with 3D printing pens as you design and build your own creations in this hands-on program. Hang out with friends, get creative and enjoy a relaxed start to your weekend.

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

Silver Screeners Movie Matinee: Enchanted Gardens

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Pate Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, General Program
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Welcome, teen cinephiles and casual movie watchers. Join us for Silver Screeners, a relaxed movie matinee complete with a snack—without the ticket price. This screening features Alice in Wonderland (PG; 2010). 

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Pate Room (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, General Program
Event Details:

Welcome, teen cinephiles and casual movie watchers. Join us for Silver Screeners, a relaxed movie matinee complete with a snack—without the ticket price. This screening features Alice in Wonderland (PG; 2010). 

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

Fairy Tea Party

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, STEM
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

Join us for a magical Fairy Tea Party celebrating imagination, art and nature.

Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, STEM
Event Details:

Join us for a magical Fairy Tea Party celebrating imagination, art and nature.

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, March 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
6-11 Years, All Ages

Build reading confidence by sharing a story with a gentle, four-legged friend.

Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Build reading confidence by sharing a story with a gentle, four-legged friend.

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

The Wriggling Brothers Circus

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

Are you ready for the big top? Step right up as the circus comes to you.

Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Are you ready for the big top? Step right up as the circus comes to 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.

This event is in the "15-18 Years" group
This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Fantasy Book Club: The Martian Chronicles

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
15-18 Years, 19+ Years

The first explorers arrive on Mars expecting discovery—but find a world that does not welcome them. As more rockets leave Earth behind, humanity brings along its hopes, fears, prejudices and dreams, forever changing both worlds. 

Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Conference Room (SPL)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The first explorers arrive on Mars expecting discovery—but find a world that does not welcome them. As more rockets leave Earth behind, humanity brings along its hopes, fears, prejudices and dreams, forever changing both worlds. 

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

Imagination Library Story Time

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Join us for a special family-friendly story time where little ones can enjoy engaging tales and fun activities. 

This month's theme is Tell Me a Story

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a special family-friendly story time where little ones can enjoy engaging tales and fun activities. 

This month's theme is Tell Me a Story

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

Playdough Fun

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Squish, smoosh and create at Playdough Fun. This drop-in program offers a multi-sensory experience designed to support fine motor development through hands-on play with gluten-free playdough. 

Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Squish, smoosh and create at Playdough Fun. This drop-in program offers a multi-sensory experience designed to support fine motor development through hands-on play with 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.

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

The Wriggling Brothers Circus

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

Are you ready for the big top? Step right up as the circus comes to you.

Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Are you ready for the big top? Step right up as the circus comes to 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.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Knitting 101: The Absolute Basics

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker, STEM
Age Group:
19+ Years

New to knitting? Join Artist in Residence Kia Love for a beginner-friendly introduction to knitting essentials. Participants will learn how to cast on, knit basic stitches and bind off to finish a simple project.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

New to knitting? Join Artist in Residence Kia Love for a beginner-friendly introduction to knitting essentials. Participants will learn how to cast on, knit basic stitches and bind off to finish a simple project.

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

The Wriggling Brothers Circus

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

Are you ready for the big top? Step right up as the circus comes to you.

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Are you ready for the big top? Step right up as the circus comes to 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.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Just Write: Adult Writing Club

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room #3 (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
19+ Years

Unleash your creativity and connect with fellow writers at our new Adult Writing Club. This welcoming group offers a space to share ideas, develop your writing skills and draw inspiration from local talent.

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Conference Room #3 (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity and connect with fellow writers at our new Adult Writing Club. This welcoming group offers a space to share ideas, develop your writing skills and draw inspiration from local talent.

This event is in the "15-18 Years" group
This event is in the "19+ Years" group

MARCH MADNZ: Stats Don't Lie Chat

Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 2:15pm - 4:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, STEM
Age Group:
15-18 Years, 19+ Years

March Madness comes to the library with a STEAM twist. Go beyond brackets, points and fouls as you watch a live matchup through a new lens.

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

March Madness comes to the library with a STEAM twist. Go beyond brackets, points and fouls as you watch a live matchup through a new lens.

Closed for Good Friday/Easter Weekend

04/02/2026 @ 6:00pm to 04/05/2026 @ 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
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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
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group
This event is in the "19+ Years" group

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 ...