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Record Setting, Life Saving Hands-Only CPR

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, STEM
Age Group:
15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages

You could save a life by knowing Hands-Only CPR. Join us for this drop-in training event and be part of a statewide effort to set a world record! Staff from Cape Fear Valley Health will be on hand to train you—no prior experience needed. 

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness, STEM
Event Details:

You could save a life by knowing Hands-Only CPR. Join us for this drop-in training event and be part of a statewide effort to set a world record! Staff from Cape Fear Valley Health will be on hand to train you—no prior experience needed. 

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

Play and Explore: Zero to Four

Thursday, February 26, 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, February 26, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Computer Training Lab/Classroom Dual Use Room (HQU) at Headquarters 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.

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Computer Training Lab/Classroom Dual Use Room (HQU)
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.

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

Baby Bounce and Tots Story Time: Cars and Trucks

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Join us for a cozy, playful story time just for babies and toddlers up to 24 months! We’ll share sweet, simple stories, sing joyful songs and enjoy gentle movement activities perfect for little learners.

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 cozy, playful story time just for babies and toddlers up to 24 months! We’ll share sweet, simple stories, sing joyful songs and enjoy gentle movement activities perfect for little learners.

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

Preschool Story Time: Teeth

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Story Time Room (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

February is Children’s Dental Health Month, and we’re learning how to take care of our pearly whites!

Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (ERL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

February is Children’s Dental Health Month, and we’re learning how to take care of our pearly whites!

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

Toddler and Preschool Story Time: Friendship

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Join us for a fun and engaging story time designed for children ages 2–5! Each week features a new theme filled with stories and playful activities. This week’s theme, friendship, celebrates kindness, sharing and being a good friend. 

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 and engaging story time designed for children ages 2–5! Each week features a new theme filled with stories and playful activities. This week’s theme, friendship, celebrates kindness, sharing and being a good 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 "19+ Years" group

Let's Play Bridge

Thursday, February 26, 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

Switch Showdown: Minecraft PvP

Thursday, February 26, 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 Minecraft champion? Gear up and compete in fast-paced PvP (player vs. player) battles on the Nintendo Switch, or cheer on your friends from the sidelines.

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 Minecraft champion? Gear up and compete in fast-paced PvP (player vs. player) battles on the Nintendo Switch, or cheer on your friends from the sidelines.

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

Teen and Adult STEM: indi Car Robot

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years

Start your engines and get ready to code with our brand new indi Car Robots! We’ll work together to navigate obstacles and follow the track while learning basic coding skills. 

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

Start your engines and get ready to code with our brand new indi Car Robots! We’ll work together to navigate obstacles and follow the track while learning basic coding skills. 

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

Teen Volunteer Time: Cards for Hospitalized Kids

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Need volunteer hours—or want to make a difference?

Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (CLF)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Need volunteer hours—or want to make a difference?

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, February 26, 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 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
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.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Club Insomnia: The House Across the Lake

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
19+ Years

Recently widowed actress Casey Fletcher retreats to her family's lake house in Vermont where she passes the time watching the glamorous couple across the lake until the wife disappears and she discovers that the most shocking of secrets can lurk b

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

Recently widowed actress Casey Fletcher retreats to her family's lake house in Vermont where she passes the time watching the glamorous couple across the lake until the wife disappears and she discovers that the most shocking of secrets can lurk b

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Fresh Start Social Hour

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
19+ Years

Join us for a fun and relaxed Fresh Start Social Hour—a welcoming space to meet new people and make connections.

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

Join us for a fun and relaxed Fresh Start Social Hour—a welcoming space to meet new people and make connections.

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

Family Story Time: Year of the Horse

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Time Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Celebrate the Lunar New Year at story time! This week’s theme honors the Year of the Horse with horse-inspired stories, songs and movement activities.

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

Celebrate the Lunar New Year at story time! This week’s theme honors the Year of the Horse with horse-inspired stories, songs and movement activities.

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

LEGO Construction Challenge

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
12-14 Years

Do you relish the click of a brick? Put your creativity to the test in this fast-paced building challenge! You will receive a surprise prompt and a limited amount of time to design your best improvised build.

Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Do you relish the click of a brick? Put your creativity to the test in this fast-paced building challenge! You will receive a surprise prompt and a limited amount of time to design your best improvised build.

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

Fun Friday for Teens: Buttons for Your Buddies

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Kick off the weekend by making custom buttons and recycled collage art for yourself—or to give to friends and family. Relax, get creative and hang out with friends as you enjoy a laid-back Friday afternoon. Happy Friday! 

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

Kick off the weekend by making custom buttons and recycled collage art for yourself—or to give to friends and family. Relax, get creative and hang out with friends as you enjoy a laid-back Friday afternoon. Happy Friday! 

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

Hanging Out & Nerding Out: Let's Start a Podcast

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Gaming, robots, crafts and podcasts — oh my! Teens are invited to join us each week for #HangingOutAndNerdingOut, where there’s always something new to try. 

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

Gaming, robots, crafts and podcasts — oh my! Teens are invited to join us each week for #HangingOutAndNerdingOut, where there’s always something new to try. 

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

Monster of the Week: Dreaming with the Gods Session 2

Friday, February 27, 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 continue an 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 continue an RPG campaign in the fictional country of Bordros, a land where sixteenth-century renaissance collides with the grit and gears of steampunk invention. 

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

Imagination Library Story Time

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale 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 hugs and kisses. 

Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
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 hugs and kisses. 

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

CC Literacy Council Presents Imagination Library Storytime

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Story Time Room (ERL) at East 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. 

Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (ERL)
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. 

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

Knit & Crochet Club

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
19+ Years

Join fellow adults to socialize, learn new skills, trade tips and swap patterns in a relaxed, friendly setting. Supplies are provided for beginners, and experienced participants are welcome to bring their own projects. 

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 fellow adults to socialize, learn new skills, trade tips and swap patterns in a relaxed, friendly setting. Supplies are provided for beginners, and experienced participants are welcome to bring their own projects. 

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Mini Zen Garden

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
Sensory Program, STEM
Age Group:
19+ Years

Discover the calming art of Zen sand gardens in this hands-on, mindful experience. You will design your own miniature sand garden using sand, stones, decorative pieces and simple tools.

Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Conference Room (ERL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Sensory Program, STEM
Event Details:

Discover the calming art of Zen sand gardens in this hands-on, mindful experience. You will design your own miniature sand garden using sand, stones, decorative pieces and simple tools.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Cumberland Cooks: Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
General Program, STEM
Age Group:
19+ Years

The month of love may be ending, but that doesn’t mean we have to stop celebrating -- join us for a demonstration using the Charlie Cart!

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

The month of love may be ending, but that doesn’t mean we have to stop celebrating -- join us for a demonstration using the Charlie Cart!

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

Oh, the Fun! Dr. Seuss Birthday Story Time

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
General Program, Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Join us for a playful Dr. Seuss celebration featuring your favorite stories, hands-on crafts and a special invitation for families to celebrate with Seuss-inspired outfits or accessories.

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

Join us for a playful Dr. Seuss celebration featuring your favorite stories, hands-on crafts and a special invitation for families to celebrate with Seuss-inspired outfits or accessories.

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.