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Preschool Story Time: Bouncing Bunnies

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Get ready for a lively and interactive story time designed just for preschoolers. We’ll dive into imaginative picture books, sing fun action songs and enjoy playful games that help children build early literacy, coordination and social skills.

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

Get ready for a lively and interactive story time designed just for preschoolers. We’ll dive into imaginative picture books, sing fun action songs and enjoy playful games that help children build early literacy, coordination 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

Toddler and Preschool Story Time: Hop to It

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Join us for stories, music and movement at this lively weekly story time for children ages 2–5.

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

Join us for stories, music and movement at this lively weekly story time for children ages 2–5.

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

Silver Screeners Movie Matinee: Science Matters

Wednesday, April 15, 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. 

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 event is in the "6-11 Years" group

Creative Cardboard Chapters: Spirograph Drawing Machine

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
6-11 Years

Get ready to dive into a whirlwind of spirals and spheres as you design and build your very own spinning art machine!

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

Get ready to dive into a whirlwind of spirals and spheres as you design and build your very own spinning art machine!

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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

LEGO Club

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages

Explore, create and learn through guided building activities and open-ended free play. Builders of all ages are welcome to imagine, experiment and bring their ideas to life with LEGO bricks.

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Explore, create and learn through guided building activities and open-ended free play. Builders of all ages are welcome to imagine, experiment and bring their ideas to life with LEGO bricks.

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

LEGO Engineers

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

Calling all builders! Join us for LEGO Engineers, a monthly program for kids who love hands-on building and creative challenges. Each session offers a new design task that encourages problem-solving, imagination and engineering skills.

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

Calling all builders! Join us for LEGO Engineers, a monthly program for kids who love hands-on building and creative challenges. Each session offers a new design task that encourages problem-solving, imagination and engineering 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, April 16, 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, April 16, 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 "0-5 Years" group

Baby Bounce and Tots Story Time: Flowers

Thursday, April 16, 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 old. 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 old. 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: Earth Day – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
STEM, Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Join us for a special Earth Day story time designed for children ages 0 to 5. Celebrate the beauty of our planet with heartwarming read-alouds, interactive songs and playful activities that inspire little ones to care for the Earth.

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

Join us for a special Earth Day story time designed for children ages 0 to 5. Celebrate the beauty of our planet with heartwarming read-alouds, interactive songs and playful activities that inspire little ones to care for the Earth.

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: Crazy Hair Day

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Pate Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Join us for our weekly story time created especially for ages 2-5, where each week brings a new theme full of stories and fun.

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

Join us for our weekly story time created especially for ages 2-5, where each week brings a new theme full of stories and fun.

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, April 16, 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

Teen Scene Artistry: Edible Science with Salt and Ice

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room #3 (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Who says science can’t be delicious?

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Conference Room #3 (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Who says science can’t be delicious?

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

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, April 16, 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.

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 & Dragons using the 2024 rules.

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

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

Build-A-Bounce

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Mix it. Mold it. Bounce it.

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

Mix it. Mold it. Bounce it.

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

Teen Bingo Mania

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Get ready to shout BINGO! This teen-only game night is packed with laughs, prizes and high-energy fun. Expect fast-paced rounds, a little friendly competition and plenty of chances to win.

Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Get ready to shout BINGO! This teen-only game night is packed with laughs, prizes and high-energy fun. Expect fast-paced rounds, a little friendly competition and plenty of chances to win.

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

Crafting Cuisines: Baking and Chemistry

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
General Program, STEM
Age Group:
15-18 Years

Welcome to Crafting Cuisines—where creativity goes beyond paper and paint and straight into the kitchen. Join us as we get crafty with food and learn how to cook delicious meals while sticking to a $25–30 budget.

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

Welcome to Crafting Cuisines—where creativity goes beyond paper and paint and straight into the kitchen. Join us as we get crafty with food and learn how to cook delicious meals while sticking to a $25–30 budget.

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

Teen Escape Room: The Paradox

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, STEM
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Step into a high-stakes Sci-Fi Escape Room where you are part of a recovery team sent to investigate a secret laboratory destroyed in a mysterious accident.

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM
Event Details:

Step into a high-stakes Sci-Fi Escape Room where you are part of a recovery team sent to investigate a secret laboratory destroyed in a mysterious accident.

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

Family Evening Story Time: Snakes

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Join us for stories, songs and more at this engaging story time designed with sensory seekers in mind. We’ll wrap up with a themed craft and a coloring sheet to take home.

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

Join us for stories, songs and more at this engaging story time designed with sensory seekers in mind. We’ll wrap up with a themed craft and a coloring sheet to take home.

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

Baby Bounce Story Time: Rain, Rain!

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Every third Friday, families with little ones ages 0–24 months are invited to enjoy simple stories, songs and gentle movement activities designed to support early bonding and development.

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

Every third Friday, families with little ones ages 0–24 months are invited to enjoy simple stories, songs and gentle movement activities designed to support early bonding and development.

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

Family Story Time: Just Ripe Stories

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Pate Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Join us for a lively story time designed for children ages 0–5, featuring stories, creative storytelling, music and movement.

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

Join us for a lively story time designed for children ages 0–5, featuring stories, creative storytelling, music and movement.

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: Perler Beads ... in 3D!

Friday, April 17, 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

Break out of two dimensions and take your creativity to the next level with Perler beads in 3D.

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

Break out of two dimensions and take your creativity to the next level with Perler beads in 3D.

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

Paws for Reading

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
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.

Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (CLF)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Self-Directed Activity, Story Time
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 "12-14 Years" group

Snak Attak: No-Bake and Chemistry

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
General Program, STEM
Age Group:
12-14 Years

Who doesn’t love snacks? At Snak Attak Time, we go beyond chips and crackers to explore cool, easy snacks you can make for yourself, your family or your friends. Learn simple steps, try something new and—best of all—enjoy what you make!

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

Who doesn’t love snacks? At Snak Attak Time, we go beyond chips and crackers to explore cool, easy snacks you can make for yourself, your family or your friends. Learn simple steps, try something new and—best of all—enjoy what you make!