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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.

Toddler and Preschool Story Time: Trip to the Library!

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years
Event Details:

Join us for our story time for 2- to 5-year-olds. Each week will be a different theme of stories and fun! This week's theme is trip to the library. For more information a...

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

Join us for our story time for 2- to 5-year-olds. Each week will be a different theme of stories and fun! 

This week's theme is trip to 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.

Playing cards face up sitting in a haphazard pile.

Bridge: Just Play

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Bridge is fun! Want to improve your game? Just Play provides an opportunity for you to practice skills learned in our Beginners' Bridge programs. Registration is required by c...

Open
Required
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Bridge is fun! Want to improve your game? Just Play provides an opportunity for you to practice skills learned in our Beginners' Bridge programs. 

The logo for the North Carolina Science Festival presented by RTI International. It is a blue oval with the name and an image of an atom.

LEGO Creations

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Story Time Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
6-11 Years
Event Details:

Join us as we get creative with LEGOs! This event is part of the North Carolina Science Festival, a statewide celebration of STEM. You can find more events like this all month...

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

Join us as we get creative with LEGOs! 

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.

Metal containers holding pens, colored pencils, scissors, paintbrushes and rulers.

Crafternoon Time: Button Flower Bouquet

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Join us for Crafternoon Time monthly for a fun craft. This month we are making button flower bouquet for the season of spring! Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for Crafternoon Time monthly for a fun craft. This month we are making button flower bouquet for the season of spring! 

Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727 ext. 1459 or registering online.

 

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.

The logo for the North Carolina Science Festival presented by RTI International. It is a blue oval with the name and an image of an atom.

Hanging Out & Nerding Out: Circuit This

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
General Program, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Gaming, robots, books and podcasts, oh my! We invite teens to join us in #hangingout&nerdingout every week as we participate in various activities. We have games. We have robot...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: General Program, STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Gaming, robots, books and podcasts, oh my! We invite teens to join us in #hangingout&nerdingout every week as we participate in various activities. We have games. We have robotics and coding. We have books to read.

The logo for the North Carolina Science Festival presented by RTI International. It is a blue oval with the name and an image of an atom.

Perplexing Parachutes

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years
Event Details:

Ever wonder how soldiers can jump out of airplane and glide gently down using a parachute? Or maybe you've seen thrill seekers fly through the sky on giant kites and asked how they...

Open
Required
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Ever wonder how soldiers can jump out of airplane and glide gently down using a parachute? Or maybe you've seen thrill seekers fly through the sky on giant kites and asked how they can stay up for so long.

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.

Polyhedral dice on top of two Dungeons and Dragons books.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Calling all heroes, mages, wanderers, scoundrels and goblins! Join the party and play 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons. We will be meeting every Thursday. Players who can’t ma...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Calling all heroes, mages, wanderers, scoundrels and goblins! Join the party and play 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons. We will be meeting every Thursday. 

The logo for the North Carolina Science Festival presented by RTI International. It is a blue oval with the name and an image of an atom.

Escape the Cyber Sphere

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

In this sci-fi themed escape room for teens, you are volunteers testing a new virtual reality simulator -- the Cyber Sphere -- when a malware attack leaves you trapped inside the d...

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

In this sci-fi themed escape room for teens, you are volunteers testing a new virtual reality simulator -- the Cyber Sphere -- when a malware attack leaves you trapped inside the digital world.

A pile of multi-colored sensory toys with different textures.

Playdates at the Library

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Sensory Program
Age Group:
0-5 Years
Event Details:

Join us to enjoy a free play with a variety of toys and sensory materials. Ages 0 to 4 years old. For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1481.&...

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Sensory Program
Event Details:

Join us to enjoy a free play with a variety of toys and sensory materials. Ages 0 to 4 years old. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1481. 

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.

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: Rain Makes Colors

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Time Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years
Event Details:

Story time for ages 0 to 5-year-olds. Story time includes reading stories, creative storytelling, music and movement and more. Please note that this program is appropriate for sens...

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

Story time for ages 0 to 5-year-olds. Story time includes reading stories, creative storytelling, music and movement and more. Please note that this program is appropriate for sensory seekers. 

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.

An old typewriter with a piece of paper in it with the words, "Write something" on the paper.

Cliffdale Library Writing Club: Quill and Ink

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Join Quill and Ink, a community for adults of all skill levels to share their original work. Practice your writing, exchange feedback and dive into writing prompts, challenges and ...

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

Join Quill and Ink, a community for adults of all skill levels to share their original work. Practice your writing, exchange feedback and dive into writing prompts, challenges and engaging discussions. 

Metal containers holding pens, colored pencils, scissors, paintbrushes and rulers.

Habits of a Homeschool Hero: Leadership Learning for Kids

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Story Time
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Event Details:

Habits of a Homeschool Hero offers hands-on, interactive lessons designed to engage students while helping them learn healthy habits and leadership skills. For ages 8 to 14. T...

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Story Time
Event Details:

Habits of a Homeschool Hero offers hands-on, interactive lessons designed to engage students while helping them learn healthy habits and leadership skills. For ages 8 to 14. 

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.

Fayetteville Technical Community College Info Table

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Lobby (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Event Details:

Fayetteville Technically Community College representatives will host a table to give out brochures and information on the community college, enrollment, unique offerings, classes a...

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Lobby (NRL)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Fayetteville Technically Community College representatives will host a table to give out brochures and information on the community college, enrollment, unique offerings, classes and more! 

The logo for the North Carolina Science Festival presented by RTI International. It is a blue oval with the name and an image of an atom.

Fun Friday for Teens: 3D Printing Pens

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 2:45pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Experiment with 3D printing pens and see what you can create. Hang out with friends and enjoy the end of your week. Happy Friday! This event is part of the North Carolina Scie...

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

Experiment with 3D printing pens and see what you can create. Hang out with friends and enjoy the end of your week. Happy Friday! 

#GirlsCode@CCPL with three pictures of girls coding or working with robotics.

#GirlsCode@CCPL: Ninja Robotics with LEGO

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Engine (Makerspace HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Maker, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Get ready for an epic adventure where you'll use LEGO Spike Prime robotics kits to build awesome robots - maybe a charging rhino or even a dancing dude! You will master sensors, mo...

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: The Engine (Makerspace HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Maker, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Get ready for an epic adventure where you'll use LEGO Spike Prime robotics kits to build awesome robots - maybe a charging rhino or even a dancing dude!

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.

An egg with flowers decoupaged on it with a napkin and brush next to it.

Egg-cellent Decoupage

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Relax and get creative as you learn how to use decoupage to turn a plain artificial egg into a piece of lovely décor. Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727 ext. 143...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Relax and get creative as you learn how to use decoupage to turn a plain artificial egg into a piece of lovely décor. 

Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727 ext. 1436 or registering online.

Three kids looking to the right with the words, "Now at your library! Thinking Money for Kids. Visit us in-person at one of our fun kids' programs or check out a Launchpad tablet pre-loaded with financial education games!"

Money Muse

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Business & Finance
Age Group:
6-11 Years
Event Details:

Play games to learn how to save, spend, share and budget. This month, we'll play Piggy Bank Theater, a play for kids in four acts. Help Kenji, Grace and Emma earn, spend or sa...

Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Business & Finance
Event Details:

Play games to learn how to save, spend, share and budget. 

This month, we'll play Piggy Bank Theater, a play for kids in four acts. Help Kenji, Grace and Emma earn, spend or save money to add coins to the piggy bank. 

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.

The logo for the North Carolina Science Festival presented by RTI International. It is a blue oval with the name and an image of an atom.

Dungeons and Dragons: Science Gone Wrong

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:45pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

If you like Dungeons and Dragons or would like to try it, come play a one-shot RPG (role-playing game) set within a sci-fi narrative. (This one will be unique as part of the premis...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

If you like Dungeons and Dragons or would like to try it, come play a one-shot RPG (role-playing game) set within a sci-fi narrative.

Imagination Library Story Time

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years
Event Details:

Come by for a special family-friendly story time where little ones can enjoy engaging tales and fun activities. This month's theme is things that go. The library is partn...

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

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

This month's theme is things that go. 

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.

A graphic novel collage with a bird, a building with a balcony, another building and the words "Screeeeee, Krakaboom and Boooooooooom" on it.

Family Fun Day: Creative Collages

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
6-11 Years, All Ages
Event Details:

Make beautiful and creative collage art from recycled magazines and graphic novels. For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1403. 

Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make beautiful and creative collage art from recycled magazines and graphic novels. 

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

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.

The logo for the North Carolina Science Festival presented by RTI International. It is a blue oval with the name and an image of an atom.

Sensory Saturday: Into the Galaxy

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Sensory Program
Age Group:
6-11 Years
Event Details:

Join us for some fun that contains low and high sensory activities and crafts in an exploration of touch, smell, sound, sight and taste. Some activities may contain a sto...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Sensory Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for some fun that contains low and high sensory activities and crafts in an exploration of touch, smell, sound, sight and taste. Some activities may contain a story time as well. 

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.

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 Sense presented by CEED

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Business & Finance
Age Group:
15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Event Details:

Why do you make the financial choices you do? How can you maximize your money based on your goals? How can you improve your credit score? What is the best time to make major purcha...

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

Why do you make the financial choices you do? How can you maximize your money based on your goals? How can you improve your credit score? What is the best time to make major purchase decisions? 

The logo for the North Carolina Science Festival presented by RTI International. It is a blue oval with the name and an image of an atom.

Bouncy Ball Science

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years
Event Details:

Unleash your inner scientist at the library and join us for an exciting chemistry activity where you'll create your very own bouncy ball. Discover the magic of science while having...

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

Unleash your inner scientist at the library and join us for an exciting chemistry activity where you'll create your very own bouncy ball.

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.

Feet wearing slippers with bows on them and the hem of a white dress.

Dance into the Regency Era

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Did you miss the Lafayette and Bridgerton Balls? No worries. Learn the dances of Regency era from the light-footed ladies of the local chapter of the SCA, the Canton of A...

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

Did you miss the Lafayette and Bridgerton Balls? No worries. Learn the dances of Regency era from the light-footed ladies of the local chapter of the SCA, the Canton of Attilium. Regency dress is encouraged, but not required.