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Family Story Time: Earth Day

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community 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: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
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 "0-5 Years" group

Preschool Story Time: Earth Day

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Join us for our weekly story time created especially for ages 3-5, where each week brings a new theme full of stories and fun.

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

Join us for our weekly story time created especially for ages 3-5, 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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Community Resources

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Conference Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
19+ Years, All Ages

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Conference Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

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

Story Time Take and Make Craft

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

Celebrate Earth Day with a special story time themed take-and-make. Stop by the youth services desk to pick up a fun, eco-inspired craft that encourages caring for our planet.

Kits will be available April 21-27, or while supplies last.

Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day with a special story time themed take-and-make. Stop by the youth services desk to pick up a fun, eco-inspired craft that encourages caring for our planet.

Kits will be available April 21-27, or while supplies last.

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

Computer Basics: Using a Mouse

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Digital Literacy
Age Group:
19+ Years

Join the library's Digital Navigators for a quick class on using the mouse to navigate on a computer. Learn the difference between a single and double click, how to place your fingers, drag icons and more.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Conference Room (HPM)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Digital Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the library's Digital Navigators for a quick class on using the mouse to navigate on a computer. Learn the difference between a single and double click, how to place your fingers, drag icons and more.

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

Terrific Tuesday: DIY Video Games

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker, STEM
Age Group:
6-11 Years

Each Terrific Tuesday features engaging read-alouds followed by interactive games that bring the stories to life.

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker, STEM
Event Details:

Each Terrific Tuesday features engaging read-alouds followed by interactive games that bring the stories to life.

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

Hanging Out & Nerding Out: Mystical Creations

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Gaming, robots, coding and crafts—oh my! Join us each week to hang out, try something new and dive into creative and inspired activities.

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

Gaming, robots, coding and crafts—oh my! Join us each week to hang out, try something new and dive into creative and inspired activities.

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

D&D One-Shot for Kids: Miner Difficulties

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
6-11 Years

Calling all adventurers! Gather your party and prepare to delve deep underground in this special one-shot Dungeons & Dragons adventure for kids ages 8–11.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all adventurers! Gather your party and prepare to delve deep underground in this special one-shot Dungeons & Dragons adventure for kids ages 8–11.

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

Pokémon Club

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

Get ready to catch ’em all at our official Pokémon Club! Players ages 6–14 will learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game while building reading, math and social skills.

Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Get ready to catch ’em all at our official Pokémon Club! Players ages 6–14 will learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game while building reading, math 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 "19+ Years" group

Mystery Book Club: The Plot

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
19+ Years

Jacob Finch Bonner was once a rising literary star—now he’s stuck teaching in a struggling MFA program.

Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Jacob Finch Bonner was once a rising literary star—now he’s stuck teaching in a struggling MFA program.

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

Toddler Story Time: Cute Cows

Wednesday, April 22, 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 fun-filled story time designed especially for curious little ones.

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 fun-filled story time designed especially for curious little ones.

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 and Tots Story Time: Our Planet

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Cuddle, play and socialize at this lap-sit story time designed for babies and tots ages 0–23 months and their caregivers. Songs, rhymes, finger plays and short stories create a joyful bonding experience perfect for little learners.

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

Cuddle, play and socialize at this lap-sit story time designed for babies and tots ages 0–23 months and their caregivers. Songs, rhymes, finger plays and short stories create a joyful bonding experience 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

Family Story Time: Rainbows

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Join us for stories, songs and colorful fun designed especially for children ages 1-5 and their families.

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

Join us for stories, songs and colorful fun designed especially for children ages 1-5 and their families.

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

Cumberland Cooks: Pressure Cooker Butter Chicken

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Pate Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
19+ Years

Discover the rich, comforting flavors of Murgh Makhani (Butter Chicken) in this live cooking demonstration. Explore the traditional spices, techniques and cultural history behind this beloved Indian dish as it comes together step by step.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Pate Room (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: General Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the rich, comforting flavors of Murgh Makhani (Butter Chicken) in this live cooking demonstration. Explore the traditional spices, techniques and cultural history behind this beloved Indian dish as it comes together step by step.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Tech Time @ the Library

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community 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: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
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

Preschool Story Time: Cute Cows

Wednesday, April 22, 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: Our Planet

Wednesday, April 22, 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 "19+ Years" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Community Resources

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
19+ Years, All Ages

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

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

Escape Room: The Hidden Moon Expedition

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room #3 (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, STEM
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Astronomers have discovered a mysterious new moon orbiting Earth—one that’s sending bursts of what appears to be intelligent communication.

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

Astronomers have discovered a mysterious new moon orbiting Earth—one that’s sending bursts of what appears to be intelligent communication.

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

Play and Explore: Zero to Four

Thursday, April 23, 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 23, 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. No appointment necessary.

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. No appointment necessary.

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

Baby Bounce and Tots Story Time: Bugs

Thursday, April 23, 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: The Life of a Magnet

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
STEM, Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Story time for children ages 0–5 invites little learners to push, pull and stick their way into science fun.

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

Story time for children ages 0–5 invites little learners to push, pull and stick their way into science 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 "0-5 Years" group

Toddler and Preschool Story Time: Sea Creatures

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Pate Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Join us for a lively story time designed especially for children ages 2–5, where each week brings a new theme and plenty of fun.

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 especially for children ages 2–5, where each week brings a new theme and plenty of 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.