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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.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Let's Play Bridge

Thursday, April 23, 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 "6-11 Years" group
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group

Dog Man Party

Thursday, April 23, 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

Calling all Dog Man fans! If you love the crime-fighting, flip-o-rama fun of Dav Pilkey’s favorite heroic hound, this program is for you.

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

Calling all Dog Man fans! If you love the crime-fighting, flip-o-rama fun of Dav Pilkey’s favorite heroic hound, this program is for 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

Ready, Set, STEM: indi Car Robot

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
6-11 Years

Zoom, zip, twist and race as you send indi, our color-sensing robot car, flying through colorful courses and clever obstacles you design and build yourself.

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

Zoom, zip, twist and race as you send indi, our color-sensing robot car, flying through colorful courses and clever obstacles you design and build yourself.

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, April 23, 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 "19+ Years" group

Fresh Start Social Hour

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, General Program
Age Group:
19+ Years

Looking to meet new people or connect with familiar faces? Join us for a relaxed and welcoming Fresh Start Social Hour.

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

Looking to meet new people or connect with familiar faces? Join us for a relaxed and welcoming Fresh Start Social Hour.

Closed for Dogwood Festival

04/24/2026 @ 9:00am to 04/26/2026 @ 6:00pm
Headquarters Library
Closing
Branches:
Headquarters Library
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group

Fun Friday for Teens: Color-Change Slime

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Turn up the heat—literally! Create slime that changes color with the warmth of your hands by mixing in thermochromic pigment. Watch it shift shades as you squish and stretch, and learn a little about the science behind the magic.

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

Turn up the heat—literally! Create slime that changes color with the warmth of your hands by mixing in thermochromic pigment. Watch it shift shades as you squish and stretch, and learn a little about the science behind the magic.

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

North Carolina Science Festival's Star Party

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

Blast off to Mission to the Moon during the North Carolina Science Festival’s Star Party!

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

Blast off to Mission to the Moon during the North Carolina Science Festival’s Star Party!

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 Volunteer Time: Cape Fear Botanical Garden

Friday, April 24, 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? Curious about giving back to your community? You're invited to join this special volunteer session focused on opportunities with Cape Fear Botanical Garden.

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? Curious about giving back to your community? You're invited to join this special volunteer session focused on opportunities with Cape Fear Botanical Garden.

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

Imagination Library Story Time

Saturday, April 25, 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 tiny scientists.

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 tiny scientists.

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 Story Time

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community 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: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
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

Cumberland Cooks: Dinner in a Dash - Pressure Cooking 101

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
19+ Years

Learn to cook faster, smarter and with confidence in this hands-on instant pressure cooker class.

Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Learn to cook faster, smarter and with confidence in this hands-on instant pressure cooker class.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Knit & Crochet Club

Saturday, April 25, 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 "0-5 Years" group
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

Get Creative with LEGOs

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Bring the whole family for a fun, relaxed building free-play session! We’ll have a variety of building bricks available—including LEGOs, DUPLOs, and MEGA BLOKS—so builders of all ages and skill levels can play, create and imagine together.

Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for a fun, relaxed building free-play session! We’ll have a variety of building bricks available—including LEGOs, DUPLOs, and MEGA BLOKS—so builders of all ages and skill levels can play, create and imagine together.

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

Science Slaps @ The Lib-ratory

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, All Ages

Calling all future scientists! Step into the Lib-ratory for the energy of a science fair with a modern twist. Explore creative experiments, test out interactive STEM kits and dive into discovery together—no lab coat required.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, All Ages
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all future scientists! Step into the Lib-ratory for the energy of a science fair with a modern twist. Explore creative experiments, test out interactive STEM kits and dive into discovery together—no lab coat required.

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

Homeschool STEM: 3D Doodling

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker, STEM
Age Group:
6-11 Years

Bring your ideas to life with our 3D Doodler pens. Design, draw and build in midair as you turn your ideas into colorful 3D creations. What will you invent?

Come ready to imagine, create and explore!

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

Bring your ideas to life with our 3D Doodler pens. Design, draw and build in midair as you turn your ideas into colorful 3D creations. What will you invent?

Come ready to imagine, create and explore!

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 Gentle Story Time: Space

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Sensory Program, Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Join us for stories, songs and more in a welcoming, sensory-friendly environment. This program is designed for sensory-sensitive participants, with dimmed lights, softer voices and reduced noise.

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

Join us for stories, songs and more in a welcoming, sensory-friendly environment. This program is designed for sensory-sensitive participants, with dimmed lights, softer voices and reduced noise.

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: Rain or Shine

Monday, April 27, 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 a fun and interactive story time designed especially for babies and toddlers up to 23 months old. Little ones will enjoy gentle stories, cheerful songs and simple movement activities that support early learning and bonding.

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 a fun and interactive story time designed especially for babies and toddlers up to 23 months old. Little ones will enjoy gentle stories, cheerful songs and simple movement activities that support early learning and 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 "12-14 Years" group
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group

Cozy Crochet for Teens

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Hang out with us for an hour of cozy crocheting fun. Whether you're just starting out and need a hand with the basics, or you're a crochet pro ready to show off your skills and share tips, we’ve got a spot just for you.

Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Hang out with us for an hour of cozy crocheting fun. Whether you're just starting out and need a hand with the basics, or you're a crochet pro ready to show off your skills and share tips, we’ve got a spot just for you.

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

Dungeons & Dragons

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Calling all adventurers! Gather your party and dive into an ongoing Dungeons & Dragons campaign. New players are always welcome—no prior experience needed.

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

Calling all adventurers! Gather your party and dive into an ongoing Dungeons & Dragons campaign. New players are always welcome—no prior experience needed.

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

Evening Family Story Time: Zoom! Zoom!

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Story Time Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

Join us for a delightful evening of stories and crafts for children ages 0–11. This engaging program features themed storytelling and hands-on, age-appropriate crafts designed to spark creativity and imagination.

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

Join us for a delightful evening of stories and crafts for children ages 0–11. This engaging program features themed storytelling and hands-on, age-appropriate crafts designed to spark creativity and imagination.

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

Step into Spring: Library Line Dance

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
19+ Years

Boost your mood, energy and confidence while learning some of today’s most popular line dances. Move through easy-to-follow steps, practice classic favorites like the Electric Slide and the Wobble and discover new routines that keep you moving.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Boost your mood, energy and confidence while learning some of today’s most popular line dances. Move through easy-to-follow steps, practice classic favorites like the Electric Slide and the Wobble and discover new routines that keep you moving.