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Baby Bounce: Winter

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and interactive story time for babies and toddlers up to age 23 months old. We will read stories, sing songs and do simple movement activities. This week's t...

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 for babies and toddlers up to age 23 months old. We will read stories, sing songs and do simple movement activities. 

This week's theme is winter. 

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: Let it Snow

Thursday, December 12, 2024 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 snow. This week will also be a Bilingual St...

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 snow. 

This week will also be a Bilingual Story Time with El Centro Hispano. 

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.

Bridge: Just Play

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Story Time Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment
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 Beginner's Bridge programs. Registration is required by c...

Open
Required
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
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 Beginner's Bridge programs. 

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

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

Books and Ballet: The Nutcracker

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Event Details:

Celebrate the holiday season with us as we read a retelling of the classic story of the Nutcracker. Participants will also have opportunity for music and movement and learn steps f...

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

Celebrate the holiday season with us as we read a retelling of the classic story of the Nutcracker. Participants will also have opportunity for music and movement and learn steps from the ballet.

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.

Dungeons and Dragons - Desolation

Thursday, December 12, 2024 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 with Dungeon Master Taylor. We will be meeting every other Th...

Open
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: 8
Event Details:

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

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.

Family Crests

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Local & State History Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Genealogy/Local History
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Event Details:

Explore the fascinating world of family crests and heraldry in this engaging program. Learn about the origins, symbolism and significance of family crests used throughout history.&...

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Local & State History Room (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Genealogy/Local History
Event Details:

Explore the fascinating world of family crests and heraldry in this engaging program. Learn about the origins, symbolism and significance of family crests used throughout history. 

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

Teens Draw: Custom Buttons

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Exchange drawing tips, tricks and techniques, develop your own unique artistic style and showcase your art in a safe and supportive environment. This month, we're drawing and ...

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

Exchange drawing tips, tricks and techniques, develop your own unique artistic style and showcase your art in a safe and supportive environment. 

This month, we're drawing and making personalized buttons. 

This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Colorful Creations Craft Club: Pony Bead Keychain

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Join Colorful Creations Craft Club for a fun and relaxing time in creating pony bead keychains! Supplies will be provided. Registration is required by calling (910) 483-7727 e...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join Colorful Creations Craft Club for a fun and relaxing time in creating pony bead keychains! Supplies will be provided. 

Registration is required by calling (910) 483-7727 ext. 1383 or registering online.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Reducing Holiday Stress

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Does the hectic holiday season make you feel rushed and stressed out? Join us as Debra Kinney of Alliance Mental Health presents informative ways to de-stress while navigating this...

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Does the hectic holiday season make you feel rushed and stressed out? Join us as Debra Kinney of Alliance Mental Health presents informative ways to de-stress while navigating this season. Holiday themed crafts will be made.

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

Teen Poetry Club: Haiku

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Story Time Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Read, write, recite and experience poetry. Join the Cliffdale Teen Poetry Club where we snack, read, write and discover new poetry forms and experiences. This month we take on...

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

Read, write, recite and experience poetry. Join the Cliffdale Teen Poetry Club where we snack, read, write and discover new poetry forms and experiences. 

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

Playdates at the Library

Friday, December 13, 2024 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 as we host Playdates at the Library. During this continuous program we will provide different play materials such as sensory toys, LEGOs, etc. We hope to see you there. Age...

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 as we host Playdates at the Library. During this continuous program we will provide different play materials such as sensory toys, LEGOs, etc. We hope to see you there. Ages 0 to 4 years old. 

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: All Aboard!

Friday, December 13, 2024 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...

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.

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

Fun Friday for Teens: Puzzle Piece Ornaments

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 2:45pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Watch The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993; PG) and make ornaments and wall decorations from recycled puzzles. Hang out with friends and enjoy the end of your week. Happy Friday!&n...

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

Watch The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993; PG) and make ornaments and wall decorations from recycled puzzles. Hang out with friends and enjoy the end of your week. Happy Friday! 

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

End of Year Teen Meet & Greet

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Program
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Teens are invited for an afterschool pizza party, games and a community craft to decorate the Teen Space. Pizza will be first come, first served and while supplies last. Regis...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Teens are invited for an afterschool pizza party, games and a community craft to decorate the Teen Space. Pizza will be first come, first served and while supplies last. 

This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.
This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Fantasy Book Club: The House in the Cerulean Sea

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Event Details:

Linus Baker is a solitary Case Worker for the Department in Charge of Magical Youth, tasked with monitoring the welfare of children in magical orphanages. His life takes a turn whe...

Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Conference Room (SPL)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Linus Baker is a solitary Case Worker for the Department in Charge of Magical Youth, tasked with monitoring the welfare of children in magical orphanages.

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

Nature Tales: Animal Footprints

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years
Event Details:

A FREE, preschool story and nature time presented at Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville. Ages 2-6 are welcome! This month's theme is Animal Fo...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

A FREE, preschool story and nature time presented at Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville. Ages 2-6 are welcome!

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.

Virtual Holiday Walking Tour in Nuremberg

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Experience a rejuvenating virtual holiday walking tour in Nuremberg, where you can immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere. Participants will be provided with coloring pages and...

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

Experience a rejuvenating virtual holiday walking tour in Nuremberg, where you can immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Design Your Own Cupcake Ornament

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Create your own festive one-of-a-kind ornament just in time for the holidays. Materials will be provided. Registration is required by calling (910) 483-7727 ext. 1435 or regis...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create your own festive one-of-a-kind ornament just in time for the holidays. Materials will be provided. 

Registration is required by calling (910) 483-7727 ext. 1435 or registering online.

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

Nature Tales: Animal Footprints

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Off Site
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years
Event Details:

A FREE, preschool story and nature time presented at Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville. Ages 2-6 are welcome! This month's theme is Animal Fo...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

A FREE, preschool story and nature time presented at Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville. Ages 2-6 are welcome!

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.
This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Mystery Movie Series: Spellbound

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Event Details:

Join us on select days this fall for a series of thrillers and mysteries directed by Alfred Hitchcock, the "Master of Suspense!" This month's feature is Spellbound (TV-PG; 194...

Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Event Details:

Join us on select days this fall for a series of thrillers and mysteries directed by Alfred Hitchcock, the "Master of Suspense!" 

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

Ballerina Story Time: The Nutcracker

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Event Details:

Dive into the enchanting world of the Nutcracker as we discover the story filled with dreams and holiday magic. But that’s not all! You’ll also get to dance like a star with a real...

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

Dive into the enchanting world of the Nutcracker as we discover the story filled with dreams and holiday magic. But that’s not all!

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.

Rainbow Skies: Gender Queer

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Welcome to Rainbow Skies! Every month, we meet to discuss a story with LGBTQIA+ representation. You're welcome to our monthly in-person meetings on the second Saturday of ever...

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

Welcome to Rainbow Skies!

This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.
This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Dungeons & Dragons: An Introduction for Adults and Older Teens

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Event Details:

Learn the basics about the popular roleplaying game. This newbie friendly group is in the middle of an ongoing campaign, but you can still join up. If you don't have a character, w...

Open
Required
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Learn the basics about the popular roleplaying game. This newbie friendly group is in the middle of an ongoing campaign, but you can still join up. If you don't have a character, we'll give you a pre-generated one. 

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.

#GirlsCode@CCPL: Binary Code Bracelets

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity and dive into the world of coding at our #GirlsCode@CCPL program! Join us for a fun-filled morning where you will learn how computers communicate and store ...

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity and dive into the world of coding at our #GirlsCode@CCPL program! Join us for a fun-filled morning where you will learn how computers communicate and store information.

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.