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Family Story Time: Little Garden Creatures

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community 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: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
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 "0-5 Years" group

Toddler Story Time: What's the Weather Like?

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Story time for little ones ages 1–3 is full of stories, songs and movement designed just for busy toddlers.

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

Story time for little ones ages 1–3 is full of stories, songs and movement designed just for busy toddlers.

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: Adventurers

Tuesday, April 28, 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 interactive fun designed 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 interactive fun designed 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

Come On Down for Senior Bingo!

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
19+ Years

Enjoy a fun and relaxed morning of Bingo filled with conversation, laughter and friendly competition! This program is open to adults 55 and over and offers a great opportunity to spend time with friends—or make some new ones.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun and relaxed morning of Bingo filled with conversation, laughter and friendly competition! This program is open to adults 55 and over and offers a great opportunity to spend time with friends—or make some new ones.

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

Family Story Time: Little Garden Creatures

Tuesday, April 28, 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 a lively story time designed especially for children ages 2–5, where each week brings a new theme and plenty of 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 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 "0-5 Years" group

Preschool Story Time: What's the Weather Like?

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Story time for little ones ages 3–5 is full of stories, songs and movement designed just for busy preschoolers.

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

Story time for little ones ages 3–5 is full of stories, songs and movement designed just for busy preschoolers.

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

Little Picassos: DIY Invisible Ink

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

Discover the science of secrets! Kids will dive into chemistry as they create their own DIY invisible ink and learn how hidden messages can magically appear using simple science tricks.

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Children's Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Discover the science of secrets! Kids will dive into chemistry as they create their own DIY invisible ink and learn how hidden messages can magically appear using simple science tricks.

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

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Conference Room (HPM) at Hope Mills 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: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Conference Room (HPM)
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
This event is in the "6-11 Years" group

Story Time Take and Make Craft

Tuesday, April 28, 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

Take the weather home with you! This weather-inspired story time take-and-make will be available at the youth services desk from April 28 – May 4, 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:

Take the weather home with you! This weather-inspired story time take-and-make will be available at the youth services desk from April 28 – May 4, 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 "6-11 Years" group

Terrific Tuesday: Choose Your Slime

Tuesday, April 28, 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 "6-11 Years" group
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group

Robotic Challenges: Ready, Set, Code!

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Get ready to think fast and code faster! Put your creativity to the test with indi, the robot car that zips and zooms using colorful code tiles.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to think fast and code faster! Put your creativity to the test with indi, the robot car that zips and zooms using colorful code tiles.

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 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual
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.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
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: Cluck, Cluck, Chick

Wednesday, April 29, 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: Tall Like a Tree

Wednesday, April 29, 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: Adventurers

Wednesday, April 29, 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 interactive fun designed 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 interactive fun designed 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

Talking Tech: Using ChatGPT

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Digital Literacy
Age Group:
19+ Years

Join us for a hands-on introduction to ChatGPT, an AI-powered tool that can help with everyday tasks like writing emails, brainstorming ideas, learning new topics and more.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Digital Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on introduction to ChatGPT, an AI-powered tool that can help with everyday tasks like writing emails, brainstorming ideas, learning new topics and more.

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

Preschool Story Time: Cluck, Cluck, Chick

Wednesday, April 29, 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: Tall Like a Tree

Wednesday, April 29, 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 29, 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 "6-11 Years" group
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group

Cumberland Cooks: Adventure Mix

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Don’t hit the trails without fuel. Join us for a tasty demonstration as we mix Chex, crackers, pretzels and bold spices to create the ultimate adventure mix—perfect for hikes, road trips or anytime snacking.

Open
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: General Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Don’t hit the trails without fuel. Join us for a tasty demonstration as we mix Chex, crackers, pretzels and bold spices to create the ultimate adventure mix—perfect for hikes, road trips or anytime snacking.

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: Teen Advisory

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
General Program
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: General Program
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 "0-5 Years" group

Play and Explore: Zero to Four

Thursday, April 30, 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 "0-5 Years" group

Baby Bounce and Tots Story Time: Rain

Thursday, April 30, 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: Mother's Day Magic

Thursday, April 30, 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 is blooming with 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 is blooming with 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.