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

Enchanted Wanderings

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pate Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
6-11 Years

Step into a world of winding paths and mossy stones as storyteller and puppeteer Lona Bartlett brings tales to life through voice, puppetry and imagination.

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

Step into a world of winding paths and mossy stones as storyteller and puppeteer Lona Bartlett brings tales to life through voice, puppetry 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 "6-11 Years" group
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

LEGO Club

Wednesday, March 11, 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, 15-18 Years, All Ages

Explore, create and learn through guided building activities and open-ended free play. Builders of all ages are welcome to imagine, experiment and bring their ideas to life with LEGO bricks. 

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Explore, create and learn through guided building activities and open-ended free play. Builders of all ages are welcome to imagine, experiment and bring their ideas to life with LEGO bricks. 

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

Quill and Ink: Young Adult Edition

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment
Age Group:
15-18 Years, 19+ Years

Quill and Ink: Young Adult Edition is a quarterly writing gathering for teens (15+) and young adults of all experience levels.

Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Event Details:

Quill and Ink: Young Adult Edition is a quarterly writing gathering for teens (15+) and young adults of all experience levels.

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

Play and Explore: Zero to Four

Thursday, March 12, 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

Sensory Story Time: Green

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Sensory Program, Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Join us for a sensory-friendly story time featuring books, songs and activities presented in a calm and supportive environment for sensory-sensitive children.

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

Join us for a sensory-friendly story time featuring books, songs and activities presented in a calm and supportive environment for sensory-sensitive children.

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: Rainbows

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

 

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

 

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

Enchanted Wanderings

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
6-11 Years

Step into a world of winding paths and mossy stones as storyteller and puppeteer Lona Bartlett brings tales to life through voice, puppetry and imagination.

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

Step into a world of winding paths and mossy stones as storyteller and puppeteer Lona Bartlett brings tales to life through voice, puppetry 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 "0-5 Years" group

Preschool Story Time: Let There Be Dragons!

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Enter the dragon’s realm at story time. Children ages 0–5 are invited to enjoy dragon-themed stories, songs and movement activities. Stomp, flap and dance your way through a magical adventure where imagination takes flight. 

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

Enter the dragon’s realm at story time. Children ages 0–5 are invited to enjoy dragon-themed stories, songs and movement activities. Stomp, flap and dance your way through a magical adventure where imagination takes flight. 

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: Reserving an Airbnb

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Digital Literacy
Age Group:
19+ Years

Curious about Airbnb but not sure where to start? Join the library's Digital Navigators to learn how to use the Airbnb website to search for places to stay, read listings and reviews, and understand booking basics. 

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:

Curious about Airbnb but not sure where to start? Join the library's Digital Navigators to learn how to use the Airbnb website to search for places to stay, read listings and reviews, and understand booking basics. 

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

Toddler and Preschool Story Time: Garden Tales

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Pate Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Join us for story time designed for children ages 2–5, where each week brings a new theme full of stories and fun!

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

Join us for story time designed for children 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 "19+ Years" group

Let's Play Bridge

Thursday, March 12, 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

Enchanted Gardens Matinee

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment
Age Group:
6-11 Years

Join us for a magical matinee that’s fun for the whole family. We’ll be showing The Secret Garden (G; 1993), based on the beloved novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett.

Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment
Event Details:

Join us for a magical matinee that’s fun for the whole family. We’ll be showing The Secret Garden (G; 1993), based on the beloved novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett.

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

LEGO Creations

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Story Time Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
6-11 Years

Join us as we get creative with LEGOs! Build, imagine and experiment with your own designs in a relaxed, hands-on environment that encourages creativity and problem-solving.

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! Build, imagine and experiment with your own designs in a relaxed, hands-on environment that encourages creativity and problem-solving.

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 Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 3:45pm - 6:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Calling all heroes, mages, wanderers, scoundrels and goblins! Join the party and play Dungeons & Dragons using the 2024 rules. 

Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727, ext. 1425.

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

Calling all heroes, mages, wanderers, scoundrels and goblins! Join the party and play Dungeons & Dragons using the 2024 rules. 

Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727, ext. 1425.

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

Enchanted Wanderings

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
6-11 Years

Step into a world of winding paths and mossy stones as storyteller and puppeteer Lona Bartlett brings tales to life through voice, puppetry and imagination.

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Step into a world of winding paths and mossy stones as storyteller and puppeteer Lona Bartlett brings tales to life through voice, puppetry 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 "12-14 Years" group
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group

Hanging Out & Nerding Out: It's Game Time

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Gaming, robots, crafts and podcasts — oh my! Teens are invited to join us each week for #HangingOutAndNerdingOut, where there’s always something new to try. 

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

Gaming, robots, crafts and podcasts — oh my! Teens are invited to join us each week for #HangingOutAndNerdingOut, where there’s always something new to try. 

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

Teens Draw: Blades

Thursday, March 12, 2026 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

Exchange drawing tips, tricks and techniques while developing your own artistic style in a safe and supportive environment. Participants will have the opportunity to share their work, showcase artwork and connect with fellow artists. 

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 while developing your own artistic style in a safe and supportive environment. Participants will have the opportunity to share their work, showcase artwork and connect with fellow artists. 

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

Family Evening Story Time: Magic

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Join us for stories, songs and more as we explore a world of magic through storytelling and play. Children will also enjoy a themed craft and coloring sheet to take home.

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

Join us for stories, songs and more as we explore a world of magic through storytelling and play. Children will also enjoy a themed craft and coloring sheet to take home.

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: A Tooth Fairy Tale

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Pate Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Join us for story time for children ages 0–5 featuring stories, creative storytelling, music and movement inspired by the tooth fairy and taking care of our teeth. This program is designed to be welcoming for sensory seekers. 

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

Join us for story time for children ages 0–5 featuring stories, creative storytelling, music and movement inspired by the tooth fairy and taking care of our teeth. This program is designed to be welcoming 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 "6-11 Years" group

Enchanted Wanderings

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
6-11 Years

Step into a world of winding paths and mossy stones as storyteller and puppeteer Lona Bartlett brings tales to life through voice, puppetry and imagination.

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Step into a world of winding paths and mossy stones as storyteller and puppeteer Lona Bartlett brings tales to life through voice, puppetry 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 "12-14 Years" group
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group

Silver Screeners Movie Matinee: Enchanted Gardens

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Pate Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, General Program
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Welcome all teen cinephiles and casual movie watchers to Silver Screeners. Join us for a snack and a movie matinee experience without the ticket price. All movie goers are welcome to experience Labyrinth (PG; 1986). 

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Pate Room (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, General Program
Event Details:

Welcome all teen cinephiles and casual movie watchers to Silver Screeners. Join us for a snack and a movie matinee experience without the ticket price. All movie goers are welcome to experience Labyrinth (PG; 1986). 

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

Enchanted Wanderings

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
6-11 Years

Step into a world of winding paths and mossy stones as storyteller and puppeteer Lona Bartlett brings tales to life through voice, puppetry and imagination.

Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Step into a world of winding paths and mossy stones as storyteller and puppeteer Lona Bartlett brings tales to life through voice, puppetry 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 "6-11 Years" group
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group

Homeschool STEAM: Enchanted Slime

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Step into a world of sparkle, shimmer and spellbinding science. Watch enchanting reactions unfold as you mix and create your own sample of enchanted slime.

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: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step into a world of sparkle, shimmer and spellbinding science. Watch enchanting reactions unfold as you mix and create your own sample of enchanted slime.

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

The Slime Thickens: Blood Slime for Teens

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

To celebrate the second Friday the 13th this year, participants will create an ooey, gooey blood slime using clear glue, water, liquid starch and plenty of red food coloring.

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

To celebrate the second Friday the 13th this year, participants will create an ooey, gooey blood slime using clear glue, water, liquid starch and plenty of red food coloring.