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Animals at the Library Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Event Details:

Book-loving animal friends are visiting the library this month. Find them for a sticker prize! This program runs through the month of May. For more information about this prog...

Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

Book-loving animal friends are visiting the library this month. Find them for a sticker prize! This program runs through the month of May. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1425. 

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.

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Asian Artists Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
6-11 Years
Event Details:

Get inspired to read, draw and create! Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by searching the children's section for 10 pictures inspired by books created by...

Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

Get inspired to read, draw and create! Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by searching the children's section for 10 pictures inspired by books created by Asian and Pacific Islander writers and artists.

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.

The words "Play Ready" on a black background. The words are formed with different items needed for sports or activities such as balls and dice.

Butterflies Scavenger Hunt

All Day
East Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Event Details:

This month we have six colorful butterflies visiting the library. Can you help find the 6 colorful butterflies hidden in our children's area and receive a prize? For more info...

Library Branch: East Regional Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

This month we have six colorful butterflies visiting the library. Can you help find the 6 colorful butterflies hidden in our children's area and receive a prize? 

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.

Metal containers holding pens, colored pencils, scissors, paintbrushes and rulers.

Craft Garden Art

All Day
Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Make a rolled paper flower or insect for our community art project. Your work will be displayed in the children's area as part of a masterpiece created by community members of all ...

Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

Make a rolled paper flower or insect for our community art project. Your work will be displayed in the children's area as part of a masterpiece created by community members of all ages. This will be available May 1 - May 31. 

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.

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Flowers Scavenger Hunt

All Day
West Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages
Event Details:

All of those April showers have brought May flowers! Find all six flowers hidden in our children's area and receive a prize. For more information about this program, please ca...

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

All of those April showers have brought May flowers! Find all six flowers hidden in our children's area and receive a prize. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1481. 

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.

The words "Play Ready" on a black background. The words are formed with different items needed for sports or activities such as balls and dice.

Garden Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Story Time Area (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
6-11 Years
Event Details:

What might I find in my garden scavenger hunt? This self-directed program will run throughout May. For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1381.

Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Story Time Area (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

What might I find in my garden scavenger hunt? This self-directed program will run throughout May. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1381.

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.

Metal containers holding pens, colored pencils, scissors, paintbrushes and rulers.

Rocking Frog Craft Kit

All Day
Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Event Details:

Create your very own rocking frog! This craft kit will be available for pick up during the entire month of May while supplies last. For more information about this program, pl...

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

Create your very own rocking frog! This craft kit will be available for pick up during the entire month of May while supplies last. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1425. 

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.

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Star Wars Droid Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
19+ Years, All Ages
Event Details:

"These are the droids you're looking for." Find the 15 droids hidden around the main area of the library to receive a small prize at the adult services desk. Note: Please leav...

Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

"These are the droids you're looking for." Find the 15 droids hidden around the main area of the library to receive a small prize at the adult services desk. 

The words "Play Ready" on a black background. The words are formed with different items needed for sports or activities such as balls and dice.

Star Wars Scavenger Hunt

All Day
North Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
6-11 Years
Event Details:

May the Force be with you this May! Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet and locate all the Star Wars characters in the children's section to earn a sticker. Hiding spots change weekly s...

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

May the Force be with you this May! Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet and locate all the Star Wars characters in the children's section to earn a sticker. Hiding spots change weekly so you can play again and again.

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.

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Beginners' Bridge: the Basics

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, Games & Activities
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Want to learn bridge? Join us for Beginners’ Bridge: the Basics. Afterwards, practice what you've learned with fellow players. Registration is required by calling 910-483...

Open
Required
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Want to learn bridge? Join us for Beginners’ Bridge: the Basics. Afterwards, practice what you've learned with fellow players. 

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

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Beginners' Bridge: Beyond Basics

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, Games & Activities
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Bridge is fun! Want to improve your game? Beginners’ Bridge: Beyond Basics teaches popular bridge conventions and provides an opportunity for you to improve your skills through pla...

Open
Required
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Bridge is fun! Want to improve your game? Beginners’ Bridge: Beyond Basics teaches popular bridge conventions and provides an opportunity for you to improve your skills through play with fellow participants. 

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Homeschool STEAM Station

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Event Details:

Join us in exploring activities of different themes relating to science, technology, engineering, art and math. This month we will be exploring art with Keith Haring. Ple...

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Children's Area (HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us in exploring activities of different themes relating to science, technology, engineering, art and math. 

This month we will be exploring art with Keith Haring. 

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.

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Tech Time @ the Library

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room A (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Digital Literacy
Age Group:
19+ Years
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,...

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Conference Room A (WRL)
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.

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Crafting Cuisines Cooking Club: Breakfast for Dinner

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
15-18 Years
Event Details:

Welcome to Crafting Cuisines Cooking Club! Did you know crafts can go beyond creating things with paper, paint and other artsy-fartsy stuff? Join us as we get creative and crafty w...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 15-18 Years
Program Type: General Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Welcome to Crafting Cuisines Cooking Club! Did you know crafts can go beyond creating things with paper, paint and other artsy-fartsy stuff? Join us as we get creative and crafty with food too.

Polyhedral dice on top of two Dungeons and Dragons books.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, May 1, 2025 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. We will be meeting every Thursday. Players who can’t ma...

Closed
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: 0
Event Details:

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

A pile of multi-colored sensory toys with different textures.

Playdates at the Library

Friday, May 2, 2025 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:

Enjoy a free play with a variety of toys and sensory materials. Ages 0 to 4 years old. For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1481. 

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

Enjoy a free play with a variety of toys and sensory materials. Ages 0 to 4 years old. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1481. 

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.

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Teen Activity Connection

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Teen Space (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
General Program, Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

We need teens to tell us what they want to do at the library! Brainstorm and socialize as you write about fun activities and events that you'd like to see at the library on our res...

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Teen Space (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: General Program, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

We need teens to tell us what they want to do at the library! Brainstorm and socialize as you write about fun activities and events that you'd like to see at the library on our reserved white board tables. 

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Spring Dance Party!

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, General Program, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Event Details:

Get ready to move to the music as we dance to a fun playlist of children's songs! Please note that this program is appropriate for sensory seekers. For more information a...

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Children's Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, General Program, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Get ready to move to the music as we dance to a fun playlist of children's songs! 

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.

Fayetteville Technical Community College Info Table

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Lobby (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Event Details:

Fayetteville Technically Community College representatives will host a table to give out brochures and information on the community college, enrollment, unique offerings, classes a...

Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Lobby (ERL)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Fayetteville Technically Community College representatives will host a table to give out brochures and information on the community college, enrollment, unique offerings, classes and more! 

Metal containers holding pens, colored pencils, scissors, paintbrushes and rulers.

Fun Friday for Teens: Sharpie Art Tiles

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 2:45pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Create gorgeous DIY coasters using Sharpies and rubbing alcohol. Hang out with friends and enjoy the end of your week. Happy Friday! For more information about this program, p...

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

Create gorgeous DIY coasters using Sharpies and rubbing alcohol. Hang out with friends and enjoy the end of your week. Happy Friday! 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1403. 

Metal containers holding pens, colored pencils, scissors, paintbrushes and rulers.

Teen Scene Artistry: Wandsmithery

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Story Time Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Join us for an enchanting experience this International Harry Potter Day as we invite you to craft your very own wand. Dive into a world of magic and creativity, selecting from a v...

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Story Time Area (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for an enchanting experience this International Harry Potter Day as we invite you to craft your very own wand.

A silver cooking pan with vegetables and a knife in front of it with a black bowl with the word "soup" beside the pot.

Snak Attak Time!: Breakfast Snack

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
12-14 Years
Event Details:

Welcome to Snak Attak Time! Who doesn't love snacks? And we don't just mean chips and crackers. Nope. We're talking about some cool snacks that you can make for yourself, family an...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 12-14 Years
Program Type: General Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Welcome to Snak Attak Time! Who doesn't love snacks? And we don't just mean chips and crackers. Nope. We're talking about some cool snacks that you can make for yourself, family and friends.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library logo that has a train engine and caboose with books in between on top of an open book.

Imagination Library Story Time

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Time Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years
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 ducks! The library is partnering wit...

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Story Time Area (HQU)
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 ducks! 

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.

A child with a looking glass in a hot air balloon, a girl in a wheelchair reading a book on top of two large books and a boy with a backpack pointing to planets in the sky standing on a rocky cliff.

Saturday Story Time: Mother's Day

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages
Event Details:

Story time for all ages! This month's theme is Mother's Day. For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1403.  

Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Story time for all ages! 

This month's theme is Mother's Day. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1403. 


 

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.