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Closed for Good Friday/Easter Weekend

04/02/2026 @ 6:00pm to 04/05/2026 @ 6:00pm
Headquarters Library, Bordeaux Community Library, Cliffdale Regional Library, East Regional Library, Hope Mills Community Library, North Regional Library, Spring Lake Community Library, West Regional Library, Off Site, Virtual
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Headquarters Library, Bordeaux Community Library, Cliffdale Regional Library, East Regional Library, Hope Mills Community Library, North Regional Library, Spring Lake Community Library, West Regional Library, Off Site, Virtual
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group

The Stitchuation Room: Frog Beanbags

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Story Time Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Join the Teen Sewing Club and stitch something amazing. This beginner-friendly group is perfect for teens who want to learn the basics of hand sewing in a relaxed, creative setting.

Full
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:

Join the Teen Sewing Club and stitch something amazing. This beginner-friendly group is perfect for teens who want to learn the basics of hand sewing in a relaxed, creative setting.

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

Terrific Tuesday: 3D Doodling

Tuesday, April 7, 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 session 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 session 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 "12-14 Years" group
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group

Hanging Out & Nerding Out: It's Game Time

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, General Program, STEM
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: Games & Activities, General Program, STEM
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 "6-11 Years" group
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group

Pokémon Club

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

Get ready to catch ’em all at our official Pokémon Club! Players ages 6–14 will learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game while building reading, math and social skills.

Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Get ready to catch ’em all at our official Pokémon Club! Players ages 6–14 will learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game while building reading, math 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

Preschool Story Time: Planets and Space Travel

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
STEM, Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Get ready to blast off on an out-of-this-world adventure designed for children ages 0–5. We’ll journey through the solar system, explore mysterious planets and discover the wonders of the stars.

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

Get ready to blast off on an out-of-this-world adventure designed for children ages 0–5. We’ll journey through the solar system, explore mysterious planets and discover the wonders of the stars.

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

The Great LEGO Splash Test

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Story Time Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, STEM
Age Group:
6-11 Years

It’s a fun, hands-on challenge packed with creativity, teamwork and STEM thinking! Ready to put your engineering skills to the test?

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Story Time Area (HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM
Event Details:

It’s a fun, hands-on challenge packed with creativity, teamwork and STEM thinking! Ready to put your engineering skills to the test?

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 "19+ Years" group

Mini Lava Lamps

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years

Science has never looked this cool! Explore chemical reactions and the science of density as you create your own mini lava lamp experiment.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Science has never looked this cool! Explore chemical reactions and the science of density as you create your own mini lava lamp experiment.

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: Taco Seasoning Blend

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
19+ Years

Create your own custom Taco Seasoning Blend and learn how to mix and measure like a pro. In this flavorful workshop, we’ll explore how simple pantry spices come together to create bold, balanced flavor.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own custom Taco Seasoning Blend and learn how to mix and measure like a pro. In this flavorful workshop, we’ll explore how simple pantry spices come together to create bold, balanced flavor.

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 Zoology: Sloths

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Join the fun as we slooooow down and explore the fascinating world of sloths. Discover cool facts about these tree-dwelling creatures, play interactive educational games and get creative with a sloth-themed craft project to take home.

Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Join the fun as we slooooow down and explore the fascinating world of sloths. Discover cool facts about these tree-dwelling creatures, play interactive educational games and get creative with a sloth-themed craft project 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 "19+ Years" group

RIP at the Rodeo

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, STEM
Age Group:
19+ Years

Step into an immersive whodunit and help crack the case in Hunt A Killer’s RIP at the Rodeo!

Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM
Event Details:

Step into an immersive whodunit and help crack the case in Hunt A Killer’s RIP at the Rodeo!

This event is in the "19+ Years" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Slime Lab: Mix, Experiment, Create

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
19+ Years, All Ages

Science matters - even when it’s messy.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Science matters - even when it’s messy.

This event is in the "6-11 Years" group
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group

Homeschool STEMagination: indi in Candy Land

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pate Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, STEM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

Start your engines in this sweet STEM adventure. Using teamwork and critical thinking, you will guide indi robot cars to themed destinations inspired by the classic board game Candy Land.

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Pate Room (HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM
Event Details:

Start your engines in this sweet STEM adventure. Using teamwork and critical thinking, you will guide indi robot cars to themed destinations inspired by the classic board game Candy Land.

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: Robots Assemble

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
General Program, STEM
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, STEM
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 "6-11 Years" group

Homeschool Encore: Spirograph Drawing Machine

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
6-11 Years

Get ready to dive into a whirlwind of spirals and spheres as you design and build your very own spinning art machine!

Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Get ready to dive into a whirlwind of spirals and spheres as you design and build your very own spinning art machine!

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: Robots on the Move

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, 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, 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

Creative Cardboard Chapters: Spirograph Drawing Machine

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
6-11 Years

Get ready to dive into a whirlwind of spirals and spheres as you design and build your very own spinning art machine!

Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Get ready to dive into a whirlwind of spirals and spheres as you design and build your very own spinning art machine!

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

LEGO Engineers

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

Calling all builders! Join us for LEGO Engineers, a monthly program for kids who love hands-on building and creative challenges. Each session offers a new design task that encourages problem-solving, imagination and engineering skills.

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

Calling all builders! Join us for LEGO Engineers, a monthly program for kids who love hands-on building and creative challenges. Each session offers a new design task that encourages problem-solving, imagination and engineering 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

Preschool Story Time: Earth Day – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
STEM, Story Time
Age Group:
0-5 Years

Join us for a special Earth Day story time designed for children ages 0 to 5. Celebrate the beauty of our planet with heartwarming read-alouds, interactive songs and playful activities that inspire little ones to care for the Earth.

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

Join us for a special Earth Day story time designed for children ages 0 to 5. Celebrate the beauty of our planet with heartwarming read-alouds, interactive songs and playful activities that inspire little ones to care for the Earth.

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 Scene Artistry: Edible Science with Salt and Ice

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room #3 (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Who says science can’t be delicious?

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Conference Room #3 (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Who says science can’t be delicious?

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

Build-A-Bounce

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Mix it. Mold it. Bounce it.

Waitlist
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: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mix it. Mold it. Bounce it.

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

Crafting Cuisines: Baking and Chemistry

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
General Program, STEM
Age Group:
15-18 Years

Welcome to Crafting Cuisines—where creativity goes beyond paper and paint and straight into the kitchen. Join us as we get crafty with food and learn how to cook delicious meals while sticking to a $25–30 budget.

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

Welcome to Crafting Cuisines—where creativity goes beyond paper and paint and straight into the kitchen. Join us as we get crafty with food and learn how to cook delicious meals while sticking to a $25–30 budget.

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

Teen Escape Room: The Paradox

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, STEM
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Step into a high-stakes Sci-Fi Escape Room where you are part of a recovery team sent to investigate a secret laboratory destroyed in a mysterious accident.

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

Step into a high-stakes Sci-Fi Escape Room where you are part of a recovery team sent to investigate a secret laboratory destroyed in a mysterious accident.

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

Fun Friday for Teens: Perler Beads ... in 3D!

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Break out of two dimensions and take your creativity to the next level with Perler beads in 3D.

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

Break out of two dimensions and take your creativity to the next level with Perler beads in 3D.