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STEAM and STORIES: Fairy Tales and Folklore

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years

STEAM and Stories is a program to explore a book from the juvenile fiction section and do a related STEAM activity. 

For May, the book is going to feature fractured fairy tales or folklore. 

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

STEAM and Stories is a program to explore a book from the juvenile fiction section and do a related STEAM activity. 

For May, the book is going to feature fractured fairy tales or folklore. 

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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#GirlsCode@CCPL: Inventors with Makey Makey

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Engine (Makerspace HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Maker, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Get ready to rock out! You'll use a Makey Makey circuit board and cool maker materials to design and build your own music interfaces, game controllers and way more.

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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: The Engine (Makerspace HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Maker, STEM/STEAM
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Get ready to rock out! You'll use a Makey Makey circuit board and cool maker materials to design and build your own music interfaces, game controllers and way more.

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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LEGO Legends League

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

We are hosting the LEGO Legends League and we want you! 

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

We are hosting the LEGO Legends League and we want you! 

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.

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day 5/25 - 5/26
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
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Regatta Boat Race

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

Anchors Aweigh! Are you ready for the big boat race? Join us to master your water knowledge by designing a boat and then see if you have what it takes to set sail and win the Regatta. 

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Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM
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Anchors Aweigh! Are you ready for the big boat race? Join us to master your water knowledge by designing a boat and then see if you have what it takes to set sail and win the Regatta. 

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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Art 4 All!

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years

Take a look at the ways anyone can make and share art. This month we will explore the mail art movement as a way for amateur and professional artists to share artwork with anyone. Then we'll make our own postcards to send. 

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

Take a look at the ways anyone can make and share art. This month we will explore the mail art movement as a way for amateur and professional artists to share artwork with anyone. Then we'll make our own postcards to send. 

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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Color Your World

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

This summer, let Mad Science spark curiosity and creativity as we “Color Our World” with an electrifying science show inspired by the 2025 Summer Reading Theme. 

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

This summer, let Mad Science spark curiosity and creativity as we “Color Our World” with an electrifying science show inspired by the 2025 Summer Reading Theme. 

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Color Your World

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

This summer, let Mad Science spark curiosity and creativity as we “Color Our World” with an electrifying science show inspired by the 2025 Summer Reading Theme. 

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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

This summer, let Mad Science spark curiosity and creativity as we “Color Our World” with an electrifying science show inspired by the 2025 Summer Reading Theme. 

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Color Your World

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

This summer, let Mad Science spark curiosity and creativity as we “Color Our World” with an electrifying science show inspired by the 2025 Summer Reading Theme. 

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

This summer, let Mad Science spark curiosity and creativity as we “Color Our World” with an electrifying science show inspired by the 2025 Summer Reading Theme. 

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ChAoS CrEAtOrs STEAM Club: Experimental Rainbows

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

Who doesn't enjoy a little chaos? Join us as we explore hands-on experiments and creations that involve science, technology, engineering, art and math! 

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

Who doesn't enjoy a little chaos? Join us as we explore hands-on experiments and creations that involve science, technology, engineering, art and math! 

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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Color Your World

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

This summer, let Mad Science spark curiosity and creativity as we “Color Our World” with an electrifying science show inspired by the 2025 Summer Reading Theme. 

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

This summer, let Mad Science spark curiosity and creativity as we “Color Our World” with an electrifying science show inspired by the 2025 Summer Reading Theme. 

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Digging in the Dirt

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

Do you want to control your own construction vehicles? Do you like digging in the dirt? Join this interactive model construction site in our parking lot any time between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and have fun with radio-controlled vehicles! 

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Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Do you want to control your own construction vehicles? Do you like digging in the dirt? Join this interactive model construction site in our parking lot any time between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and have fun with radio-controlled vehicles! 

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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Homeschool Encore: Art 4 All!

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

Enjoy a morning encore of Art 4 All! 

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

Enjoy a morning encore of Art 4 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.

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Hanging Out & Nerding Out: Robots Assemble

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
General Program, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Gaming, robots, books and podcasts, oh my! We invite teens to join us in #hangingout&nerdingout every week as we participate in various activities. We have games. We have robotics and coding. We have books to read.

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

Gaming, robots, books and podcasts, oh my! We invite teens to join us in #hangingout&nerdingout every week as we participate in various activities. We have games. We have robotics and coding. We have books to read.

#GirlsCode@CCPL with three pictures of girls coding or working with robotics.

#GirlsCode@CCPL: Wildlife Wonders Using LEGO Materials

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Time Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Maker, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Design and build our way through the animal kingdom, from sea to safari, using tens of thousands of LEGO parts.

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

Design and build our way through the animal kingdom, from sea to safari, using tens of thousands of LEGO parts.

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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Color Your World

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

This summer, let Mad Science spark curiosity and creativity as we “Color Our World” with an electrifying science show inspired by the 2025 Summer Reading Theme. 

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Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

This summer, let Mad Science spark curiosity and creativity as we “Color Our World” with an electrifying science show inspired by the 2025 Summer Reading Theme. 

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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Color Your World

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

This summer, let Mad Science spark curiosity and creativity as we “Color Our World” with an electrifying science show inspired by the 2025 Summer Reading Theme. 

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

This summer, let Mad Science spark curiosity and creativity as we “Color Our World” with an electrifying science show inspired by the 2025 Summer Reading Theme. 

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.

Logo for Mad Science. The word "Mad" is written with lightning type letters above the word "Science". Behind the words is an atom symbol.

Color Your World

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

This summer, let Mad Science spark curiosity and creativity as we “Color Our World” with an electrifying science show inspired by the 2025 Summer Reading Theme. 

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Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

This summer, let Mad Science spark curiosity and creativity as we “Color Our World” with an electrifying science show inspired by the 2025 Summer Reading Theme. 

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.

Logo for Mad Science. The word "Mad" is written with lightning type letters above the word "Science". Behind the words is an atom symbol.

Color Your World

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

This summer, let Mad Science spark curiosity and creativity as we “Color Our World” with an electrifying science show inspired by the 2025 Summer Reading Theme. 

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

This summer, let Mad Science spark curiosity and creativity as we “Color Our World” with an electrifying science show inspired by the 2025 Summer Reading Theme. 

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#GirlsCode@CCPL: Wizarding World of Engineering Using LEGO Materials

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Training Lab/Classroom Dual Use Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Maker, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Master the magic of Harry Potter using LEGOs! Visit Diagon Alley, play a game of Quidditch and duel the evil Lord Voldemort. Hone your magical skills while learning about advanced Muggle (STEM) concepts. 

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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Computer Training Lab/Classroom Dual Use Room (HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Maker, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Master the magic of Harry Potter using LEGOs! Visit Diagon Alley, play a game of Quidditch and duel the evil Lord Voldemort. Hone your magical skills while learning about advanced Muggle (STEM) concepts. 

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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STEAM and STORIES: Artist Highlight

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years

STEAM and Stories is a program to explore a book from the juvenile fiction section and do a related STEAM activity. 

For June, the book is Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett. 

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

STEAM and Stories is a program to explore a book from the juvenile fiction section and do a related STEAM activity. 

For June, the book is Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett. 

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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LEGO Engineers

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years

Calling all LEGO builders. If you enjoy creating with LEGOs, join us for LEGO Engineers, a monthly program for those looking for a LEGO challenge. 

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

Calling all LEGO builders. If you enjoy creating with LEGOs, join us for LEGO Engineers, a monthly program for those looking for a LEGO challenge. 

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 DIY: Chromatic Chaos

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 4:45pm - 6:45pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Use crayons, a canvas and a hair dryer to create one-of-a-kind wax melt paintings! For ages 11-18. 

Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727 ext. 1450 or registering online.

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

Use crayons, a canvas and a hair dryer to create one-of-a-kind wax melt paintings! For ages 11-18. 

Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727 ext. 1450 or registering online.

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DIY Table Games

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, All Ages

Make a DIY marble maze or your own sling hockey set to take home and challenge your friends and family. 

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

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Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Make a DIY marble maze or your own sling hockey set to take home and challenge your friends and family. 

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.