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Red, yellow, blue, green and black LEGO bricks in a pile.

Get Creative with LEGOs

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Bring the whole family for a relaxed, creative free-play building session! We’ll have a variety of building bricks available—including LEGO, DUPLO and MEGA BLOKS—so builders of all ages can join in the fun together. 

Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for a relaxed, creative free-play building session! We’ll have a variety of building bricks available—including LEGO, DUPLO and MEGA BLOKS—so builders of all ages can join in the fun together. 

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.

Story Time Take and Make Craft

Tuesday, January 27, 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

This story time themed take and make will be available at the youth services desk from January 27 - February 2 or as long as supplies last. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727, ext. 1459. 

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

This story time themed take and make will be available at the youth services desk from January 27 - February 2 or as long as supplies last. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727, ext. 1459. 

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.

My Sweet Valentine Scavenger Hunt

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

Spread the love this February with a sweet scavenger hunt! Search high and low for hidden treats as you explore shelves, displays and reading areas.

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

Spread the love this February with a sweet scavenger hunt! Search high and low for hidden treats as you explore shelves, displays and reading areas.

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.

Valentine Sweetheart Scavenger Hunt

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

We've scattered eight Valentine sweethearts around our children's area. Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet at the youth services desk, find all eight sweethearts and return the sheet to earn a free sticker. 

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

We've scattered eight Valentine sweethearts around our children's area. Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet at the youth services desk, find all eight sweethearts and return the sheet to earn a free sticker. 

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.

"Bee" My Valentine Scavenger Hunt

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

Bee-utiful friends are buzzing to the library this month. Will you "bee" their Valentine? Find them all for a sticker prize! 

Participate in the hunt from February 2 to 28, 2026. 

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

Bee-utiful friends are buzzing to the library this month. Will you "bee" their Valentine? Find them all for a sticker prize! 

Participate in the hunt from February 2 to 28, 2026. 

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.

Blind Date With a Book

All Day
Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
General Program, Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
19+ Years

Without seeing the cover, without knowing the title, select a book based solely on a brief description. Once your date is over, share your experience with us by writing a short review. Who knows? You might just fall in love! 

Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: General Program, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

Without seeing the cover, without knowing the title, select a book based solely on a brief description. Once your date is over, share your experience with us by writing a short review. Who knows? You might just fall in love! 

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.

Dental Health Scavenger Hunt

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

The visiting Dentist is almost ready for check-ups; he is just missing his tools. Search the children’s area to find all five hidden Dental Health tools and claim a small prize for your amazing discovery skills. 

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

The visiting Dentist is almost ready for check-ups; he is just missing his tools. Search the children’s area to find all five hidden Dental Health tools and claim a small prize for your amazing discovery 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.

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.

Frosty February Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

This month, we’re cooling off with Frosty February as we search for our February Story Time and Crafternoon program subjects! Explore the youth services area to find nine program-themed pictures hidden around the library.

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

This month, we’re cooling off with Frosty February as we search for our February Story Time and Crafternoon program subjects! Explore the youth services area to find nine program-themed pictures hidden around the library.

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.

Heart-O-Rama Scavenger Hunt

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

It’s February, which means a new month and a scavenger hunt to fill your heart! 

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

It’s February, which means a new month and a scavenger hunt to fill your heart! 

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.

Queen of Hearts Scavenger Hunt

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

The Queen of Hearts baked lots of tarts upon a wintry day. The knave of hearts ... he stole those tarts and hid them all in play. Can you find each one before the month is done? Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet and start your adventure. 

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

The Queen of Hearts baked lots of tarts upon a wintry day. The knave of hearts ... he stole those tarts and hid them all in play. Can you find each one before the month is done? Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet and start your adventure. 

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.

Unicorn Valentine's Card Craft Kit

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

Create your unique heart-shaped unicorn valentine with this cool card-making craft kit. Craft kits will be available next to the youth services desk while supplies last. 

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

Create your unique heart-shaped unicorn valentine with this cool card-making craft kit. Craft kits will be available next to the youth services desk 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.

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.

Valentine's Day Scavenger Hunt

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

It's a Valentine's Day explosion in the children’s area! Search high and low to find all eight Valentine's Day icons hiding. Return your completed sheet to the desk for a special prize. 

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

It's a Valentine's Day explosion in the children’s area! Search high and low to find all eight Valentine's Day icons hiding. Return your completed sheet to the desk for a special 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.

Story Time Take and Make Craft

Tuesday, February 3, 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

This story time themed take and make will be available at the youth services desk from February 3 - February 9 or as long as supplies last. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727, ext. 1459. 

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

This story time themed take and make will be available at the youth services desk from February 3 - February 9 or as long as supplies last. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727, ext. 1459. 

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.

Story Time Take and Make Craft

Tuesday, February 10, 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

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a themed take and make craft! Kits will be available at the youth services desk from February 10–16, 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:

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a themed take and make craft! Kits will be available at the youth services desk from February 10–16, 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.

Red, yellow, blue, green and black LEGO bricks in a pile.

Get Creative with LEGOs

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Bring the whole family for a fun, relaxed building free-play session!

Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for a fun, relaxed building free-play session!

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.

Story Time Take and Make Craft

Tuesday, February 17, 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 story time home with a birdwatching–themed Take & Make! Pick up a craft kit at the youth services desk between February 17–23, 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 story time home with a birdwatching–themed Take & Make! Pick up a craft kit at the youth services desk between February 17–23, 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.

Smiling teens sitting at a table talking in a library with books and a laptop on the table.

Chill Skills: Stress Management for Teens

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Self-Directed Activity, Sensory Program
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

This teen stress-relief program offers a creative and calming space where teens can decompress and learn healthy ways to manage everyday stress.

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Self-Directed Activity, Sensory Program
Event Details:

This teen stress-relief program offers a creative and calming space where teens can decompress and learn healthy ways to manage everyday stress.

A Dalmatian dog with its front paws on top of an open book.

Paws for Reading

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
General Program, Self-Directed Activity, Story Time
Age Group:
6-11 Years, All Ages

Build reading confidence by sharing a story with a gentle, four-legged friend. Certified therapy dogs from Love on a Leash love listening to readers of all ages—whether you bring a favorite book from home or choose one of ours.

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

Build reading confidence by sharing a story with a gentle, four-legged friend. Certified therapy dogs from Love on a Leash love listening to readers of all ages—whether you bring a favorite book from home or choose one of ours.

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.