Event List

Filters
Age Group
Program Type
Two hands with palms painted with a map of the word in various colors in front of a blue sky with white, fluffy clouds.

Fresh Start Social Hour

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, General Program
Age Group:
19+ Years

Looking to meet new people or connect with familiar faces? Join us for a relaxed and welcoming Fresh Start Social Hour.

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

Looking to meet new people or connect with familiar faces? Join us for a relaxed and welcoming Fresh Start Social Hour.

Closed for Dogwood Festival

04/24/2026 @ 9:00am to 04/26/2026 @ 6:00pm
Headquarters Library
Closing
Branches:
Headquarters Library
Smiling teens sitting at a table talking in a library with books and a laptop on the table.

Teen Volunteer Time: Cape Fear Botanical Garden

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Need volunteer hours? Curious about giving back to your community? You're invited to join this special volunteer session focused on opportunities with Cape Fear Botanical Garden.

Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (CLF)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Need volunteer hours? Curious about giving back to your community? You're invited to join this special volunteer session focused on opportunities with Cape Fear Botanical Garden.

Image shows two silhouetted hands reaching toward each other at sunset. One person is standing or kneeling on top of a rock, extending a hand downward, while the other person reaches upward from below. The bright sun is centered between their hands, casting a warm golden glow across the sky. The background shows an open landscape with soft hills and a clear horizon. The scene conveys themes of help, connection and support.

Community Resources

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
19+ Years, All Ages

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

Image features a gold background with a pattern of various drawn images of food. In the center, there is a white cooking pot with a lid containing the text “Cumberland Cooks! Cumberland County Public Library.” The word “Cumberland” is written in bold blue letters, with a white chef’s hat outlined in blue positioned above the letter “C.” The word “Cooks!” is in large, bold gold letters, with the first “o” shaped like a spoon and the second “o” shaped like a fork.

Cumberland Cooks: Adventure Mix

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Don’t hit the trails without fuel. Join us for a tasty demonstration as we mix Chex, crackers, pretzels and bold spices to create the ultimate adventure mix—perfect for hikes, road trips or anytime snacking.

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: General Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Don’t hit the trails without fuel. Join us for a tasty demonstration as we mix Chex, crackers, pretzels and bold spices to create the ultimate adventure mix—perfect for hikes, road trips or anytime snacking.

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.

Hanging Out & Nerding Out: Teen Advisory

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
General Program
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
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.

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

The Crammunity: (Young) Adult Study Hall

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
15-18 Years, 19+ Years

Finals season is here—and no one should spiral alone. Welcome to The Crammunity: where we collectively pretend we’ve been studying all semester. Consider this your finals-week headquarters.

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

Finals season is here—and no one should spiral alone. Welcome to The Crammunity: where we collectively pretend we’ve been studying all semester. Consider this your finals-week headquarters.

Image shows two silhouetted hands reaching toward each other at sunset. One person is standing or kneeling on top of a rock, extending a hand downward, while the other person reaches upward from below. The bright sun is centered between their hands, casting a warm golden glow across the sky. The background shows an open landscape with soft hills and a clear horizon. The scene conveys themes of help, connection and support.

Community Resources

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
19+ Years, All Ages

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Conference Room (HPM)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

Starry space background with retro-style illustration of C-3PO standing beside R2-D2. The text reads ‘Star Wars 7E:7E’ and a speech bubble says ‘Beep Beep Boop.’ Large text at the bottom says ‘It’s May the Fourth!’ Logos for Cumberland County, North Carolina and Cumberland County Public Library appear along the bottom.

May the 4th: Cosmic Crafts and Kyber Crystals

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
2nd Floor Commons (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years

Blast off into an unforgettable adventure at the library - no spaceship required! Join us for an out-of-this world celebration filled with stellar crafts, galactic activities and a taste of the iconic blue milk.

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: 2nd Floor Commons (HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Blast off into an unforgettable adventure at the library - no spaceship required! Join us for an out-of-this world celebration filled with stellar crafts, galactic activities and a taste of the iconic blue milk.

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.

Image shows two silhouetted hands reaching toward each other at sunset. One person is standing or kneeling on top of a rock, extending a hand downward, while the other person reaches upward from below. The bright sun is centered between their hands, casting a warm golden glow across the sky. The background shows an open landscape with soft hills and a clear horizon. The scene conveys themes of help, connection and support.

Community Resources

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Training Lab/Classroom Dual Use Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
19+ Years, All Ages

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Computer Training Lab/Classroom Dual Use Room (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

Image shows two silhouetted hands reaching toward each other at sunset. One person is standing or kneeling on top of a rock, extending a hand downward, while the other person reaches upward from below. The bright sun is centered between their hands, casting a warm golden glow across the sky. The background shows an open landscape with soft hills and a clear horizon. The scene conveys themes of help, connection and support.

Community Resources

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
19+ Years, All Ages

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Conference Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

Starry space background with retro-style illustration of C-3PO standing beside R2-D2. The text reads ‘Star Wars 7E:7E’ and a speech bubble says ‘Beep Beep Boop.’ Large text at the bottom says ‘It’s May the Fourth!’ Logos for Cumberland County, North Carolina and Cumberland County Public Library appear along the bottom.

A Galaxy of Fun: A Star Wars Celebration!

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Calling all young Padawans! Join us at the library for a galactic adventure filled with games, crafts and hands-on activities inspired by a galaxy far, far away.

Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Calling all young Padawans! Join us at the library for a galactic adventure filled with games, crafts and hands-on activities inspired by a galaxy far, far away.

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.

Image shows two silhouetted hands reaching toward each other at sunset. One person is standing or kneeling on top of a rock, extending a hand downward, while the other person reaches upward from below. The bright sun is centered between their hands, casting a warm golden glow across the sky. The background shows an open landscape with soft hills and a clear horizon. The scene conveys themes of help, connection and support.

Community Resources

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
19+ Years, All Ages

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Conference Room (SPL)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

Two women smiling at each other with the words, "Not perfect...just willing."

Foster Licensing

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
19+ Years

Not perfect, just willing. Consider becoming a foster parent ... it's easier than you may expect. Provide a home for now; create connections for a lifetime.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Not perfect, just willing. Consider becoming a foster parent ... it's easier than you may expect. Provide a home for now; create connections for a lifetime.

Image shows two silhouetted hands reaching toward each other at sunset. One person is standing or kneeling on top of a rock, extending a hand downward, while the other person reaches upward from below. The bright sun is centered between their hands, casting a warm golden glow across the sky. The background shows an open landscape with soft hills and a clear horizon. The scene conveys themes of help, connection and support.

Community Resources

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Conference Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
19+ Years, All Ages

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Conference Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

Image shows two silhouetted hands reaching toward each other at sunset. One person is standing or kneeling on top of a rock, extending a hand downward, while the other person reaches upward from below. The bright sun is centered between their hands, casting a warm golden glow across the sky. The background shows an open landscape with soft hills and a clear horizon. The scene conveys themes of help, connection and support.

Community Resources

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
19+ Years, All Ages

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

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

Paws for Reading

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pate Room (HQU) at Headquarters 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 from the library.

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Pate Room (HQU)
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 from 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.

Image shows two silhouetted hands reaching toward each other at sunset. One person is standing or kneeling on top of a rock, extending a hand downward, while the other person reaches upward from below. The bright sun is centered between their hands, casting a warm golden glow across the sky. The background shows an open landscape with soft hills and a clear horizon. The scene conveys themes of help, connection and support.

Community Resources

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
19+ Years, All Ages

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Conference Room (HPM)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

Image shows two silhouetted hands reaching toward each other at sunset. One person is standing or kneeling on top of a rock, extending a hand downward, while the other person reaches upward from below. The bright sun is centered between their hands, casting a warm golden glow across the sky. The background shows an open landscape with soft hills and a clear horizon. The scene conveys themes of help, connection and support.

Community Resources

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Training Lab/Classroom Dual Use Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
19+ Years, All Ages

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Computer Training Lab/Classroom Dual Use Room (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

Image features a gold background with a pattern of various drawn images of food. In the center, there is a white cooking pot with a lid containing the text “Cumberland Cooks! Cumberland County Public Library.” The word “Cumberland” is written in bold blue letters, with a white chef’s hat outlined in blue positioned above the letter “C.” The word “Cooks!” is in large, bold gold letters, with the first “o” shaped like a spoon and the second “o” shaped like a fork.

Cumberland Cooks: Pressure Cooker Salsa Chicken

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Pate Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
19+ Years

Join us for a fun and easy cooking class where we’ll learn how to make delicious salsa chicken using simple ingredients.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Pate Room (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: General Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and easy cooking class where we’ll learn how to make delicious salsa chicken using simple ingredients.

Graphic with the text “Celebrate America’s 250th” in red and blue on a white background. A folded American flag appears along the right side. Decorative red and blue stars and lines appear beneath the text. Logos for America 250 NC, Cumberland County Public Library and Cumberland County, North Carolina are shown at the bottom.

A Colonial Day in North Carolina

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Genealogy/Local History, General Program
Age Group:
19+ Years, All Ages

Join us for a fun-filled day at Heritage Square, where we will engage in colonial activities courtesy of Camp Flintlock, along with related activities and short lectures. There is fun for the whole family!

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Genealogy/Local History, General Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled day at Heritage Square, where we will engage in colonial activities courtesy of Camp Flintlock, along with related activities and short lectures. There is fun for the whole family!

An old typewriter with a piece of paper in it with the words, "Write something" on the paper.

Just Write: Adult Writing Club

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room #3 (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
19+ Years

Unleash your creativity and connect with fellow writers at our Adult Writing Club. This welcoming group offers a space to share ideas, develop your writing skills and draw inspiration from local talent.

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Conference Room #3 (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity and connect with fellow writers at our Adult Writing Club. This welcoming group offers a space to share ideas, develop your writing skills and draw inspiration from local talent.

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day 5/24 - 5/25
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
Closing
Branches:
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
Image shows two silhouetted hands reaching toward each other at sunset. One person is standing or kneeling on top of a rock, extending a hand downward, while the other person reaches upward from below. The bright sun is centered between their hands, casting a warm golden glow across the sky. The background shows an open landscape with soft hills and a clear horizon. The scene conveys themes of help, connection and support.

Community Resources

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Conference Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
19+ Years, All Ages

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Conference Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.