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Memor-cize

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
19+ Years

Join us each month for fun activities and games designed to boost your memory and give your brain a good workout!

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Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
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Join us each month for fun activities and games designed to boost your memory and give your brain a good workout!

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Bridge: Just Play

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
19+ Years

Bridge is fun! Want to improve your game? Just Play provides an opportunity for you to practice skills learned in our Beginner's Bridge programs. 

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Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
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Bridge is fun! Want to improve your game? Just Play provides an opportunity for you to practice skills learned in our Beginner's Bridge programs. 

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Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, May 22, 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

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

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Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
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. 

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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! 

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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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Playdates at the Library

Friday, May 23, 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

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. 

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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.

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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Come On Down for Senior Bingo!

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
19+ Years

Enjoy a fun morning of activity and conversation by playing Bingo. This event is for seniors 55 years and over to enjoy time with friends and the opportunity to make new friends.

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Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun morning of activity and conversation by playing Bingo. This event is for seniors 55 years and over to enjoy time with friends and the opportunity to make new friends.

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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
Event Details:

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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Bridge: Just Play

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
19+ Years

Bridge is fun! Want to improve your game? Just Play provides an opportunity for you to practice skills learned in our Beginners' Bridge programs. 

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Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bridge is fun! Want to improve your game? Just Play provides an opportunity for you to practice skills learned in our Beginners' Bridge programs. 

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Playdates at the Library

Friday, May 30, 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

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. 

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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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Switch Showdown: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Space (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Do you have what it takes to be the Mario Kart champion? Race in a tournament of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Nintendo Switch or cheer on your friends. 

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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Teen Space (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to be the Mario Kart champion? Race in a tournament of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Nintendo Switch or cheer on your friends. 

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Crayon Scavenger Hunt

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

This month we have six crayons that have escaped their crayon box while visiting the library. Can you help find the 6 crayons hidden in our children's area and receive a prize? 

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Library Branch: East Regional Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
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This month we have six crayons that have escaped their crayon box while visiting the library. Can you help find the 6 crayons 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.

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Masterpiece Scavenger Hunt

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

Get ready to Color Your World this summer! Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet at the youth services desk, find all seven art supplies in the children's area and return the sheet for a free sticker. This program runs June 1-30, 2025. 

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

Get ready to Color Your World this summer! Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet at the youth services desk, find all seven art supplies in the children's area and return the sheet for a free sticker. This program runs June 1-30, 2025. 

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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Beach Scavenger Hunt

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

We're feeling beachy-keen this month! Find all six beach items hidden in our children's area and receive a prize. 

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

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

We're feeling beachy-keen this month! Find all six beach items 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.

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Book Cover Scavenger Hunt

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

Pick up a Bingo-style scavenger hunt and start searching for book covers in the main area of the library. After you get a Bingo, visit the adult services desk for a small prize.

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

Pick up a Bingo-style scavenger hunt and start searching for book covers in the main area of the library. After you get a Bingo, visit the adult services desk for a small prize.

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Color Our World Scavenger Hunt

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

We are beginning our Summer Reading Challenge, Color Our World. At the youth services desk, find 6 different pictures related to our June programs and return the sheet for a free sticker! 

This program runs June 2 - June 30. 

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

We are beginning our Summer Reading Challenge, Color Our World. At the youth services desk, find 6 different pictures related to our June programs and return the sheet for a free sticker! 

This program runs June 2 - June 30. 

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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Fairy Door Scavenger Hunt

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

The fairies are back for another summer vacation at the Cliffdale Library! They've set up their magical homes in the children's section and will be here all summer. Find all 10 fairy doors and collect a special sticker. 

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Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
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The fairies are back for another summer vacation at the Cliffdale Library! They've set up their magical homes in the children's section and will be here all summer. Find all 10 fairy doors and collect a special 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.

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Find Leo

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

We have a special visitor for Summer Reading this year – Leo the Chameleon! Leo loves to play hide and seek. Put your searching skills to the test as he hides in a new location each week.

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

We have a special visitor for Summer Reading this year – Leo the Chameleon! Leo loves to play hide and seek. Put your searching skills to the test as he hides in a new location each week.

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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Pigeon Scavenger Hunt

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

Mo Willem's Pigeon is up to no good in the library! Spot the pigeon doing different activities and crack his secret message. This scavenger hunt will be available from June 2-30. 

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

Mo Willem's Pigeon is up to no good in the library! Spot the pigeon doing different activities and crack his secret message. This scavenger hunt will be available from June 2-30. 

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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Scavenger Hunt: Famous Works of Art

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

Scattered around the children's area will be some prints of some famous art pieces. See if you can find them all. This self-directed scavenger hunt will run through June. 

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

Scattered around the children's area will be some prints of some famous art pieces. See if you can find them all. This self-directed scavenger hunt will run through June. 

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The Crayons Visit 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

The Crayons are visiting the library this month. Find them for a sticker prize! This program runs through the month of June. 

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

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

The Crayons are visiting the library this month. Find them for a sticker prize! This program runs through the month of June. 

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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Hanging Out & Nerding Out: It's Game Time

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, General Program
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: Games & Activities, General Program
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.

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Dungeon and Dragons: One-Shot

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room #3 (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Embrace your adventurous spirit and dive into the boundless world of Dungeons & Dragons! Gather your allies, grab your dice and prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey. 

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

Embrace your adventurous spirit and dive into the boundless world of Dungeons & Dragons! Gather your allies, grab your dice and prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey. 

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LEGO Free Play

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

Build and play with LEGOs, Magna-tiles and DUPLOs. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1450. 

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Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Build and play with LEGOs, Magna-tiles and DUPLOs. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1450. 

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.