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The logo for the North Carolina Science Festival presented by RTI International. It is a blue oval with the name and an image of an atom.

Family Trivia: They've Blinded Me with Science!

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of family-friendly fun, where we compete to see who has the most knowledge of a range of subjects, including pop culture, music, history and much more...

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

Join us for an afternoon of family-friendly fun, where we compete to see who has the most knowledge of a range of subjects, including pop culture, music, history and much more. Each trivia night will have a different topic, and the winne

Playing cards face up sitting in a haphazard pile.

Bridge: Just Play

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
19+ Years
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. Registration is required by c...

Open
Required
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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. 

The logo for the North Carolina Science Festival presented by RTI International. It is a blue oval with the name and an image of an atom.

LEGO Creations

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Story Time Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
6-11 Years
Event Details:

Join us as we get creative with LEGOs! This event is part of the North Carolina Science Festival, a statewide celebration of STEM. You can find more events like this all month...

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

Join us as we get creative with LEGOs! 

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.

Polyhedral dice on top of two Dungeons and Dragons books.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, April 10, 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
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. Players who can’t ma...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. 

The logo for the North Carolina Science Festival presented by RTI International. It is a blue oval with the name and an image of an atom.

Escape the Cyber Sphere

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

In this sci-fi themed escape room for teens, you are volunteers testing a new virtual reality simulator -- the Cyber Sphere -- when a malware attack leaves you trapped inside the d...

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

In this sci-fi themed escape room for teens, you are volunteers testing a new virtual reality simulator -- the Cyber Sphere -- when a malware attack leaves you trapped inside the digital world.

A pile of multi-colored sensory toys with different textures.

Playdates at the Library

Friday, April 11, 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
Event Details:

Join us to 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.&...

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Sensory Program
Event Details:

Join us to 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.

Metal containers holding pens, colored pencils, scissors, paintbrushes and rulers.

Habits of a Homeschool Hero: Leadership Learning for Kids

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Story Time
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Event Details:

Habits of a Homeschool Hero offers hands-on, interactive lessons designed to engage students while helping them learn healthy habits and leadership skills. For ages 8 to 14. T...

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Story Time
Event Details:

Habits of a Homeschool Hero offers hands-on, interactive lessons designed to engage students while helping them learn healthy habits and leadership skills. For ages 8 to 14. 

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 logo for the North Carolina Science Festival presented by RTI International. It is a blue oval with the name and an image of an atom.

Dungeons and Dragons: Science Gone Wrong

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:45pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

If you like Dungeons and Dragons or would like to try it, come play a one-shot RPG (role-playing game) set within a sci-fi narrative. (This one will be unique as part of the premis...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

If you like Dungeons and Dragons or would like to try it, come play a one-shot RPG (role-playing game) set within a sci-fi narrative.

The logo for the North Carolina Science Festival presented by RTI International. It is a blue oval with the name and an image of an atom.

Bingo-Rama: Up In Space

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Are you feeling lucky? Join us for Bingo-Rama to test your luck and prepare to battle it out with friends & family! Whether you’re a bingo fan or just love a good challenge, th...

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Children's Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Are you feeling lucky? Join us for Bingo-Rama to test your luck and prepare to battle it out with friends & family! Whether you’re a bingo fan or just love a good challenge, this event is perfect for 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.

Polyhedral dice on top of two Dungeons and Dragons books.

Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Adventure is calling...and we're looking for a party! Whether you have a sword, a bow, an axe or other weapon to lend to the cause, join us the first and third Tuesday of each mont...

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

Adventure is calling...and we're looking for a party! Whether you have a sword, a bow, an axe or other weapon to lend to the cause, join us the first and third Tuesday of each month for Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition.

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.

Multi-colored puzzle pieces in a big pile.

Memor-cize

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Join us each month for fun activities and games designed to boost your memory and give your brain a good workout! This program is open to those aged 55 and up, as well as anyone li...

Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

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

A basket holding colorful eggs with grass in the background.

Easter Egg Hunt

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
East Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
0-5 Years
Event Details:

Join us for an Easter egg hunt inside the library. Bring your own basket! For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1403. 

Library Branch: East Regional Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us for an Easter egg hunt inside the library. Bring your own basket! 

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.

A wooden board game with a red die, two red game pieces, three yellow game pieces, two blue game pieces and one green game piece on the board.

Board Game Club

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Unwind and relax with puzzles and adult coloring sheets. Enjoy fun board games and card games. Supplies are provided. For more information about this program, please call 910-...

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

Unwind and relax with puzzles and adult coloring sheets. Enjoy fun board games and card games. Supplies are provided. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1383.

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Beginners' Bridge: the Basics

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Story Time Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, Games & Activities
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Want to learn bridge? Join us for Beginners’ Bridge: the Basics. Afterwards, practice what you've learned with fellow players. Registration is required by calling 910-483...

Open
Required
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Want to learn bridge? Join us for Beginners’ Bridge: the Basics. Afterwards, practice what you've learned with fellow players. 

Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727 ext. 1436 or registering online.

Playing cards face up sitting in a haphazard pile.

Beginners' Bridge: Beyond Basics

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Story Time Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, Games & Activities
Age Group:
19+ Years
Event Details:

Bridge is fun! Want to improve your game? Beginners’ Bridge: Beyond Basics teaches popular bridge conventions and provides an opportunity for you to improve your skills through pla...

Open
Required
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Bridge is fun! Want to improve your game? Beginners’ Bridge: Beyond Basics teaches popular bridge conventions and provides an opportunity for you to improve your skills through play with fellow participants. 

Polyhedral dice on top of two Dungeons and Dragons books.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
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. Players who can’t ma...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. 

The logo for the North Carolina Science Festival presented by RTI International. It is a blue oval with the name and an image of an atom.

Cup Tower Challenge

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room (WRL) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Can you make the tallest cup tower? Come and test your design skills and see just how tall you can build your tower. This event is part of the North Carolina Science Festival,...

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Teen Room (WRL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Can you make the tallest cup tower? Come and test your design skills and see just how tall you can build your tower. 

Closed for Good Friday/Easter Weekend

04/17/2025 @ 6:00pm to 04/20/2025 @ 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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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
Polyhedral dice on top of two Dungeons and Dragons books.

Dungeons and Dragons: Don't Break Your Pick

Monday, April 21, 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
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.&n...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Conference Room #3 (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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. 

The logo for the North Carolina Science Festival presented by RTI International. It is a blue oval with the name and an image of an atom.

Escape Room: A Zoo Whodunit

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room #3 (HQU) at Headquarters Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages
Event Details:

You are an overnight security guard at the local zoo. As you are making your rounds, you find the lights on in the new Dangerous Animals exhibit and the door unlocked. You step ins...

Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Conference Room #3 (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

You are an overnight security guard at the local zoo. As you are making your rounds, you find the lights on in the new Dangerous Animals exhibit and the door unlocked.

Polyhedral dice on top of two Dungeons and Dragons books.

Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

Always be yourself...unless you can be elf...then always be an elf. Or a sorcerer...or an orc...or a bard...or a druid...the possibilities seem endless. Especially when choosing, s...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Always be yourself...unless you can be elf...then always be an elf. Or a sorcerer...or an orc...or a bard...or a druid...the possibilities seem endless.

Playing cards face up sitting in a haphazard pile.

Bridge: Just Play

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
19+ Years
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. Registration is required by c...

Open
Required
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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. 

Polyhedral dice on top of two Dungeons and Dragons books.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Thursday, April 24, 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
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. Players who can’t ma...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. 

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

LEGO Legends League

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Story Time Room (NRL) at North Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Event Details:

We are hosting the LEGO Legends League and we want you! Ages 8-18. Participants will be grouped and work on a variety of projects. We have STEM building kits, an array of mode...

Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Story Time 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.