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

#GirlsCode@CCPL: Inventors with Makey Makey

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library

Program Type:

Maker, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
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Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Maker, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

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.

28 bingo balls on a black table with a colorful wheel in the background.

Come On Down for Senior Bingo!

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

19+ Years
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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.

A cell phone on top of a tablet on top of a laptop.

Intermediate Smartphones

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library

Program Type:

Digital Literacy

Age Group:

19+ Years
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Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Digital Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the library's Digital Navigators as they discuss ways to utilize your smartphone beyond the basics of making calls and sending text messages.

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.

Robotic Challenges: Ozobots

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library

Program Type:

STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
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Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

We invite you to get creative and challenge yourselves with robotics. Today we are going to get to know, explore and challenge ourselves with Ozobots. Ozobots are tiny robots who can move with code and colors.

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.

Airplane Science

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

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

How do planes stay up in the air? Explore the science of flight and test it by making paper airplanes. Try out different styles and see which one flies the furthest. 

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

Cookies and Coloring for Adults

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room #3 (HQU) at Headquarters Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

19+ Years
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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Conference Room #3 (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of coloring, conversation and cookies. Coloring pages are provided. Use the library's colored pencils or bring your own. Materials will be provided. 

A cell phone on top of a tablet on top of a laptop.

Tech & Prizes: Computer Basics

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library

Program Type:

Digital Literacy

Age Group:

19+ Years
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Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Digital Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Would you like to win a new laptop? 

Six hand weights, one ankle weight and two tennis shoes on a wooden bench in front of an exercise ball.

Get Moving: Musical Chairs BinGO!

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

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

Join staff from Oak Street Health at this fun-filled activity for adults. It’s Bingo with a twist! Start out with one card, end with another - when the music stops, so do you. Just like in traditional bingo, winner gets a prize. 

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

Dragon Writers' Den

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library

Program Type:

General Program

Age Group:

15-18 Years
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Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Conference Room (CLF)
Age Group: 15-18 Years
Program Type: General Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you interesting in a writing career? We invite teens to dive into their hoard of creativity as we introduce them to novel writing.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library logo that has a train engine and caboose with books in between on top of an open book.

Imagination Library Story Time

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Time Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

0-5 Years
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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Story Time Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a special family-friendly story time where little ones can enjoy engaging tales and fun activities. 

This month's theme is ducks! 

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Evening Family Story Time: Frogs

5:30pm - 6:15pm
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Children's Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful evening of story time and crafts for children aged 0-11. Our engaging sessions feature a variety of themed stories and exciting craft activities that will spark creativity and imagination in young minds.

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.

Family Story Time: Fun Frogs!

10:00am - 10:30am
0-5 Years
Hope Mills Community Library
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for our story time for 2- to 5-year-olds. Each week will be a different theme of stories and fun! 

This week's theme is frogs. 

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.

Toddler Story Time: Fish

10:00am - 10:30am
0-5 Years
Spring Lake Community Library
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Story time for 1- to 3-year-olds. 

This week's theme is fish. 

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.

Preschool Story Time: Flowers

10:00am - 11:00am
0-5 Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (CLF)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Story time for 3- to 5-year-olds. 

This week's theme is flowers. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1449. 

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.

Family Story Time: Fun Frogs!

11:00am - 11:30am
0-5 Years
Hope Mills Community Library
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for our story time for 2- to 5-year-olds. Each week will be a different theme of stories and fun! 

This week's theme is frogs. 

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.

Preschool Story Time: Fish

11:00am - 11:30am
0-5 Years
Spring Lake Community Library
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Story time for 3- to 5-year-olds. 

This week's theme is fish. 

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.

Story Time Take and Make Craft

12:00pm - 7:00pm
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Spring Lake Community Library
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 April 29 to May 5 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.

Toddler Story Time: Airplanes

10:00am - 10:30am
0-5 Years
West Regional Library
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs and more. For toddlers 2-3 years. 

This week's theme is airplanes. We will make a themed craft at the end. 

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.

Toddler Story Time: Community Helpers

10:00am - 10:30am
0-5 Years
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Story time for 2-year-olds. 

This week's theme is community helpers. 

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.

Baby Bounce & Tots Story Time: Dino-Roar

10:00am - 10:45am
0-5 Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (CLF)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Cuddle, Play, Socialize. Songs, rhymes, finger plays and short stories are the highlights of this lap-sit experience for parents and their children. For babies and tots 0-23 months. 

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.

Preschool Story Time: Airplanes

11:00am - 11:30am
0-5 Years
West Regional Library
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs and more. For kids 3-5 years. 

This week's theme is airplanes. We will make a themed craft at the end. 

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.

Preschool Story Time: Community Helpers

11:00am - 11:30am
0-5 Years
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Story time for 3- to 5-year-olds. 

This week's theme is community helpers. 

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.

Toddler Story Time: Dino-Roar

11:00am - 11:45am
0-5 Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (CLF)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

The more we get together for stories, songs, dance and activities, the happier we are in this weekly story time. For toddlers 2-3 years. 

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.

Animals at the Library Scavenger Hunt

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

Book-loving animal friends are visiting the library this month. Find them for a sticker prize! This program runs through the month of May. 

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.

Butterflies Scavenger Hunt

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

This month we have six colorful butterflies visiting the library. Can you help find the 6 colorful butterflies 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.

Flowers Scavenger Hunt

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

All of those April showers have brought May flowers! Find all six flowers 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.

Rocking Frog Craft Kit

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

Create your very own rocking frog! This craft kit will be available for pick up during the entire month of May while supplies last. 

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.

The Great Flower Scavenger Hunt

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

Welcome to The Great Flower Hunt! We’re so excited to have you join us on this fun adventure. Your mission is simple: find beautiful flowers, collect them and create the most fabulous bouquet ever.

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.

Playdates at the Library

9:00am - 10:00am
0-5 Years
West Regional Library
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.

Spring Dance Party!

10:00am - 11:00am
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Children's Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, General Program, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Get ready to move to the music as we dance to a fun playlist of children's songs! 

Please note that this program is appropriate for sensory seekers. 

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.

Imagination Library Story Time

10:00am - 10:30am
0-5 Years
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Story Time Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a special family-friendly story time where little ones can enjoy engaging tales and fun activities. 

This month's theme is ducks! 

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.

Saturday Story Time: Mother's Day

10:00am - 11:00am
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages
East Regional Library
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Story time for all ages! 

This month's theme is Mother's Day. 

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.

May Movie Club: Abominable

1:45pm - 4:00pm
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, All Ages
Cliffdale Regional Library
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Event Details:

This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month we kick off a special family movie club just for the month of May, featuring animated Asian and Pacific Islander-based protagonists. 

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.

Toddler and Preschool Gentle Story Time: Community

10:30am - 11:15am
0-5 Years
Bordeaux Community Library
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Story Time Area (BOR)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs and more. We will have a craft and a coloring sheet at the end. 

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.