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Chess Club

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to the Cliffdale Chess Club! Spend an afternoon with the beautiful game, whether you are a seasoned pro, or just learning the basics. Note: this is an unrated chess event. 

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Homeschool Encore - STEAM & Stories: Fossils and Impressions

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Discover the world of dinosaurs through exciting middle grade fiction. Then, get creative as you make your own fossil impressions and carvings using air-dry clay. 

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Finding Directions: Using Navigation Apps

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library

Program Type:

Digital Literacy

Age Group:

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

Join the library's Digital Navigators and learn how to get around town and beyond using Google Maps as well as other navigation apps. 

Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727, ext. 1459 or registering online.

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Crafternoon Time: Thanksgiving Turkey Pots

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us and make your very own flower pot turkey decoration in time for Thanksgiving! 

Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727, ext. 1459 or registering online.

 

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Pajama Story Time

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

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

Join us for an evening story time and wear your favorite pajamas! 

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

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Rockstar Magic

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library

Program Type:

General Program

Age Group:

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

Experience the impossible with Rockstar Magic! Enjoy mind-blowing illusions, hilarious moments and amazing mind-reading from Chris and Neal—entertaining families for over 15 years. Don’t miss this unforgettable show. 

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Indie Author Day

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library

Program Type:

Author Visit, Culture & Entertainment

Age Group:

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

Join us in a day of recognition and celebration of self-published/independent authors! We invite readers and aspiring authors alike to have the chance to interact with independent and local authors.

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Money Muse (Pet Cents)

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library

Program Type:

Business & Finance

Age Group:

6-11 Years
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Business & Finance
Event Details:

Play the game Pet Cents to learn how to save, spend, share and budget. In this game, players will adopt a pet and take on the financial responsibilities of pet ownership as they visit various stations around the room.

This image features a magic show theme. The background consists of deep red stage curtains. In the foreground, there is a black magician’s top hat with a red interior tilted slightly, and a magic wand touches the edge of the hat, releasing golden sparkles and stars. Scattered gold stars of varying sizes decorate the image. The text reads “MAGIC Show”, with “MAGIC” in large, bold, yellow uppercase letters and “Show” in white script-style font beneath it.

Rockstar Magic

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pate Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library

Program Type:

General Program

Age Group:

0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Pate Room (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Experience the impossible with Rockstar Magic! Enjoy mind-blowing illusions, hilarious moments and amazing mind-reading from Chris and Neal—entertaining families for over 15 years. Don’t miss this unforgettable show. 

This image features a magic show theme. The background consists of deep red stage curtains. In the foreground, there is a black magician’s top hat with a red interior tilted slightly, and a magic wand touches the edge of the hat, releasing golden sparkles and stars. Scattered gold stars of varying sizes decorate the image. The text reads “MAGIC Show”, with “MAGIC” in large, bold, yellow uppercase letters and “Show” in white script-style font beneath it.

Rockstar Magic

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library

Program Type:

General Program

Age Group:

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

Experience the impossible with Rockstar Magic! Enjoy mind-blowing illusions, hilarious moments and amazing mind-reading from Chris and Neal—entertaining families for over 15 years. Don’t miss this unforgettable show. 

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Toddler Story Time: Airplanes

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 airplanes. 

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: Bears

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 bears. We will make a themed craft at the end. 

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.

Toddler Story Time: Busy Little Squirrels

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 squirrels. 

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.

Baby Bounce & Tots Story Time: Windy Wednesday

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
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 airplanes. 

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.

Preschool Story Time: Bears

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 bears. We will make a themed craft at the end. 

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.

Preschool Story Time: Busy Little Squirrels

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 squirrels. 

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: Windy Wednesday

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.

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 November 12 to November 17 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.

Baby Bounce & Tots Story Time: Kitties

10:00am–10:45am
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:

Join us for a fun and interactive story time for babies and toddlers up to 24 months old! We will read stories, sing songs and do simple movement activities. 

This week's theme is kitties. 

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: My Bedtime Blanket

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

Story time for children 0-5 years old. 

This week's theme is about your snuggly bedtime blankie. 

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.

Toddler and Preschool Story Time: 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... Blast-off!

11:00am–11:45am
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 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 space. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727, ext. 1361.

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.

Pajama Story Time

5:30pm–6:00pm
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 an evening story time and wear your favorite pajamas! 

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.

Family Evening Story Time: On the Farm

5:30pm–6:15pm
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:

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

Please note that this program is appropriate for sensory seekers. 

This week's theme is farms. 

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.

Family Story Time: On a Roll!

10:00am–10:45am
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:

Story time for ages 0 to 5-year-olds. Story time includes reading stories, creative storytelling, music and movement and more. Please note that this program is appropriate for sensory seekers. 

This week's theme is bread. 

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.

Rockstar Magic

10:00am–11:00am
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Experience the impossible with Rockstar Magic! Enjoy mind-blowing illusions, hilarious moments and amazing mind-reading from Chris and Neal—entertaining families for over 15 years. Don’t miss this unforgettable show. 

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.

Rockstar Magic

4:00pm–5:00pm
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Pate Room (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Experience the impossible with Rockstar Magic! Enjoy mind-blowing illusions, hilarious moments and amazing mind-reading from Chris and Neal—entertaining families for over 15 years. Don’t miss this unforgettable show. 

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
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
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 turkey time. 

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.

Rockstar Magic

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: General Program
Event Details:

Experience the impossible with Rockstar Magic! Enjoy mind-blowing illusions, hilarious moments and amazing mind-reading from Chris and Neal—entertaining families for over 15 years. Don’t miss this unforgettable show. 

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.

Rockstar Magic

2:00pm–3:00pm
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages
Hope Mills Community Library
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Experience the impossible with Rockstar Magic! Enjoy mind-blowing illusions, hilarious moments and amazing mind-reading from Chris and Neal—entertaining families for over 15 years. Don’t miss this unforgettable show. 

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: Baby Dinos

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:

Join us for a fun and interactive story time for babies and toddlers up to age 23 months old. We will read stories, sing songs and do simple movement activities. 

This week's theme is dinosaurs. 

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 Story Time: On the Farm

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

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

Please note that this program is appropriate for sensory seekers. 

This week's theme is the farm. 

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: Harvest Time

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 harvest time. 

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.