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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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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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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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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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Imagination Library Story Time

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

0-5 Years
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. 

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Homeschool Encore - STEAM & Stories: Fossils and Impressions

11:00am–12:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Bordeaux Community Library
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. 

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.

LEGO Creations

3:30pm–4:30pm
6-11 Years
Headquarters Library
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! 

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.

Crafternoon Time: Thanksgiving Turkey Pots

4:15pm–5:30pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Spring Lake Community Library
Open
Registration Required
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.

 

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.

Money Muse (Pet Cents)

3:30pm–4:30pm
6-11 Years
Hope Mills Community Library
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.

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.

Woodland Animal Sewing Craft

4:00pm–5:00pm
6-11 Years
West Regional Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come sew a felt woodland animal. 

Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727, ext. 1481 or registering online. 

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.

Retro Rewind

10:00am–11:00am
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Hope Mills Community Library
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Step back in time and relive the magic of Saturday mornings with Retro Rewind at the library! Join us for a cozy, nostalgic morning filled with classic cartoons, sugary treats and good vibes. 

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.

Wicked Party

4:00pm–5:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
West Regional Library
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: Arts & Crafts, General Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy activities and crafts to celebrate the Wicked movie. 

Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727, ext. 1481 or registering online. 

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.

Twisted Tales Story Time: Little Red Riding Hood

5:00pm–6:00pm
6-11 Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (CLF)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

The story you thought you knew with a brand new twist. Gather round as we read, sing, play and enjoy at this evening story time for school-age children featuring new takes on old favorites. Ages 5-11. 

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.

Homeschool Program: Thanksgiving

10:00am–11:00am
6-11 Years
East Regional Library
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Learn about fall and make a craft to take home. 

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.

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 18 to November 24 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.

Terrific Tuesday: Best Friends Forever

3:30pm–4:30pm
6-11 Years
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Enjoy fun and whole stories and games about best friends and make your own jigsaw piece charm bracelets to share with your friends. 

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.

Innovative Art: Fall Foliage Painting

3:00pm–4:30pm
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use cotton swabs, cotton balls or your fingers to paint the changing colors of autumn leaves. For ages 2-11. 

Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727, ext. 1449 or registering online.

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.

LEGO Engineers

4:00pm–5:00pm
6-11 Years
Hope Mills Community Library
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO builders. If you enjoy creating with LEGOs, join us for LEGO Engineers, a monthly program for those looking for a LEGO challenge. 

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.

STEAM and Stories: Fossils and Impressions

4:00pm–5:00pm
6-11 Years
Bordeaux Community Library
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

STEAM and Stories is a program to explore a book from the juvenile fiction section and do a related STEAM activity. 

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.

Let's Dough It! Easy as Apple Pie

3:00pm–4:00pm
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: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Program
Event Details:

Roll up your sleeves and ready your imaginations as we make pretend pastries with scented playdough! 

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.

Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Bingo and Feast

4:00pm–5:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages
West Regional Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come play Charlie Brown Thanksgiving themed bingo and enjoy popcorn and jellybeans in honor of Charlie Brown’s Thanksgiving feast! 

Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727, ext. 1481 or registering online.

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.

LEGO Legends League

4:30pm–6:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
North Regional Library
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! 

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.

Paws for Reading

4:00pm–5:00pm
6-11 Years, All Ages
Bordeaux Community Library
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Practice reading out loud to a four-legged friend. The dogs from Love on a Leash enjoy listening to stories of all kinds and are a great way to encourage shy or reluctant readers. Bring your favorite book or choose one of ours. All ages. 

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.

Homeschool STEM: DIY Video Games

10:00am–11:00am
6-11 Years
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Learn about video game technology and design your own optimized controller with the Makey Makey kit. 

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.

Movie Mondays: Zootopia

4:00pm–6:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages
West Regional Library
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Teen Room (WRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Event Details:

Enjoy popcorn and watch Zootopia to prepare for the release of Zootopia 2 in theaters. 

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.