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Fun Friday: Shrinky Dinks

2:45pm - 5:30pm
East Regional Library
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Watch The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993; PG) and make shrinky dinks to wear as charms or use as keychains. Hang out with friends and enjoy the end of your week. Happy Friday!  For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-772...

Traveling Traditions

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hope Mills Community Library
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment, Games & Activities, General Program
Event Details:
Have you ever wondered how holidays are celebrated in other countries? Here is your chance to find out as we travel around the world and explore crafts, games, music and more that celebrate the holidays. For more information about this program, ...

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.

Ukulele Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cliffdale Regional Library
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Event Details:
An inclusive program where players or those who aspire to be players of the ukulele can come together to learn, share music and play together. All ages and levels of learners and players are welcome. A beginning lesson will be provided, and ukuleles ...

Early Closure

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Some Branches
Closing
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

Family Trivia: Holiday Edition

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Teen Space (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities
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 winner(s...

TeenSTEAM: DIY Snow Globes

5:00pm - 6:30pm
West Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Teen Room (WRL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Chances of snow looking a bit slim for the winter holidays? Create your own miniature winter wonderland at this DIY snow globe event. We have all the tools you need to capture a peaceful woodsy scene, a colorful Kwanzaa gathering and everything in be...

Falalalala Frames

4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:
Have a holly jolly time making fun and festive frames with us. Perfect for a gift or to keep for yourself. Registration is required by calling (910) 483-7727 ext. 1450 or registering online. ...

Dungeons and Dragons

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hope Mills Community Library
Open
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Calling all heroes, mages, wanderers, scoundrels and goblins! Join the party and play 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons with Dungeon Master Taylor. We will be meeting every Thursday.Players who can’t make it to every session can feel free to drop in a...

Winter Wonderland Meditation Gardens

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bordeaux Community Library
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Drop in to create a relaxing winter wonderland meditation garden while enjoying snacks and socializing.For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1381.  ...

Teens Draw: Eyes

5:00pm - 6:00pm
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Exchange drawing tips, tricks and techniques, develop your own unique artistic style and showcase your art in a safe and supportive environment. This month, we’re practicing drawing beautiful and expressive eyes. For more information about ...

Let's Build

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hope Mills Community Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
Have fun building, decorating and designing the best gingerbread house that you can. It's just in time to get you in the holiday spirit. Registration is required by calling (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.

Fun Friday: LED Holiday Cards

2:45pm - 5:30pm
East Regional Library
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
Watch Elf (2003; PG) and make LED holiday cards. Hang out with friends and enjoy the end of your week. Happy Friday! For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1403....

Dungeons & Dragons: An Introduction to the Classic Roleplaying Game

2:00pm - 5:45pm
North Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Learn the basics about the popular roleplaying game. This newbie friendly group is in the middle of an ongoing campaign, but you can still join. If you don't have a character, we'll give you a pre-generated one. Registration is required by calli...

Teen Skills: Tacos

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Cliffdale Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 15-18 Years
Program Type: General Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
Learn to cook on a budget as we create a meal for a group for less than $25. This month we will be making tacos.  Registration is required by calling (910) 483-7727 ext. 1449....

Dungeons and Dragons

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hope Mills Community Library
Open
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Calling all heroes, mages, wanderers, scoundrels and goblins! Join the party and play 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons with Dungeon Master Taylor. We will be meeting every Thursday. Players who can’t make it to every session can feel free to dro...

Teen Movie: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Cliffdale Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (CLF)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:
Watch Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (PG-13; 2023) with snacks provided. Registration is required by calling (910) 483-7727 ext. 1449....

Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/27
All Branches
Closing
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

Closed for New Year's

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
All Branches
Closing
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

Going on a Yeti Hunt

All Day
Hope Mills Community Library
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:
We're going on a yeti hunt -- can you find all ten (10)? Find them and come back to the children's desk for a prize! This program runs from January 2-31. Please note that this program is appropriate for sensory seekers and sensory sensitive participa...

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.

Making Snow Folk Art Challenge

All Day
Hope Mills Community Library
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:
Make a snow person with materials at home or at the library with crayons. Please return your snow person by January 30 so that they can join our winter wonderland! Please note that this program is appropriate for sensory seekers and sensory sensitive...

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.

Teen Scene Artistry: Woven Wonders

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Teen Space (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
We invite tweens and teens to express their creative expression through painting and various artistic crafts every week. Woven Wonders is an activity that can allow one to decompress and allow creativity to flow freely and lively. For more ...

Dungeons and Dragons

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hope Mills Community Library
Open
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Calling all heroes, mages, wanderers, scoundrels and goblins! Join the party and play 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons with Dungeon Master Taylor. We will be meeting every Thursday. Players who can’t make it to every session can feel free to dro...

Fun Friday for Teens: Origami

2:45pm - 5:30pm
East Regional Library
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Watch Edge of Tomorrow (2014; PG-13) and make all kinds of origami. Hang out with friends and enjoy the end of your week. Happy Friday!  For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1403....

Teen Advisory Committee

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Teen Space (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:
Crafts, games and murder mysteries, oh my! We want teens to tell us what they want to participate in at the library. For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1361....