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Hope Mills Community Library Mini Job Fair

10:00am - 2:00pm
Hope Mills Community Library
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Business & Finance
Event Details:

We invite you to come to our mini job fair. Meet and talk to employers who may potentially offer you employment. Come prepared for on-the-spot interviews. 

This event is in the "6-11 Years" group.
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Adventure Movie Matinee: Wonka

2:30pm - 5:00pm
Cliffdale Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (CLF)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

We invite you to immerse yourself in an adventure movie. 

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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.

This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.
This event is in the "19+ Years" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Adventure Back to Hogwarts: Harry Potter Trivia

3:00pm - 5:00pm
East Regional Library
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Think you know everything about the Harry Potter universe? Test your knowledge against others at our trivia competition. There will be Harry Potter themed prizes for winners. All ages are welcome. 

This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.

Wonderful World of Teen Art

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join us as we explore the wonderful world of art! Supplies will be provided. 

Registration is required by calling (910) 483-7727 ext. 1425 or registering online.

This event is in the "6-11 Years" group.
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Epic Escapes: Virtual National Park Tours

10:45am - 12:00pm
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Story Time Area (HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for on an epic adventure as we virtually tour some of America’s famous national parks with Wilderness Inquiry. Come on all of our adventures and you can collect some unique souvenir's. Ages 10-17. 

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.

This event is in the "6-11 Years" group.
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Among Us Crewmate Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

Help us find all ten (10) crewmates before the imposter! Locate them and return to the children's desk for a prize. Please leave the crewmates at their stations to complete their tasks. Thank you and good luck. 

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.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.
This event is in the "6-11 Years" group.
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Make a Sweet Treat Art Challenge

All Day
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

Choose between an ice cream cone or a popsicle and make your own sweet treat creation with crayons at the library or take it home and use your creative supplies! 

Please return to the library by August 30. 

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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.

This event is in the "6-11 Years" group.
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Marvel vs. DC

All Day
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Teen Space (HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

The ultimate showdown is here - Marvel vs. DC! Who will reign supreme as the greatest superhero universe? 

This adventure will be from August 2024 - October 2024. 

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.

This event is in the "6-11 Years" group.
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.

ChAoS CrEAtOrs STEAM Club: Squishy Circuits & Quirky Robots

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Cliffdale Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Who doesn't enjoy a little chaos?  

Join us as we explore hands-on experiments and creations that involve science, technology, engineering, art and math! Open to all ages 8 and up.  

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.

This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.

Teen Activity Connection

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:

We want teens to tell us what they want to participate in at the library! Join us for an afternoon of brainstorming and socializing as we talk about fun activities and events that you'd like to see at the library. 

This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.

Teen Engineers LEGO Program

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Spring Lake Community Library
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us as we mix LEGOs and robotics. We will be combining Cubelets and LEGOs to see what we can create and then testing them to see what they can do. 

For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1459.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.
This event is in the "6-11 Years" group.
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Movie Matinee: Elemental

11:00am - 12:45pm
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: General Program
Event Details:

Bring your blanket and enjoy this movie adventure. Snacks will be provided or you can bring your own. 

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.

This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.

Tabletop Tuesdays: Dungeons and Dragons

4:00pm - 6:00pm
West Regional Library
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 Tuesday evening of each month for Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition. 

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.
This event is in the "6-11 Years" group.
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.
This event is in the "19+ Years" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

End of Summer Field Day

10:00am - 12:00pm
West Regional Library
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities, Sensory Program
Event Details:

Every summer has its own story, but the end brings a new chapter. 

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.

This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.

Teen Scene Artistry: Yarn Art

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Teen Space (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Not interested in knitting or crochet, but like yarn? This is the art project for you! We will be using yarn like paint to create works of art on the page. 

This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.

Teens Draw: Hands

5:00pm - 6:00pm
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Story Time 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 focusing on hands. 

This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.

Teen Poetry Club: Acrostics

5:45pm - 6:45pm
Cliffdale Regional Library
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (CLF)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Event Details:

Read, write, recite and experience poetry. Join us where we snack, read, write and discover new poetry forms and experiences. 

This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.
This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Young Adult (Y.A.) Zumba Crew 🥵

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cliffdale Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Do you like to dance? Are you willing to accept the challenge? If your answers are yes, then bring a towel and join us for a power hour of fun fitness, dancing and moving.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.
This event is in the "6-11 Years" group.
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.

Bingo-Rama: Pokémon

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Teen Space (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
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.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.
This event is in the "6-11 Years" group.
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Movie Matinee: The Little Mermaid

11:00am - 1:30pm
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: General Program
Event Details:

Bring your blanket and enjoy this movie adventure - The Little Mermaid (PG; 2023). Snacks will be provided or you can bring your own.

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.

This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Trivia: Election Year Edition

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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 winne

This event is in the "6-11 Years" group.
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.

Tabletop Tuesdays: Avatar Legends

4:00pm - 6:00pm
West Regional Library
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Teen Room (WRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Become the master of your own destiny in this tabletop roleplaying game set in the world of Avatar: the Last Airbender and the Legend of Korra.

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.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.
This event is in the "6-11 Years" group.
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.

Scaly Safari

11:00am - 12:00pm
Headquarters Library
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: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Embark on an exciting journey into the captivating world of reptiles! Prepare yourself for a thrilling adventure where we explore the fascinating lives of these incredible creatures.

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.

This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.

Teen Zines

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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:

Zines. What are they? How do you make one? Want to make a mini magazine about any topic? Then come to our zine-making workshop. We'll show you how to make a zine (pronounced "zeen") with just paper, scissors and markers!