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Tech Time @ the Library

9:00am - 10:30am
19+ Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Conference Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Digital Literacy
Event Details:

Whether you need help setting up an email account, learning how to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or anything in between, we’re here to help you with your computer, tablet or smartphone questions.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Make Your Own Holiday Ornament

10:00am - 11:45am
19+ Years
Bordeaux Community Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Start getting in the holiday festive mood early. Come in and make your own Quilted Ball Ornament to take home. Materials are provided. 

Registration is required by calling (910) 483-7727 ext. 1381 or registering online.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Beginners' Bridge: the Basics

12:30pm - 1:30pm
19+ Years
North Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Want to learn bridge? Join us for Beginners’ Bridge: the Basics. Afterwards, practice what you've learned with fellow players. 

Registration is required by calling (910) 483-7727 ext. 1436 or registering online.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Beginners' Bridge: Beyond Basics

1:30pm - 4:00pm
19+ Years
North Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Bridge is fun! Want to improve your game? Beginners’ Bridge: Beyond Basics teaches popular bridge conventions and provides an opportunity for you to improve your skills through play with fellow participants. 

This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Club Insomnia: The Push

5:00pm - 6:00pm
19+ Years
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Blythe Connor is determined to be the caring mother to her baby Violet that she herself never had. But soon, Blythe suspects something is wrong with Violet, though her husband, Fox, insists she’s imagining it.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Fragile Democracy

5:30pm - 6:30pm
19+ Years
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Local & State History Room (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Genealogy/Local History
Event Details:

Learn about the history of voting rights in North Carolina during a talk by Professors Jim Leloudis and Robert Korstad on their book Fragile Democracy as part of the Voices & Votes Exhibition.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Blackbeard and NC Pirates

1:00pm - 4:00pm
19+ Years, All Ages
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Local & State History Room (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Genealogy/Local History
Event Details:

Join us for a celebration of North Carolina pirates through interactive programming and a talk on Blackbeard and the Queen Anne's Revenge!

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.

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

3:00pm - 5:30pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Computer Training Lab/Classroom Dual Use Room (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Event Details:

Hoist the sails and get ready for the high-seas! Join Captain Jack Sparrow as he navigates through treacherous waters, battles mythical creatures and searches for hidden treasures. 

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

Gingerbread: From Its Dark Beginnings to a Sweet Ending

1:00pm - 3:00pm
15-18 Years, 19+ Years
North Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Learn about the historic origin of gingerbread cookies and then bake and decorate your own creations. For adults and teens accompanied by adults. A Dickens Holiday Workshop. 

This event is in the "19+ Years" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Board Gaming

3:00pm - 4:00pm
19+ Years, All Ages
Hope Mills Community Library
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

It’s time for some family-friendly competition! Games will be provided, but you can bring your own if they’re suitable for all ages. 

For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1435.

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 "19+ Years" group.

DIY Macramé Mermaids

4:30pm - 6:00pm
19+ Years
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Conference Room #1 (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us as we use macramé cords to create mermaid tail keychains! 

For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1365.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Great Books: Immigrant Voices

5:00pm - 6:30pm
19+ Years
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Conference Room #3 (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Do you enjoy reading great literature, considering meaningful ideas and sharing a few laughs? Join Great Books this month to discuss "The Bees, Part 1" by Aleksandar Hemon. Adults of all ages are welcome. 

This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Fall into Fitness: Library Line Dance

10:00am - 11:00am
19+ Years
North Regional Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of fun and fitness! This class is for anyone who loves to dance, whether experienced or new to the dance floor.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Come On Down for Senior Bingo!

10:00am - 12:00pm
19+ Years
East Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Enjoy two fun hours of activity and conversation by playing BINGO. This event is for seniors 55 years and over to enjoy time with friends and make new friends. Refreshments will be provided and prizes will be given to the winners. 

This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Cinema Bookworms

3:00pm - 6:00pm
19+ Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Welcome to Cinema Bookworms! We'll be comparing a book and its movie adaptation. You will read the book on your own and then watch the movie with us at the library. After the movie we will discuss and compare the two. 

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.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales

3:00pm - 5:30pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Computer Training Lab/Classroom Dual Use Room (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Event Details:

Hoist the sails and get ready for the high-seas! Join Captain Jack Sparrow as he navigates through treacherous waters, battles mythical creatures and searches for hidden treasures. 

Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 12/1
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
This event is in the "19+ Years" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Ornament Scavenger Hunt

All Day
19+ Years, All Ages
Hope Mills Community Library
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

Find the 15 ornaments hidden around the main area of the library to receive a small prize at the adult services desk. 

This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Woven Hearts Take and Make

All Day
19+ Years
Bordeaux Community Library
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

Decorate your home or tree with these Danish woven hearts. They can also be used to give small gifts and treats. 

This craft kit will be available for pick for the month of December while supplies last. 

This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Tech Time @ the Library

2:00pm - 3:30pm
19+ Years
Spring Lake Community Library
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Conference Room (SPL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Digital Literacy
Event Details:

Whether you need help setting up an email account, learning how to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or anything in between, we’re here to help you with your computer, tablet or smartphone questions.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Cliffdale Library Writing Club: Quill and Ink

10:00am - 11:30am
19+ Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Join Quill and Ink, a community for adults of all skill levels to share their original work. Come practice your writing, exchange feedback and dive into writing prompts, challenges and engaging discussions. 

This event is in the "19+ Years" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Homeschool Social Hour

11:00am - 12:00pm
19+ Years, All Ages
Bordeaux Community Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Homeschool families are invited to join us for a morning of networking and making friends.

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 "19+ Years" group.

Needlecraft Club

5:00pm - 6:30pm
19+ Years
Hope Mills Community Library
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Socialize with other adults as you work on your own sewing, knitting, crochet or other needlecraft project. Please note that this is not a class; this is a group for adults who enjoy or are interested in needlecraft.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

East Regional Book Club: Year in Review

5:45pm - 6:45pm
19+ Years
East Regional Library
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a Year in Review to discuss the East Regional 2024 Book Club selections. 

For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1414.