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A girl and boy riding on the pages of an open book. There are a few leaves flying behind them. On the orange book is an image of an open book with a few stars coming out of it and the words "Cumberland County Literacy Council" under it. Under the entire image are the words "Imagination Library Storytime".

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. 

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. 

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 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library

Program Type:

General Program

Age Group:

0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages
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. 

Metal containers holding pens, colored pencils, scissors, paintbrushes and rulers.

Wicked Party

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, General Program

Age Group:

6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
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. 

A white piece of paper with a pen writing the words, "Once upon a time."

Twisted Tales Story Time: Little Red Riding Hood

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Story Time Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Story Time

Age Group:

6-11 Years
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. 

Metal containers holding pens, colored pencils, scissors, paintbrushes and rulers.

Homeschool Program: Thanksgiving

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

6-11 Years
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. 

Four stacks of coins, in increasing height, and a glass jar of coins all with a plant sprouting from the top of the stacks or jar.

Dollar$ and Sen$e: Smart Money Series presented by CEED

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library

Program Type:

Business & Finance

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: Business & Finance
Event Details:

Are you rebuilding your credit or just need a smarter system? This 4-part series will equip you with plans, strategies and confidence to take control of your money and your future. Participants will ... 

A cell phone on top of a tablet on top of a laptop.

Email Basics

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library

Program Type:

Digital Literacy

Age Group:

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

Join the library's Digital Navigators and learn to create an email account and complete basic email functions, including how to send, receive and reply to emails as well as organizing and searching your inbox. 

Six hand weights, one ankle weight and two tennis shoes on a wooden bench in front of an exercise ball.

Self-Care Tuesday

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen Room (WRL) at West Regional Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

19+ Years
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Teen Room (WRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Debra Kinney, Community Education Specialist of Alliance Health, will speak about various ways to provide self-care. Each participant gets a journal and a candle. This is the first program in the Healthy Mind and Body Series. 

Older person walking down a street lined with house. There is a street sign that says "Memory Kits. Available at all 8 library locations." There are the words "Kits to support caregivers and individuals experiencing memory challenges" on the image.

Memor-cize

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

19+ Years
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us each month for fun activities and games designed to boost your memory and give your brain a good workout!

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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 Story Time: Dinovember!

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 dinosaurs. 

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.

Preschool Story Time: Dinovember!

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 dinosaurs. 

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.

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.

Fantasy Book Club: When the Moon Hits Your Eye

4:30pm–5:30pm
15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Spring Lake Community Library
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Conference Room (SPL)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

One day soon, suddenly and without explanation, the moon as we know it is replaced with an orb of cheese with the exact same mass.

Baby Bounce: Thank You

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 saying thank 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.

Community Resources

10:00am–12:00pm
19+ Years, All Ages
Spring Lake Community Library
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Conference Room (SPL)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

Teen Escape Room: Triassic Hall

5:00pm–6:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
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: Games & Activities
Event Details:

In this thriller escape room, a preview event for a grand exhibit of dinosaur animatronics has gone horribly wrong!

Toddler Story Time: We Are Thankful

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 being thankful. 

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.

Preschool Story Time: We Are Thankful

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 being thankful. 

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.

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 25 to December 5 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.

Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day 11/27–11/30
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

'Tis the Season Scavenger Hunt

All Day
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: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

’Tis the season to be jolly—and to go on a scavenger hunt! Search the youth services area to find 8 festive pictures hidden around the library. Can you spot them all? 

Available December 1–31, 2025. 

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.

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.

Crafty Corner: Creative Painting

2:00pm–4:00pm
19+ Years
Spring Lake Community Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy afternoon of painting. Feel encouraged to paint freely and not pressured to do a specific subject. Art reference books will be available to view if you need inspiration.

Get Creative with LEGOs

2:00pm–4:00pm
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Spring Lake Community Library
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

This program is a LEGO free play. Bring the whole family. We will have LEGOs, MEGA BLOKS and DUPLOs so everyone can play. 

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 Free Play

10:00am–11:00am
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: Sensory Program
Event Details:

Join us during our December holiday break for free play. We will have sensory toys appropriate for ages birth to 2. 

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.

Community Resources

10:00am–12:00pm
19+ Years, All Ages
Spring Lake Community Library
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Conference Room (SPL)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

Holiday Take and Make Crafts

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:

These holiday themed take and makes will be available at the youth services desk from December 9 till December 29 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.

Board Game Party

4:00pm–5:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Spring Lake Community Library
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Are you looking for a fun time to play with friends or family? Make your way over to Spring Lake for a board game party!

CC Literacy Council Presents Imagination Library Bilingual Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
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 special family-friendly story time where little ones can enjoy engaging tales and fun activities. 

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.

Crafty Corner: Frosted Luminaries

2:00pm–3:30pm
19+ Years
Spring Lake Community Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we make frosted luminaries for the winter season! Add a touch of winter décor to your space or gift your luminary to someone special for the holidays. 

Closed for Christmas

12/23/2025 @ 6:00pm–12/28/2025 @ 6:00pm
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 Day

12/31/2025 @ 6:00pm–01/01/2026 @ 7:00pm
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