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Cozy Crochet for Teens

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Settle in for an hour of cozy, creative crocheting fun! Whether you’re brand new and learning the basics or a crochet pro ready to share tips and show off your skills, this relaxed hangout is the perfect place to stitch, chat and create.

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Microsoft PowerPoint Basics

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room (ERL) at East Regional Library

Program Type:

Digital Literacy

Age Group:

19+ Years
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Conference Room (ERL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Digital Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the library's Digital Navigators as they cover essential skills for using Microsoft PowerPoint to create presentations. Learn to add text, images and new slides into a simple presentation that you will create. 

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

Love You to Pieces

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate love in the most joyful way! Write your heartfelt message across puzzle pieces, then delight in watching it come together as a beautiful symbol of connection and unity. 

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

Petal Pals

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Meet new friends and let your creativity bloom as you design a beautiful paper flower bouquet. Perfect for brightening your own space or gifting to a loved one!

Three kids looking to the right with the words, "Now at your library! Thinking Money for Kids. Visit us in-person at one of our fun kids' programs or check out a Launchpad tablet pre-loaded with financial education games!"

Money Muse: Pet Cents

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Time Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library

Program Type:

Business & Finance

Age Group:

6-11 Years
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (CLF)
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.

Image features a gold background with a pattern of various drawn images of food. In the center, there is a white cooking pot with a lid containing the text “Cumberland Cooks! Cumberland County Public Library.” The word “Cumberland” is written in bold blue letters, with a white chef’s hat outlined in blue positioned above the letter “C.” The word “Cooks!” is in large, bold gold letters, with the first “o” shaped like a spoon and the second “o” shaped like a fork.

Cumberland Cooks: Homemade Valentine Chocolates

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to level up your dessert skills? We'll make Oreo truffles while uncovering the science behind perfectly tempered chocolate.

Image features a gold background with a pattern of various drawn images of food. In the center, there is a white cooking pot with a lid containing the text “Cumberland Cooks! Cumberland County Public Library.” The word “Cumberland” is written in bold blue letters, with a white chef’s hat outlined in blue positioned above the letter “C.” The word “Cooks!” is in large, bold gold letters, with the first “o” shaped like a spoon and the second “o” shaped like a fork.

Cumberland Cooks: Valentine's Chocolate Making

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEM

Age Group:

12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Want to make something special for an important person in your life—or just love sweets? Roll up your sleeves.

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, February 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

0-5 Years
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
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 mail and letters. 

A child with a looking glass in a hot air balloon, a girl in a wheelchair reading a book on top of two large books and a boy with a backpack pointing to planets in the sky standing on a rocky cliff.

Saturday Story Time: Celebrate Valentine's Day!

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Story Time Room (ERL) at East Regional Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

0-5 Years
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (ERL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy story time designed for children ages 0–5! Enjoy stories, flannels, songs, hearts and crafts that celebrate showing love and kindness to all of our favorite people. 

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

Innovative Art: Valentine's Day Heart Painting

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
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:

Celebrate Valentine’s Day and dress for a little mess! Children ages 2-11 will use paint, four different tools and their amazing creativity to decorate their very own unique paper hearts.

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Words to Live By: Textile Banner Workshop

11:00am–1:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
North Regional Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Got a quote that fuels your vibe? A mantra that keeps you grounded? In this chill creative session, artist in residence, Kia Love, will help you turn your words into bold textile art using felt appliqué and simple embroidery techniques.

Pom-Poms & Tassels!

11:00am–1:00pm
6-11 Years
West Regional Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids will explore texture and color using yarn to create pom-poms and tassels in this fun, hands-on 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.

Knitting 101: The Absolute Basics

11:00am–1:00pm
19+ Years
Hope Mills Community Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

New to knitting? Join Artist in Residence Kia Love for a beginner-friendly introduction to knitting essentials. Participants will learn how to cast on, knit basic stitches and bind off to finish a simple project.