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Twine Tales: Intro to Interactive Storytelling & Coding

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

19+ Years
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Remember choose-your-own-adventure books? Now imagine making one yourself!

Promotional poster with a fantasy forest background of glowing flowers and trees surrounding an aged parchment-style center panel. The text reads “Enchanted Wanderings” and “Lona Bartlett.” Below the text is a photo of a woman storyteller standing on a stage in front of a red curtain, with outstretched arms. Logos for Cumberland County, North Carolina Arts Council, Arts Council Fayetteville-Cumberland County, and Cumberland County Public Library appear along the bottom.

Enchanted Wanderings

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

6-11 Years
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Step into a world of winding paths and mossy stones as storyteller and puppeteer Lona Bartlett brings tales to life through voice, puppetry and imagination.

Promotional poster with a fantasy forest background of glowing flowers and trees surrounding an aged parchment-style center panel. The text reads “Enchanted Wanderings” and “Lona Bartlett.” Below the text is a photo of a woman storyteller standing on a stage in front of a red curtain, with outstretched arms. Logos for Cumberland County, North Carolina Arts Council, Arts Council Fayetteville-Cumberland County, and Cumberland County Public Library appear along the bottom.

Enchanted Wanderings

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pate Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

6-11 Years
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Pate Room (HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Step into a world of winding paths and mossy stones as storyteller and puppeteer Lona Bartlett brings tales to life through voice, puppetry and imagination.

Promotional poster with a fantasy forest background of glowing flowers and trees surrounding an aged parchment-style center panel. The text reads “Enchanted Wanderings” and “Lona Bartlett.” Below the text is a photo of a woman storyteller standing on a stage in front of a red curtain, with outstretched arms. Logos for Cumberland County, North Carolina Arts Council, Arts Council Fayetteville-Cumberland County, and Cumberland County Public Library appear along the bottom.

Enchanted Wanderings

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

6-11 Years
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Step into a world of winding paths and mossy stones as storyteller and puppeteer Lona Bartlett brings tales to life through voice, puppetry and imagination.

Promotional poster with a fantasy forest background of glowing flowers and trees surrounding an aged parchment-style center panel. The text reads “Enchanted Wanderings” and “Lona Bartlett.” Below the text is a photo of a woman storyteller standing on a stage in front of a red curtain, with outstretched arms. Logos for Cumberland County, North Carolina Arts Council, Arts Council Fayetteville-Cumberland County, and Cumberland County Public Library appear along the bottom.

Enchanted Wanderings

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

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

6-11 Years
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Step into a world of winding paths and mossy stones as storyteller and puppeteer Lona Bartlett brings tales to life through voice, puppetry and imagination.

Promotional poster with a fantasy forest background of glowing flowers and trees surrounding an aged parchment-style center panel. The text reads “Enchanted Wanderings” and “Lona Bartlett.” Below the text is a photo of a woman storyteller standing on a stage in front of a red curtain, with outstretched arms. Logos for Cumberland County, North Carolina Arts Council, Arts Council Fayetteville-Cumberland County, and Cumberland County Public Library appear along the bottom.

Enchanted Wanderings

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

6-11 Years
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Step into a world of winding paths and mossy stones as storyteller and puppeteer Lona Bartlett brings tales to life through voice, puppetry and imagination.

Promotional poster with a fantasy forest background of glowing flowers and trees surrounding an aged parchment-style center panel. The text reads “Enchanted Wanderings” and “Lona Bartlett.” Below the text is a photo of a woman storyteller standing on a stage in front of a red curtain, with outstretched arms. Logos for Cumberland County, North Carolina Arts Council, Arts Council Fayetteville-Cumberland County, and Cumberland County Public Library appear along the bottom.

Enchanted Wanderings

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

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

6-11 Years
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Step into a world of winding paths and mossy stones as storyteller and puppeteer Lona Bartlett brings tales to life through voice, puppetry and imagination.

Drawn images of a tablet with a magnifying glass on top of it, a round beaker with liquid in the left half and bubbles coming out of the top and a microscope on a yellow background.

Homeschool STEAM: Enchanted Slime

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library

Program Type:

STEM

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: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step into a world of sparkle, shimmer and spellbinding science. Watch enchanting reactions unfold as you mix and create your own sample of enchanted slime.

Promotional poster with a fantasy forest background of glowing flowers and trees surrounding an aged parchment-style center panel. The text reads “Enchanted Wanderings” and “Lona Bartlett.” Below the text is a photo of a woman storyteller standing on a stage in front of a red curtain, with outstretched arms. Logos for Cumberland County, North Carolina Arts Council, Arts Council Fayetteville-Cumberland County, and Cumberland County Public Library appear along the bottom.

Enchanted Wanderings

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

6-11 Years
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Step into a world of winding paths and mossy stones as storyteller and puppeteer Lona Bartlett brings tales to life through voice, puppetry and imagination.

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Living Law: The History of Eminent Domain in North Carolina

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Local & State History Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library

Program Type:

Genealogy/Local History

Age Group:

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

The Fifth Amendment protects American citizens from the unfair taking of private property—but what does that mean in practice?

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Science Sets Sail @ the Library

10:00am–12:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Pate Room (HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Get ready to make waves at the library with the Giant Battleship—our official kickoff to the North Carolina Science Festival!

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.

Kelvin Scavenger Hunt

All Day
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
East Regional Library
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity, STEM
Event Details:

Kelvin the robot is visiting the library this month—and he’s exploring exciting careers in science. From lab work to engineering, he’s trying out all kinds of STEM jobs. 

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.

Kelvin Scavenger Hunt

All Day
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Hope Mills Community Library
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

Kelvin the robot is visiting the library this month—and he’s exploring exciting careers in science. From lab work to engineering, he’s trying out all kinds of STEM jobs. 

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.

Nature Cam Bingo

All Day
6-11 Years
Spring Lake Community Library
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Self-Directed Activity, STEM
Event Details:

Spring has sprung across the Northern Hemisphere—and the wildlife is on the move.

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.

NC Science Fest Scavenger Hunt

All Day
6-11 Years
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

We are celebrating the NC Science Festival with a scavenger hunt. Pick up a sheet at the children's services desk, find all eight science symbols and return the sheet for a free sticker. This program runs April 1-30, 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.

Picture Book Safari Scavenger Hunt

All Day
6-11 Years
Bordeaux Community Library
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Story Time Area (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity, STEM
Event Details:

Oh no—the animals have escaped their books! All month long, missing picture book critters are hiding in youth services. 

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: Easter's AMAZING Colors

10:00am–11:00am
0-5 Years
East Regional Library
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: STEM, Story Time
Event Details:

With Easter on the way, let’s celebrate the season’s vibrant colors.

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 and Preschool Story Time: Not-So-Mad Science

11:00am–11:45am
0-5 Years
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Pate Room (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

This week, story time for ages 2-5 is diving into not-so-mad science. Little scientists will explore simple, exciting science concepts through engaging stories, playful movement and interactive 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.

Let's Dough It! Chillin' at the Ice Cream Shop

3:00pm–4:00pm
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Children's Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Program, STEM
Event Details:

Roll up your sleeves and get your imaginations ready as we scoop, swirl and create in this ice cream–themed playdough experience.

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.

Homeschool STEM: Marvelous Matter

4:00pm–5:00pm
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: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step into a world where science gets squishy and explore the strange and fascinating properties of Oobleck — a substance that’s not quite a solid, not quite a liquid, but 100% fun.

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.

ChAoS CrEAtOrs STEAM Club: Artful Eggsperiments

4:00pm–5:30pm
12-14 Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 12-14 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Who doesn’t enjoy a little chaos? 

Terrific Tuesday: 3D Doodling

3:30pm–4:30pm
6-11 Years
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker, STEM
Event Details:

Each Terrific Tuesday session features engaging read-alouds followed by interactive games that bring the stories to life.

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.

Hanging Out & Nerding Out: It's Game Time

4:00pm–5:30pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, General Program, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gaming, robots, coding and crafts—oh my! Join us each week to hang out, try something new and dive into creative and inspired activities.

Preschool Story Time: Planets and Space Travel

10:00am–11:00am
0-5 Years
East Regional Library
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: STEM, Story Time
Event Details:

Get ready to blast off on an out-of-this-world adventure designed for children ages 0–5. We’ll journey through the solar system, explore mysterious planets and discover the wonders of the stars. 

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 and Preschool Story Time: It's Raining, It's Pouring

11:00am–11:45am
0-5 Years
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Pate Room (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

This week, story time for ages 2-5 is celebrating rainy days. We’ll splash through stories about puddles, clouds and cozy weather, sing drizzly-day songs and enjoy playful activities that make even the stormiest day feel bright. 

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.

The Great LEGO Splash Test

3:30pm–4:30pm
6-11 Years
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Story Time Area (HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM
Event Details:

It’s a fun, hands-on challenge packed with creativity, teamwork and STEM thinking! Ready to put your engineering skills to the test? 

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.

Mini Lava Lamps

4:00pm–5:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
West Regional Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Science has never looked this cool! Explore chemical reactions and the science of density as you create your own mini lava lamp experiment.

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.