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This event is in the "6-11 Years" group.

Terrific Tuesday: Gravity of the Situation

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, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Learn what holds our universe together with fun gravitational crafts and experiments. 

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.

Escape Room: A Zoo Whodunit

3:00pm - 4:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Conference Room #3 (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

You are an overnight security guard at the local zoo. As you are making your rounds, you find the lights on in the new Dangerous Animals exhibit and the door unlocked.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group.

Preschool Story Time: Mother's Day

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/STEAM, Story Time
Event Details:

Story time for children 1-5 years old. 

This week's theme is Mother's Day! 

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.

Toddler and Preschool Story Time: Earth Day

11:00am - 11:45am
0-5 Years
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Story Time Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for our story time for 2- to 5-year-olds. Each week will be a different theme of stories and fun! 

This week's theme is Earth Day. 

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.

LEGO Legends League

4:30pm - 6:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (NRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

We are hosting the LEGO Legends League and we want 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 "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.

Fun Friday for Teens: Slime

2:45pm - 5:30pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
East Regional Library
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Watch The Incredible Hulk (2008; PG-13) and make a batch of slime or two to pass the time. Hang out with friends and enjoy the end of your week. Happy Friday! 

This event is in the "6-11 Years" group.

Homeschool STEM: Marble Madness

10:00am - 11:00am
6-11 Years
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Learn about Newton's three laws of motion with fun marble games and make your own gravity-powered marble maze. 

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.

#GirlsCode@CCPL: Inventors with Makey Makey

4:00pm - 6:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
East Regional Library
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Maker, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Get ready to rock out! You'll use a Makey Makey circuit board and cool maker materials to design and build your own music interfaces, game controllers and way more.

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.

Robotic Challenges: Ozobots

4:00pm - 5:30pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
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: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

We invite you to get creative and challenge yourselves with robotics. Today we are going to get to know, explore and challenge ourselves with Ozobots. Ozobots are tiny robots who can move with code and 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.

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.

Airplane Science

4:30pm - 5:30pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, All Ages
West Regional Library
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

How do planes stay up in the air? Explore the science of flight and test it by making paper airplanes. Try out different styles and see which one flies the furthest. 

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.

Homeschool STEAM Station

2:00pm - 3:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Children's Area (HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us in exploring activities of different themes relating to science, technology, engineering, art and math. 

This month we will be exploring art with Keith Haring. 

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.

#GirlsCode@CCPL: Inventors with Makey Makey

2:00pm - 4:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: The Engine (Makerspace HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Maker, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Get ready to rock out! You'll use a Makey Makey circuit board and cool maker materials to design and build your own music interfaces, game controllers and way more.

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.
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: 25
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 "6-11 Years" group.

Crafty Science: Brains!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
6-11 Years
Bordeaux Community Library
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Learn about how the human brain works, how brains can be different between people and how you can keep your brain active and healthy. After, we'll make a homemade fidget toy or wearable to help our brains relax. 

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.

Fun Friday for Teens: Mighty Magnets

2:45pm - 5:30pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
East Regional Library
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Watch Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021; PG-13) and experiment with several different types of magnet toys. Make your own mini-magnet-powered motor to take home.

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: A Bingo Bouquet

3:00pm - 4:00pm
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
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: Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM
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 "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.

#GirlsCode@CCPL: Composing with Code

4:00pm - 6:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: The Engine (Makerspace HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Maker, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Music lovers and creative mind, this program is for you! Dive into the world of electronic music composition with code using Sonic Pi. You'll build original soundscapes and make unique songs and head nodding beats, all using code.

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

#GirlsCode@CCPL: Dojo Design and 3D Printing

3:00pm - 5:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
East Regional Library
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Maker, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Get ready to jump into the world of 3D design and printing with TinkerCAD. You'll learn how to code, design and print your very own models. From making cool bubble wands to custom phone stands (and more!), the possibilities are endless.

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

#GirlsCode@CCPL: Composing with Code

10:00am - 12:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Maker, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Music lovers and creative mind, this program is for you! Dive into the world of electronic music composition with code using Sonic Pi. You'll build original soundscapes and make unique songs and head nodding beats, all using code.

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day 5/25 - 5/26
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 "6-11 Years" group.
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.

#GirlsCode@CCPL: Wildlife Wonders Using LEGO Materials

2:00pm - 4:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Maker, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Design and build our way through the animal kingdom, from sea to safari, using tens of thousands of LEGO parts.

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.

#GirlsCode@CCPL: Wizarding World of Engineering Using LEGO Materials

10:00am - 12:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Computer Training Lab/Classroom Dual Use Room (HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Maker, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Master the magic of Harry Potter using LEGOs! Visit Diagon Alley, play a game of Quidditch and duel the evil Lord Voldemort. Hone your magical skills while learning about advanced Muggle (STEM) concepts. 

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.

#GirlsCode@CCPL: STEM Explorations Using LEGO Materials

2:00pm - 4:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
East Regional Library
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Maker, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Master your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO parts! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering and architecture through engineer-designed projects.

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 Independence Day

07/03/2025 @ 6:00pm - 07/06/2025 @ 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