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Preschool Story Time: Thanksgiving

11:00am - 11:30am
0-5 Years
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Story time for 3- to 5-year-olds. 

This week's theme is Thanksgiving. 

For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1450. 
 

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: Thanksgiving

11:00am - 11:30am
0-5 Years
West Regional Library
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs and more. For kids 3-5 years. 

This week's theme is Thanksgiving. We will make a themed craft at the end. 

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: Apples

11:00am - 11:45am
0-5 Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (CLF)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

The more we get together for stories, songs, dance and activities, the happier we are in this weekly story time. For toddlers 2-3 years. 

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.

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

Cookie Cutter Scavenger Hunt

All Day
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

Happy holidays, bakers! Explore the library for all the cookie cutter shapes and discover the designs of the finished cookies.

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.

Gingerbread Cookie 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:

Find our gingerbread cookie friends hiding in the children's area with our monthly scavenger hunt. 

This program runs through the month of December. 

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.

Gingerbread Men Scavenger Hunt

All Day
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, All Ages
West Regional Library
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

"Run, run, run, as fast as you can! You can't catch me because I'm the Gingerbread Man!"  

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.

Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt

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

The Gingerbread Man and all his friends are loose in the library! This December can you help save the library by finding the 12 naughty gingerbread people hiding in the children's section?

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.

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. 

Scavenger Hunt: Winter Fun

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

Enjoy this scavenger hunt through the children's story time area that runs through the entire month of December. 

For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1381.

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.

Snowball Launcher Craft Kit

All Day
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Hope Mills Community Library
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Make your very own snowball launcher. This fun craft kit will be available for pick for the month of December while supplies last. 

For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1425. 

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.

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. 

Toddler and Preschool Story Time: Dancing December

10:30am - 11:15am
0-5 Years
Bordeaux Community Library
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Story Time Area (BOR)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs and more. We will have a craft and a coloring sheet at the end. 

Please note that this program is appropriate for sensory seekers. 

This week's theme is dancing. 

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.

Evening Family Story Time: Cookie Day

5:30pm - 6:15pm
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Story Time Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful evening of story time and crafts for children aged 0-11. Our engaging sessions feature a variety of themed stories and exciting craft activities that will spark creativity and imagination in young minds.

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.

Santa's 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:

Search for seven holiday items hidden around the children's area. Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet at the children's services desk, find all seven objects and return the sheet for a free sticker. 

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.

Family Story Time: Let it Snow!

10:00am - 10:30am
0-5 Years
Hope Mills Community Library
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: 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 winter. 

For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1425. 

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: Winter is Coming!

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 winter. 

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: Holiday Fun Stories

10:00am - 11:00am
0-5 Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (CLF)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Story time for 3- to 5-year-olds. 

This week's theme is holiday fun stories and crafts. 

For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1449. 

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.

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. 

Gingerbread House Decorating

10:30am - 11:30am
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
West Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Run, run as fast as you can to decorate! Show off your artistic skills as we decorate gingerbread houses. We will provide everything you need to decorate a premade hot glued gingerbread house. 

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.

Family Story Time: Let it Snow!

11:00am - 11:30am
0-5 Years
Hope Mills Community Library
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: 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 winter. 

For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1425. 

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: Winter is Coming!

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 winter. 

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.