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Knitting 101: The Absolute Basics

11:00am–1:00pm
19+ Years
Hope Mills Community Library
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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.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group
This event is in the "6-11 Years" group

The Wriggling Brothers Circus

2:00pm–3:00pm
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Are you ready for the big top? Step right up as the circus comes to you.

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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

Just Write: Adult Writing Club

3:00pm–4:30pm
19+ Years
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Conference Room #3 (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity and connect with fellow writers at our new Adult Writing Club. This welcoming group offers a space to share ideas, develop your writing skills and draw inspiration from local talent.

This event is in the "15-18 Years" group
This event is in the "19+ Years" group

MARCH MADNZ: Stats Don't Lie Chat

2:15pm–4:00pm
15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, STEM
Event Details:

March Madness comes to the library with a STEAM twist. Go beyond brackets, points and fouls as you watch a live matchup through a new lens.

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

Baby Bounce: Piggies

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:

Oink, oink! Babies and toddlers up to 23 months are invited to enjoy a piggy-themed story time filled with stories, songs and gentle movement 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.

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

Homeschool STEM: Robots on the Move

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: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Learn the basics of coding and robotics with our new robotic car, indi. Put your problem-solving skills to the test as you program indi to navigate an obstacle course and race to the finish line. Can you help indi make it through? 

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

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.

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

Toddler and Preschool Gentle Story Time: Things with Wings

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: Sensory Program, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs and gentle activities as we explore all kinds of things with wings—from birds and butterflies to imaginative flying friends. Children will enjoy a themed craft and coloring sheet to take home. 

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 STEMagination: This Sprout House

1:00pm–2:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Story Time Area (HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Whether you want to explore a budding green thumb or unlock your inner engineer, you can do both as we build a sprout house for seeds to grow. Materials will be provided. 

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

Finding Directions with Google Maps

3:30pm–5:00pm
19+ Years, All Ages
Hope Mills Community Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Conference Room (HPM)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: Digital Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the library's Digital Navigators to learn how to use Google's GPS navigation app. Learn how to search for addresses, get directions for different modes of transportation, share your location with contacts and much more. 

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

Cozy Crochet for Teens

4:00pm–5:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Hope Mills Community Library
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:

Hang out with us for an hour of cozy crocheting fun. Whether you're just starting out and need a hand with the basics, or you're a crochet pro ready to show off your skills and share tips, we’ve got a spot just for you.

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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Disney Princess Movies: Pocahontas

4:00pm–6:00pm
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages
West Regional Library
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Teen Room (WRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Event Details:

Join us every Monday at 4 p.m. for popcorn and a Disney princess movie. This week’s feature is Pocahontas (G; 1995), an animated adventure about courage, friendship and discovering harmony between people and the natural world.

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

Dungeons & Dragons

4:00pm–6:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
West Regional Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all adventurers! Gather your party and dive into an ongoing Dungeons & Dragons campaign. New players are always welcome—no prior experience needed.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group
This event is in the "6-11 Years" group

Evening Family Story Time: Nighttime in the Garden

5:00pm–5:45pm
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Story Time Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful evening of stories and crafts for children ages 0–11. This week’s theme, Nighttime in the Garden, invites young listeners to explore the quiet magic of gardens after dark through themed storytelling and hands-on crafts.

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

Escaping Wonderland

5:00pm–6:15pm
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:

Step into a fantastical, literature-inspired escape room where nothing is quite as it seems. Work together to solve puzzles, follow clues and unravel the mysteries of Wonderland before time runs out.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Step into Spring: Library Line Dance

9:00am–9:45am
19+ Years
North Regional Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Boost your mood, energy and confidence while learning some of today’s most popular line dances. Move through easy-to-follow steps, practice classic favorites like the Electric Slide and the Wobble, and discover new routines that keep you moving.

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

Family Story Time: Colors and Rainbows

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 stories, songs and playful fun as we explore a world bursting with colors and rainbows.

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 Story Time: Fanciful Fairies

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 children ages 1–3 is sprinkling a little magic this week! We’ll use our imaginations to become fairies through gentle stories, songs and playful movement. Join us for a whimsical morning of make-believe and 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.

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

Family Story Time: Fairies

10:00am–11:00am
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:

Story time for children ages 1–5 is sprinkling a little magic this week! We’ll use our imaginations to become fairies through gentle stories, songs and playful movement. Join us for a whimsical morning of make-believe and 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.

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

Family Story Time: Colors and Rainbows

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 stories, songs and playful fun as we explore a world bursting with colors and rainbows.

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

Preschool Story Time: Fanciful Fairies

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 children ages 3–5 is sprinkling a little magic this week! We’ll use our imaginations to become fairies through gentle stories, songs and playful movement. Join us for a whimsical morning of make-believe and 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.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Tech Time @ the Library

11:00am–12:30pm
19+ Years
Hope Mills Community Library
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Conference Room (HPM)
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.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Community Resources

11:00am–1:00pm
19+ Years, All Ages
Cliffdale Regional Library
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Conference Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group
This event is in the "6-11 Years" group

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:

Sprinkle a little magic into your week with this fairy-themed take-and-make craft. Available at the youth services desk from March 24–30, or while supplies last. 

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.