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This event is in the "6-11 Years" group
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group

Homeschool STEMagination: Light and Shadow

1:00pm–2:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: The Engine (Makerspace HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive and illuminating experience as we learn the science behind light and how it creates shadows.

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

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

Heartstrings Unplugged: (Young) Adult Art & Vibe

5:00pm–6:15pm
15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love is complicated—art doesn’t have to be. Tune in, unplug and let your feelings do the messy work. Join us for Heartstrings Unplugged, where music sets the mood and art becomes your voice. 

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:

Bring a little unicorn magic home! This story time-themed Take & Make craft will be available at the youth services desk from February 24–March 2 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.

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

Terrific Tuesday: Jungle Cats

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
Event Details:

Each Terrific Tuesday session features engaging read-alouds, followed by interactive games that bring the tales 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.

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

Fun Friday for Teens: Buttons for Your Buddies

3:00pm–5:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
East Regional Library
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (ERL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Kick off the weekend by making custom buttons and recycled collage art for yourself—or to give to friends and family. Relax, get creative and hang out with friends as you enjoy a laid-back Friday afternoon. Happy Friday! 

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Knit & Crochet Club

10:00am–11:30am
19+ Years
Bordeaux Community Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join fellow adults to socialize, learn new skills, trade tips and swap patterns in a relaxed, friendly setting. Supplies are provided for beginners, and experienced participants are welcome to bring their own projects. 

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

Fairy Catcher Craft Kit

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: Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity, Sensory Program
Event Details:

Fairies love shiny things! Create a glittery pixie dust sensory jar to attract magical visitors and add a little enchantment to your space. Kits are available for pickup near the youth services desk 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.

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

Summer Reading Bookmark Contest

All Day
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages
West Regional Library
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

Before there were books … there were dinosaurs! Travel back in time and design a bookmark for our Summer Reading Challenge - Unearth a Story, which focuses on dinosaurs, archaeology and paleontology.

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:

Bring a little gnome magic home. This story time-themed take & make craft will be available at the youth services desk from March 3–9, 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.

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

Terrific Tuesday: Enchanted Gardens

3:30pm–4:30pm
6-11 Years
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (NRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Each Terrific Tuesday kicks off with lively read-alouds that pull you right into the story. Then the adventure continues with interactive games that make the tales come alive.

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

Teen Scene Artistry: Design Your Own T-Shirt

3:00pm–5:00pm
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: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to create your own custom t-shirt? In this hands-on program, you'll learn the full creative process—from designing original artwork using computer design programs to cutting and heat-pressing the design onto a shirt.

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

Sew What?: Teen Sewing Experiments

4:00pm–5:30pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
East Regional Library
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Conference Room (ERL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Teens are invited to learn the basics of sewing while creating a unique project to take home.

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

Homeschool Zoology: Hedgehogs

1:00pm–2:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Hope Mills Community Library
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Celebrate spring with hedgehogs. Discover how hedgehogs make their homes in cozy garden habitats as we learn about their environments, diets and behaviors.

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: Wondrous Windchimes

3:00pm–5:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
East Regional Library
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Teen Space (ERL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Wrap up your week with a creative hangout. Coil wire and string beads to create gorgeous, twisty windchimes that add a touch of whimsy to any room or home. Relax, get crafty and enjoy time with friends as you ease into the weekend.

This event is in the "12-14 Years" group
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group
This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Fairies in the Garden: Creating an Enchanted Oasis

10:30am–12:30pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ 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, 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Add a little magic to your outdoor space. Join Cumberland County Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners to learn how to create your own enchanted fairy garden suited to the Sandhills.

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

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.

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

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:

Bring a little dragon magic home! This dragon-themed story time take & make craft will be available at the youth services desk from March 10–16, 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.

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

Terrific Tuesday: Incredible Insects

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
Event Details:

Each Terrific Tuesday kicks off with lively read-alouds that pull you right into the story. Then the adventure continues with interactive games that make the tales come alive.

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

Pokémon Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Bordeaux Community Library
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Get ready to catch ’em all at our official Pokémon Club! Players ages 6–14 will learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game while building reading, math and social skills.

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

Spinning Tales – Crochet and Other Fiber Arts

3:30pm–5:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Bordeaux Community Library
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up a hook or loom and watch your creations grow loop by loop, stitch by stitch. This hands-on workshop introduces basic crochet and weaving skills, including essential stitches for amigurumi, apparel and other patterned 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.

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

Enchanted Gardens Matinee

3:00pm–5:00pm
6-11 Years
Spring Lake Community Library
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment
Event Details:

Join us for a magical matinee that’s fun for the whole family. We’ll be showing The Secret Garden (G; 1993), based on the beloved novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett.

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

Teens Draw: Blades

5:00pm–6:00pm
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: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Exchange drawing tips, tricks and techniques while developing your own artistic style in a safe and supportive environment. Participants will have the opportunity to share their work, showcase artwork and connect with fellow artists.