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This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Mod Podge Material Magic

3:00pm–5:00pm
19+ Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Add a touch of handmade charm to your home! In this creative session, adults will learn how to decoupage a trinket dish using fabric and Mod Podge with artist in residence, Kia Love. All materials are provided, just bring your imagination!

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Cumberland Cooks: Italian Seasoning Blend

5:00pm–6:00pm
19+ Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: General Program, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own signature Italian Seasoning Blend! We’ll show you how to mix and measure like a pro, then inspire you with ideas for using your blend in everyday cooking. All materials provided — plus a free sample to take home! 

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

Art 4 All: Scrap Paper Palooza

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

What's old is new again as we explore paper collage in the style of Eric Carle and other artists. Exercise your creative muscles and turn scraps into masterpieces during this imagination adventure. 

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

LEGO Free Play

4:00pm–5:00pm
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: Games & Activities, Maker, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

LEGO Free Play is an open-ended, play-based learning experience where participants use LEGO bricks and elements to explore creativity, engineering and storytelling without predetermined instructions.

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

Sew What?: Teen Sewing Experiments

2:45pm–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, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Teens are invited to learn the basics of sewing and to create a unique project to take home. This month we'll be making an easy snap closure pouch perfect for holding your earbuds, ear pods or loose change. 

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: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Maker, 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: Paracord Bracelets

2:45pm–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, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Find your style and wear it on your sleeve. Make a cool paracord bracelet for yourself or a friend. Hang out with friends and enjoy the end of your week. Happy Friday! 

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

Indoor Herb Planters

10:00am–11:30am
6-11 Years
East Regional Library
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Story Time
Event Details:

Join Cape Fear Botanical Garden Environmental Educators as they explore the smell, feel and taste of fresh herbs, learn about gardening with an interactive story time and plant your own mini-herb greenhouse.

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

Sugar Scrub to the Rescue: Battling Dry Winter Hands

10:30am–12:00pm
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, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fight back against winter’s dry, cracked hands! Create your own fragrant sugar scrub and discover how this easy, soothing blend can bring instant comfort and restore your skin’s winter glow. 

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Van Gogh or Oh, No: Bad Art Night

5:00pm–6:30pm
19+ Years
West Regional Library
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Create the weirdest, ugliest creation possible all in the name of art. Let it all go and throw caution to the wind. Who will have the most unique design? Dare to be the innovative creator who stands out among the rest!

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

Cumberland Cooks: Bake to the '80s Mini Bagel Pizzas

4:00pm–5:00pm
6-11 Years
Bordeaux Community Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Jump into a cooking time machine as we bake to the '80s to celebrate Bordeaux Community Library's 40 years. Experience some totally rad flavors as we make personal mini pizzas with the help of the Charlie Cart.

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

Hanging Out & Nerding Out: Robots Assemble

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: General Program, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gaming, robots, crafts and podcasts, oh my! We invite teens to join us in #hangingout&nerdingout every week as we participate in various activities. We have games. We have robotics and coding. We have crafts to create.

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

STEM on Ice: Exploring the Winter Olympics

4:00pm–5:30pm
6-11 Years
Hope Mills Community Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to glide, slide and race your way through the Winter Games! This exciting program invites kids ages 6-11 to explore the thrilling world of the Winter Olympics through hands-on learning and play.

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

Celebrating the Honmoon: A KPop Demon Hunters Party!

4:00pm–6:00pm
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: 2nd Floor Commons (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment, Games & Activities, General Program, STEM/STEAM, Story Time
Event Details:

Step into the world of KPop Demon Hunters with an unforgettable fan experience. Test your courage (and your taste buds!) in our hot-seat hot sauce trivia challenge.

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: Survive THIS! Challenge

2:45pm–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: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Would you make the right choices to survive an avalanche or a hurricane? Play Worst-CASE Scenario (a family-friendly card game) with your friends and make your own micro survival kit to be prepared for disaster.

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

Finger Knitting 101

11:00am–1:00pm
6-11 Years
Bordeaux Community Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to loop, twist and create! In this hands-on beginner workshop, artist in residence Kia Love will teach kids the basics of finger knitting, no needles required.

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

National Hobby Month: Model Making

11:30am–2:30pm
19+ Years, All Ages
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted a scale model of your favorite ship or car from TV or from history? How about a figure model of a classic horror film character? 

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

Innovating with indi

1:00pm–2:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Spring Lake Community Library
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Ready, set, code! Learn how indi racecars work and use simple commands to guide them through obstacle courses you design. It’s programming made fun! 

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.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Cumberland Cooks: Soup in a Jar

1:00pm–2:30pm
19+ Years
East Regional Library
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Health & Wellness, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Create a thoughtful and delicious homemade gift at our "Soup in a Jar" workshop for adults!

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Cumberland Cooks: Chill and Cheers Mocktails

3:00pm–4:00pm
19+ Years
Hope Mills Community Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: General Program, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Start the new year on a refreshing note with a cozy session of seasonal mocktails! We’ll mix and sip alcohol-free drinks inspired by the season and discover the perfect books to pair with your favorite flavors. 

Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All Day
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

Creative Cardboard Chapters: Back to the '80s

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:

We're kicking off Creative Cardboard Chapters by traveling back to the '80s—when arcades ruled the block (second only to the library, of course!).

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

LEGO Engineers

4:00pm–5:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Hope Mills Community Library
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Calling all builders! Join us for LEGO Engineers, a monthly program for kids who love hands-on building and creative challenges.

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

Cumberland Cooks: Back to the '80s Pac-Man Cookies

10:30am–11:45am
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, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step back into the ’80s for a fun, hands-on Charlie Cart session. Learn how the Charlie Cart works while making Pac-Man–inspired treats, explore Cumberland Cooks and other library programs and decorate your own Pac-Man-shaped cookies.