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A child with a looking glass in a hot air balloon, a girl in a wheelchair reading a book on top of two large books and a boy with a backpack pointing to planets in the sky standing on a rocky cliff.

Teddy Bear Clinic

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

0-5 Years

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Library Branch: East Regional Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)

Age Group: 0-5 Years

Program Type: Story Time

Event Details:

Join us for a special story time adventure for children of all ages as we venture into the woods and discover that our teddy bears are in need of a checkup.

Poster for “The Giant, The Beanstalk & Jack” by Puppet Guy Productions. The design features a parchment-style title page set against a colorful, fairy-tale forest background. In the center is a photo of a puppet boy with blond hair and blue skin, wearing red overalls, climbing a green beanstalk. Logos for Cumberland County, North Carolina Arts Council, Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County, and Cumberland County Public Library appear along the bottom.

The Giant, the Beanstalk and Jack

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

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Library Branch: North Regional Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)

Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

Program Type: Story Time

Event Details:

Overnight in the garden, the beans they did grow
And then up the beanstalk the little Jack did go.

The Giant, the Beanstalk and Jack

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

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Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)

Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

Program Type: Story Time

Event Details:

Overnight in the garden, the beans they did grow
And then up the beanstalk the little Jack did go.

The Giant, the Beanstalk and Jack

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

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Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)

Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

Program Type: Story Time

Event Details:

Overnight in the garden, the beans they did grow
And then up the beanstalk the little Jack did go.

The Giant, the Beanstalk and Jack

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Pate Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

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Library Branch: Headquarters Library

Room: Pate Room (HQU)

Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

Program Type: Story Time

Event Details:

Overnight in the garden, the beans they did grow
And then up the beanstalk the little Jack did go.

The Giant, the Beanstalk and Jack

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

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Library Branch: East Regional Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)

Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

Program Type: Story Time

Event Details:

Overnight in the garden, the beans they did grow
And then up the beanstalk the little Jack did go.

Butterfly Gardens

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library

Program Type:

STEM, Story Time

Age Group:

6-11 Years

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Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)

Age Group: 6-11 Years

Program Type: STEM, Story Time

Event Details:

Join Cape Fear Botanical Garden Environmental Educators for a hands-on, family-friendly program and flutter into the world of butterflies!

Graphic for the Storytelling Festival, March 2026, themed “Enchanted Gardens.” An aged parchment-style sign with decorative flourishes sits over a glowing, fantasy garden filled with colorful flowers and soft light. Logos for Cumberland County, North Carolina Arts Council, Arts Council of Fayetteville–Cumberland County and Cumberland County Public Library appear along the bottom.

Fairies in the Garden: Creating an Enchanted Oasis

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, General Program

Age Group:

12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years

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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.

11 black and white photos of people from the past on a wooden table.

Thomas Day: Antebellum Craftsman

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Local & State History Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library

Program Type:

Genealogy/Local History

Age Group:

19+ Years

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Library Branch: Headquarters Library

Room: Local & State History Room (HQU)

Age Group: 19+ Years

Program Type: Genealogy/Local History

Event Details:

Did you know that one of the finest craftsmen in antebellum North Carolina was a free African American?

The image is an announcement graphic for an Artist in Residence program. The background is light beige with small hand-drawn illustrations scattered throughout, including sewing machines, paint palettes with brushes, cameras and hands holding paintbrushes or clay tools. Across the middle of the image is a large navy blue horizontal banner with bold white text that reads: “Creative Collaborations: ARTIST IN RESIDENCE.” Below that, on an olive-green bar, white text reads: “Where Creativity Meets Community.”

Pom-Poms & Tassels!

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Maker, STEM

Age Group:

6-11 Years

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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.

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Play and Explore: Zero to Four

9:00am–10:00am

0-5 Years

Cliffdale Regional Library

Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library

Room: Story Time Room (CLF)

Age Group: 0-5 Years

Program Type: Games & Activities, Sensory Program

Event Details:

New to the area? Looking for a low-pressure way to socialize for your kids (and maybe yourself)? Join us at this free play for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers.

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.

Creative Clay Crew

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: Games & Activities, Sensory Program, STEM

Event Details:

Get ready for multi-sensory experiences with our once-a-month playdough club. Drop in anytime while we’re meeting and prepare to work on your fine motor development while squishing, smooshing, rolling and flattening gluten-free playdough.

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 and Preschool Gentle Story Time: Cozy Tales

10:30am–11:15am

0-5 Years

Bordeaux Community Library

Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)

Age Group: 0-5 Years

Program Type: Sensory Program, Story Time

Event Details:

Snuggle in for a gentle story time filled with cozy tales. Join us for stories, songs and calming activities, followed by a simple craft and a 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.

Play and Explore: Zero to Four

9:00am–10:00am

0-5 Years

Cliffdale Regional Library

Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library

Room: Story Time Room (CLF)

Age Group: 0-5 Years

Program Type: Games & Activities, Sensory Program

Event Details:

New to the area? Looking for a low-pressure way to socialize for your kids (and maybe yourself)? Join us at this free play for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers.

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.

Sensory Story Time: Green

10:00am–10:30am

0-5 Years

West Regional Library

Library Branch: West Regional Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)

Age Group: 0-5 Years

Program Type: Sensory Program, Story Time

Event Details:

Join us for a sensory-friendly story time featuring books, songs and activities presented in a calm and supportive environment for sensory-sensitive children.

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.

Play and Explore: Zero to Four

9:00am–10:00am

0-5 Years

Cliffdale Regional Library

Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library

Room: Story Time Room (CLF)

Age Group: 0-5 Years

Program Type: Games & Activities, Sensory Program

Event Details:

New to the area? Looking for a low-pressure way to socialize for your kids (and maybe yourself)? Join us at this free play for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers.

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 and Preschool Gentle Story Time: Things with Wings

10:30am–11:15am

0-5 Years

Bordeaux Community Library

Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (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.

Play and Explore: Zero to Four

9:00am–10:00am

0-5 Years

Cliffdale Regional Library

Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library

Room: Story Time Room (CLF)

Age Group: 0-5 Years

Program Type: Games & Activities, Sensory Program

Event Details:

New to the area? Looking for a low-pressure way to socialize for your kids (and maybe yourself)? Join us at this free play for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers.

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.

Infinity Cube 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, STEM

Event Details:

Create your own hands-on fidget toy with this Infinity Cube Craft Kit. Fold, assemble and design a cube that flips and bends in endless motion—perfect for keeping busy hands focused and creative minds engaged.

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.

Play and Explore: Zero to Four

9:00am–10:00am

0-5 Years

Cliffdale Regional Library

Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library

Room: Story Time Room (CLF)

Age Group: 0-5 Years

Program Type: Games & Activities, Sensory Program

Event Details:

New to the area? Looking for a low-pressure way to socialize for your kids (and maybe yourself)? Join us at this free play for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers.

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.

Let's Dough It! Chillin' at the Ice Cream Shop

3:00pm–4:00pm

0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

Headquarters Library

Library Branch: Headquarters Library

Room: Children's Area (HQU)

Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Program, STEM

Event Details:

Roll up your sleeves and get your imaginations ready as we scoop, swirl and create in this ice cream–themed playdough experience.

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 Good Friday/Easter Weekend

04/02/2026 @ 6:00pm–04/05/2026 @ 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

Sensory Story Time: Cats Are a Liquid

10:00am–10:30am

0-5 Years

West Regional Library

Library Branch: West Regional Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)

Age Group: 0-5 Years

Program Type: Sensory Program, Story Time

Event Details:

We all love those puddles that purr. Join us for a cozy reading of Cats Are a Liquid by Rebecca Donnelly, along with soft songs and gentle, thoughtfully paced activities designed especially for sensory-sensitive children.

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 Memorial Day

All Day 5/24–5/25

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

Closed for Independence Day

07/02/2026 @ 6:00pm–07/05/2026 @ 6:00pm

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

Closed for Labor Day

All Day

All Branches

Closing

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Closed for Veteran's Day

11/10/2026 @ 6:00pm–11/11/2026 @ 6:00pm

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day 11/26–11/29

All Branches

Closing

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Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/28

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Closing

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