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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

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
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. 

The logo for Cape Fear Botanical Garden with a green gazebo and the name below it.

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
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
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.

A colorful, 1980s-themed promotional graphic with neon colors on a black background. Large text reads “Back to the ’80s” in pink and bright green. Below, text says “Celebrating Bordeaux’s 40th Anniversary.” The background features neon geometric shapes and dotted patterns. Logos appear at the bottom for Cumberland County, Friends of the Cumberland County Public Library and Cumberland County Public Library.

Back to the '80s: The Golden Girls

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:45pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library

Program Type:

Culture & Entertainment

Age Group:

19+ Years
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Event Details:

Picture it: Fayetteville, 1986.

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
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
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.

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

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
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. 

Drawn images of a tablet with a magnifying glass on top of it, a round beaker with liquid in the left half and bubbles coming out of the top and a microscope on a yellow background.

Twine Tales: Intro to Interactive Storytelling & Coding

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

19+ Years
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Remember choose-your-own-adventure books? Now imagine making one yourself!

Promotional poster with a fantasy forest background of glowing flowers and trees surrounding an aged parchment-style center panel. The text reads “Enchanted Wanderings” and “Lona Bartlett.” Below the text is a photo of a woman storyteller standing on a stage in front of a red curtain, with outstretched arms. Logos for Cumberland County, North Carolina Arts Council, Arts Council Fayetteville-Cumberland County, and Cumberland County Public Library appear along the bottom.

Enchanted Wanderings

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

6-11 Years
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Step into a world of winding paths and mossy stones as storyteller and puppeteer Lona Bartlett brings tales to life through voice, puppetry and imagination.

Promotional poster with a fantasy forest background of glowing flowers and trees surrounding an aged parchment-style center panel. The text reads “Enchanted Wanderings” and “Lona Bartlett.” Below the text is a photo of a woman storyteller standing on a stage in front of a red curtain, with outstretched arms. Logos for Cumberland County, North Carolina Arts Council, Arts Council Fayetteville-Cumberland County, and Cumberland County Public Library appear along the bottom.

Enchanted Wanderings

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pate Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

6-11 Years
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Pate Room (HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Step into a world of winding paths and mossy stones as storyteller and puppeteer Lona Bartlett brings tales to life through voice, puppetry and imagination.

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Program Type

Imagination Library Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
0-5 Years
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Story Time Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a special family-friendly story time where little ones can enjoy engaging tales and fun activities. 

This month's theme is stories from around the 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.

The Giant, the Beanstalk and Jack

10:00am–11:00am
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
East Regional Library
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. 

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.

Butterfly Gardens

10:00am–11:30am
6-11 Years
Hope Mills Community Library
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!

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.

The Giant, the Beanstalk and Jack

2:00pm–3:00pm
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Bordeaux Community Library
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
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. 

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.

Baby Bounce: Kitties

10:00am–10:30am
0-5 Years
Spring Lake Community Library
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Cuddle up for kitten story time! Babies and toddlers up to 23 months old are invited to enjoy stories, songs and easy movement activities celebrating curious, cuddly kittens. 

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.

Evening Family Story Time: Dino-Mite

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.

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: Turtles

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:

Slow down and enjoy story time. Children ages 2–5 are invited to join us for stories and fun activities inspired by turtles. Each week features a new theme designed to encourage imagination, early literacy and joyful learning. 

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: Dragons

10:00am–10:30am
0-5 Years
Spring Lake Community Library
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Step into a world of magic and imagination at story time for children ages 1–3.

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: Superheroes

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:

Calling all little heroes. Join us for stories, songs and fun activities inspired by superheroes.

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.

Nature Tales: Pollinator Pals

10:00am–11:00am
0-5 Years
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

A FREE, preschool story and nature time presented at Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville. Ages 2-6 are welcome!

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: Turtles

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:

Slow down and enjoy story time. Children ages 2–5 are invited to join us for stories and fun activities inspired by turtles. Each week features a new theme designed to encourage imagination, early literacy and joyful learning. 

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: Dragons

11:00am–11:30am
0-5 Years
Spring Lake Community Library
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Step into a world of magic and imagination at story time for children ages 3–5. This week’s enchanted theme features friendly dragons, whimsical tales, songs and playful activities designed to spark wonder and joy in our young listeners. 

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.

Nature Tales: Pollinator Pals

11:00am–11:45am
0-5 Years
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

A FREE, preschool story and nature time presented at Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville. Ages 2-6 are welcome!

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.

Clark Park Nature Story Time

1:00pm–1:30pm
0-5 Years
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

A FREE preschool nature story and craft time presented at Clark Park Nature Center at 631 Sherman Drive, Fayetteville. This month's theme is Frogs. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-433-1579.

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: Creative Dance

10:00am–10:30am
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:

Join us for a fun-filled story time designed especially for curious little ones.

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.

Baby Bounce and Tots Story Time: Dragons

10:00am–10:45am
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:

Cuddle, Play, Socialize. Songs, rhymes, finger plays and short stories are the highlights of this lap-sit experience for parents and their children. For babies and tots 0-23 months. 

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.

Enchanted Wanderings

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

Step into a world of winding paths and mossy stones as storyteller and puppeteer Lona Bartlett brings tales to life through voice, puppetry and imagination.

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: Superheroes

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:

Calling all little heroes. Join us for stories, songs and fun activities inspired by superheroes.

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: Creative Dance

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:

Get ready for a lively and interactive story time designed just for preschoolers. We’ll dive into imaginative picture books, sing fun action songs and enjoy playful games that help children build early literacy, coordination 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.

Toddler and Preschool Story Time: Dragons

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:

Join us for stories, music and movement at this weekly toddler and preschool story time. Children can get their wiggles out with dancing, read themed books on their way to 1000 Books Before Kindergarten and practice school-readiness 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.

Enchanted Wanderings

4:00pm–5:00pm
6-11 Years
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Pate Room (HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Step into a world of winding paths and mossy stones as storyteller and puppeteer Lona Bartlett brings tales to life through voice, puppetry and imagination.

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.

Baby Bounce and Tots Story Time: Rainbows

10:00am–10:45am
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:

 

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.