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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

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
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. 

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
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. 

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
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 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
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. 

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

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
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. 

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

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
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. 

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.

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.

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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.

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:

Celebrate beautiful spring gardens with this story time-themed take-and-make craft, available at the youth services desk from March 17–23, 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.

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.

Get Creative with LEGOs

2:00pm–4:00pm
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Spring Lake Community Library
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for a fun, relaxed building free-play session.

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.

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:

Hop into the season with this Easter-themed story time take-and-make craft. Pick up your festive project at the youth services desk from March 31–April 6, 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.

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.

Kelvin Scavenger Hunt

All Day
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
East Regional Library
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity, STEM
Event Details:

Kelvin the robot is visiting the library this month—and he’s exploring exciting careers in science. From lab work to engineering, he’s trying out all kinds of STEM jobs. 

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.

Kelvin Scavenger Hunt

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: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

Kelvin the robot is visiting the library this month—and he’s exploring exciting careers in science. From lab work to engineering, he’s trying out all kinds of STEM jobs. 

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 Cam Bingo

All Day
6-11 Years
Spring Lake Community Library
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Self-Directed Activity, STEM
Event Details:

Spring has sprung across the Northern Hemisphere—and the wildlife is on the move.

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.

NC Science Fest Scavenger Hunt

All Day
6-11 Years
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

We are celebrating the NC Science Festival with a scavenger hunt. Pick up a sheet at the children's services desk, find all eight science symbols and return the sheet for a free sticker. This program runs April 1-30, 2025. 

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.

Pet Shop Scavenger Hunt

All Day
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

Oh no! Pets of all sorts have escaped from a local pet shop and are hiding all over the library. Search the library to find all 10 runaway animals, check them off your list and claim a special prize. 

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.

Picture Book Safari Scavenger Hunt

All Day
6-11 Years
Bordeaux Community Library
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Story Time Area (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity, STEM
Event Details:

Oh no—the animals have escaped their books! All month long, missing picture book critters are hiding in youth services. 

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.

Signs of Spring Scavenger Hunt

All Day
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: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

This April, the wild is calling. Frogs, fish, turtles, insects and other nature-themed friends are hiding throughout youth services and are waiting to be discovered. 

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.

Spring Flower Scavenger Hunt

All Day
6-11 Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

Spring has officially sprung, and flowers are blooming in the library just in time for Earth Day! Can you spot all 8 colorful flowers hiding in youth services this April? 

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.

Spring Scavenger Hunt

All Day
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages
West Regional Library
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

It’s a full-on spring explosion in youth services. Flowers are blooming, critters are popping up and bright spring icons are hiding all around. 

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 Great Egg Hunt

All Day
19+ Years, All Ages
Hope Mills Community Library
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

Oh no—16 colorful, decorative eggs have gone missing! They’re hiding throughout the library’s main area, waiting for sharp-eyed seekers to spot them. Can you find all 16?

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

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day 5/24–5/25
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

Closed for Independence Day

07/02/2026 @ 6:00pm–07/05/2026 @ 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

Closed for Labor 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

Closed for Veteran's Day

11/10/2026 @ 6:00pm–11/11/2026 @ 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

Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day 11/26–11/29
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

Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/28
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