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The logo for the North Carolina Science Festival presented by RTI International. It is a blue oval with the name and an image of an atom.

Teen Scene Artistry: Edible Science with Salt and Ice

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room #3 (HQU) at Headquarters Library

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Conference Room #3 (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Who says science can’t be delicious?

28 bingo balls on a black table with a colorful wheel in the background.

Teen Bingo Mania

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Get ready to shout BINGO! This teen-only game night is packed with laughs, prizes and high-energy fun. Expect fast-paced rounds, a little friendly competition and plenty of chances to win.

The logo for the North Carolina Science Festival presented by RTI International. It is a blue oval with the name and an image of an atom.

Teen Escape Room: The Paradox

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities, STEM

Age Group:

12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM
Event Details:

Step into a high-stakes Sci-Fi Escape Room where you are part of a recovery team sent to investigate a secret laboratory destroyed in a mysterious accident.

A Dalmatian dog with its front paws on top of an open book.

Paws for Reading

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library

Program Type:

Self-Directed Activity, Story Time

Age Group:

6-11 Years, All Ages
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (CLF)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Self-Directed Activity, Story Time
Event Details:

Build reading confidence by sharing a story with a gentle, four-legged friend.

A girl and boy riding on the pages of an open book. There are a few leaves flying behind them. On the orange book is an image of an open book with a few stars coming out of it and the words "Cumberland County Literacy Council" under it. Under the entire image are the words "Imagination Library Storytime".

Imagination Library Story Time

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Time Room (NRL) at North Regional Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

0-5 Years
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (NRL)
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 nature.

Four stacks of coins, in increasing height, and a glass jar of coins all with a plant sprouting from the top of the stacks or jar.

Build Your Business Plan by CEED

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library

Program Type:

Business & Finance

Age Group:

15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Business & Finance
Event Details:

Your business idea is great - now let’s make sure your plan is too. In this workshop, participants will ... 

Several small, handmade cars constructed from recycled materials—such as plastic bottle caps, wooden skewers, cardboard and rubber bands—are spread across a table. Craft supplies including tape, straws and bags of materials are visible around the partially assembled vehicles.

Family Fun Day: GO, GO Cardboard Cars

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEM

Age Group:

6-11 Years
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Rev up your creativity and engineer your own self-propelled car using cardboard, craft supplies and rubber bands.

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

Tracks and Trails

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library

Program Type:

STEM, Story Time

Age Group:

6-11 Years
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
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 learn how scientists use tracks, trails and other clues to discover which animals live nearby.

The logo for the North Carolina Science Festival presented by RTI International. It is a blue oval with the name and an image of an atom.

EGG-cellent Egg Drop Challenge

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Children's Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to engineer the perfect egg protector? Put your creativity to the test as you use science, math and a variety of materials to design a shock-absorbing “safety system” for your egg.

The logo for the North Carolina Science Festival presented by RTI International. It is a blue oval with the name and an image of an atom.

Homeschool Program: 3Doodler Reading Pals

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library

Program Type:

Culture & Entertainment

Age Group:

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

Can you draw in 3D? Now’s your chance to find out!

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Crafting Cuisines: Baking and Chemistry

4:00pm–6:00pm
15-18 Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 15-18 Years
Program Type: General Program, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Crafting Cuisines—where creativity goes beyond paper and paint and straight into the kitchen. Join us as we get crafty with food and learn how to cook delicious meals while sticking to a $25–30 budget.

Snak Attak: No-Bake and Chemistry

4:00pm–5:30pm
12-14 Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 12-14 Years
Program Type: General Program, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Who doesn’t love snacks? At Snak Attak Time, we go beyond chips and crackers to explore cool, easy snacks you can make for yourself, your family or your friends. Learn simple steps, try something new and—best of all—enjoy what you make!

Cumberland Cooks: Quick and Easy Sherbets and Sorbets

2:30pm–4:30pm
19+ Years
North Regional Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: General Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Cool off and get creative in the kitchen! Learn how to make refreshing sherbets and sorbets without an ice cream machine.

Community Resources

10:00am–12:00pm
19+ Years, All Ages
Spring Lake Community Library
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Conference Room (SPL)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

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Teddy Bear Clinic

10:00am–11:00am
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Children's Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program, Health & Wellness, STEM
Event Details:

Bring your favorite stuffed animal friend for a free checkup!

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.

Community Resources

11:00am–1:00pm
19+ Years, All Ages
Cliffdale Regional Library
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Conference Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

Cumberland Cooks: Pressure Cooker Butter Chicken

10:00am–12:30pm
19+ Years
Headquarters Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Pate Room (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: General Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the rich, comforting flavors of Murgh Makhani (Butter Chicken) in this live cooking demonstration. Explore the traditional spices, techniques and cultural history behind this beloved Indian dish as it comes together step by step.

Community Resources

11:00am–1:00pm
19+ Years, All Ages
Bordeaux Community Library
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

Fresh Start Social Hour

5:30pm–6:30pm
19+ Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, General Program
Event Details:

Looking to meet new people or connect with familiar faces? Join us for a relaxed and welcoming Fresh Start Social Hour.

Closed for Dogwood Festival

04/24/2026 @ 9:00am–04/26/2026 @ 6:00pm
Headquarters Library
Closing
Branches:
Headquarters Library

Teen Volunteer Time: Cape Fear Botanical Garden

4:00pm–5:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (CLF)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Need volunteer hours? Curious about giving back to your community? You're invited to join this special volunteer session focused on opportunities with Cape Fear Botanical Garden.

Community Resources

11:00am–1:00pm
19+ Years, All Ages
Bordeaux Community Library
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

Cumberland Cooks: Adventure Mix

4:00pm–5:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
West Regional Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: General Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Don’t hit the trails without fuel. Join us for a tasty demonstration as we mix Chex, crackers, pretzels and bold spices to create the ultimate adventure mix—perfect for hikes, road trips or anytime snacking.

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.

Hanging Out & Nerding Out: Teen Advisory

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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gaming, robots, coding and crafts—oh my! Join us each week to hang out, try something new and dive into creative and inspired activities.

The Crammunity: (Young) Adult Study Hall

2:30pm–5:00pm
15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Finals season is here—and no one should spiral alone. Welcome to The Crammunity: where we collectively pretend we’ve been studying all semester. Consider this your finals-week headquarters.

Community Resources

1:00pm–3:00pm
19+ Years, All Ages
Hope Mills Community Library
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Conference Room (HPM)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

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May the 4th: Cosmic Crafts and Kyber Crystals

3:00pm–5:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: 2nd Floor Commons (HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Blast off into an unforgettable adventure at the library - no spaceship required! Join us for an out-of-this world celebration filled with stellar crafts, galactic activities and a taste of the iconic blue milk.

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.

Community Resources

10:00am–12:00pm
19+ Years, All Ages
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Computer Training Lab/Classroom Dual Use Room (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

Community Resources

10:00am–12:00pm
19+ Years, All Ages
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Conference Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

A Galaxy of Fun: A Star Wars Celebration!

4:00pm–5:30pm
0-5 Years, 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: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Calling all young Padawans! Join us at the library for a galactic adventure filled with games, crafts and hands-on activities inspired by a galaxy far, far away.

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.

Community Resources

10:00am–12:00pm
19+ Years, All Ages
Spring Lake Community Library
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Conference Room (SPL)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

Foster Licensing

12:00pm–2:00pm
19+ Years
Bordeaux Community Library
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Not perfect, just willing. Consider becoming a foster parent ... it's easier than you may expect. Provide a home for now; create connections for a lifetime.

Community Resources

11:00am–1:00pm
19+ Years, All Ages
Cliffdale Regional Library
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Conference Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

Community Resources

11:00am–1:00pm
19+ Years, All Ages
Bordeaux Community Library
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.