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This event is in the "12-14 Years" group
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group

Dungeons & Dragons: One-Shot

3:00pm–5:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Headquarters Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Conference Room #3 (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Embrace your adventurous spirit and dive into the boundless world of Dungeons & Dragons! Gather your allies, grab your dice and prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey.

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

D&D One-Shot for Kids: Miner Difficulties

4:00pm–6:00pm
6-11 Years
West Regional Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all adventurers! Gather your party and prepare to delve deep underground in this special one-shot Dungeons & Dragons adventure for kids ages 8–11.

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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

Escape Room: The Hidden Moon Expedition

3:00pm–4:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Conference Room #3 (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM
Event Details:

Astronomers have discovered a mysterious new moon orbiting Earth—one that’s sending bursts of what appears to be intelligent communication.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group

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.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Let's Play Bridge

12:30pm–3:30pm
19+ Years
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Socialize, have fun and keep mentally sharp by learning and playing bridge. Already play? Join us for game time. Curious about learning or want to improve your skills? Observe a game or two, and we’ll teach you.

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

Dog Man Party

4:00pm–5:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 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
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all Dog Man fans! If you love the crime-fighting, flip-o-rama fun of Dav Pilkey’s favorite heroic hound, this program is for 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 "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
Event Details:

We’re hosting the LEGO Legends League—and we want you! Builders ages 8–18 will be grouped into teams and take on a variety of creative challenges using STEM building kits, an array of models of varying complexity and more.

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 Dogwood Festival

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

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! We’ll have a variety of building bricks available—including LEGOs, DUPLOs, and MEGA BLOKS—so builders of all ages and skill levels can play, create and imagine together.

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

Dungeons & Dragons

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

Calling all adventurers! Gather your party and dive into an ongoing Dungeons & Dragons campaign. New players are always welcome—no prior experience needed.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Come On Down for Senior Bingo!

10:00am–11:30am
19+ Years
East Regional Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun and relaxed morning of Bingo filled with conversation, laughter and friendly competition! This program is open to adults 55 and over and offers a great opportunity to spend time with friends—or make some new ones.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group

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.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Let's Play Bridge

12:30pm–3:30pm
19+ Years
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Socialize, have fun and keep mentally sharp by learning and playing bridge. Already play? Join us for game time. Curious about learning or want to improve your skills? Observe a game or two, and we’ll teach you.

This event is in the "12-14 Years" group
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group

Switch Showdown: Smash Bros. Ultimate

3:00pm–4:30pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Teen Space (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to be the Smash Bros. Champion? Choose your best fighter and battle it out in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch.

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

Around the World 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
Event Details:

Library cards help you travel to far off lands without ever having to leave your home. Fold a passport and see what twelve iconic destinations you might find. Can you find all twelve before the month is over?

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

Cozy Cats 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:

Can you find the cozy cats hiding among the books in the children’s area of the library? Spot all five and head to the youth services desk to receive a prize!

Available the entire month of May.

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

Iconic Characters 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:

Welcome to another marvelous May at Cliffdale Library. We're dedicating this month's scavenger hunt to something really special--all of the iconic book characters we love!

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 "All Ages" group

May Flowers 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:

All of those April showers have caused lots of blooms in the children's area. Discover all eight May flowers that have sprung up, then return your completed list to the desk to 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.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group
This event is in the "6-11 Years" group

May Holidays 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 May, we may be taking a break from Baby Bounce and Story Time but there is much to celebrate! May the 4th, Cinco De Mayo, Mother's Day, National Sea Monkey Day and Memorial Day.

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

Purr-rusing the Stacks: A Library Cat Scavenger 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:

Our staff’s beloved cats have taken over the library! Explore the building as you search for 16 photos of our librarians’ furry companions around the main area of the library.

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

Star Wars 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:

May the Force be with you this May! Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet and locate all the Star Wars characters in the children's section to earn a sticker. Hiding spots change weekly so you can play again and again. Event runs from May 1-31, 2026.

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

Umbrella 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:

Spring showers bring a colorful challenge! See if you can find six different colored umbrellas hiding around the area. Look carefully—each umbrella is a different color and 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.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group

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.

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

LEGO Builders: Free Build

4:00pm–5:00pm
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM
Event Details:

Attention LEGO Builders! Children of all ages can construct and design freely at this self-directed session. Build with DUPLO blocks or classic bricks and let your imagination guide your masterpiece.

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.