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

I Spy...

All Day
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Bordeaux Community Library
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Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

Images of objects have been hidden around the children's section. Find all of them and collect a sticker prize from the reference desk. For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1381.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

The Seed Library Tour

All Day
19+ Years
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Enjoy this tour of the Seed Library available at the Headquarters Library here.

9 am
This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Tech Time @ the Library

9:00am - 10:30am
19+ Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
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Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Conference Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Digital Literacy
Event Details:

Whether you need help setting up an email account, learning how to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or anything in between, we’re here to help you with your computer, tablet or smartphone questions. No appointment necessary.

10 am
This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Explore: a Program for Adults with Developmental Challenges

10:00am - 11:30am
19+ Years
North Regional Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Participants investigate various topics through stories, crafts and sensory activities. "Crafting Calm" is this month's theme. Learn various ways to stay calm when anxious or stressed, and make a sensory bottle.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Stunning Suncatchers

10:00am - 12:00pm
19+ Years
Bordeaux Community Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Make a stunning window decoration out of household items. Registration required by calling (910) 483-7727 ext. 1381 or online. 

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.

Sensory Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages
Hope Mills Community Library
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Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Sensory Program, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a story time that explores the senses. This program is designed to benefit children with special needs, but is open to all children. For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1425. 

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.

LEGO Free Play

10:00am - 11:00am
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
North Regional Library
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Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Let your imagination soar with our LEGOs, DUPLOs and MEGA BLOKS! For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1450.

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 "15-18 Years" group.
This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Writers' Workshop with Kianna Alexander

10:00am - 1:00pm
15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Headquarters Library
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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Pate Room (HQU)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Author Visit, Genealogy/Local History
Event Details:

Are you an aspiring author or historian interested in the basics of book research and publishing? 

This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Chess Challenge

10:30am - 11:30am
19+ Years
Hope Mills Community Library
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Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Come test your chess skills with a giant chess board. Other board games and coloring sheets will also be available. For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1435. 

11 am
This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Google Docs Basics

11:00am - 12:30pm
19+ Years
North Regional Library
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Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Digital Literacy
Event Details:

Join the library's Digital Navigators as they cover basic skills for using Google Docs. Learn to use Google's web-based word processing app to share and edit documents with coworkers, friends and family. Laptops will be provided for use. 

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

Dino Story Time

11:00am - 12:00pm
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
East Regional Library
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Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Story Time
Event Details:

Everybody loves dinosaurs! In this program we bring them to you. Through an imaginative story and hands-on fossil replicas, children will get a deeper understanding of the history of the planet they call 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.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Calm Coloring

11:00am - 2:00pm
19+ Years
Bordeaux Community Library
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Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Relax and destress at the library by doodling in a coloring book designed for adults. For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1381.

12 pm
This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Senior Social Hour: Coloring, Word Searches and Crossword Puzzles

12:30pm - 1:30pm
19+ Years
Hope Mills Community Library
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Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun hour of activity and conversation on the 3rd Tuesday of this month by completing a coloring sheet, a word search or a crossword puzzle. All materials are provided. This event is for seniors 55 years and up.

1 pm
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.

Let's Read All Together Now: White Bird

1:30pm - 3:00pm
12-14 Years
Headquarters Library
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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Children's Area (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Julian's Grandmere, a Jewish girl, was hidden by a family in a Nazi-occupied French village during World War II. This is the story of how the boy she once shunned became her savior and best friend.

This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.

Teen Makerspace Drop-In

1:00pm - 5:00pm
15-18 Years
Spring Lake Community Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Age Group: 15-18 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

This event is to educate and empower teens on using the makerspace technology Cricut Maker machine. This event is beginner-friendly and open to all experience levels.

2 pm
This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Explore: a Program for Adults with Developmental Challenges

2:00pm - 3:30pm
19+ Years
North Regional Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Participants investigate various topics through stories, crafts and sensory activities. "Crafting Calm" is this month's theme. Learn various ways to stay calm when anxious or stressed, and make a sensory bottle.

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

Fun with Dewey: 600s

2:00pm - 3:00pm
6-11 Years
Bordeaux Community Library
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Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

At this program we will look in the 600s and learn about codebreaking and ciphers. Come see if you can solve the puzzles or make your own code. For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1381.

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.

DIY Journals

2:00pm - 4:00pm
19+ Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Create a journal that reflects your personal style. For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1383.

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

Dino Story Time

2:30pm - 3:30pm
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Headquarters Library
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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Story Time Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Story Time
Event Details:

Everybody loves dinosaurs! In this program we bring them to you. Through an imaginative story and hands-on fossil replicas, children will get a deeper understanding of the history of the planet they call 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.

3 pm
This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Amazing Stories: The Art of Prophecy

3:00pm - 4:30pm
19+ Years
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

When the prophecy anoints the wrong hero, Jian decides to save the kingdom from a cruel immortal god-king anyway with the help of a ragtag group of allies, including a grandmaster of magical martial arts, a straight-laced warrior and a chaotic ass

This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Amazing Stories: The Art of Prophecy

3:00pm - 4:30pm
19+ Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
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Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

When the prophecy anoints the wrong hero, Jian decides to save the kingdom from a cruel immortal god-king anyway with the help of a ragtag group of allies, including a grandmaster of magical martial arts, a straight-laced warrior and a chaotic ass

This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.

#RepresentationMatters: We Are Not From Here

3:00pm - 4:00pm
15-18 Years
Headquarters Library
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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Teen Space (HQU)
Age Group: 15-18 Years
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Pulga, Chico and Pequena are aware of the dangers that surround them despite the warmth of their biological and found families. When a threat occurs, they flee, following the La Bestia route with their sights set for the U.S. border.

This event is in the "6-11 Years" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Music at the Library

3:00pm - 4:00pm
6-11 Years, All Ages
Spring Lake Community Library
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Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Age Group: 6-11 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Event Details:

Join us for an hour to play with instruments in the children’s room and make your own music! Fun for the whole family! For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1459.

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 and Dragons

3:00pm - 6:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Hope Mills Community Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Calling all heroes, mages, wanderers, scoundrels and goblins! Join the party and play 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons with Dungeon Master Taylor. We will be meeting every first and third Wednesday of the month.

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

Dungeons and Dragons

3:00pm - 6:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Hope Mills Community Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Calling all heroes, mages, wanderers, scoundrels, and goblins! Join the party and play 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons with Dungeon Master Taylor. We will be meeting every first and third Thursday of the month.

4 pm
This event is in the "6-11 Years" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Paws for Reading

4:00pm - 5:00pm
6-11 Years, All Ages
Cliffdale Regional Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (CLF)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Practice reading out loud to a four-legged friend. The dogs from Love on a Leash enjoy listening to stories of all kinds and are a great way to encourage shy or reluctant readers. Bring your favorite book or choose one of ours. All ages.

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.

5 pm
This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Grow Your Business

5:30pm - 6:30pm
19+ Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
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Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Business & Finance
Event Details:

Data Axle Reference Solutions, which is free to use with your library card, is a premiere resource for strategic marketing and planning for businesses.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Mystery Book Club: All Good People Here

5:30pm - 6:30pm
19+ Years
Hope Mills Community Library
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Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Margot Davies was six when next-door neighbor January Jacobs, also six, was murdered. Twenty years later, Margot is now a big-city journalist, but she is still haunted by the past.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group.

Paint It Your Way

5:30pm - 6:30pm
19+ Years
West Regional Library
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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

A fun-filled program where participants can paint a pre-stenciled canvas and be as creative as they want.  Small prizes will be given to participants. For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1481.