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Fresh Start Social Hour

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library

Program Type:

Culture & Entertainment, General Program

Age Group:

19+ Years

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Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)

Age Group: 19+ Years

Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, General Program

Event Details:

Connect with new people in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Whether you're new to the area or simply looking to meet others, this social hour offers a casual space to chat, play games and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee.

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Robotics Free Play

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library

Program Type:

Maker, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

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Library Branch: North Regional Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)

Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

Program Type: Maker, STEM/STEAM

Event Details:

Robotics Free Play is an open-ended exploration activity designed to help learners discover how robotic Cubelets work through hands-on experimentation.

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Fun Friday for Teens: Froebel Stars

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 2:45pm - 5:00pm

Teen Space (ERL) at East Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

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Library Branch: East Regional Library

Room: Teen Space (ERL)

Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Learn how to make traditional German Froebel stars using brightly colored paper strips. With just a few folds and twists, you’ll create an intricate, eye-catching ornament to display or share.

Frozen Slime

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Open

Library Branch: West Regional Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)

Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Explore the science of slime as we make a wintery version that mimics shimmering icicles. This hands-on activity blends creativity and chemistry for a fun seasonal experiment.

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.”

Fit Check: Customize Your Clothes

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Pate Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Maker, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Open

Library Branch: Headquarters Library

Room: Pate Room (HQU)

Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker, STEM/STEAM

Registration Required

Event Details:

Bring a hoodie, canvas bag or any piece of clothing and turn it into your personal story.

Cozy Crafternoon

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, General Program

Age Group:

6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years

Open

Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)

Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Program

Registration Required

Event Details:

Sip hot chocolate and gather around a cozy virtual fire as you create a variety of winter-themed crafts. Families can also enjoy a selection of seasonal storybooks to read together during this relaxed, festive evening.

Homeschool STEM: Cryptic Codes

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

6-11 Years

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Library Branch: North Regional Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)

Age Group: 6-11 Years

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM

Event Details:

Dive into the science of secret messages! Learn how to make—and break—codes using the basics of cryptography. Experiment with ciphers, create your own encrypted notes and uncover the hidden logic behind classic codebreaking.

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Get Creative with LEGOs

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:45am

Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity

Age Group:

0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

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Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)

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 relaxed, creative play session with LEGOs, MEGA BLOKS and DUPLOs—perfect for builders of all ages. Take a holiday break, unwind together and create something fun with blocks of every size.

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Winter Wonderland Movie Series: The Santa Clause

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Teen Room (WRL) at West Regional Library

Program Type:

Culture & Entertainment

Age Group:

0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages

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Library Branch: West Regional Library

Room: Teen Room (WRL)

Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages

Program Type: Culture & Entertainment

Event Details:

Settle in for a cozy winter movie afternoon every Monday at 4 p.m. Enjoy popcorn while we watch a different seasonal favorite each week. This week’s feature is The Santa Clause (PG; 1994).

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Christmas Celebration Story Time

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

0-5 Years

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Library Branch: West Regional Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)

Age Group: 0-5 Years

Program Type: Story Time

Event Details:

Celebrate the season with joyful stories, cheerful songs and a festive craft perfect for little ones and their families.

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727, ext. 1481.

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Time	Sun (9/17)	Mon (9/18)	Tue (9/19)	Wed (9/20)	Thu (9/21)	Fri (9/22)	Sat (9/23)
All Day		This event is in the "6-11 Years" group Creative Clubhouse: Things That Go All Day 6-11 Years Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "6-11 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: 6-11 Years Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Learn how to make a DIY rubber band racer here. 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 Story Time Take and Make Craft All Day 0-5 Years Spring Lake Community Library This event is in the "0-5 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library Age Group: 0-5 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity Event Details: This story time take and make craft will be available at the youth services desk from September 19 until September 25 or as long as supplies last. 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.	Closing Closed All Day 9/20–9/24 Headquarters Library Branches: Headquarters Library
						This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Teen Take and Makes All Day 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Spring Lake Community Library This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity Event Details: Teens are welcome to get a Take and Make kit in the teen corner. Activities and kits change weekly. This kit will be available from 9/22/2023 to 9/28/2023.
9 am					This event is in the "19+ Years" group Tech Time @ the Library 9:00am–10:30am 19+ Years Cliffdale Regional Library This event is in the "19+ Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 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.		This event is in the "19+ Years" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Cancelled The Lost Cause Book Talk 9:00am–9:45am 19+ Years, All Ages Headquarters Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "19+ Years" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Headquarters Library Room: Pate Room (HQU) Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages Program Type: Author Visit, Genealogy/Local History Registration Required Event Details: Join us for author Christopher Graham's talk about Robert E. Lee and the Lost Cause and its significance from the end of the Civil War to the present. Registration is required by calling (910) 483-7727 ext. 1365 or registering online.
10 am		This event is in the "0-5 Years" group Toddler and Preschool Story Time: Pirates 10:30am–11:00am 0-5 Years Bordeaux Community Library This event is in the "0-5 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) Age Group: 0-5 Years Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Join us for stories, songs and more. This week's theme is pirates. We will have a craft and a coloring sheet at the end. 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 "0-5 Years" group Toddler Story Time: Pirates 10:00am–10:30am 0-5 Years Spring Lake Community Library This event is in the "0-5 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) Age Group: 0-5 Years Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Story time for 1-3-year-olds. This week's theme is pirates. 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 "0-5 Years" group Family Story Time: A Pirate's Life for Me 10:00am–10:45am 0-5 Years Hope Mills Community Library This event is in the "0-5 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) Age Group: 0-5 Years Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Story time for ages 0-5-years-olds. Story time includes reading stories, creative storytelling, music and movement and more! This week's theme is pirates. 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 Homeschool Program: Fall 10:00am–11:00am 6-11 Years East Regional Library This event is in the "6-11 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) Age Group: 6-11 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Homeschoolers are invited to learn about fall and make a craft. For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1403. 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 Preschool Story Time: Alphabet Letters E & F 10:00am–11:00am 0-5 Years Cliffdale Regional Library This event is in the "0-5 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library Room: Story Time Room (CLF) Age Group: 0-5 Years Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Story time for 3-5-year-olds. This week's theme is the letters E & F. For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1449. 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 Toddler Story Time: Everything Bears! 10:00am–10:30am 0-5 Years West Regional Library This event is in the "0-5 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: West Regional Library Room: Story Time Area (WRL) Age Group: 0-5 Years Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Join us for toddler story time. We're going to sing, dance and read stories together. This week's theme is bears. For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1481. 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 Toddler Story Time: Fall 10:00am–10:30am 0-5 Years North Regional Library This event is in the "0-5 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) Age Group: 0-5 Years Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Story time for 2-year-olds. This week's theme is fall. 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 "0-5 Years" group Baby Bounce & Tots Story Time: You've Got Mail 10:00am–10:45am 0-5 Years Cliffdale Regional Library This event is in the "0-5 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. This event is in the "0-5 Years" group Preschool Story Time: Water 10:00am–10:45am 0-5 Years Hope Mills Community Library This event is in the "0-5 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) Age Group: 0-5 Years Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Story time for 3-5-years-olds. This week's theme is water and is being presented by the Clean Water Education Partnership. 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 "19+ Years" group Decoupage Color Made Happy 10:30am–12:00pm 19+ Years Bordeaux Community Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "19+ Years" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) Age Group: 19+ Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us to learn what art has to offer as we decoupage glass jars. Get creative and show your friends and family your beautiful masterpiece. Supplies are limited.	This event is in the "0-5 Years" group Baby Bounce & Tots Story Time: Colors 10:00am–10:45am 0-5 Years North Regional Library This event is in the "0-5 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 and interactive story time for babies and toddlers up to 23 months old! We will read stories, sing songs and do simple movement activities. This week's theme is colors. 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 Preschool Story Time: Peace & Friendship 10:00am–11:00am 0-5 Years East Regional Library This event is in the "0-5 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) Age Group: 0-5 Years Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Story time for children 1-5 years old. This week's theme is peace & friendship. For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1403. 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 Sensory Story Time 10:00am–11:00am 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years Hope Mills Community Library This event is in the "0-5 Years" group This event is in the "6-11 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years Program Type: Sensory Program, Story Time Event Details: Join us as we explore our senses in story time through our theme of "colors". 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 Craft: Pumpkin Necklace 10:00am–11:30am 19+ Years East Regional Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "19+ Years" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) Age Group: 19+ Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Make a DIY pumpkin necklace for yourself or your friends and family. Materials will be provided. Registration is required by calling (910) 483-7727 ext. 1414 or registering online.	This event is in the "6-11 Years" group Life in the 1800s 10:00am–11:30am 6-11 Years Bordeaux Community Library This event is in the "6-11 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) Age Group: 6-11 Years Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Did you know the Cape Fear Botanical Garden is home to a turn of the century historic farm house and general store? Join their educators for a family workshop that offers a chance to experience life on an 1800s NC farm. 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Cancelled Civil War, Reconstruction & Emancipation Quiz Bowl 10:00am–12:30pm 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages Headquarters Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "15-18 Years" group This event is in the "19+ Years" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Headquarters Library Room: Pate Room (HQU) Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages Program Type: Genealogy/Local History Registration Required Event Details: Do you think you know your North Carolina History? Your Civil War History? Join us at the Civil War, Reconstruction & Emancipation Quiz Bowl, and see how well you can do!
11 am			This event is in the "0-5 Years" group Preschool Story Time: Pirates 11:00am–11:30am 0-5 Years Spring Lake Community Library This event is in the "0-5 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) Age Group: 0-5 Years Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Story time for 3-5-year-olds. This week's theme is pirates. 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 "0-5 Years" group Preschool Story Time: Fall 11:00am–11:30am 0-5 Years North Regional Library This event is in the "0-5 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) Age Group: 0-5 Years Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Story time for 3-5-year-olds. This week's theme is fall. 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 "0-5 Years" group Toddler Story Time: You've Got Mail 11:00am–11:45am 0-5 Years Cliffdale Regional Library This event is in the "0-5 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library Room: Story Time Room (CLF) Age Group: 0-5 Years Program Type: Story Time Event Details: The more we get together for stories, songs, dance and activities, the happier we are in this weekly story time. For toddlers 2-3 years. 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 Baby Bounce: Let's Explore Colors! 11:00am–11:30am 0-5 Years Spring Lake Community Library This event is in the "0-5 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library Age Group: 0-5 Years Program Type: Story Time Event Details: This story time is intended for babies 0-24 months old. It is an introductory event intended to help babies explore, socialize and learn in a child-friendly and safe environment. This week's theme is colors. 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 Cancelled Toddler and Preschool Story Time: Fall 11:00am–11:45am 0-5 Years Headquarters Library This event is in the "0-5 Years" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Headquarters Library Room: Story Time Area (HQU) Age Group: 0-5 Years Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Join us for our story time for 2-5 year olds. Each week will be a different theme of stories and fun! This week's theme is fall. For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1361. 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.
12 pm			This event is in the "19+ Years" group Senior Social Hour: BINGO 12:30pm–1:30pm 19+ Years Hope Mills Community Library This event is in the "19+ Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) Age Group: 19+ Years Program Type: Games & Activities Event Details: Enjoy a fun hour of activity and conversation on the 3rd Tuesday of this month by playing BINGO. This event is for seniors 55 years and up. For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1435.
1 pm					This event is in the "19+ Years" group Beginners' Bridge 1:00pm–4:00pm 19+ Years North Regional Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "19+ Years" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) Age Group: 19+ Years Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Event Details: Bridge is fun, and recent studies show it keeps people smarter, happier and more social as they age. Want to learn bridge or brush up on your skills?
2 pm	This event is in the "15-18 Years" group This event is in the "19+ Years" group Dungeons & Dragons: An Introduction to the Classic Roleplaying Game 2:00pm–5:45pm 15-18 Years, 19+ Years North Regional Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "15-18 Years" group This event is in the "19+ Years" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Event Details: Get a newbie-friendly introduction to the roleplaying game made popular (again) by shows like Stranger Things, Community and The Big Bang Theory.	This event is in the "19+ Years" group Tech Time @ the Library 2:00pm–3:30pm 19+ Years North Regional Library This event is in the "19+ Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Regional Library Room: Conference Room (NRL) Age Group: 19+ Years Program Type: Digital Literacy Event Details: Whether you need help setting up an email account, learning 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.		This event is in the "19+ Years" group Easing into eBooks 2:00pm–3:00pm 19+ Years Cliffdale Regional Library This event is in the "19+ Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) Age Group: 19+ Years Program Type: Digital Literacy Event Details: Learn how to get eBooks for free from the library. Bring your smartphone or tablet along with your library card. For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1383.		This event is in the "6-11 Years" group This event is in the "12-14 Years" group Homeschool Science: Walking Rainbow 2:00pm–3:00pm 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years Hope Mills Community Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "6-11 Years" group This event is in the "12-14 Years" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years Program Type: STEM/STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Homeschoolers join us in exploring science through various experiments. This week's theme is a walking rainbow water experiment. Registration is required by calling (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 "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Fun Friday: Perler Beads 2:45pm–5:30pm 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years East Regional Library This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Watch Pokemon: Detective Pikachu (2019; PG) and make all sorts of creations out of Perler beads. Hang out with friends and enjoy the end of your week. Happy Friday!	This event is in the "19+ Years" group Save a Life: Hands-Only CPR 2:00pm–3:30pm 19+ Years North Regional Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "19+ Years" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) Age Group: 19+ Years Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Cardiac arrest can strike when least expected. You could be a hero and save a life by learning basic hands-only CPR skills in this non-certification class. 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 Get Creative with LEGOs! 2:00pm–4:00pm 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages Spring Lake Community Library 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages Program Type: Games & Activities Event Details: This program is a LEGO free play! Bring the whole family -- we will have LEGOs, DUPLOs and MEGA BLOCKs for everyone to play with. 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 "19+ Years" group Sharpie Tie Dye Scarves 2:00pm–4:00pm 19+ Years Cliffdale Regional Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "19+ Years" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) Age Group: 19+ Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Design a one-of-a-kind scarf with color sharpies and alcohol. Supplies will be provided. Registration is required by calling (910) 483-7727 ext. 1383 or registering online.
3 pm			This event is in the "6-11 Years" group Terrific Tuesday: Pirate Adventure 3:30pm–4:30pm 6-11 Years North Regional Library This event is in the "6-11 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) Age Group: 6-11 Years Program Type: Games & Activities Event Details: Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day with swashbuckling stories, catchy sea shanties and other games and crafts. 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 "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Cancelled Teen Scene Artistry: Sugar Scrub 3:00pm–4:30pm 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Headquarters Library This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Headquarters Library Room: Teen Space (HQU) Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: We invite tweens and teens to express their creative expression through painting and various artistic crafts every week. This week we will make DIY sugar scrubs. This event is in the "6-11 Years" group ATLAS Book Club: The Creature of the Pines 3:30pm–4:30pm 6-11 Years Hope Mills Community Library This event is in the "6-11 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) Age Group: 6-11 Years Program Type: Book Club Event Details: At the Library After School? Interested in mythical creatures? 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 Cancelled Book vs. Movie: The Lightning Thief 3:00pm–4:00pm 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Headquarters Library This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Headquarters Library Room: Children's Area (HQU) Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Program Type: Book Club Event Details: After learning that the father he never knew is Poseidon, God of the Sea, Percy Jackson is transferred from boarding school to Camp Half-Blood, a summer camp for demigods, and becomes involved in a quest to prevent a war between the gods.
4 pm			This event is in the "0-5 Years" group This event is in the "6-11 Years" group Family Story Time: Talk Like a Pirate Day 4:00pm–5:00pm 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years Bordeaux Community Library This event is in the "0-5 Years" group This event is in the "6-11 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Ahoy there, mateys! It's Talk Like a Pirate Day, so join us for stories, songs and more. 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 "6-11 Years" group Fun with Dewey: 500s 4:00pm–5:00pm 6-11 Years Bordeaux Community Library This event is in the "6-11 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 530s and do some science experiments with balance. 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 "0-5 Years" group This event is in the "6-11 Years" group LEGO Free Play 4:00pm–5:00pm 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years North Regional Library This event is in the "0-5 Years" group This event is in the "6-11 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years Program Type: Games & Activities Event Details: Make fabulous LEGO creations. 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 Teen Skills: Ramen 4:00pm–5:00pm 15-18 Years Cliffdale Regional Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) Age Group: 15-18 Years Program Type: General Program Registration Required Event Details: Learn to cook on a budget as we create a meal for a group for less than $25. Registration is required by calling (910) 483-7727 ext. 1449.
5 pm			This event is in the "19+ Years" group Mystery Book Club: Gone for Good 5:30pm–6:30pm 19+ Years Hope Mills Community Library This event is in the "19+ Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) Age Group: 19+ Years Program Type: Book Club Event Details: As a boy, Will Klein’s hero was his older brother Ken. Then, one night a girl Will had once loved is found murdered in her family’s basement, and the prime suspect is a now vanished Ken.		This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Tiny Terrariums 5:00pm–6:00pm 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years North Regional Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us to make some tiny terrariums! Everyone will get a chance to make and decorate their own terrarium. Registration is required by calling (910) 483-7727 ext. 1450 or registering online. This event is in the "15-18 Years" group This event is in the "19+ Years" group Adult Story Time 5:00pm–6:30pm 15-18 Years, 19+ Years West Regional Library This event is in the "15-18 Years" group This event is in the "19+ Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: West Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years Program Type: General Program, Story Time Event Details: Story time is not just for kids! Come out and have fun enjoying some adult short stories. Collaborate and maybe even make up one of your own. For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1481.

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