Week Calendar

Featured Events

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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

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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.

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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.

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.

Movie poster for Disney’s "The Santa Clause." Centered on the poster is a full-body image of an adult man wearing a tight, bright-red one-piece outfit that resembles long underwear. He also wears red-and-white striped socks and a Santa hat. His expression looks surprised or bewildered. A young boy stands behind him, hugging him around the waist with a cheerful smile. Small sparkling lights surround the man’s midsection, suggesting a magical transformation.

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).

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.

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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All Day				Closing Closed for Inclement Weather 02/19/2025 @ 9:00am–02/20/2025 @ 11:00am All Branches 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
9 am					This event is in the "19+ Years" group Cancelled Tech Time @ the Library 9:00am–10:30am 19+ Years Cliffdale Regional Library This event is in the "19+ Years" group Cancelled 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 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.
10 am			This event is in the "19+ Years" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Community Resources 10:00am–12:00pm 19+ Years, All Ages Headquarters Library This event is in the "19+ Years" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Headquarters Library Room: Conference Room #1 (HQU) Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages Program Type: General Program Event Details: Our Community Navigator links customers and patrons to needed resources and information.	This event is in the "19+ Years" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Cancelled Community Resources 10:00am–12:00pm 19+ Years, All Ages North Regional Library This event is in the "19+ Years" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Cancelled 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, All Ages Program Type: General Program Event Details: Our Community Navigator links customers and patrons to needed resources and information. This event is in the "19+ Years" group Cancelled Top of the Morning Book Club 10:00am–12:00pm 19+ Years East Regional Library This event is in the "19+ Years" group Cancelled 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: Book Club Event Details: If your perfect day starts with a cup of coffee and a good book, this NEW Book Club is for you! We'll discuss Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto.			This event is in the "19+ Years" group Knit & Crochet Club 10:00am–11:30am 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: Socialize, learn, trade tips and swap patterns. Supplies are provided for beginners. Adults only. For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1381.
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12 pm					This event is in the "19+ Years" group Cancelled Beginners' Bridge: the Basics 12:30pm–1:30pm 19+ Years North Regional Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "19+ Years" group Cancelled 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: Want to learn bridge? Join us for Beginners’ Bridge: the Basics. Afterwards, practice what you've learned with fellow players. Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727 ext. 1436 or registering online.
1 pm		This event is in the "19+ Years" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Community Resources 1:00pm–3:00pm 19+ Years, All Ages Hope Mills Community Library This event is in the "19+ Years" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library Room: Conference Room (HPM) Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages Program Type: General Program Event Details: Our Community Navigator links customers and patrons to needed resources and information.			This event is in the "19+ Years" group Cancelled Beginners' Bridge: Beyond Basics 1:30pm–4:00pm 19+ Years North Regional Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "19+ Years" group Cancelled 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! Want to improve your game? Beginners’ Bridge: Beyond Basics teaches popular bridge conventions and provides an opportunity for you to improve your skills through play with fellow participants.
2 pm	This event is in the "15-18 Years" group This event is in the "19+ Years" group Dungeons & Dragons: An Introduction for Adults and Older Teens 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: Conference Room (NRL) Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics about the popular roleplaying game. This newbie friendly group is in the middle of an ongoing campaign, but you can still join up. If you don't have a character, we'll give you a pre-generated one.	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 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.					This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group This event is in the "19+ Years" group Mystery Movie Series: Vertigo 2:00pm–4:15pm 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years Spring Lake Community Library This event is in the "12-14 Years" group 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: Spring Lake Community Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Event Details: Join us on select days this winter for a series of thrillers and mysteries directed by Alfred Hitchcock, the "Master of Suspense!" This month's feature is Vertigo (PG; 1958), starring James Stewart and Kim Novak.
3 pm				This event is in the "19+ Years" group Cancelled Cliffdale Library: Board Game Club 3:00pm–5:30pm 19+ Years Cliffdale Regional Library This event is in the "19+ Years" group Cancelled 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: Games & Activities Event Details: Unwind and relax with puzzles and adult coloring sheets. Enjoy fun board games and card games. Supplies are provided. For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1383.		This event is in the "19+ Years" group Book Page Rolled Rose Wreaths 3:30pm–4:45pm 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: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Learn to make rolled roses out of recycled book pages to decorate a small wreath. Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727 ext. 1436 or registering online.
4 pm			This event is in the "19+ Years" group Stitching Friends: Learn How to Cross Stitch 4:30pm–6:00pm 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: Join us to learn how to cross stitch by working on a simple project or bring your own needlecraft project! Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.			This event is in the "15-18 Years" group This event is in the "19+ Years" group Fantasy Book Club: This Is How You Lose the Time War 4:30pm–5:30pm 15-18 Years, 19+ Years Spring Lake Community 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: Spring Lake Community Library Room: Conference Room (SPL) Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Among the ashes of a dying world, an agent finds a letter. It reads: Burn before reading.
5 pm			This event is in the "19+ Years" group Mystery Book Club: When No One is Watching 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: Sydney Green, a lifelong Brooklyn resident, notices her neighborhood changing rapidly, with familiar neighbors vanishing and "FOR SALE" signs everywhere.		This event is in the "15-18 Years" group This event is in the "19+ Years" group Cancelled NC Lore & Legends 5:00pm–6:00pm 15-18 Years, 19+ Years Headquarters Library This event is in the "15-18 Years" group This event is in the "19+ Years" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Headquarters Library Room: Local & State History Room (HQU) Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years Program Type: Genealogy/Local History Event Details: North Carolina is full of folktales and legends that have been passed down from generation to generation. Join us to hear three such stories! Intended for ages 15+. Closing Closed for Inclement Weather 5:00pm–7:00pm All Branches 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

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