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Cumberland Cooks: Homeschool Program - Christmas

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library

Program Type:

Culture & Entertainment

Age Group:

6-11 Years

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Library Branch: East Regional Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)

Age Group: 6-11 Years

Program Type: Culture & Entertainment

Event Details:

Celebrate the season with a cozy afternoon of cookie baking and decorating while watching The Grinch (PG; 2018). Enjoy hands-on kitchen fun, festive treats and a favorite holiday movie.

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Innovative Art: Winter Wonderland Painting

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

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Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)

Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Create shimmering winter art using tin foil and a simple painting technique. Kids ages 2–11 can make a snowman, snowflake or both as they experiment with texture, color and creativity. A fun way to welcome the winter season!

LEGO Art: Printing Workshop

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: North Regional Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM

Registration Required

Event Details:

Get ready to combine creativity and construction in this one-of-a-kind art and design experience!

Cumberland Cooks: Holiday Cookie Decoration

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Pate Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library

Program Type:

General Program

Age Group:

19+ Years

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Library Branch: Headquarters Library

Room: Pate Room (HQU)

Age Group: 19+ Years

Program Type: General Program

Registration Required

Event Details:

Decorate a festive holiday cookie to enjoy yourself or share with someone special. All materials are provided, and no baking experience is needed—just bring your creativity and a little seasonal cheer.

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Spin That Dreidel

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

6-11 Years, All Ages

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Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)

Age Group: 6-11 Years, All Ages

Program Type: Games & Activities

Event Details:

Celebrate the holiday season with a round of traditional dreidel spinning at the library. Whether you’ve played for years or are trying it for the first time, this simple, lively game is a great way to spend time with friends and family.

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The Great Grinch Escape!

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Conference Room #3 (HQU) at Headquarters Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

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Library Branch: Headquarters Library

Room: Conference Room #3 (HQU)

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

Program Type: Games & Activities

Event Details:

Step into the story as Cindy Lou Who and her siblings in this holiday-themed escape room! The Grinch is causing chaos throughout Whoville—and he’s locked the doors behind him.

Gingerbread House Holiday Card Decorating

Wednesday, December 17, 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:

Design and decorate your own gingerbread house–themed holiday card using festive craft materials. Bring your creativity and leave with a cheerful, handmade card to keep or share.

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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.

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.

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Time	Mon (4/14)	Tue (4/15)	Wed (4/16)	Thu (4/17)
All Day				Closing Closed for Good Friday/Easter Weekend 04/17/2025 @ 6:00pm–04/20/2025 @ 6:00pm 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
10 am				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 Skins and Skulls: Exploring the Wild World of Animals 10:30am–11:30am 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Hope Mills 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 "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: 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: STEM/STEAM Event Details: Does your child love animals? Join Jones Lake State Park staff for an exciting program where children will explore animal skins, skulls, tracks and the fascinating adaptations of predators and prey! 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.
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2 pm				This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Snak Attak vs. Crafting Cuisines: Baking & Chemistry 2:00pm–4:00pm 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Cliffdale 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: Cliffdale Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Program Type: General Program, STEM/STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Welcome to Snak Attak vs. Crafting Cuisines! This month, we're doing something a little special. Who wants to have a bake off? And mix in a little chemistry too.
3 pm		This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Battle of the Catapults 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 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: STEM/STEAM Event Details: Unleash your competitive spirit with our thrilling catapult-building kit! Gather your friends and foes to construct your very own catapult and engage in epic battles to determine who will reign supreme.
4 pm	This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Cozy Crochet for Teens 4:00pm–5:00pm 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Hope Mills 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: Hope Mills Community Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Hang out with us for an hour of cozy crocheting fun. Whether you're just starting out and need a hand with the basics, or you're a crochet pro ready to show off your skills and share tips, we’ve got a spot just for you.	This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Hanging Out & Nerding Out: Book Dragons Read 4:00pm–5:00pm 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Cliffdale 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: Cliffdale Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Program Type: Book Club, General Program Registration Required Event Details: Gaming, robots, books and podcasts, oh my! We invite teens to join us in #hangingout&nerdingout every week as we participate in various activities. We have games. We have robotics and coding. We have books to read. This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Dungeons and Dragons 4:00pm–6:00pm 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years West 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: West Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Program Type: Games & Activities Event Details: Adventure is calling...and we're looking for a party! Whether you have a sword, a bow, an axe or other weapon to lend to the cause, join us the first and third Tuesday of each month for Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition. 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 Dragon Writers' Den 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: Conference Room (CLF) Age Group: 15-18 Years Program Type: General Program Registration Required Event Details: Are you interesting in a writing career? We invite teens to dive into their hoard of creativity as we introduce them to novel writing.	This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Teen Dungeons and Dragons 4:00pm–5:30pm 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Hope Mills Community 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: Hope Mills Community Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Event Details: Calling all heroes, mages, wanderers, scoundrels and goblins! Join the party and play 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons. We will be meeting every Thursday. 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 #GirlsCode@CCPL: Creative Design Studio 4:00pm–6:00pm 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years North Regional Library 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 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, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Program Type: Maker, STEM/STEAM Event Details: Get ready to unleash your digital art skills! Using the KIRTA painting app, you'll dive into a world of cool tools to create stunning images, animations and tilemap assets -- perfect for your future projects. 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 Cup Tower Challenge 4:30pm–5:30pm 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years West 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: West Regional Library Room: Teen Room (WRL) Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM Event Details: Can you make the tallest cup tower? Come and test your design skills and see just how tall you can build your tower.

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