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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

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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

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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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2 pm					This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Fun Friday for Teens: Slime 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: STEM/STEAM Event Details: Watch The Incredible Hulk (2008; PG-13) and make a batch of slime or two to pass the time. Hang out with friends and enjoy the end of your week. Happy Friday!	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 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: Spring Lake Community Library Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Program Type: Self-Directed Activity Event Details: This program is a LEGO free play. Bring the whole family. We will have LEGOs, MEGA BLOCKS and DUPLOs so everyone can play. 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.
3 pm		This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Dungeons and Dragons: Don't Break Your Pick 3:00pm–5:00pm 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Headquarters 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: 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 "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Escape Room: A Zoo Whodunit 3:00pm–4:00pm 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages Headquarters Library This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 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 #3 (HQU) Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM Event Details: You are an overnight security guard at the local zoo. As you are making your rounds, you find the lights on in the new Dangerous Animals exhibit and the door unlocked.	This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Mindful Journaling 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: Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity Event Details: Need a brain break? Do you like art? Writing? Why not both? Join us as we begin a journaling journey with various prompts depending on your interests. Journals and journaling materials will be provided, but you can also bring your own.	This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Switch Showdown: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 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 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: Games & Activities Event Details: Do you have what it takes to be the ultimate Smash Bros. champion? Come compete in a double-elimination tournament of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch or cheer on your friends. This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Teen Rewind: Childhood Art Class 3:30pm–4:30pm 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Bordeaux 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: Bordeaux Community Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Program Event Details: Ever wish you could go back to a simpler time? Let out your inner child and destress with art and activities inspired by your preschool days. For more information about this program, call 910-483-7727 ext. 1381.
4 pm		This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Hanging Out & Nerding Out: Let's Start a Podcast 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: 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 & Dragons 4:15pm–5:30pm 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: Games & Activities Registration Required Event Details: Always be yourself...unless you can be elf...then always be an elf. Or a sorcerer...or an orc...or a bard...or a druid...the possibilities seem endless.	This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Teen Dungeons and Dragons 4:00pm–6:00pm 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 LEGO Legends League 4:30pm–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: Story Time Room (NRL) Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM Event Details: We are hosting the LEGO Legends League and we want 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 "15-18 Years" group This event is in the "19+ Years" group Fantasy Book Club: Somewhere Beyond the Sea 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: Arthur Parnassus lives a good life, built on the ashes of a bad one.
5 pm				This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Teens Draw: Extreme Action 5:00pm–6:00pm 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years North 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: North Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Exchange drawing tips, tricks and techniques, develop your own unique artistic style and showcase your art in a safe and supportive environment.

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