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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.

Metal containers holding pens, colored pencils, scissors, paintbrushes and rulers.

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.

Red, yellow, blue, green and black LEGO bricks in a pile.

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.

Poster for“Die Hard” featuring a dramatic nighttime city background with many lights. In the center is a tall skyscraper with two connected towers. The building is shown exploding with bright flames and smoke erupting from the top. A helicopter hovers nearby. On the right side of the poster is a large close-up of a man's face, filling nearly half of the image. He appears tense and alert, his mouth slightly open and eyes looking intensely toward the left, suggesting danger or urgency.

Monday Matinee at Maiden Lane

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Pate Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library

Program Type:

Culture & Entertainment

Age Group:

19+ Years

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Library Branch: Headquarters Library

Room: Pate Room (HQU)

Age Group: 19+ Years

Program Type: Culture & Entertainment

Event Details:

Holiday hostages, sharp one-liners and explosive action—Die Hard (R; 1988) delivers all the thrills that made it a beloved Christmas cult classic.

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Time	Sun (5/25)	Tue (5/27)	Wed (5/28)	Thu (5/29)	Sat (5/31)
All Day	Closing Closed for Memorial Day All Day 5/25–5/26 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 Step into Spring: Library Line Dance 9:00am–9:45am 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: Join us for a morning of fun and fitness! This class is for anyone who loves to dance, whether experienced or new to the dance floor.
10 am		This event is in the "19+ Years" group Step into Spring: Library Line Dance 10:00am–11:00am 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: Join us for a morning of fun and fitness! This class is for anyone who loves to dance, whether experienced or new to the dance floor. This event is in the "19+ Years" group Come On Down for Senior Bingo! 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: Games & Activities Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy a fun morning of activity and conversation by playing Bingo. This event is for seniors 55 years and over to enjoy time with friends and the opportunity to make new friends.	This event is in the "19+ Years" group Tech Time @ the Library 10:30am–12:00pm 19+ Years Bordeaux Community Library This event is in the "19+ 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: 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 "19+ Years" group Mural in Bloom 10:30am–11:45am 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 in bringing our community’s story to life with vibrant, colorful artwork to contribute to a shared vision of beauty, unity and creativity.	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.
11 am		This event is in the "19+ Years" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Community Resources 11:00am–1:00pm 19+ Years, All Ages Cliffdale Regional 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: Cliffdale Regional Library Room: Conference Room (CLF) 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 Plant Swap 11:00am–1:00pm 19+ Years East Regional Library This event is in the "19+ 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: 19+ Years Program Type: General Program Event Details: Calling all plant enthusiasts! Bring your extra plant clippings and propagations to swap with others. Share the wealth of your garden during our plant swap.
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1 pm				This event is in the "19+ Years" group Bridge: Just Play 1:00pm–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: Games & Activities Registration Required Event Details: Bridge is fun! Want to improve your game? Just Play provides an opportunity for you to practice skills learned in our Beginners' Bridge programs.
2 pm			This event is in the "19+ Years" group Get Moving: Musical Chairs BinGO! 2:00pm–3:00pm 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: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Join staff from Oak Street Health at this fun-filled activity for adults. It’s Bingo with a twist. Start out with one card, end with another - when the music stops, so do you. Just like in traditional bingo, winner gets a prize!	This event is in the "19+ Years" group In It to Win It: Tech and Prizes 2:00pm–3:30pm 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: Digital Literacy Registration Required Event Details: Meet us at the library to show your competitive side - playing games to test your basic tech knowledge and win a prize or two along the way!
3 pm		This event is in the "19+ Years" group Cinema Bookworms 3:00pm–6:00pm 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: Culture & Entertainment Event Details: Welcome to Cinema Bookworms! We'll be comparing a book and its movie adaptation. You will read the book on your own and then watch the movie with us at the library. After the movie we will discuss and compare the two.
4 pm
5 pm		This event is in the "19+ Years" group Mystery Book Club: The Storm We Made 5:30pm–6:30pm 19+ Years Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "19+ Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: 19+ Years Program Type: Book Club Event Details: In 1945 Malaya, Cecily Alcantara’s family is falling apart—her son Abel is missing, her daughter Jasmin is hidden away to avoid being forced into sexual servitude and her eldest, Jujube, grows bitter working in a tea house for Japanese soldiers.		This event is in the "19+ Years" group Club Insomnia: Then She Was Gone 5:00pm–6:00pm 19+ Years Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "19+ Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: 19+ Years Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Laurel Mack is still reeling from the disappearance of her beloved 15-year-old daughter, Ellie, who vanished ten years ago.

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