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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
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
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
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.

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

LEGO Club

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library

Program Type:

STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us to build, create and explore with LEGOs! Let your imagination lead the way as you design your own colorful constructions. 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Cumberland County Public Library, Inc. 

A small child's hand is playing with six piles of clay - red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple. There are six small containers stacked next to the clay. The child is wearing a red shirt.

Creative Clay Crew

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities, Sensory Program

Age Group:

0-5 Years
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Sensory Program
Event Details:

Get ready for multi-sensory experiences with our once a month playdough club. Drop in anytime while we’re meeting and prepare to work on your fine motor development while squishing, smooshing, rolling and flattening gluten-free playdough. 

A girl and boy riding on the pages of an open book. There are a few leaves flying behind them. On the orange book is an image of an open book with a few stars coming out of it and the words "Cumberland County Literacy Council" under it. Under the entire image are the words "Imagination Library Storytime".

Imagination Library Story Time

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Time Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

0-5 Years
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Story Time Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a special family-friendly story time where little ones can enjoy engaging tales and fun activities. 

This month's theme is "snow much fun." 

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

Bubble Wrap Painting

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get ready to pop, paint and let your creativity burst! Use bubble wrap to design a fun, textured artwork all your own. 

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

A colorful, 1980s-themed promotional graphic with neon colors on a black background. Large text reads “Back to the ’80s” in pink and bright green. Below, text says “Celebrating Bordeaux’s 40th Anniversary.” The background features neon geometric shapes and dotted patterns. Logos appear at the bottom for Cumberland County, Friends of the Cumberland County Public Library and Cumberland County Public Library.

Back to the '80s Kickoff Party!

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment, Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity, Sensory Program

Age Group:

0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment, Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity, Sensory Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate with us as we reflect on 40 years of serving our community. Bedazzle books, tie-dye scrunchies and relive the '80s through live games in this totally rad anniversary celebration! 

Schedule: 

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.”

Mod Podge Material Magic

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Maker, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

19+ Years
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Add a touch of handmade charm to your home! In this creative session, adults will learn how to decoupage a trinket dish using fabric and Mod Podge with artist in residence, Kia Love. All materials are provided, just bring your imagination!

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

Rock Painting

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 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
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let your creativity rock! Paint fun, colorful stones to show off your style. This craft is perfect for decorating your room, locker or gifting to friends. 

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Disasterpieces

All Day
19+ Years, All Ages
Hope Mills Community Library
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Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

On Mondays during the month of July, pick up a copy of a famous painting and have fun recreating it as best you can on the paper provided. Work on it at the library with the color pencils provided, or at home with a medium of your choice.
12 am
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Closed for Independence Day

07/03/2025 @ 6:00pm–07/06/2025 @ 6:00pm
All Branches
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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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Ceiling Creators: Upside Down Art

10:00am–11:00am
6-11 Years
East Regional Library
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Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a virtual journey to Italy! Explore the stunning Vatican Gallery of Maps in Italy, where vibrant art is painted on the ceiling.

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.
11 am

Homeschool Encore - Creative Clay

11:00am–12:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Bordeaux Community Library
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Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Color Our World - learn about some of the colorful ways different cultures have used clay from statues to ceramics. Make your own clay creation! 

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.

Paws to Create for a Cause

11:00am–12:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages
Headquarters Library
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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Children's Area (HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Program
Event Details:

Help furry friends find loving families by joining us in creating art portraits of available pets for adoption in our county. Your portraits will be put on display in the library to help them get adopted by their fur-ever family.

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

Story Time Take and Make Craft

12:00pm–7:00pm
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Spring Lake Community Library
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Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

This story time themed take and make will be available at the youth services desk from July 8 to July 14 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.
1 pm

Poetry Colors Our World

1:00pm–2:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Roses are red, 
Violets are blue, 
Our world is colorful, 
And poetry is too. 
2 pm

Crafty Corner: Pebble Necklaces

2:00pm–3:30pm
19+ Years
Spring Lake Community Library
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for the perfect summer accessory? Join us for a relaxing afternoon as we paint pebbles and turn them into necklaces. 

Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727 ext. 1459 or registering online.

Color Your Travels with DIY Painted Luggage Tags

2:30pm–4:30pm
19+ Years
North Regional Library
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Travel colors your world. Add some color to your suitcase or bag with a luggage tag painted by you. 

Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727 ext. 1436 or registering online.
3 pm

Mystical Creations Artistry: Rainbow Loom Bracelets

3:00pm–4:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

We welcome thee to Mystical Creations Artistry! Teens are invited to participate in various art projects with a touch of the mystical and fantastical.

Terrific Tuesday: Comics Out Loud

3:30pm–4:30pm
6-11 Years
North Regional Library
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Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate the art of comics and cartoons with fun stories and games, and learn how to draw your own stick-figure comic strips. 

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.

Teen Scene Artistry: Design Your Own T-Shirt

3:00pm–4:30pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Headquarters Library
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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: The Engine (Makerspace HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Do you have the next big T-shirt idea? Do you want to give a gift to a friend or family member?

Crafternoon Time: Hanging Mini-Yarn Wall Art

3:30pm–4:45pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Spring Lake Community Library
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Color your world beautiful and join us for our Crafternoon Time. This month we are making hanging mini-yarn wall art. 

Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727 ext. 1459 or registering online.

 

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.
4 pm

Book Cover Redesign

4:00pm–5:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
West Regional Library
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Teen Room (WRL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have a book you love but don’t love its cover? Then join us as we reimagine the covers of some of our favorite books. 

Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727 ext. 1481 or registering online. 

Patriotic String Fling

4:30pm–6:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
North Regional Library
Closed
Registration Required
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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:

Create your own patriotic work of art! Using only wood, paint and string, participants will make their own perfectly patriotic creation to celebrate our nation. 
5 pm

Needlecraft Club

5:00pm–6:30pm
19+ Years
Hope Mills Community Library
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Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Socialize with other adults as you work on your own sewing, knitting, crochet or other needlecraft project. Please note that this is not a class; this is a group for adults who enjoy or are interested in needlecraft.

Teens Draw: Figure Poses

5:00pm–6:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
North Regional Library
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Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Learn how to draw evocative and dynamic figure poses to express different emotions. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1450. 

Foil Embossed Art

5:30pm–6:30pm
6-11 Years, All Ages
East Regional Library
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Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Learn how to create textured metal art and then add color to make it look like stained glass. 

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.