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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
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
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.

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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
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
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
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
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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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
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. 

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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
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.

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

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
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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Back to School Scavenger Hunt

All Day
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
East Regional Library
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Library Branch: East Regional Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

This month we have six school items hiding in the library. Can you help find all six back-to-school items hidden in our children's area and receive a prize? 

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.

Back to School Scavenger Hunt

All Day
6-11 Years
North Regional Library
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Library Branch: North Regional Library
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

Time to get ready for another great school year! Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet at the children's services desk, find all eight school supplies in the children's area and return the sheet for a free sticker.

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.

Back-to-School Scavenger Hunt

All Day
6-11 Years
Bordeaux Community Library
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Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Story Time Area (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

Find images hidden around the children's area with correlating letters to answer a riddle. 

Self-directed scavenger hunt running through August. 

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.

Camping Scavenger Hunt

All Day
6-11 Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
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Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

Bring the outside indoors this August with a special camping scavenger hunt at the Cliffdale Regional Library. No prior camping experience is required.

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.

Let's Go Camping Scavenger Hunt

All Day
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Hope Mills Community Library
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Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

Find all of the camping supplies you need for a super fun camp out and earn a special glow in the dark prize! 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1425. 

 

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.

S'mores Card Craft Kit

All Day
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Hope Mills Community Library
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Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

Who doesn't love s'mores? Grab a craft kit and make your own sweet s'mores card. Give it to a loved one or keep it to remind you of all the fun you had this summer. 

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.

Summertime Blind Date with a Book

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

Beat the heat with a cool summer date - a book! Without seeing the cover, without knowing the title, select a book based solely on a brief description. Once your date is over, share your experience with us by writing a short review. Who knows?

The Great Cat Chase Scavenger Hunt

All Day
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages
Headquarters Library
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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

Help! A bunch of sneaky cats have wandered off and are now hiding all over the second floor of the library! Use your scavenger hunt sheet to track them down — some are easy to spot, others are masters of disguise. Can you find them all?

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.
9 am

Teen Activity Connection

9:00am–6:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Headquarters Library
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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Teen Space (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: General Program, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

We need teens to tell us what they want to do at the library! Brainstorm and socialize as you write about fun activities and events that you'd like to see at the library on our reserved white board tables. 
10 am
11 am
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 29 to August 4 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.