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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. 

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

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
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. 

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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
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. 

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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). 

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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. 

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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. 

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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." 

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08/09/2025 @ 3:30pm–08/11/2025 @ 7:00pm
Headquarters Library
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08/09/2025 @ 9:00am–08/10/2025 @ 6:00pm
Hope Mills Community Library
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Playdates at the Library

9:00am–10:00am
0-5 Years
West Regional Library
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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Sensory Program
Event Details:

Enjoy a free play with a variety of toys and sensory materials. Ages 0 to 4 years old. 

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

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.
10 am

Creative Clay Crew

10:00am–11:00am
0-5 Years
East Regional Library
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Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (ERL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Sensory Program
Event Details:

Get ready for a multi-sensory experience with our twice a month play-dough club. Drop in anytime while we’re meeting and work on fine motor development while squishing, smooshing, rolling and flattening gluten-free play-dough. 

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
12 pm
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Bridge: Just Play

1:00pm–3:30pm
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: 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

Family Trivia: A Pirate's Life for Me Edition

2:00pm–3:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages
Headquarters Library
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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Teen Space (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Get ready for an action-packed afternoon of family-friendly fun and fierce trivia battles. Gather your team and put your knowledge to the test with questions covering everything from pop culture and music to history and beyond. 

Get Creative with LEGOs

2:00pm–4:00pm
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Spring Lake Community Library
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Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, 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

Board Game Club

3:00pm–5:00pm
19+ Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
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Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Come and enjoy fun board games and card games. Or unwind and relax with puzzles and adult coloring sheets. 

Supplies are provided. 

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Closed for Maintenance

3:30pm–6:00pm
Headquarters Library
Branches:
Headquarters Library

LEGO Creations

3:30pm–4:30pm
6-11 Years
Headquarters Library
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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Story Time Area (HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Unleash your imagination at our LEGO Build & Create Extravaganza! Join us for a fun-filled session where creativity knows no limits—design, build and explore with tons of colorful LEGO bricks.

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

Dungeons & Dragons Session 0: Group B

4:00pm–6:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
West Regional Library
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all adventurers! Gather your party and get ready for some D&D. We will be prepping for a new campaign and creating our characters. 

Please only register for one group's sessions. 

Museum Heist

4:00pm–4:45pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
West Regional Library
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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

There’s been a heist! Will you and your team be able to solve the clues in time to figure out which painting has been replaced with a fake and where the thief is heading? But be careful, one of your number may not be who they seem. 

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.

Pokémon Party

4:00pm–5:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
West Regional Library
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the library to enjoy Pokémon themed activities! 

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