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Dollar$ and Sen$e: Smart Money Series presented by CEED

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library

Program Type:

Business & Finance

Age Group:

15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Business & Finance
Event Details:

Are you rebuilding your credit or just need a smarter system? This 4-part series will equip you with plans, strategies and confidence to take control of your money and your future. Participants will ... 

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Make Your Own Chia Pet

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library

Program Type:

STEM, Story Time

Age Group:

6-11 Years
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: STEM, Story Time
Event Details:

Join Cape Fear Botanical Garden Environmental Educators for a hands-on, family-friendly program where you'll design and plant your very own Chia Pet.

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.”

Words to Live By: Textile Banner Workshop

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Maker, STEM

Age Group:

12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Got a quote that fuels your vibe? A mantra that keeps you grounded? In this chill creative session, artist in residence, Kia Love, will help you turn your words into bold textile art using felt appliqué and simple embroidery techniques.

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Black History Month: They Walked This Way

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library

Program Type:

Genealogy/Local History

Age Group:

15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Genealogy/Local History
Event Details:

Join us for a special presentation by the Sandhills Family Heritage Association (SFHA) exploring the rich history and lasting contributions of African Americans in the Sandhills region.

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Garden Gathering: An Afternoon of Grace and Growth

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Pate Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library

Program Type:

Culture & Entertainment, General Program

Age Group:

15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Pate Room (HQU)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, General Program
Event Details:

Step into an elegant, Bridgerton-inspired afternoon at the library! Guests will enjoy guided ballroom-style dancing, learn basic historical etiquette and explore fashion tips inspired by the Regency era.

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Heartstrings Unplugged: (Young) Adult Art & Vibe

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love is complicated—art doesn’t have to be. Tune in, unplug and let your feelings do the messy work. Join us for Heartstrings Unplugged, where music sets the mood and art becomes your voice. 

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Come On Down for Senior Bingo!

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Story Time Room (ERL) at East Regional Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

19+ Years
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (ERL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun and relaxed morning of Bingo filled with conversation, laughter and friendly competition! This program is open to adults 55 and over and offers a great opportunity to spend time with friends—or make some new ones.

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Pokémon Club

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library

Program Type:

Culture & Entertainment, Games & Activities

Age Group:

6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Get ready to catch ’em all at our official Pokémon Club! Players ages 6–12 will learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game while building reading, math and social skills.

Image features a gold background with a pattern of various drawn images of food. In the center, there is a white cooking pot with a lid containing the text “Cumberland Cooks! Cumberland County Public Library.” The word “Cumberland” is written in bold blue letters, with a white chef’s hat outlined in blue positioned above the letter “C.” The word “Cooks!” is in large, bold gold letters, with the first “o” shaped like a spoon and the second “o” shaped like a fork.

Cumberland Cooks: Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Pate Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library

Program Type:

General Program

Age Group:

19+ Years
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Pate Room (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: General Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxed cooking demonstration where you may watch—or join in—as we prepare an easy, comforting dish. This month’s recipe is chicken and dumplings, a warm, satisfying meal perfect for sharing with family and friends.

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Record Setting, Life Saving Hands-Only CPR

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, STEM

Age Group:

15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness, STEM
Event Details:

You could save a life by knowing Hands-Only CPR. Join us for this drop-in training event and be part of a statewide effort to set a world record! Staff from Cape Fear Valley Health will be on hand to train you—no prior experience needed. 

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10:00am–12:00pm
19+ Years, All Ages
Headquarters Library
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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Conference Room #1 (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
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Community Resources

10:00am–12:00pm
19+ Years, All Ages
North Regional Library
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Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Conference Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
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11 am
12 pm
1 pm

Community Resources

1:00pm–3:00pm
19+ Years, All Ages
Hope Mills Community Library
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Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

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Snak Attak Time!: Pizza Bagels

1:00pm–2:30pm
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: 12-14 Years
Program Type: General Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Snak Attak Time! Who doesn't love snacks? And we don't just mean chips and crackers. Nope! We're talking about some cool snacks that you can make for yourself, family and friends.
2 pm
3 pm

Crafting Cuisines Cooking Club: Steak & Potatoes

3:30pm–6:00pm
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: 15-18 Years
Program Type: General Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Crafting Cuisines Cooking Club! Did you know crafts can go beyond creating things with paper, paint and other artsy-fartsy stuff? Join us as we get creative and crafty with food too.

Write On, Right Now

3:00pm–6:00pm
19+ Years
North Regional Library
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: North Regional Library
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: General Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Cumberland County Public Library's writers' group returns! Join us at 3 p.m. for chatting and networking, then we'll begin our work at 3:15 p.m. for critique and discussion of our literary projects.