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Paw Patrol Party

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Story Time

Age Group:

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

No job is too big, and no pup (or kid) is too small at our Paw Patrol Party. Get fired up to give it your all as we have a pawsitively good time with stories, songs and a craft. 

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Chill Skills: Stress Management for Teens

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Self-Directed Activity, Sensory Program

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, Health & Wellness, Self-Directed Activity, Sensory Program
Event Details:

This teen stress-relief program offers a creative and calming space where teens can decompress and learn healthy ways to manage everyday stress.

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Paws for Reading

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library

Program Type:

General Program, Self-Directed Activity, Story Time

Age Group:

6-11 Years, All Ages
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program, Self-Directed Activity, Story Time
Event Details:

Build reading confidence by sharing a story with a gentle, four-legged friend. Certified therapy dogs from Love on a Leash love listening to readers of all ages—whether you bring a favorite book from home or choose one of ours.

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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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Hope Mills Community Library
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10 am

Community Resources

10:00am–12:00pm
19+ Years, All Ages
Spring Lake Community Library
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Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Conference Room (SPL)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

Cumberland Cooks: RO-TEL Cheese Dip and Cream Cheese Salsa Dip

10:00am–12:00pm
19+ Years
Headquarters Library
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Pate Room (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: General Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make two delicious dips for yourself, family and friends. This month we will be showing how to make RO-TEL Cheese Dip and Cream Cheese Salsa Dip. 
11 am

Community Resources

11:00am–1:00pm
19+ Years, All Ages
Cliffdale Regional Library
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Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Conference Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

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Community Resources

11:00am–1:00pm
19+ Years, All Ages
Bordeaux Community Library
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Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

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12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm

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.

Teen Writing Challenge

3:30pm–5:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Bordeaux Community Library
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Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Build your creative writing skills! Meet other teen writers and get writing. Each program includes a short writing lesson, a writing prompt, a brainstorm session and time to write a short poem, scene or story. 
4 pm

Hanging Out & Nerding Out: Let's Start a Podcast

4:00pm–5:30pm
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: General Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gaming, robots, crafts and podcasts, oh my! We invite teens to join us in #hangingout&nerdingout every week as we participate in various activities. We have games. We have robotics and coding. We have crafts to create.

Teen Volunteer Time: Color A Smile

4:00pm–5:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
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Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (CLF)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Need to meet volunteer hours for the year? Looking to learn more about volunteering opportunities? Check out this volunteer time for teens. 
5 pm

Chronic Health Conditions: Prevention and Help

5:00pm–6:30pm
19+ Years
West Regional Library
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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: General Program, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Carlotta McCluskey of the Healthy Conversations/Barbershop Program will discuss ways to help prevent chronic health conditions. Presentation will include health and maintenance tips as well as community resources.

Fresh Start Social Hour

5:30pm–6:30pm
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: Culture & Entertainment, General Program
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and relaxed time at Fresh Start Social Hour! Whether you're new to the area or just looking to meet new people, it's a great opportunity to connect.