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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

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Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)

Age Group: 19+ Years

Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, General Program

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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

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Library Branch: North Regional Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)

Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

Program Type: Maker, STEM/STEAM

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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

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Library Branch: East Regional Library

Room: Teen Space (ERL)

Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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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.

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

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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: 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.

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.”

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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Library Branch: North Regional Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)

Age Group: 6-11 Years

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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All Day		This event is in the "6-11 Years" group Costumed Friends Scavenger Hunt All Day 6-11 Years Bordeaux Community Library This event is in the "6-11 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 of some costumed friends and jack-o-lanterns hidden around the children's area. This self-directed scavenger hunt runs throughout October. 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.	This event is in the "6-11 Years" group Disney Villain Scavenger Hunt All Day 6-11 Years Cliffdale Regional Library This event is in the "6-11 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library Age Group: 6-11 Years Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity Event Details: What's that creeping in the children's area this October? Why it's a new scavenger hunt and a whole host of Disney villains hiding around every corner. 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.		Closing Closed for Maintenance All Day West Regional Library Branches: West Regional Library
		This event is in the "19+ Years" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Find the Librarian's Black Cat Scavenger Hunt All Day 19+ Years, All Ages Hope Mills Community Library This event is in the "19+ Years" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity Event Details: Your local librarian has a black cat named Angel. See if you can find 15 different pictures of him hidden around the main area of the library to receive a small prize at the information desk.
		This event is in the "0-5 Years" group This event is in the "6-11 Years" group Five Little Pumpkins Scavenger Hunt All Day 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years East Regional Library This event is in the "0-5 Years" group This event is in the "6-11 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 five little pumpkins hiding in the library. Can you help find all five little pumpkins 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.
		This event is in the "0-5 Years" group This event is in the "6-11 Years" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Going On a Ghost Scavenger Hunt All Day 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages Headquarters Library This event is in the "0-5 Years" group This event is in the "6-11 Years" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Headquarters Library Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity Event Details: There are ten (10) ghosts haunting the second floor of the library. Help find them and come back to the children's desk for a prize. This scavenger hunt will be available from October 1-31. 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.
		This event is in the "6-11 Years" group Halloween Scavenger Hunt All Day 6-11 Years North Regional Library This event is in the "6-11 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Regional Library Age Group: 6-11 Years Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity Event Details: Search for eight Halloween items hidden around the children's area. Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet at the children's service desk and return the sheet for a free sticker. The program runs October 1-31. 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.
		This event is in the "0-5 Years" group This event is in the "6-11 Years" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Monster Mash Scavenger Hunt All Day 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages West Regional Library This event is in the "0-5 Years" group This event is in the "6-11 Years" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: West Regional Library Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity Event Details: It's a graveyard smash in our children's area! Find all eight monsters hiding (and partying) and then return to the desk to receive a prize. 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.
		This event is in the "0-5 Years" group This event is in the "6-11 Years" group October Fun Scavenger Hunt All Day 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years Spring Lake Community Library This event is in the "0-5 Years" group This event is in the "6-11 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity Event Details: Pumpkins, costumes, candy and fun! At the youth services desk, find 8 different pictures related to this time of year. This program runs October 1 - October 31, 2025. 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.
		This event is in the "0-5 Years" group This event is in the "6-11 Years" group Spooky Friends Scavenger Hunt All Day 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years Hope Mills Community Library This event is in the "0-5 Years" group This event is in the "6-11 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity Event Details: Find our spooky friends hiding in the children's area with our monthly scavenger hunt. This program runs throughout the month of October. 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				This event is in the "0-5 Years" group Playdates at the Library 9:00am–10:00am 0-5 Years West Regional Library This event is in the "0-5 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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	This event is in the "19+ Years" group Come On Down for Senior Bingo! 10:00am–11:30am 19+ Years East Regional Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "19+ Years" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) Age Group: 19+ Years Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy a fun morning of activity and conversation by playing Bingo. This event is for seniors 55 years and over to enjoy time with friends and the opportunity to make new friends.			This event is in the "0-5 Years" group Creative Clay Crew 10:00am–11:00am 0-5 Years East Regional Library This event is in the "0-5 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 twice 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. 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.
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12 pm			This event is in the "19+ Years" group Beginners' Bridge: the Basics 12:30pm–1:30pm 19+ Years North Regional Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "19+ Years" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) Age Group: 19+ Years Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Games & Activities Registration Required Event Details: Want to learn bridge? Join us for Beginners’ Bridge: the Basics. Afterwards, practice what you've learned with fellow players. Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727, ext. 1436 or registering online.
1 pm			This event is in the "19+ Years" group Beginners' Bridge: Beyond Basics 1:30pm–4:00pm 19+ Years North Regional Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "19+ Years" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) Age Group: 19+ Years Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Games & Activities Registration Required Event Details: Bridge is fun! Want to improve your game? Beginners’ Bridge: Beyond Basics teaches popular bridge conventions and provides an opportunity for you to improve your skills through play with fellow participants.
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4 pm		This event is in the "0-5 Years" group This event is in the "6-11 Years" group LEGO Free Play 4:00pm–5:00pm 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years North Regional Library This event is in the "0-5 Years" group This event is in the "6-11 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years Program Type: Games & Activities Event Details: Build and play with LEGOs, Magna-tiles and DUPLOs. 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. This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Hanging Out & Nerding Out: It's Game Time 4:00pm–5:30pm 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Cliffdale Regional Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Program Type: Games & Activities, 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.	This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Teen Dungeons and Dragons 4:00pm–6:00pm 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Hope Mills Community Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Event Details: Calling all heroes, mages, wanderers, scoundrels and goblins! Join the party and play Dungeons and Dragons using the 2024 rules. Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727, ext. 1425. This event is in the "6-11 Years" group This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group LEGO Legends League 4:30pm–6:00pm 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years North Regional Library This event is in the "6-11 Years" group This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM Event Details: We are hosting the LEGO Legends League and we want you! 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.

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