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This event is in the "6-11 Years" group

Costumed Friends 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 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.

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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
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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. 

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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
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West 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
This event is in the "19+ Years" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Fall Art Contest

All Day
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages
West Regional Library
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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:

Submissions will be accepted between 10/1/2025-10/31/2025. 

Participate in an art contest that captures what fall means to 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.

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
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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
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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 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
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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:

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
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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
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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
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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
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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 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.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group
This event is in the "6-11 Years" group
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group

Yarn Cat 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:

Create your very own pet with this Yarn Cat Craft Kit. 

This craft kit will be available for pick up during the entire month of October while supplies last. 

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
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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.

This event is in the "12-14 Years" group
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group

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
This event is in the "0-5 Years" group

Baby Bounce: Kittens

10:00am–10:30am
0-5 Years
Spring Lake Community Library
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Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and interactive story time for babies and toddlers up to age 23 months old. We will read stories, sing songs and do simple movement activities. 

This week's theme is kittens. 

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

Toddler and Preschool Gentle Story Time: Numbers

10:30am–11:15am
0-5 Years
Bordeaux Community Library
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Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Sensory Program, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs and more. We will have a craft and a coloring sheet at the end. 

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

Family Story Time: Camping

10:00am–10:30am
0-5 Years
Hope Mills Community Library
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Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for our story time for 2- to 5-year-olds. Each week will be a different theme of stories and fun! 

This week's theme is camping. 

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.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group

Toddler Story Time: Cats

10:00am–10:30am
0-5 Years
Spring Lake Community Library
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Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Story time for 1- to 3-year-olds. 

This week's theme is cats. 

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.

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
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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

Toddler Story Time: Bats

10:00am–10:30am
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: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs and more. For toddlers 2-3 years. 

This week's theme is bats. We will make a themed craft at the end. 

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

Toddler Story Time: National Hair Day

10:00am–10:30am
0-5 Years
North Regional Library
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Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Story time for 2-year-olds. 

This week's theme is National Hair Day. 

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 "0-5 Years" group

Baby Bounce & Tots Story Time: Move Your Body Parts

10:00am–10:45am
0-5 Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
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Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (CLF)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Cuddle, Play, Socialize. Songs, rhymes, finger plays and short stories are the highlights of this lap-sit experience for parents and their children. For babies and tots 0-23 months. 

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 "19+ Years" group

Tech Time @ the Library

10:00am–11:30am
19+ Years
East Regional Library
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Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Conference Room (ERL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Digital Literacy
Event Details:

Whether you need help setting up an email account, learning how to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or anything in between, we’re here to help you with your computer, tablet or smartphone questions.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group

Baby Bounce & Tots Story Time: Bath Time

10:00am–10:45am
0-5 Years
North Regional Library
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Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and interactive story time for babies and toddlers up to 24 months old! We will read stories, sing songs and do simple movement activities. 

This week's theme is bath time. 

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

Nature Tales: Silly Spiders

10:00am–11:00am
0-5 Years
Off Site
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

A FREE, preschool story and nature time presented at Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville. Ages 2-6 are welcome!

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

Preschool Story Time: Dinosaurs

10:00am–11:00am
0-5 Years
East Regional Library
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Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Story time for children 0-5 years old. 

This week's theme is dinosaurs. Come roar with us! 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727, ext. 1403.

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

Family Story Time: Buggy for Books

10:00am–10:45am
0-5 Years
Headquarters Library
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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Story Time Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Story time for ages 0 to 5-year-olds. Story time includes reading stories, creative storytelling, music and movement and more. Please note that this program is appropriate for sensory seekers. 

This week's theme is bugs. 

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

Creative Clay Crew

10:00am–11:00am
0-5 Years
East Regional Library
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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.

This event is in the "6-11 Years" group
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group

STREAM for Homeschoolers

10:30am–11:30am
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
North Regional Library
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Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Digital Literacy, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

STREAM Homeschool program offers hands-on, interactive lessons designed to engage students in authentic tasks involving science, technology, reading, engineering, arts and math concepts. For ages 8 to 14. 

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

Imagination Library Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
0-5 Years
Headquarters Library
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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 tacos. 

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 "15-18 Years" group
This event is in the "19+ Years" group
Cancelled

DIY Self-Publishing Part 1: Format Your Book Like a Pro

10:00am–5:00pm
15-18 Years, 19+ Years
North Regional Library
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Digital Literacy, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Self-publish your print-on-demand book with Amazon KDP for pennies and just in time for holiday gift-giving! 

11 am
This event is in the "0-5 Years" group

Family Story Time: Camping

11:00am–11:30am
0-5 Years
Hope Mills Community Library
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Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for our story time for 2- to 5-year-olds. Each week will be a different theme of stories and fun! 

This week's theme is camping. 

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.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group

Preschool Story Time: Cats

11:00am–11:30am
0-5 Years
Spring Lake Community Library
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Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Story time for 3- to 5-year-olds. 

This week's theme is cats. 

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.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group

Preschool Story Time: Bats

11:00am–11:30am
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: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs and more. For kids 3-5 years. 

This week's theme is bats. We will make a themed craft at the end. 

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

Preschool Story Time: National Hair Day

11:00am–11:30am
0-5 Years
North Regional Library
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Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Story time for 3- to 5-year-olds. 

This week's theme is National Hair Day. 

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 "0-5 Years" group

Toddler Story Time: Move Your Body Parts

11:00am–11:45am
0-5 Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
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Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (CLF)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

The more we get together for stories, songs, dance and activities, the happier we are in this weekly story time. For toddlers 2-3 years. 

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

Nature Tales: Silly Spiders

11:00am–11:45am
0-5 Years
Off Site
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

A FREE, preschool story and nature time presented at Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville. Ages 2-6 are welcome!

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

Toddler and Preschool Story Time: Bats

11:00am–11:45am
0-5 Years
Headquarters Library
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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Story Time Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for our story time for 2- to 5-year-olds. Each week will be a different theme of stories and fun! 

This week's theme is bats. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727, ext. 1361.

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 "19+ Years" group

Downton Abbey Tea Party

11:00am–2:00pm
19+ Years
East Regional Library
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Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Event Details:

Fans of Downton Abbey will love this British tea party, complete with Earl Grey tea and pastries. 

12 pm
This event is in the "0-5 Years" group
This event is in the "6-11 Years" group

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 September 30 to October 6 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.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Beginners' Bridge: the Basics

12:30pm–1:30pm
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: 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
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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. 

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

Homeschool Zoology: Bats

1:00pm–2:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Hope Mills Community Library
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Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join the fun at this month’s Homeschool Zoology class featuring bats. Learn interesting bat facts, get a new animal charm and create some cool bat art. 

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.

2 pm
This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Laptop Basics

2:00pm–3:30pm
19+ Years
Bordeaux Community Library
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Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Digital Literacy
Event Details:

Join the library's Digital Navigators as they go over basic skills and knowledge needed for using a laptop. Practice using the trackpad, connecting to a public Wi-Fi network and more. 

This event is in the "6-11 Years" group
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group

Homeschool STEAM Station: Marble Marvels

2:00pm–3:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Headquarters Library
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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Children's Area (HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us in exploring activities of different themes relating to science, technology, engineering, art and math. 

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 "19+ Years" group

Quill and Ink Writing Club

2:30pm–4:00pm
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: Culture & Entertainment, General Program
Event Details:

Join Quill and Ink, a community for adults of all skill levels to share their original work. Practice your writing, exchange feedback and dive into writing prompts, challenges and engaging discussions. 

This event is in the "12-14 Years" group
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group

Fun Friday for Teens: Bike Chain Fidgets

2:45pm–5:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
East Regional Library
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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
Event Details:

Make a perfectly flippy DIY fidget from bike chain pieces and personalize it with brightly colored rubber bands. Hang out with friends and enjoy the end of your week. Happy Friday! 

3 pm
This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Cinema Bookworms

3:00pm–5:30pm
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
Event Details:

Welcome to Cinema Bookworms! We'll be comparing a book and its movie adaptation. Read the book on your own, then join us for the movie. Afterward, we will have a discussion comparing the two. 

This event is in the "6-11 Years" group

Terrific Tuesday: Stories Beyond Words

3:30pm–4:30pm
6-11 Years
North Regional Library
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Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Have you ever read a story told only through pictures? Experience some awesome illustrated stories and learn to draw your own amazing characters! 

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 "19+ Years" group

Tech Time @ the Library

3:30pm–5:00pm
19+ Years
West Regional Library
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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Conference Room A (WRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Digital Literacy
Event Details:

Whether you need help setting up an email account, learning how to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or anything in between, we’re here to help you with your computer, tablet or smartphone questions.

This event is in the "12-14 Years" group
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group

Silver Screeners Movie Matinee: Halloween Edition

3:00pm–5:30pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Headquarters Library
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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Pate Room (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, General Program
Event Details:

Welcome all teen cinephiles and casual movie watchers to Silver Screeners. Join us for a snack and a movie matinee experience without the ticket price. Since it is spooky season, we will be watching a scary and/or spooky movie each week!

4 pm
This event is in the "6-11 Years" group

Homeschool STEM: 3D Doodlers

4:00pm–5:00pm
6-11 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
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come out and experiment with 3D Doodlers (3D printing pens). 

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.

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
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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
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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 "6-11 Years" group
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group

ChAoS CrEAtOrs STEAM Club: Spooky Science

4:00pm–5:00pm
6-11 Years, 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: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Who doesn't enjoy a little chaos? Join us as we explore hands-on experiments and creations that involve science, technology, engineering, art and math! 

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

Cumberland County Beekeepers

4:00pm–5:00pm
6-11 Years
West Regional Library
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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: General Program, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Buzz into the library and join us for a special program where the Cumberland County Beekeepers will share the secrets of the hive! 

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 "19+ Years" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

31 Days of Love Pet Adoption Event

4:00pm–6:00pm
19+ Years, All Ages
North Regional Library
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Library Branch: North Regional Library
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Adorable pets need homes! The staff of Cumberland County Animal Services are on hand to help you pick out a pet and take it home that same day.

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
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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
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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.

5 pm
This event is in the "19+ Years" group

The 100 Club Short Story Book Club

5:00pm–6:30pm
19+ Years
Headquarters Library
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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Conference Room #3 (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Short Story Book Club for busy individuals offers a curated selection of short stories, each 100 pages or less, from the esteemed collection "The Best Short Stories of 2024" O. Henry Prize winners.