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Homeschool Program: Valentine's Day

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Story Time Room (ERL) at East Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

6-11 Years
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (ERL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get ready to talk about all things love and hearts. Discover the wonders of Valentine's Day through fun stories and activities, then create a craft to take home. 

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Paws to Create for a Cause

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Sensory Program

Age Group:

6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Children's Area (HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Program
Event Details:

Make art that makes a difference! Kids will create fun portraits of pets who are looking for loving homes. The artwork will be displayed in the library to help these furry friends get noticed.

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Cumberland Cooks: Friendship Soup in a Jar

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library

Program Type:

General Program, STEM

Age Group:

19+ Years
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: General Program, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come stir up some friendship, flavor, and fun with us! 

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Creative Cardboard Chapters: DIY Puppets

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEM

Age Group:

6-11 Years
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Think outside the box to design and engineer a one-of-a-kind puppet head using cardboard and fun craft materials.

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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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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.

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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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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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10 am

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
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.

Snakes, Spiders and Crawly Critters

10:00am–11:30am
6-11 Years
Bordeaux Community Library
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Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: STEM, Story Time
Event Details:

Get ready to squirm (just a little!) as we dive into the wild world of reptiles, spiders and insects with Cape Fear Botanical Garden Environmental Educators.

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

Homeschool Encore - Art 4 All: Environmental Art

11:00am–12:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Bordeaux Community Library
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Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Create art with materials found in nature as your medium and canvas while learning about artists who create art from the environment. 

Please note that this program is a morning encore of Art 4 All: Environmental 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.
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm

Crafternoon Time: Crazy Spiderweb

3:30pm–4:45pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Spring Lake Community Library
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

With Halloween soon upon us, let's get together and make a crazy spider and spiderweb! 

Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727, ext. 1459 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.
4 pm

LEGO Engineers

4:00pm–5:00pm
6-11 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
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO builders. If you enjoy creating with LEGOs, join us for LEGO Engineers, a monthly program for those looking for a LEGO challenge. 

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.

Cumberland Cooks: Fall Peanut Butter Apple Smoothie

4:00pm–6:00pm
19+ Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: General Program, Health & Wellness, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get hands-on in the kitchen with our brand-new Charlie Cart and whip up a delicious Peanut Butter Apple Smoothie—perfect for autumn!

Harry Potter Book Day: Enchanted Elixirs

4:30pm–6:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ 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, 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, STEM
Event Details:

Join us for a magical experience for all ages. Create your own slime potions followed by family trivia where you can win your own mini-basilisk! 

Parents required for all children under 8 years old. 

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.

Gardening Kids: Cress Heads

4:00pm–5:00pm
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (CLF)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Gardening Kids Club! Decorate your monster pot, plant cress seeds and watch your new living creature's hair grow. A haircut you can eat. Ages 5-11. 

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.