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

Baby Bounce Story Time: Peek-a-BOO!

9:30am–10:15am
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: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs and more. This interactive story time will focus on books and activities for infants. 

This week's theme is peek-a-BOO! 

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

9:00am–10:30am
19+ Years
Headquarters Library
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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Computer Training Lab/Classroom Dual Use Room (HQU)
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

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.

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

Baby Bounce: Animal Sounds

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 animal sounds. 

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: Monsters

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: Story Time
Event Details:

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

Please note that this program is appropriate for sensory seekers. 

This week's theme is monsters. 

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: Owls

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 owls. 

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

Sensory Story Time: Witches

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: Sensory Program, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a sensory-friendly story time. We will have books, songs and activities presented in a way suitable for sensory-sensitive children. We will have a themed craft at the end. 

This month's theme is witches. 

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: Monsters

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 monsters. 

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 "6-11 Years" group

Homeschool Program: Fall

10:00am–11:00am
6-11 Years
East Regional Library
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Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Learn about fall and make a craft to take home. 

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

Preschool Story Time: Polar Bears

10:00am–11:00am
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:

Join us for an hour of stories, rhymes and activities! For children ages 3-5 years. 

This week's theme is polar bears. 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727, ext. 1449.

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

Community Resources

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
Event Details:

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

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

Toddler Story Time: Animals with Spots or Stripes

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 animals with spots or stripes. 

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: Pumpkins

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 pumpkins. 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

Baby Bounce & Tots Story Time: Spiders

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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

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
Event Details:

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Yarn Pumpkins

10:00am–12:00pm
19+ Years
Headquarters Library
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Conference Room #3 (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a yarn pumpkin for yourself or your friends and family. Materials will be provided. 

Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727, ext. 1345 or registering online. 

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

Baby Bounce & Tots Story Time: Food

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 food. 

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: Apples and Pumpkins

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 apples and pumpkins. 

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: Fired Up About Reading

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. 

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
Cliffdale Regional Library
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Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
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 cats. 

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

CC Literacy Council Presents Imagination Library Storytime

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:

Join us for a special family-friendly story time where little ones can enjoy engaging tales and fun activities. 

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
Cancelled

CC Literacy Council Presents Imagination Library Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
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 a special family-friendly story time where little ones can enjoy engaging tales and fun activities. 

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

Knit & Crochet Club

10:00am–11:30am
19+ Years
Bordeaux Community Library
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Socialize, learn, trade tips and swap patterns. Supplies are provided for beginners. Adults only. 

Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727, ext. 1381 or registering online.

 

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

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

10:00am–12:00pm
15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Headquarters Library
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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Pate Room (HQU)
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 ... 

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

DIY Self-Publishing Part 2: Design Your Attention-Getting Cover

10:00am–1:00pm
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: Owls

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 owls. 

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: Monsters

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 monsters. 

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: Animals with Spots or Stripes

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 animals with spots or stripes. 

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

Preschool Story Time: Pumpkins

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 pumpkins. 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: Spiders

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

Toddler and Preschool Story Time: Ghosties

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 ghosties. 

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

Did He or Didn't He: The Jeffrey MacDonald Saga

11:00am–12:00pm
19+ Years
Headquarters Library
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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Local & State History Room (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Genealogy/Local History
Event Details:

The Jeffrey MacDonald case shocked Fayetteville when it came to light. But did MacDonald actually do it? Join us as we examine the case to see whether or not MacDonald is guilty. 

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

Puppet Show: Spooky Stories

11:00am–12:00pm
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Headquarters Library
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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Story Time Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Story Time
Event Details:

The whole family is invited to enjoy funny puppet shows and engaging movement songs that support early literacy skills and help grow a love of stories. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. 

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
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 October 21 to October 27 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

West Book Club

12:30pm–2:00pm
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: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for the West Book Club Meeting. Gather with others to engage in lively discussion about the book of the month. The book What Was Mine by Helen Klein Ross is the choice for October. 

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

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: Conference Room (HPM)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Bridge: Just Play

1:00pm–3:30pm
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: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bridge is fun! Want to improve your game? Just Play provides an opportunity for you to practice skills learned in our Beginners' Bridge programs. 

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

Dungeons & Dragons: An Introduction for Adults and Older Teens

2:00pm–5:45pm
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: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics about the popular roleplaying game. This newbie friendly group is in the middle of an ongoing campaign, but you can still join up. If you don't have a character, we'll give you a pre-generated one. 

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Tech Time @ the Library

2:00pm–3:30pm
19+ Years
North Regional Library
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Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Conference Room (NRL)
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

Fun Friday for Teens: Bobblehead Buddies - Spooks and Sprites

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 cute bobblehead bat, zombie or monster to hang out in your locker or on your desk. Hang out with friends and enjoy the end of your week. Happy Friday! 

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

Dungeons and Dragons: One-Shot

3:00pm–5:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Headquarters Library
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Conference Room #3 (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Embrace your adventurous spirit and dive into the boundless world of Dungeons & Dragons! Gather your allies, grab your dice and prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey. 

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

Little Picassos: Create Your Own Monster

3:00pm–4:00pm
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Headquarters Library
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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Children's Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to create your own monster? Join us as you sketch, color, cut and paste a brand new creation for the Halloween books! 

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 "6-11 Years" group

Terrific Tuesday: Campfire Stories

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:

Enjoy the classic tradition of telling spooky stories by the campfire and make your own light-up campfire craft. 

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

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!

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

Switch Showdown: Minecraft PvP

3:00pm–4:30pm
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: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to be the Minecraft PvP champion? Come in your best armor and compete in Minecraft Player vs. Player on the Nintendo Switch or cheer on your friends. 

4 pm
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

Halloween Movie Series: Hocus Pocus

4:00pm–6:00pm
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
Room: Teen Room (WRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Event Details:

Join us every Monday at 4 p.m. in October for family-friendly spooktacular movies and popcorn! This week's movie is Hocus Pocus (PG; 1993). 

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
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us as we dive into The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones, a chilling and deeply resonant horror novel that blends supernatural suspe

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

Costume Contest and Consulting

4:00pm–5:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Spring Lake Community Library
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Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Halloween is right around the corner, and it's the best time of the year for costuming! Have you already gotten to work on your Halloween costume, or are you still wracking your brain for your best idea?

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

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.

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

Dungeons & Dragons: Group A

4:00pm–6:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
West Regional Library
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all adventurers! Gather your party and get ready for some D&D. We are starting a new campaign this month. All levels of experience are welcome. 

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

STEAM and STORIES: Ghost Stories

4:00pm–5:00pm
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: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

STEAM and Stories is a program to explore a book from the juvenile fiction section and do a related STEAM activity. 

For October, we will be highlighting some ghost stories. 

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

Homeschool STEM: Spider Webs

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:

Create a spider web with yarn and a hanger. Test your web’s strength with rocks you will decorate as spiders! 

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

Middle Grade Scream & Scrawl

4:00pm–5:00pm
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, Book Club
Event Details:

Listen to an age-appropriate horror story read aloud. Afterwards, we’ll discuss the story and bring it to life in our mixed media art journals. This program is recommended for ages 8-12. 

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 Volunteer Time: Public Library Tasks

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 get volunteer hours for the year? Looking to learn more about volunteering opportunities? Check out this volunteer time for teens. 

We will learn about and complete simple volunteer tasks for your local public library. 

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

4:00pm–5:30pm
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.

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

Fantasy Book Club: What Moves the Dead

4:30pm–5:30pm
15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Spring Lake Community Library
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Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Conference Room (SPL)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

When a retired soldier receives word that their childhood friend is dying, they race to the ancestral home of the Ushers in the remote countryside.

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

Mystery Book Club: Rock Paper Scissors

5:30pm–6:30pm
19+ Years
Hope Mills Community Library
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Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Adam and Amelia Wright have long had problems with their marriage. Self-confessed workaholic and screenwriter Adam has lived with face blindness his whole life, keeping him from recognizing friends, family or even his own wife.

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

Teen Escape Room: the Zombie Shelter

5:00pm–6:00pm
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: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

In this horror-themed escape room, the zombie outbreak has begun!

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

The Blue Death: The 1918 Influenza in North Carolina

5:00pm–6:00pm
15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Headquarters Library
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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Local & State History Room (HQU)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Genealogy/Local History
Event Details:

In the fall of 1918, a deadly wave of influenza swept across North Carolina, leaving entire communities reeling.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

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.