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Spin That Dreidel

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

6-11 Years, All Ages

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Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)

Age Group: 6-11 Years, All Ages

Program Type: Games & Activities

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Celebrate the holiday season with a round of traditional dreidel spinning at the library. Whether you’ve played for years or are trying it for the first time, this simple, lively game is a great way to spend time with friends and family.

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The Great Grinch Escape!

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Conference Room #3 (HQU) at Headquarters Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

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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

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Step into the story as Cindy Lou Who and her siblings in this holiday-themed escape room! The Grinch is causing chaos throughout Whoville—and he’s locked the doors behind him.

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Gingerbread House Holiday Card Decorating

Wednesday, December 17, 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:

Design and decorate your own gingerbread house–themed holiday card using festive craft materials. Bring your creativity and leave with a cheerful, handmade card to keep or share.

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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

Event Details:

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

Event Details:

Robotics Free Play is an open-ended exploration activity designed to help learners discover how robotic Cubelets work through hands-on experimentation.

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

Event Details:

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

Open

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.

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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

Open

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

Open

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.

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Time	Mon (10/27)	Tue (10/28)	Thu (10/30)	Fri (10/31)	Sat (11/01)
All Day					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 Take and Make: Dinosaur Origami All Day 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years Spring Lake Community Library 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity Event Details: Celebrate Dinovember with a take and make craft. Each kit will come with instructions and materials to make different origami dinosaurs. Stop by the adult services desk to pick up a craft to take home.
					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 Turkey Bookmark Craft Kit All Day 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years Hope Mills Community Library 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 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, 12-14 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity Event Details: Grab a craft kit to take home and make an adorable turkey bookmark to hold your place in your current read. This craft kit will be available for pick up during the entire month of November 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.
10 am	This event is in the "6-11 Years" group Homeschool STEM: Hands-On Engineering 10:00am–11:00am 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 Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) Age Group: 6-11 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Event Details: Learn about engineering and prosthetics with fun books and games while building your own mechanical grabbing hand. 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 Weaving Loom 10:30am–11:45am 19+ Years Bordeaux Community 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: Bordeaux Community Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) Age Group: 19+ Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a hands-on activity where participants will explore one of humanity’s oldest and most enduring crafts - loom weaving.	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 This event is in the "6-11 Years" group This event is in the "12-14 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 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.
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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 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: Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity Event Details: This story time themed take and make will be available at the youth services desk from October 28 to November 3 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.
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2 pm				This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Fun Friday for Teens: Monster Walkers 2:45pm–5:00pm 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years East Regional Library 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: East Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Watch Monsters, Inc. (G; 2001) and create clockwork creatures to defend (or terrorize) your domain. These little monsters will wind-up and walk away with your heart. Hang out with friends and enjoy the end of your week.
3 pm		This event is in the "6-11 Years" group Terrific Tuesday: Monster Mash 3:30pm–4:30pm 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 Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) Age Group: 6-11 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Happy Halloween, everyone! Enjoy fun and monstrous stories and games and decorate your own Halloween treat bag. 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 This event is in the "6-11 Years" group This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Halloween Fun! 3:45pm–5:00pm 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, All Ages Spring Lake Community Library 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 "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities Event Details: Join us for some spooky Halloween fun at the library! We will have fang-tastic games available to play as well as a craft. Make sure to bring a camera to take a picture at our Halloween-themed backdrop. 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	This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Cozy Crochet for Teens 4:00pm–5:00pm 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Hope Mills Community Library 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: Hope Mills Community Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Hang out with us for an hour of cozy crocheting fun. Whether you're just starting out and need a hand with the basics, or you're a crochet pro ready to show off your skills and share tips, we’ve got a spot just for you. This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Teen Sewing Club: Sew Spooky 4:00pm–5:00pm 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: Story Time Room (CLF) Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join the Teen Sewing Club! Try your hand at hand sewing at this beginner sewing class for teens.		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 "All Ages" group Halloween Spooktacular 4:00pm–6:00pm 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 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 "12-14 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, 12-14 Years, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM Event Details: Join us—if you dare—for a frightfully fun afternoon at the library. 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 Scooby Dooby Boo Bash! 4:00pm–5:00pm 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 Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM Event Details: Bring the whole family for an afternoon of spooky (but not too spooky!) fun featuring games, crafts and Halloween surprises inspired by Scooby-Doo and friends. Costumes are welcome, and smiles are guaranteed.

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