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Holiday Family Bingo

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

19+ Years, All Ages

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Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)

Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages

Program Type: Games & Activities

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Get into the holiday spirit with a fun hour of bingo. Small prizes will be available. All ages welcome, but children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian of at least 18 years of age.

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Cumberland Cooks: Homeschool Program - Christmas

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library

Program Type:

Culture & Entertainment

Age Group:

6-11 Years

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Library Branch: East Regional Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)

Age Group: 6-11 Years

Program Type: Culture & Entertainment

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Celebrate the season with a cozy afternoon of cookie baking and decorating while watching The Grinch (PG; 2018). Enjoy hands-on kitchen fun, festive treats and a favorite holiday movie.

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Innovative Art: Winter Wonderland Painting

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

Open

Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)

Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Create shimmering winter art using tin foil and a simple painting technique. Kids ages 2–11 can make a snowman, snowflake or both as they experiment with texture, color and creativity. A fun way to welcome the winter season!

LEGO Art: Printing Workshop

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Open

Library Branch: North Regional Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)

Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM

Registration Required

Event Details:

Get ready to combine creativity and construction in this one-of-a-kind art and design experience!

Cumberland Cooks: Holiday Cookie Decoration

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Pate Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library

Program Type:

General Program

Age Group:

19+ Years

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Library Branch: Headquarters Library

Room: Pate Room (HQU)

Age Group: 19+ Years

Program Type: General Program

Registration Required

Event Details:

Decorate a festive holiday cookie to enjoy yourself or share with someone special. All materials are provided, and no baking experience is needed—just bring your creativity and a little seasonal cheer.

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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

Event Details:

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.

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

Event Details:

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.

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

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:

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.

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All Day	This event is in the "19+ Years" group Genre Jump: A Reading Bingo Challenge All Day 19+ Years Hope Mills Community Library This event is in the "19+ Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library Age Group: 19+ Years Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity Event Details: Expand Your Reading. Win a Prize. Challenge yourself to read outside the box—try a new genre, explore an international author or follow a character with a life far from your own.
10 am		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 This event is in the "19+ Years" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Headquarters Library Room: Computer Training Lab/Classroom Dual Use Room (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 "19+ Years" group Tech Time @ the Library 10:00am–11:30am 19+ Years East Regional Library This event is in the "19+ Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "19+ Years" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Community Resources 10:00am–12:00pm 19+ Years, All Ages North Regional Library This event is in the "19+ Years" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: 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 Shopping Online 10:00am–11:30am 19+ Years Cliffdale Regional Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "19+ Years" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) Age Group: 19+ Years Program Type: Digital Literacy Registration Required Event Details: The gift giving season is right around the corner so now is the time to start your shopping.	This event is in the "19+ Years" group Make and Take: Decorative Winter Bottle Lights 10:00am–12:00pm 19+ Years East Regional Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "19+ Years" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) Age Group: 19+ Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us to make your own decorative winter bottle light to display or give as a gift. Materials will be provided. Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727, ext. 1414 or registering online.
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12 pm				This event is in the "19+ Years" group Beginners' Bridge: the Basics 12:30pm–1:30pm 19+ Years North Regional Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "19+ Years" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) Age Group: 19+ Years Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Games & Activities Registration Required Event Details: Want to learn bridge? Join us for Beginners’ Bridge: the Basics. Afterwards, practice what you've learned with fellow players. Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727, ext. 1436 or registering online.		This event is in the "19+ Years" group Cancelled Home Buying 101 12:00pm–2:00pm 19+ Years West Regional Library This event is in the "19+ Years" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: West Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) Age Group: 19+ Years Program Type: Business & Finance Event Details: Realtors will discuss the process for a home purchase. Lenders and credit reps will also be in attendance to answer any questions.
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 This event is in the "19+ Years" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library 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 Beginners' Bridge: Beyond Basics 1:30pm–4:00pm 19+ Years North Regional Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "19+ Years" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) Age Group: 19+ Years Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Games & Activities Registration Required Event Details: Bridge is fun! Want to improve your game? Beginners’ Bridge: Beyond Basics teaches popular bridge conventions and provides an opportunity for you to improve your skills through play with fellow participants.
2 pm			Closing Closed Due to Power Outage 2:30pm–6:00pm West Regional Library Branches: West Regional Library		This event is in the "19+ Years" group The Spice Must Flow: DIY Pumpkin Spice Mix & Dune 2:30pm–5:30pm 19+ Years North Regional Library This event is in the "19+ 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: 19+ Years Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Event Details: In the movie Dune, Spice is one of the most important substances in the universe, allowing users to see the future and to enable interplanetary travel.	This event is in the "19+ Years" group Crafty Corner: Fall Centerpieces 2:00pm–3:30pm 19+ Years Spring Lake 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: Spring Lake Community Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) Age Group: 19+ Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create a charming rustic fall centerpiece for the autumn season! This craft makes the perfect gift for a loved one or you can keep it for yourself. Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727, ext. 1459 or registering online.
3 pm				This event is in the "19+ Years" group Tech Time @ the Library 3:30pm–5:00pm 19+ Years West Regional Library This event is in the "19+ Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
4 pm				This event is in the "19+ Years" group Silly Debate Time 4:30pm–6:00pm 19+ Years Headquarters Library This event is in the "19+ Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Headquarters Library Room: Conference Room #3 (HQU) Age Group: 19+ Years Program Type: General Program Event Details: Should pineapples be on pizza? Is water wet? Is a hotdog a sandwich? These are just a few examples of fun and silly topics for this adult debate program.	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 Paint Your Own Bookmark 4:00pm–5:00pm 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years West Regional Library Closed Registration Required 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 Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: West Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Add a personal touch to your reading with a hand-painted wooden bookmark. Join us for a fun, creative session where you’ll design, decorate and take home your own unique bookmark. All supplies are provided—just bring your imagination!	This event is in the "19+ Years" group Rainbow Skies: Falling Back in Love with Being Human 4:00pm–5:30pm 19+ Years Cliffdale Regional Library This event is in the "19+ Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) Age Group: 19+ Years Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Welcome to Rainbow Skies!
5 pm		This event is in the "19+ Years" group Cumberland Cooks: Pumpkin Spice Blend 5:00pm–6:00pm 19+ Years Cliffdale Regional Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "19+ Years" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) Age Group: 19+ Years Program Type: General Program, STEM/STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Get into the spirit of the season by learning how to make your own Pumpkin Spice Blend. We’ll walk you through how to measure and mix the different spices together. This event is in the "19+ Years" group Needlecraft Club 5:00pm–6:30pm 19+ Years Hope Mills Community Library This event is in the "19+ 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: 19+ Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Socialize with other adults as you work on your own sewing, knitting, crochet or other needlecraft project. Please note that this is not a class; this is a group for adults who enjoy or are interested in needlecraft. This event is in the "19+ Years" group East Regional Book Club: The Tobacco Wives 5:45pm–6:45pm 19+ Years East Regional Library This event is in the "19+ 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: 19+ Years Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us to discuss Adele Meyer's The Tobacco Wives. A vibrant historical novel set in 1946 North Carolina following a young female seamstress, Maddie Sykes, who’s just arrived in Bright Leaf, North Carolina—the tobacco capital of the Sout

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