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Movie poster for "Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas." It features a large close-up of the Grinch’s green, furry face wearing a red Santa hat trimmed with white fur. His expression is mischievous and slightly surprised. Below him is a snowy mountain with a village lit up at the base, representing Whoville, surrounded by dark trees under a night sky.

Silver Screeners Movie Matinee: Grinchmas Edition

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Teen Space (HQU) at Headquarters Library

Program Type:

Culture & Entertainment, General Program

Age Group:

12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

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Library Branch: Headquarters Library

Room: Teen Space (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. All movie goers are welcome to get into the holiday with Dr.

A wooden board game with a red die, two red game pieces, three yellow game pieces, two blue game pieces and one green game piece on the board.

Board Game Party

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

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

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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: Games & Activities

Event Details:

Are you looking for a fun time to play with friends or family? Make your way over to Spring Lake for a board game party!

Metal containers holding pens, colored pencils, scissors, paintbrushes and rulers.

Creative Teens

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm

Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

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Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

We will be making one-of-a-kind cards or bookmarks with printmaking or collage techniques.

Snacks will be provided.

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727, ext. 1381.

The image is an announcement graphic for an Artist in Residence program. The background is light beige with small hand-drawn illustrations scattered throughout, including sewing machines, paint palettes with brushes, cameras and hands holding paintbrushes or clay tools. Across the middle of the image is a large navy blue horizontal banner with bold white text that reads: “Creative Collaborations: ARTIST IN RESIDENCE.” Below that, on an olive-green bar, white text reads: “Where Creativity Meets Community.”

Main Character Energy: DIY Patch-Making

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Maker, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Open

Library Branch: East Regional Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker, STEM/STEAM

Registration Required

Event Details:

Turn your main-character energy into a custom patch. In this workshop, artist in residence Kia Love, will help you design a fabric “self-portrait” patch that shows off your passions, values or future dreams.

Crafty Corner: Frosted Luminaries

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

19+ Years

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Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)

Age Group: 19+ Years

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us as we make frosted luminaries for the winter season! Add a touch of winter décor to your space or gift your luminary to someone special for the holidays.

The words "Play Ready" on a black background. The words are formed with different items needed for sports or activities such as balls and dice.

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

Event Details:

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.

Image features a gold background with a pattern of various drawn images of food. In the center, there is a white cooking pot with a lid containing the text “Cumberland Cooks! Cumberland County Public Library.” The word “Cumberland” is written in bold blue letters, with a white chef’s hat outlined in blue positioned above the letter “C.” The word “Cooks!” is in large, bold gold letters, with the first “o” shaped like a spoon and the second “o” shaped like a fork.

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

Event Details:

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.

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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All Day	Closing Closed for Veteran's Day 11/10/2025 @ 6:00pm–11/11/2025 @ 7:00pm Some Branches Branches: Headquarters Library, Bordeaux Community Library, Cliffdale Regional Library, East Regional Library, Hope Mills Community Library, North Regional Library, Spring Lake Community Library, West Regional Library, Off Site
10 am				This event is in the "15-18 Years" group This event is in the "19+ Years" group Indie Author Day 10:00am–5:30pm 15-18 Years, 19+ Years Cliffdale Regional Library 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: Cliffdale Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years Program Type: Author Visit, Culture & Entertainment Event Details: Join us in a day of recognition and celebration of self-published/independent authors! We invite readers and aspiring authors alike to have the chance to interact with independent and local authors.	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 Retro Rewind 10:00am–11:00am 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Hope Mills Community 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 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: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Program Type: General Program Event Details: Step back in time and relive the magic of Saturday mornings with Retro Rewind at the library! Join us for a cozy, nostalgic morning filled with classic cartoons, sugary treats and good vibes. 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: Mosaic Mayhem! 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: Teen Space (ERL) Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for a fun afternoon making mosaic art with beans and lentils. See what pictures and patterns you can make and explore books from our collection to learn more about the art form. Hang out with friends and enjoy the end of your week.
3 pm		This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Trivia: Staying Thankful 3:00pm–4:00pm 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages Headquarters Library This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 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: Teen Space (HQU) Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages Program Type: Games & Activities Event Details: Join us for an afternoon of family-friendly fun, where we compete to see who has the most knowledge of a range of subjects, including pop culture, music, history and much more. Each trivia night will have a different topic, and the winne 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 Chess Club 3:00pm–5:30pm 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ 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 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: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Welcome to the Cliffdale Chess Club! Spend an afternoon with the beautiful game, whether you are a seasoned pro, or just learning the basics. Note: this is an unrated chess event.	This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Rookies of Ravnica 3:45pm–6:00pm 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Hope Mills Community 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: 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: Rookies of Ravnica is a beginner-friendly program where teens (ages 12–18) learn to play Magic: The Gathering. Each session covers the basics of gameplay, deck-building and the game's fantasy lore.	This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Book Bling: Teen DIY Diamond Art 3:30pm–5:30pm 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years North 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: North Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Program Registration Required Event Details: Add a little sparkle to your story! Tired of bending corners or losing your page? Craft your very own diamond art bookmark and mark your spot with style.
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 Dungeons & Dragons: Group B 4:00pm–5:45pm 12-14 Years, 15-18 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 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 Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Event Details: Calling all adventurers! Gather your party and get ready for some D&D. We are in an ongoing campaign, but you can still join up. All levels of experience are welcome.		This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Hanging Out & Nerding Out: Circuit This 4:00pm–5:30pm 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: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Program Type: General Program, STEM/STEAM 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 make. 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 Crafternoon Time: Thanksgiving Turkey Pots 4:15pm–5:30pm 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Spring Lake Community Library Closed Registration Required 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 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: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join us and make your very own flower pot turkey decoration in time for Thanksgiving! 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.	This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Dungeons and Dragons / Monster of the Week Character Creation 4:00pm–5:45pm 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Bordeaux Community 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: Bordeaux Community Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Event Details: For those who enjoy role playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, or have never played but are interested in playing; we will be embarking on a new campaign adventure at Bordeaux Library.
5 pm			This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Teens Draw: Foxes 5:00pm–6:00pm 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years North 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: North Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Exchange drawing tips, tricks and techniques, develop your own unique artistic style and showcase your art in a safe and supportive environment. This month, we're drawing beautiful and mysterious foxes.

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