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Teens Draw: Eyes

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

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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 wonderful and unique eyes.

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!

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

Open

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!

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10 am		This event is in the "6-11 Years" group Homeschool Program: Thanksgiving 10:00am–11:00am 6-11 Years East 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: 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 "19+ Years" group Mirror Art 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 and transform everyday materials into visually captivating mirror art that reflects your creativity.		This event is in the "19+ Years" group Knit & Crochet Club 10:00am–11:30am 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: Socialize, learn, trade tips and swap patterns. Supplies are provided for beginners. Adults only. For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727, ext. 1381.
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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 November 18 to November 24 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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3 pm		This event is in the "6-11 Years" group Terrific Tuesday: Best Friends Forever 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: Enjoy fun and whole stories and games about best friends and make your own jigsaw piece charm bracelets to share with your friends. 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 Innovative Art: Fall Foliage Painting 3:00pm–4:30pm 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years Cliffdale Regional Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "0-5 Years" group This event is in the "6-11 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: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Use cotton swabs, cotton balls or your fingers to paint the changing colors of autumn leaves. For ages 2-11. Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727, ext. 1449 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 "0-5 Years" group This event is in the "6-11 Years" group Let's Dough It! Easy as Apple Pie 3:00pm–4:00pm 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years Headquarters 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: Headquarters Library Room: Children's Area (HQU) Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Program Event Details: Roll up your sleeves and ready your imaginations as we make pretend pastries with scented playdough! 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 "6-11 Years" group This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Wicked Party 4:00pm–5:00pm 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years West Regional 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: West Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Program Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy activities and crafts to celebrate the Wicked movie. 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 "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Hanging Out & Nerding Out: Mystical Creations 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: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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 STEAM and Stories: Fossils and Impressions 4:00pm–5:00pm 6-11 Years Bordeaux Community Library This event is in the "6-11 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. 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 Puzzle Masterpiece 4:00pm–5:00pm 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: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Get creative and design your own puzzle masterpiece that functions as a transformative piece of artwork. Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727, ext. 1481 or registering online.
5 pm	This event is in the "6-11 Years" group Twisted Tales Story Time: Little Red Riding Hood 5:00pm–6:00pm 6-11 Years Cliffdale Regional Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "6-11 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: 6-11 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Time Registration Required Event Details: The story you thought you knew with a brand new twist. Gather round as we read, sing, play and enjoy at this evening story time for school-age children featuring new takes on old favorites. Ages 5-11. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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