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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

Waitlist

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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Time	Mon (11/24)	Tue (11/25)	Wed (11/26)	Thu (11/27)
All Day				Closing Closed for Thanksgiving All Day 11/27–11/30 All 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, Virtual
9 am		This event is in the "19+ Years" group Fall Into Fitness: Library Line Dance 9:00am–9:45am 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: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a morning of fun and fitness! This class is for anyone who loves to dance, whether experienced or new to the dance floor.
10 am	This event is in the "19+ Years" group Internet Basics 10:00am–11:30am 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: Digital Literacy Registration Required Event Details: Join the library's Digital Navigators and learn the basics of using the internet, including what a search engine is, where to find hyperlinks, how to use search recommendations and more. 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 Spring Lake 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: Spring Lake Community Library Room: Conference Room (SPL) 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 Fall Into Fitness: Library Line Dance 10:00am–11:00am 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: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a morning of fun and fitness! This class is for anyone who loves to dance, whether experienced or new to the dance floor. This event is in the "19+ Years" group Come On Down for Senior Bingo! 10:00am–11:30am 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: Games & Activities Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy a fun morning of activity and conversation by playing Bingo. This event is for seniors 55 years and over to enjoy time with friends and the opportunity to make new friends.	This event is in the "19+ Years" group Tech Time @ the Library 10:30am–12:00pm 19+ Years Bordeaux Community Library This event is in the "19+ 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: 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.
11 am		This event is in the "19+ Years" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Community Resources 11:00am–1:00pm 19+ Years, All Ages Cliffdale 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: Cliffdale Regional Library Room: Conference Room (CLF) 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Community Resources 11:00am–1:00pm 19+ Years, All Ages Bordeaux 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: Bordeaux Community Library Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages Program Type: General Program Event Details: Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.
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1 pm		This event is in the "19+ Years" group Historic Preservation & Architecture 1:00pm–2:00pm 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: Local & State History Room (HQU) Age Group: 19+ Years Program Type: Genealogy/Local History Event Details: Do you know what makes a building historic? How are historic buildings preserved for future generations? Join us for a presentation by historic architect David Gall, who will discuss the importance of historic preservation.
2 pm
3 pm		This event is in the "19+ Years" group Cinema Bookworms 3:00pm–6:30pm 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, General Program Event Details: Welcome to Cinema Bookworms! We'll be comparing a book and its movie adaptation. Read the book on your own, then join us for the movie. Afterward, we will have a discussion comparing the two. This event is in the "19+ Years" group Adult Video Gaming Time 3:15pm–5:15pm 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: Pate Room (HQU) Age Group: 19+ Years Program Type: Games & Activities Event Details: Adults (19+) come and join us for fun and gaming at the library. Bring your own laptop and handheld consoles to play, explore and build a community in a welcoming environment. Please bring your own headphones.
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 Movie Mondays: Zootopia 4:00pm–6:00pm 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages West Regional 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 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: 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: Enjoy popcorn and watch Zootopia to prepare for the release of Zootopia 2 in theaters. 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 Monday Matinee at Maiden Lane 4:00pm–6:30pm 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: Pate Room (HQU) Age Group: 19+ Years Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Event Details: Monday Matinee at Maiden Lane revisits great films on the big screen on the last Monday of the month. A small snack will be available while supplies last.
5 pm		This event is in the "19+ Years" group Mystery Book Club: Firekeeper's Daughter 5:30pm–6:30pm 19+ Years Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "19+ Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: 19+ Years Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Eighteen-year-old Daunis Fontaine, caught between her hometown and her Ojibwe roots, postpones her college plans after a family tragedy.

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