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AI For All

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Pate Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library

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Digital Literacy

Age Group:

19+ Years

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Library Branch: Headquarters Library

Room: Pate Room (HQU)

Age Group: 19+ Years

Program Type: Digital Literacy

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The technology of I, Robot is no longer a distant fiction future and you're probably using it to some capacity already.

12 balls of multi-colored yarn in three rows.

Spinning Tales – Crochet and Other Fiber Arts

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

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Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Tweens ages 9-13 can learn the basics of crochet or weaving.

Graphic of three red Christmas ornaments hanging on thin red strings against a soft green background with light bokeh circles. The ornaments include a tree shape on the left, a star in the middle and a round bauble on the right. White snowflakes of various sizes are scattered around the background.

Christmas Ornament Painting

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages

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Library Branch: West Regional Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)

Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Get into the holiday spirit and unleash your creativity! Join us to paint your very own festive ornament—perfect for adding a personal touch to your holiday décor or gifting to someone special.

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: Homemade Gingerbread & Eggnog

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library

Program Type:

General Program

Age Group:

19+ Years

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Library Branch: East Regional Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)

Age Group: 19+ Years

Program Type: General Program

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Warm up the season with a festive hands-on workshop! Participants will learn how to make classic holiday gingerbread cookies from scratch.

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Spreading Holiday Cheer

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Teen Room (WRL) at West Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment

Age Group:

19+ Years, All Ages

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Library Branch: West Regional Library

Room: Teen Room (WRL)

Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment

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Let's spread some holiday cheer! Create a holiday greeting card for our local nursing home residents. All ages are welcome. Drop in and create your masterpiece while listening to holiday music and enjoying a light snack.

Cumberland Cooks: Chocolate Chip Cookie Jars

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library

Program Type:

General Program, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

19+ Years

Open

Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)

Age Group: 19+ Years

Program Type: General Program, STEM/STEAM

Registration Required

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Get ready to mix, measure and decorate as we create delicious chocolate chip cookie jars—perfect for gifting or baking at home!

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.

Chess Club

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years

Open

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.

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

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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.

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.

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Time	Sun (11/30)	Mon (12/01)	Tue (12/02)	Wed (12/03)	Thu (12/04)	Fri (12/05)	Sat (12/06)
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	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 Gingerbread House Magnet 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, STEM/STEAM Event Details: Add some holiday sparkle to your fridge! Pick up a Gingerbread House Magnet Craft Kit and decorate your own tasty-looking creation. Kits available in December 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.	This event is in the "0-5 Years" group Take & Make: Craft Exploration Station All Day 0-5 Years North Regional Library This event is in the "0-5 Years" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Regional Library Age Group: 0-5 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Maker, Self-Directed Activity, STEM/STEAM Event Details: Our Take-and-Make Craft Program is a simple, fun way for your child to enjoy hands-on creativity at home without you needing to gather supplies or plan an 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 "0-5 Years" group This event is in the "6-11 Years" group Letters to Santa All Day 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years West Regional 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: West Regional Library Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity Event Details: Have something to tell Santa? Write your letter and send it straight to the North Pole through our Letters to Santa Mailbox. 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.
10 am				This event is in the "19+ Years" group Potpourri Gift Bag 10:00am–12:00pm 19+ Years Headquarters 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: Headquarters Library Room: Conference Room #3 (HQU) Age Group: 19+ Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate the season with the cozy scents of the holidays! Join us for a relaxing, creative workshop where you’ll make your own holiday potpourri—a beautiful handmade gift for friends, family or yourself.		This event is in the "19+ Years" group Explore Playdough: A Creative Journey for Adults with Developmental Challenges 10:30am–11:30am 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, Sensory Program Event Details: Come mold, squish and sculpt your way to joy at the library!	This event is in the "19+ Years" group Book Page Ornaments 10:30am–12:30pm 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: Arts & Crafts, Maker Registration Required Event Details: Give old book pages a magical new chapter! Learn to craft three unique ornament styles that will make your holiday tree truly unforgettable. Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727, ext. 1436 or registering online.
11 am						This event is in the "0-5 Years" group This event is in the "6-11 Years" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Grin & Grinch: A Who-liday Meet & Greet 11:00am–12:00pm 0-5 Years, 6-11 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 "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Headquarters Library Room: Story Time Area (HQU) Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment, General Program, Story Time Event Details: Join us for a special guest visit from The Mean One himself for a reading of Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas followed by a craft! 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 Kids Craft: Puffy Snowman Art 11:00am–12:00pm 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years Cliffdale Regional Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "0-5 Years" group This event is in the "6-11 Years" group Full 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: Do you wanna build a snowman? Use puffy paint and craft supplies to build a friendly, or melting, snowman that stands out from the rest, and will last long after winter is over. Ages 2-11. 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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2 pm						This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Fun Friday for Teens: Holiday Mindfulness Votives 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: Create a candle holder to focus a light on happy thoughts this holiday season. Take your creation home and let the light remind you to focus on the good things. Hang out with friends and enjoy the end of your week. Happy Friday!	This event is in the "19+ Years" group Crafty Corner: Creative Painting 2:00pm–4:00pm 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: Join us for a cozy afternoon of painting. Feel encouraged to paint freely and not pressured to do a specific subject. Art reference books will be available to view if you need inspiration.
3 pm					This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Teen Scene Artistry: Cookie Decorating 3:00pm–4:00pm 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Headquarters 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: Headquarters Library Room: Conference Room #3 (HQU) Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come along for a deliciously fun session of cookie decorating. Experiment with colorful icing, fun toppings and creative designs while learning simple decorating techniques.
4 pm		This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Teen Sewing Club: Felt Heart Hangers 4:00pm–5:00pm 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Cliffdale 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: Cliffdale Regional Library Room: Story Time Room (CLF) Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Event Details: Join the Teen Sewing Club! Try your hand at hand sewing at this beginner sewing class for teens. Make a simple felt heart to wear on your sleeve or gift to a loved one. Ready, Set, Sew! Ages 12-18.		This event is in the "6-11 Years" group Art 4 All: DIY Gift Giving 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: Story Time Area (BOR) Age Group: 6-11 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Event Details: Design your own wrapping paper and make a winter-themed ornament or piece of jewelry. For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727, ext. 1381. 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 "6-11 Years" group This event is in the "12-14 Years" group ChAoS CrEAtOrs STEAM Club: The Candy Cane Experiment 4:00pm–5:00pm 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years Cliffdale Regional Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "6-11 Years" group This event is in the "12-14 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: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Who doesn't enjoy a little chaos? Join us as we explore hands-on experiments and creations that involve science, technology, engineering, art and math! 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 "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 Create Your Own Sock Puppet 4:00pm–5:00pm 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ 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 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: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Get creative and make your own sock puppet. All supplies are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own unique decorations or socks with you! 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.

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