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AI For All

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Pate Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library

Program Type:

Digital Literacy

Age Group:

19+ Years
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Pate Room (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Digital Literacy
Event Details:

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
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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
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
Event Details:

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
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

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

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

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
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Teen Room (WRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment
Event Details:

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.

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: 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
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 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
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. 

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

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
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. 

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
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
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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10 am

Whimsy Orbs

10:30am–11:45am
19+ Years
Bordeaux Community Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to turn simple materials—balloons, yarn and glue—into beautiful, lightweight ornaments perfect for holiday decorating. Enjoy a festive atmosphere with Christmas music, hot cocoa and tea while you craft.
11 am

Little Picassos: Ornament Decorating

11:00am–12:00pm
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Children's Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate the season with creativity at your library. Children are invited to join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where they’ll design and decorate their very own holiday ornaments.

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.

Fit Check: Customize Your Clothes

11:00am–1:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Headquarters Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Pate Room (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring a hoodie, canvas bag or any piece of clothing and turn it into your personal story.
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm

Fun Friday for Teens: Froebel Stars

2:45pm–5:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
East Regional Library
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Teen Space (ERL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Learn how to make traditional German Froebel stars using brightly colored paper strips. With just a few folds and twists, you’ll create an intricate, eye-catching ornament to display or share.
3 pm

Innovative Art: Winter Wonderland Painting

3:00pm–4:30pm
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Open
Registration Required
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! 

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.

Cozy Crafternoon

3:00pm–4:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Bordeaux Community Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sip hot chocolate and gather around a cozy virtual fire as you create a variety of winter-themed crafts. Families can also enjoy a selection of seasonal storybooks to read together during this relaxed, festive evening. 

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

LEGO Art: Printing Workshop

4:00pm–5:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
North Regional Library
Open
Registration Required
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!

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.

Gingerbread House Holiday Card Decorating

4:00pm–5:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
West Regional Library
Open
Registration Required
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. 

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.

Frozen Slime

4:00pm–5:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
West Regional Library
Open
Registration Required
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:

Explore the science of slime as we make a wintery version that mimics shimmering icicles. This hands-on activity blends creativity and chemistry for a fun seasonal experiment. 

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.