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Sew Personal: Embroider Your Own Keepsake

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Maker, STEM

Age Group:

19+ Years
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the timeless art of embroidery in this hands-on workshop designed for beginners and curious creatives. Artist in residence, Kia Love, will teach foundational stitches and techniques as you craft a small, personalized piece of fiber art.

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

Hearts and Crafts: Diamond Art

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, General Program

Age Group:

19+ Years
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Add a little sparkle to your day with Hearts and Crafts: Diamond Dot Painting!

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

Framed With Love

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 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, 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, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Show your loved one you care by creating a custom picture frame as a gift. Paint, draw and bedazzle with provided supplies until you have the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day. All you’ll need to add is the perfect picture. 

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

Art 4 All: Valentine's Day Cards Past and Present

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEM

Age Group:

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

Everyone can share the love with handmade cards. Explore the history of Valentine's Day cards and make a recycled card of your own! 

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

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

Hearts and Crafts: Family Card-Making Fun

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEM

Age Group:

19+ Years, All Ages
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with creativity and love at the library! Everyone is invited to join us for a hands-on card-making workshop where kids and adults can craft heartfelt Valentine’s cards together.

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Let's Dough It! Stop and Smell the Roses

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Sensory Program, STEM

Age Group:

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

Follow your nose towards the scents of rose and eucalyptus. Then roll up your sleeves and ready your imaginations as we create beautiful rose bouquets from playdough! 

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

Sew What?: Teen Sewing Experiments

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Story Time Room (ERL) at East Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEM

Age Group:

12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (ERL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Teens are invited to learn the basics of sewing and to create a unique project to take home. This month we'll be making a pen-pocket bookmark, perfect for your notebook or binder. 

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

Cards That Care

Thursday, February 5, 2026 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, 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, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Decorate a heartfelt card, then let the words flow as you write a special message for a friend, a loved one—or even your future self. Add your personal touch and create something meaningful to cherish or share. 

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Homeschool Zoology: Penguins

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEM

Age Group:

6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Bundle up for a penguin-packed adventure! Dive into the icy world of penguins and uncover the answer to the age-old question: how do penguins stay warm and dry in freezing climates?

A girl and boy riding on the pages of an open book. There are a few leaves flying behind them. On the orange book is an image of an open book with a few stars coming out of it and the words "Cumberland County Literacy Council" under it. Under the entire image are the words "Imagination Library Storytime".

Imagination Library Story Time

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Time Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

0-5 Years
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Story Time Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a special family-friendly story time where little ones can enjoy engaging tales and fun activities. 

This month's theme is mail. 

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Prince Charles Hotel

All Day
19+ Years
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Genealogy/Local History
Event Details:

The Prince Charles Hotel is celebrating its 100th year, after opening in 1925. But why is it called the 'Prince Charles', and what is its history?
4 pm

Genealogy Highlights: Sharing Your 2025 Discoveries

4:00pm–5:00pm
19+ Years
Headquarters Library
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Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Local & State History Room (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Genealogy/Local History
Event Details:

Wrap up the year by sharing the stories and discoveries that shaped your family research in 2025.