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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
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.

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

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
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. 

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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
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. 

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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
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. 

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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
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! 

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

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
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!

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: 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
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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Spin That Dreidel

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

6-11 Years, All Ages
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Celebrate the holiday season with a round of traditional dreidel spinning at the library. Whether you’ve played for years or are trying it for the first time, this simple, lively game is a great way to spend time with friends and family.

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The Great Grinch Escape!

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room #3 (HQU) at Headquarters Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Conference Room #3 (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Step into the story as Cindy Lou Who and her siblings in this holiday-themed escape room! The Grinch is causing chaos throughout Whoville—and he’s locked the doors behind him.

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Gingerbread House Holiday Card Decorating

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
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. 

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10 am

Bubble Wrap Painting

10:00am–11:00am
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
West Regional Library
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get ready to pop, paint and let your creativity burst! Use bubble wrap to design a fun, textured artwork all your own. 

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.
11 am
12 pm

Story Time Take and Make Craft

12:00pm–7:00pm
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Spring Lake Community Library
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 January 6 - January 12 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.
1 pm

Back to the 80s Kickoff Party!

1:30pm–5:30pm
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages
Bordeaux Community Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment, Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity, Sensory Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate with us as we reflect on 40 years of serving our community. Bedazzle books, tie-dye scrunchies and relive the 80s through live games in this totally rad anniversary celebration! 

Schedule: 

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.
2 pm

Sew What?: Teen Sewing Experiments

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, STEM/STEAM
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 an easy snap closure pouch perfect for holding your earbuds, ear pods or loose change. 

Fun Friday for Teens: Paracord Bracelets

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, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Find your style and wear it on your sleeve. Make a cool paracord bracelet for yourself or a friend. Hang out with friends and enjoy the end of your week. Happy Friday! 

Crafty Corner: New Year's Time Capsules

2:00pm–3:30pm
19+ Years
Spring Lake Community Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ring in the new year with a fun time capsule craft! Make predictions, goals and memories to store and rediscover at another time.
3 pm

Mod Podge Material Magic

3:00pm–5:00pm
19+ Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Add a touch of handmade charm to your home! In this creative session, adults will learn how to decoupage a trinket dish using fabric and Mod Podge with artist in residence, Kia Love. All materials are provided, just bring your imagination!

Terrific Tuesday: Silly Sci-Fi

3:30pm–4:30pm
6-11 Years
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Each Terrific Tuesday kicks off with lively read-alouds that pull you right into the story. Then the adventure continues with interactive games that make the tales come alive.

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.

Little Picassos: Tie-Dye Snowflakes

3:00pm–4:00pm
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:

Design, cut and tie-dye some colorfully original snowflakes. Learn some fun facts about snowflakes as you celebrate creativity, nature and the cold weather. 

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

Rock Painting

4:00pm–5:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let your creativity rock! Paint fun, colorful stones to show off your style. This craft is perfect for decorating your room, locker or gifting to friends. 

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.

Art 4 All: Scrap Paper Palooza

4:00pm–5:00pm
6-11 Years
Bordeaux Community Library
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Story Time Area (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

What's old is new again as we explore paper collage in the style of Eric Carle and other artists. Exercise your creative muscles and turn scraps into masterpieces during this imagination adventure. 

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.

Adult Hobbies: Miniature Painting

4:00pm–5:30pm
19+ Years
Headquarters Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: The Engine (Makerspace HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a new hobby? Join us and give miniature painting a try! We will have D&D inspired fantasy miniatures you can paint to your heart's content. Relax and enjoy giving color to fun, little fantasy people.