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Promotional poster with a fantasy forest background of glowing flowers and trees surrounding an aged parchment-style center panel. The text reads “Enchanted Wanderings” and “Lona Bartlett.” Below the text is a photo of a woman storyteller standing on a stage in front of a red curtain, with outstretched arms. Logos for Cumberland County, North Carolina Arts Council, Arts Council Fayetteville-Cumberland County, and Cumberland County Public Library appear along the bottom.

Enchanted Wanderings

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

6-11 Years
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Step into a world of winding paths and mossy stones as storyteller and puppeteer Lona Bartlett brings tales to life through voice, puppetry and imagination.

Promotional poster with a fantasy forest background of glowing flowers and trees surrounding an aged parchment-style center panel. The text reads “Enchanted Wanderings” and “Lona Bartlett.” Below the text is a photo of a woman storyteller standing on a stage in front of a red curtain, with outstretched arms. Logos for Cumberland County, North Carolina Arts Council, Arts Council Fayetteville-Cumberland County, and Cumberland County Public Library appear along the bottom.

Enchanted Wanderings

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

6-11 Years
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Step into a world of winding paths and mossy stones as storyteller and puppeteer Lona Bartlett brings tales to life through voice, puppetry and imagination.

Promotional poster with a fantasy forest background of glowing flowers and trees surrounding an aged parchment-style center panel. The text reads “Enchanted Wanderings” and “Lona Bartlett.” Below the text is a photo of a woman storyteller standing on a stage in front of a red curtain, with outstretched arms. Logos for Cumberland County, North Carolina Arts Council, Arts Council Fayetteville-Cumberland County, and Cumberland County Public Library appear along the bottom.

Enchanted Wanderings

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

6-11 Years
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Step into a world of winding paths and mossy stones as storyteller and puppeteer Lona Bartlett brings tales to life through voice, puppetry and imagination.

Promotional poster with a fantasy forest background of glowing flowers and trees surrounding an aged parchment-style center panel. The text reads “Enchanted Wanderings” and “Lona Bartlett.” Below the text is a photo of a woman storyteller standing on a stage in front of a red curtain, with outstretched arms. Logos for Cumberland County, North Carolina Arts Council, Arts Council Fayetteville-Cumberland County, and Cumberland County Public Library appear along the bottom.

Enchanted Wanderings

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

6-11 Years
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Step into a world of winding paths and mossy stones as storyteller and puppeteer Lona Bartlett brings tales to life through voice, puppetry and imagination.

Drawn images of a tablet with a magnifying glass on top of it, a round beaker with liquid in the left half and bubbles coming out of the top and a microscope on a yellow background.

Homeschool STEAM: Enchanted Slime

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library

Program Type:

STEM

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: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step into a world of sparkle, shimmer and spellbinding science. Watch enchanting reactions unfold as you mix and create your own sample of enchanted slime.

Promotional poster with a fantasy forest background of glowing flowers and trees surrounding an aged parchment-style center panel. The text reads “Enchanted Wanderings” and “Lona Bartlett.” Below the text is a photo of a woman storyteller standing on a stage in front of a red curtain, with outstretched arms. Logos for Cumberland County, North Carolina Arts Council, Arts Council Fayetteville-Cumberland County, and Cumberland County Public Library appear along the bottom.

Enchanted Wanderings

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

6-11 Years
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Step into a world of winding paths and mossy stones as storyteller and puppeteer Lona Bartlett brings tales to life through voice, puppetry and imagination.

11 black and white photos of people from the past on a wooden table.

Living Law: The History of Eminent Domain in North Carolina

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Local & State History Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library

Program Type:

Genealogy/Local History

Age Group:

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

The Fifth Amendment protects American citizens from the unfair taking of private property—but what does that mean in practice?

Promotional poster with a fantasy forest background of glowing flowers and trees surrounding an aged parchment-style center panel. The text reads “Enchanted Wanderings” and “Lona Bartlett.” Below the text is a photo of a woman storyteller standing on a stage in front of a red curtain, with outstretched arms. Logos for Cumberland County, North Carolina Arts Council, Arts Council Fayetteville-Cumberland County, and Cumberland County Public Library appear along the bottom.

Enchanted Wanderings

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

6-11 Years
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Step into a world of winding paths and mossy stones as storyteller and puppeteer Lona Bartlett brings tales to life through voice, puppetry and imagination.

Promotional poster with a fantasy forest background of glowing flowers and trees surrounding an aged parchment-style center panel. The text reads “The Wriggling Brother Circus” and “Barefoot Puppets.” Below the text is a photo of two performers presenting a small puppet theater. Logos for Cumberland County, North Carolina Arts Council, Arts Council Fayetteville-Cumberland County, and Cumberland County Public Library appear along the bottom.

The Wriggling Brothers Circus

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Are you ready for the big top? Step right up as the circus comes to you.

Promotional poster with a fantasy forest background of glowing flowers and trees surrounding an aged parchment-style center panel. The text reads “The Wriggling Brother Circus” and “Barefoot Puppets.” Below the text is a photo of two performers presenting a small puppet theater. Logos for Cumberland County, North Carolina Arts Council, Arts Council Fayetteville-Cumberland County, and Cumberland County Public Library appear along the bottom.

The Wriggling Brothers Circus

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Are you ready for the big top? Step right up as the circus comes to you.

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10 am

Baby Bounce: Bugs and Butterflies

10:00am–10:30am
0-5 Years
Spring Lake Community Library
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a gentle, interactive story time designed especially for babies and toddlers up to 23 months old. This week, we’ll crawl, flutter and explore the tiny world of bugs and butterflies! 

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.

Toddler and Preschool Gentle Story Time: Imagination

10:30am–11:15am
0-5 Years
Bordeaux Community Library
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Sensory Program, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs and creative fun as we celebrate the power of imagination. This week’s theme invites children to dream big, pretend and explore magical “what if” worlds through books, music and playful activities. 

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.

Build Your Business Plan by CEED

10:00am–12:00pm
15-18 Years, 19+ Years
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Business & Finance
Event Details:

Your business idea is great - now let’s make sure your plan is too. In this workshop, participants will ... 
11 am

Sustainable Style: Kids Fabric Printing

11:00am–1:00pm
6-11 Years
Bordeaux Community Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day early with a hands‑on, eco‑friendly art 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.
12 pm
1 pm

Homeschool STEMagination: indi in Candy Land

1:00pm–2:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Pate Room (HQU)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM
Event Details:

Start your engines in this sweet STEM adventure. Using teamwork and critical thinking, you will guide indi robot cars to themed destinations inspired by the classic board game Candy Land. 

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.

Community Resources

1:00pm–3:00pm
19+ Years, All Ages
Hope Mills Community Library
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Conference Room (HPM)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.
2 pm
3 pm

Amazing Stories: The Time Machine

3:00pm–4:30pm
19+ Years
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

So begins the Time Traveller’s astonishing firsthand account of his journey 800,000 years into the future … With the pull of a lever, he is propelled to a distant age where Earth is fading—and humanity has evolved into two strange races.
4 pm

Cozy Crochet for Teens

4:00pm–5:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Hope Mills Community Library
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Hang out with us for an hour of cozy crocheting fun. Whether you're just starting out and need a hand with the basics, or you're a crochet pro ready to show off your skills and share tips, we’ve got a spot just for you.

Hanging Out & Nerding Out: Robots Assemble

4:00pm–5:30pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: General Program, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gaming, robots, coding and crafts—oh my! Join us each week to hang out, try something new and dive into creative and inspired activities.

Dungeons & Dragons

4:00pm–6:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
West Regional Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all adventurers! Gather your party and dive into an ongoing Dungeons & Dragons campaign. New players are always welcome—no prior experience needed.
5 pm

Evening Family Story Time: Wild About Animals

5:00pm–5:45pm
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Story Time Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful evening of stories and crafts for children ages 0–11. This engaging program features themed storytelling and hands-on, age-appropriate crafts designed to spark creativity and imagination. 

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.