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9 am
This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Step into Spring: Library Line Dance

9:00am–9:45am
19+ Years
North Regional Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Boost your mood, energy and confidence while learning some of today’s most popular line dances. Move through easy-to-follow steps, practice classic favorites like the Electric Slide and the Wobble and discover new routines that keep you moving.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group

Play and Explore: Zero to Four

9:00am–10:00am
0-5 Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (CLF)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, Sensory Program
Event Details:

New to the area? Looking for a low-pressure way to socialize for your kids (and maybe yourself)? Join us at this free play for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers.

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 "19+ Years" group

Tech Time @ the Library

9:00am–10:30am
19+ Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Conference Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Digital Literacy
Event Details:

Whether you need help setting up an email account, learning how to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or anything in between, we’re here to help you with your computer, tablet or smartphone questions. No appointment necessary.

10 am
This event is in the "0-5 Years" group

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.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group

Family Story Time: Bunnies and Spring Friends

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

Join us for our weekly story time designed especially for ages 2-5, where each week brings a new theme full of stories and fun.

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

Toddler Story Time: 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 delightful story time designed especially for children ages 1 to 3 as we flutter into the wonderful 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.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group

Family Story Time: Builders

10:00am–11:00am
0-5 Years
West Regional Library
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs and more designed for children ages 1 to 5 and their families as we build, stack and create together.

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 "19+ Years" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Community Resources

10:00am–12:00pm
19+ Years, All Ages
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Computer Training Lab/Classroom Dual Use Room (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group

Toddler Story Time: Bouncing Bunnies

10:00am–10:30am
0-5 Years
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled story time designed especially for curious little ones.

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

Baby Bounce and Tots Story Time: Hop to It

10:00am–10:45am
0-5 Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Cuddle, play and socialize at this lap-sit story time designed for babies and tots ages 0–23 months and their caregivers. Songs, rhymes, finger plays and short stories create a joyful bonding experience perfect for little learners.

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

Family Story Time: Builders

10:00am–11:00am
0-5 Years
West Regional Library
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs and more designed for children ages 1 to 5 and their families as we build, stack and create together.

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 "19+ Years" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Community Resources

10:00am–12:00pm
19+ Years, All Ages
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Conference Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:

Our Community Navigator links customers to needed resources and information.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Jean Denim Hoops

10:00am–12:30pm
19+ Years
Headquarters Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Conference Room #3 (HQU)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Give your old denim a brand-new life! Join us as we transform worn-out jeans into a fun and unique jean denim hoop you can keep or gift to someone special.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group

Baby Bounce and Tots Story Time: Flowers

10:00am–10:45am
0-5 Years
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy, playful story time just for babies and toddlers up to 24 months old. We’ll share sweet, simple stories, sing joyful songs and enjoy gentle movement activities perfect for little learners.

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

Preschool Story Time: Earth Day – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

10:00am–11:00am
0-5 Years
East Regional Library
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: STEM, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a special Earth Day story time designed for children ages 0 to 5. Celebrate the beauty of our planet with heartwarming read-alouds, interactive songs and playful activities that inspire little ones to care for the Earth.

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

Baby Bounce Story Time: Rain, Rain!

10:00am–10:45am
0-5 Years
Hope Mills Community Library
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Every third Friday, families with little ones ages 0–24 months are invited to enjoy simple stories, songs and gentle movement activities designed to support early bonding and development.

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

Family Story Time: Just Ripe Stories

10:00am–10:45am
0-5 Years
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Pate Room (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a lively story time designed for children ages 0–5, featuring stories, creative storytelling, music and movement.

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

Imagination Library Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
0-5 Years
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (NRL)
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 nature.

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

Family Fun Day: GO, GO Cardboard Cars

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

Rev up your creativity and engineer your own self-propelled car using cardboard, craft supplies and rubber bands.

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

Tracks and Trails

10:00am–11:30am
6-11 Years
Spring Lake Community Library
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: STEM, Story Time
Event Details:

Join Cape Fear Botanical Garden Environmental Educators for a hands-on, family-friendly program and learn how scientists use tracks, trails and other clues to discover which animals live nearby.

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 "19+ Years" group

West Book Club: The Author’s Guide to Murder

10:00am–11:30am
19+ Years
West Regional Library
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Do you enjoy great conversation and good snacks? Join West Book Club and connect with fellow readers for lively discussion, fresh perspectives and a welcoming atmosphere. New attendees are always welcome.

This event is in the "15-18 Years" group
This event is in the "19+ Years" group

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 ... 

This event is in the "6-11 Years" group
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group

LEGO Free Play

10:30am–11:30am
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Hope Mills Community Library
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

LEGO Free Play is an open-ended, play-based learning experience where participants use LEGO bricks and elements to explore creativity, engineering and storytelling without predetermined instructions.

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
This event is in the "0-5 Years" group

Baby Bounce: Bugs and Butterflies

11:00am–11:30am
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.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group

Family Story Time: Bunnies and Spring Friends

11:00am–11:30am
0-5 Years
Hope Mills Community Library
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for our weekly story time designed especially for ages 2-5, where each week brings a new theme full of stories and fun.

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

Preschool Story Time: Bugs and Butterflies

11:00am–11:30am
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 delightful story time designed especially for children ages 3 to 5 as we flutter into the wonderful 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.

This event is in the "6-11 Years" group

Homeschool Encore: Spirograph Drawing Machine

11:00am–12:00pm
6-11 Years
Bordeaux Community Library
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Get ready to dive into a whirlwind of spirals and spheres as you design and build your very own spinning art machine!

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

Preschool Story Time: Bouncing Bunnies

11:00am–11:30am
0-5 Years
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Get ready for a lively and interactive story time designed just for preschoolers. We’ll dive into imaginative picture books, sing fun action songs and enjoy playful games that help children build early literacy, coordination and social skills.

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

Toddler and Preschool Story Time: Hop to It

11:00am–11:45am
0-5 Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories, music and movement at this lively weekly story time for children ages 2–5.

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

Toddler and Preschool Story Time: Crazy Hair Day

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

Join us for our weekly story time created especially for ages 2-5, where each week brings a new theme full of stories and fun.

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

Sustainable Style: Kids Fabric Printing

11:00am–1:00pm
6-11 Years
Bordeaux Community Library
Waitlist
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
This event is in the "0-5 Years" group
This event is in the "6-11 Years" group

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:

Flutter on by the youth services desk for a bugs and butterflies story time-themed take-and-make. Create your own crawling, buzzing or winged masterpiece!

Kits will be available April 14-20, or 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 "19+ Years" group

Let's Play Bridge

12:30pm–3:30pm
19+ Years
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Socialize, have fun and keep mentally sharp by learning and playing bridge. Already play? Join us for game time. Curious about learning or want to improve your skills? Observe a game or two, and we’ll teach you.

1 pm
This event is in the "6-11 Years" group
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group

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.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

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.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group

Clark Park Nature Story Time

1:00pm–1:30pm
0-5 Years
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

A FREE preschool nature story and craft time presented at Clark Park Nature Center at 631 Sherman Drive, Fayetteville. This month's theme is Rabbits.

For more information about this program, please call 910-433-1579.

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
This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Cumberland Cooks: Quick and Easy Sherbets and Sorbets

2:30pm–4:30pm
19+ Years
North Regional Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: General Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Cool off and get creative in the kitchen! Learn how to make refreshing sherbets and sorbets without an ice cream machine.

3 pm
This event is in the "19+ Years" group

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.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group
This event is in the "6-11 Years" group

Innovative Art: April Showers Painting

3:00pm–4:00pm
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:

Rain, rain, don't go away! Kids ages 2–11 are invited to celebrate April showers with a creative, hands-on painting 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.

This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Talking Tech: Files, Folders and the Cloud

3:30pm–4:30pm
19+ Years
West Regional Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Digital Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Confused about where your documents and photos are saved? This beginner-friendly class will explain how files and folders work, how to save and find your documents and what it means to "save it to the cloud".

This event is in the "6-11 Years" group

Terrific Tuesday: Robots on the Move

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, STEM
Event Details:

Each Terrific Tuesday features engaging read-alouds followed by interactive games that bring the stories to life.

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 "12-14 Years" group
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group

Silver Screeners Movie Matinee: Science Matters

3:00pm–5:30pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Pate Room (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, General Program
Event Details:

Welcome, teen cinephiles and casual movie watchers. Join us for Silver Screeners, a relaxed movie matinee complete with a snack—without the ticket price. 

This event is in the "12-14 Years" group
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group

Teen Scene Artistry: Edible Science with Salt and Ice

3:00pm–4:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Conference Room #3 (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Who says science can’t be delicious?

This event is in the "12-14 Years" group
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

3:45pm–6:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Hope Mills Community Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all heroes, mages, wanderers, scoundrels and goblins! Join the party and play Dungeons & Dragons using the 2024 rules.

Registration is required by calling 910-483-7727, ext. 1425.

This event is in the "12-14 Years" group
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group

Fun Friday for Teens: Perler Beads ... in 3D!

3:00pm–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
Event Details:

Break out of two dimensions and take your creativity to the next level with Perler beads in 3D.

4 pm
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group

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.

This event is in the "12-14 Years" group
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group

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.

This event is in the "12-14 Years" group
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group

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.

This event is in the "6-11 Years" group

Creative Cardboard Chapters: Spirograph Drawing Machine

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

Get ready to dive into a whirlwind of spirals and spheres as you design and build your very own spinning art machine!

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 "All Ages" group

LEGO Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages
West Regional Library
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Explore, create and learn through guided building activities and open-ended free play. Builders of all ages are welcome to imagine, experiment and bring their ideas to life with LEGO bricks.

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

LEGO Engineers

4:00pm–5:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Hope Mills Community Library
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Calling all builders! Join us for LEGO Engineers, a monthly program for kids who love hands-on building and creative challenges. Each session offers a new design task that encourages problem-solving, imagination and engineering skills.

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

Build-A-Bounce

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

Mix it. Mold it. Bounce it.

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 "12-14 Years" group
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group

Teen Bingo Mania

4:00pm–5:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
East Regional Library
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Get ready to shout BINGO! This teen-only game night is packed with laughs, prizes and high-energy fun. Expect fast-paced rounds, a little friendly competition and plenty of chances to win.

This event is in the "15-18 Years" group

Crafting Cuisines: Baking and Chemistry

4:00pm–6:00pm
15-18 Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 15-18 Years
Program Type: General Program, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Crafting Cuisines—where creativity goes beyond paper and paint and straight into the kitchen. Join us as we get crafty with food and learn how to cook delicious meals while sticking to a $25–30 budget.

This event is in the "6-11 Years" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Paws for Reading

4:00pm–5:00pm
6-11 Years, All Ages
Cliffdale Regional Library
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (CLF)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Self-Directed Activity, Story Time
Event Details:

Build reading confidence by sharing a story with a gentle, four-legged friend.

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 "12-14 Years" group

Snak Attak: No-Bake and Chemistry

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

Who doesn’t love snacks? At Snak Attak Time, we go beyond chips and crackers to explore cool, easy snacks you can make for yourself, your family or your friends. Learn simple steps, try something new and—best of all—enjoy what you make!

This event is in the "15-18 Years" group
This event is in the "19+ Years" group

Fantasy Book Club: A Psalm for the Wild-Built

4:30pm–5:30pm
15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Spring Lake Community Library
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Conference Room (SPL)
Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Centuries after robots gained self-awareness and disappeared into the wilderness, a tea monk’s quiet life is upended when a robot returns to fulfill an ancient promise: to ask humanity what it needs.

5 pm
This event is in the "0-5 Years" group
This event is in the "6-11 Years" group

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.

This event is in the "12-14 Years" group
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group

Teen Escape Room: The Paradox

5:00pm–6:00pm
12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM
Event Details:

Step into a high-stakes Sci-Fi Escape Room where you are part of a recovery team sent to investigate a secret laboratory destroyed in a mysterious accident.

This event is in the "0-5 Years" group

Family Evening Story Time: Snakes

5:30pm–6:15pm
0-5 Years
Bordeaux Community Library
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs and more at this engaging story time designed with sensory seekers in mind. We’ll wrap up with a themed craft and a coloring sheet to take home.

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.