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Name: Homeschool Book Club: When Sea Becomes Sky
Start: 2025-01-31T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-31T14:00:00-05:00
Location: Hope Mills Community Library

Featured Events

Cover of When Sea Becomes Sky with a girl and boy sitting on the sand in the marsh with reeds, a jar for lightning bugs and a sunset.

Homeschool Book Club: When Sea Becomes Sky

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

6-11 Years

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Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)

Age Group: 6-11 Years

Program Type: Book Club

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Are you a homeschool student who loves to read? Visit the children's desk to pick up your copy of When Sea Becomes Sky by Gillian McDunn, a reading response journal and other goodies.

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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.

An old typewriter with a piece of paper in it with the words, "Write something" on the paper.

Cliffdale Library Writing Club: Quill and Ink

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library

Program Type:

General Program

Age Group:

19+ Years

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Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)

Age Group: 19+ Years

Program Type: General Program

Event Details:

Join Quill and Ink, a community for adults of all skill levels to share their original work. Practice your writing, exchange feedback and dive into writing prompts, challenges and engaging discussions.

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

Teen Scene Artistry: Lovely Trinkets

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Teen Space (HQU) at Headquarters Library

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Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

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Library Branch: Headquarters Library

Room: Teen Space (HQU)

Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Unleash your creativity and join us for a fun-filled bracelet-making experience! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crafter, our engaging sessions provide all the materials and guidance you need to design stunning, personalized bracelets.

Crafty Science: Buggin' Out

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

6-11 Years

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Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)

Age Group: 6-11 Years

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM

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Learn about the study of insects (entomology) and pioneering Black scientist Charles Henry Turner. Afterwards we'll make our own insect specimens using craft materials.

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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.

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Tech & Prizes: Email Basics

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library

Program Type:

Digital Literacy

Age Group:

19+ Years

Open

Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)

Age Group: 19+ Years

Program Type: Digital Literacy

Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

Would you like to win a new laptop?

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.

ChAoS CrEAtOrs STEAM Club: Math Games

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

Open

Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)

Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM

Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

Who doesn't enjoy a little chaos? Join us as we explore hands-on experiments and creations that involve science, technology, engineering, art and math!

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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.

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Homeschool Money Muse

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library

Program Type:

Business & Finance

Age Group:

6-11 Years

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Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)

Age Group: 6-11 Years

Program Type: Business & Finance

Event Details:

Play games to learn how to save, spend, share and budget.

This month, we'll play Currency Conga, where players will attempt to touch the correct coins and bills on a mat with either their hand or foot.

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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.

Tree-mendous Trees

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library

Program Type:

STEM/STEAM, Story Time

Age Group:

6-11 Years

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Library Branch: East Regional Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)

Age Group: 6-11 Years

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Story Time

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Did you know that the world's oldest trees have been alive since before the Ancient Egyptian pyramids were built? Join Cape Fear Botanical Garden Environmental Educators as we explore the wonder of trees.

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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.

Four stacks of coins, in increasing height, and a glass jar of coins all with a plant sprouting from the top of the stacks or jar.

Marketing for Entrepreneurs presented by CEED

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library

Program Type:

Business & Finance

Age Group:

15-18 Years, 19+ Years

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Library Branch: North Regional Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)

Age Group: 15-18 Years, 19+ Years

Program Type: Business & Finance

Event Details:

Unlock the power of targeted marketing in this training class designed for business owners! Learn how to identify your ideal customers, understand their demographics and psychographics and effectively reach your market with tailored strategies.

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Overhills, NC: The African American Experience

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library

Program Type:

Genealogy/Local History

Age Group:

19+ Years

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Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)

Age Group: 19+ Years

Program Type: Genealogy/Local History

Event Details:

Join us for a special presentation by our guest Ms. Ammie McRae Jenkins, director of the Sandhills Family Heritage Association.

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All Day					This event is in the "0-5 Years" group. This event is in the "6-11 Years" group. Candy Heart Scavenger Hunt All Day 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years East Regional Library This event is in the "0-5 Years" group. This event is in the "6-11 Years" group. Library Branch: East Regional Library Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity Event Details: Happy Valentine's Day! Find the six colorful candy hearts hidden in our children's area and receive a prize. For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1403. 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. This event is in the "6-11 Years" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Heart Scavenger Hunt All Day 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages West Regional Library This event is in the "0-5 Years" group. This event is in the "6-11 Years" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: West Regional Library Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, All Ages Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity Event Details: Celebrate Valentine's Day by finding the six colorful candy hearts in our children's area for a surprise. For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1481.
					This event is in the "6-11 Years" group. Queen of Hearts Scavenger Hunt All Day 6-11 Years Bordeaux Community Library This event is in the "6-11 Years" group. Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library Room: Story Time Area (BOR) Age Group: 6-11 Years Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity Event Details: The Queen of Hearts has lost a number of tarts and other baked goods. Try to find them all in the children's section. This scavenger hunt will be running through February. 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. 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. Valentine Scavenger Hunt All Day 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Headquarters Library This event is in the "0-5 Years" group. 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. Library Branch: Headquarters Library Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity Event Details: Get ready for a fun-filled Valentine scavenger hunt designed just for kids! Explore the second floor of the library as you search for 10 hidden pieces that will lead you to a special surprise. 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. Valentine Sweetheart Scavenger Hunt All Day 6-11 Years North Regional Library This event is in the "6-11 Years" group. Library Branch: North Regional Library Age Group: 6-11 Years Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity Event Details: We've scattered eight Valentine sweethearts around our children's area. Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet at the children's service desk, find all eight sweethearts and return the sheet for a free sticker. 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.
10 am	This event is in the "6-11 Years" group. Homeschool STEM: Coding with Dash 10:00am - 11:00am 6-11 Years North Regional Library This event is in the "6-11 Years" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) Age Group: 6-11 Years Program Type: STEM/STEAM Event Details: Meet our cute interactive robot, Dash, and learn how to write programs to show off all his cool moves. For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1450. 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		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 This event is in the "0-5 Years" group. This event is in the "6-11 Years" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 28 - February 03 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				This event is in the "6-11 Years" group. Homeschool Book Club: When Sea Becomes Sky 1:00pm - 2:00pm 6-11 Years Hope Mills Community Library This event is in the "6-11 Years" group. Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) Age Group: 6-11 Years Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Are you a homeschool student who loves to read? Visit the children's desk to pick up your copy of When Sea Becomes Sky by Gillian McDunn, a reading response journal and other goodies. 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
3 pm		This event is in the "6-11 Years" group. Terrific Tuesday: Chinese New Year 3:30pm - 4:30pm 6-11 Years North Regional Library This event is in the "6-11 Years" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) Age Group: 6-11 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities Event Details: 2025 is the Year of the Snake! Celebrate the Chinese New Year with festive stories, games and crafts. For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727 ext. 1450. 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		This event is in the "0-5 Years" group. This event is in the "6-11 Years" group. Stuffed Animal Sleepover 4:30pm - 5:30pm 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years Headquarters Library This event is in the "0-5 Years" group. This event is in the "6-11 Years" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Headquarters Library Room: Story Time Area (HQU) Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, General Program, Story Time Event Details: Put on your PJs and bring your stuffed animal friend for a stuffed animal sleepover! 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 STEM: Earthshaking Seismograph 4:00pm - 5:00pm 6-11 Years West Regional Library Closed Required This event is in the "6-11 Years" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: West Regional Library Room: Teen Room (WRL) Age Group: 6-11 Years Program Type: STEM/STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Earthquakes are some of the most powerful natural disasters on our planet. For this Homeschool STEM, we are going to learn what causes these massive tremors and how scientists predict and measure them. 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.
5 pm	This event is in the "0-5 Years" group. This event is in the "6-11 Years" group. This event is in the "12-14 Years" group. Evening Family Story Time: Sleepy Time 5:30pm - 6:15pm 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years Headquarters Library This event is in the "0-5 Years" group. This event is in the "6-11 Years" group. This event is in the "12-14 Years" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Headquarters Library Room: Story Time Area (HQU) Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Join us for a delightful evening of story time and crafts for children aged 0-11. Our engaging sessions feature a variety of themed stories and exciting craft activities that will spark creativity and imagination in young minds. 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.

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