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Talking Tech: Files, Folders and the Cloud

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library

Program Type:

Digital Literacy

Age Group:

19+ Years
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".

The logo for the North Carolina Science Festival presented by RTI International. It is a blue oval with the name and an image of an atom.

Creative Cardboard Chapters: Spirograph Drawing Machine

Wednesday, April 15, 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:

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

The logo for the North Carolina Science Festival presented by RTI International. It is a blue oval with the name and an image of an atom.

Teen Scene Artistry: Edible Science with Salt and Ice

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room #3 (HQU) at Headquarters Library

Program Type:

STEM

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: STEM
Event Details:

Who says science can’t be delicious?

28 bingo balls on a black table with a colorful wheel in the background.

Teen Bingo Mania

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

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: 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.

The logo for the North Carolina Science Festival presented by RTI International. It is a blue oval with the name and an image of an atom.

Teen Escape Room: The Paradox

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities, STEM

Age Group:

12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
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.

A Dalmatian dog with its front paws on top of an open book.

Paws for Reading

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library

Program Type:

Self-Directed Activity, Story Time

Age Group:

6-11 Years, All Ages
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.

Several small, handmade cars constructed from recycled materials—such as plastic bottle caps, wooden skewers, cardboard and rubber bands—are spread across a table. Craft supplies including tape, straws and bags of materials are visible around the partially assembled vehicles.

Family Fun Day: GO, GO Cardboard Cars

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEM

Age Group:

6-11 Years
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.

The logo for Cape Fear Botanical Garden with a green gazebo and the name below it.

Tracks and Trails

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library

Program Type:

STEM, 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: 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.

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, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Time Room (NRL) at North Regional Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

0-5 Years
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.

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.

Build Your Business Plan by CEED

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library

Program Type:

Business & Finance

Age Group:

15-18 Years, 19+ Years
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 ... 

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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 ... 
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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. 

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?

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.

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

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
Closed
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
Closed
Registration Required
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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.

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.

Build-A-Bounce

4:00pm–5:00pm
6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
West Regional Library
Full
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.

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.

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.

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

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.