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AI For All

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Pate Room (HQU) at Headquarters Library

Program Type:

Digital Literacy

Age Group:

19+ Years

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Library Branch: Headquarters Library

Room: Pate Room (HQU)

Age Group: 19+ Years

Program Type: Digital Literacy

Event Details:

The technology of I, Robot is no longer a distant fiction future and you're probably using it to some capacity already.

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Spinning Tales – Crochet and Other Fiber Arts

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

6-11 Years, 12-14 Years

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Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Tweens ages 9-13 can learn the basics of crochet or weaving.

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: Homemade Gingerbread & Eggnog

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) at East Regional Library

Program Type:

General Program

Age Group:

19+ Years

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Library Branch: East Regional Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)

Age Group: 19+ Years

Program Type: General Program

Event Details:

Warm up the season with a festive hands-on workshop! Participants will learn how to make classic holiday gingerbread cookies from scratch.

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Christmas Ornament Painting

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages

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Library Branch: West Regional Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)

Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Get into the holiday spirit and unleash your creativity! Join us to paint your very own festive ornament—perfect for adding a personal touch to your holiday décor or gifting to someone special.

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Spreading Holiday Cheer

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Teen Room (WRL) at West Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment

Age Group:

19+ Years, All Ages

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Library Branch: West Regional Library

Room: Teen Room (WRL)

Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment

Event Details:

Let's spread some holiday cheer! Create a holiday greeting card for our local nursing home residents. All ages are welcome. Drop in and create your masterpiece while listening to holiday music and enjoying a light snack.

Cumberland Cooks: Chocolate Chip Cookie Jars

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library

Program Type:

General Program, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

19+ Years

Open

Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)

Age Group: 19+ Years

Program Type: General Program, STEM/STEAM

Registration Required

Event Details:

Get ready to mix, measure and decorate as we create delicious chocolate chip cookie jars—perfect for gifting or baking at home!

A wooden board game with a red die, two red game pieces, three yellow game pieces, two blue game pieces and one green game piece on the board.

Chess Club

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years

Open

Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)

Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years

Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM

Registration Required

Event Details:

Welcome to the Cliffdale Chess Club! Spend an afternoon with the beautiful game, whether you are a seasoned pro, or just learning the basics. Note: this is an unrated chess event.

Teens Draw: Eyes

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) at North Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

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Library Branch: North Regional Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Exchange drawing tips, tricks and techniques, develop your own unique artistic style and showcase your art in a safe and supportive environment.

This month we're drawing wonderful and unique eyes.

Board Game Party

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)

Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

Program Type: Games & Activities

Event Details:

Are you looking for a fun time to play with friends or family? Make your way over to Spring Lake for a board game party!

Creative Teens

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm

Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

12-14 Years, 15-18 Years

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Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library

Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

We will be making one-of-a-kind cards or bookmarks with printmaking or collage techniques.

Snacks will be provided.

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727, ext. 1381.

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Time	Mon (12/08)	Tue (12/09)	Wed (12/10)	Thu (12/11)	Fri (12/12)	Sat (12/13)
All Day			Closing Closed for Staff Development All Day All Branches Branches: Headquarters Library, Bordeaux Community Library, Cliffdale Regional Library, East Regional Library, Hope Mills Community Library, North Regional Library, Spring Lake Community Library, West Regional Library, Off Site, Virtual
11 am						This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Main Character Energy: DIY Patch-Making 11:00am–1:00pm 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years East Regional Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Open 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.
12 pm		This event is in the "0-5 Years" group This event is in the "6-11 Years" group Holiday Take and Make Crafts 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 Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity Event Details: These holiday themed take and makes will be available at the youth services desk from December 9 till December 29 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.
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2 pm					This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Fun Friday for Teens: 3D Honeycomb Ornaments 2:45pm–5:00pm 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years East Regional Library This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Library Branch: East Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL) Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Watch Ice Age (PG; 2002) and make simple but beautiful honeycomb ornaments to decorate your room or home for the holiday season. Hang out with friends and enjoy the end of your week. Happy Friday!	This event is in the "19+ Years" group Crafty Corner: Frosted Luminaries 2:00pm–3:30pm 19+ Years Spring Lake Community Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "19+ Years" group Open 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.
3 pm		This event is in the "6-11 Years" group This event is in the "12-14 Years" group Spinning Tales – Crochet and Other Fiber Arts 3:30pm–5:00pm 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years Bordeaux Community Library This event is in the "6-11 Years" group This event is in the "12-14 Years" group Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Tweens ages 9-13 can learn the basics of crochet or weaving. 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 "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 This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library Room: Conference 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 "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 This event is in the "19+ Years" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Christmas Ornament Painting 4:00pm–5:00pm 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ 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 "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group This event is in the "19+ Years" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: West Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get into the holiday spirit and unleash your creativity! Join us to paint your very own festive ornament—perfect for adding a personal touch to your holiday décor or gifting to someone special. 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 Spreading Holiday Cheer 4:30pm–6:30pm 19+ Years, All Ages West Regional Library This event is in the "19+ Years" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: West Regional Library Room: Teen Room (WRL) Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment Event Details: Let's spread some holiday cheer! Create a holiday greeting card for our local nursing home residents. All ages are welcome. Drop in and create your masterpiece while listening to holiday music and enjoying a light snack.			This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Creative Teens 4:30pm–5:45pm 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Bordeaux Community Library This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: We will be making one-of-a-kind cards or bookmarks with printmaking or collage techniques. Snacks will be provided. For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727, ext. 1381.
5 pm				This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Teens Draw: Eyes 5:00pm–6:00pm 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years North Regional Library This event is in the "12-14 Years" group This event is in the "15-18 Years" group Library Branch: North Regional Library Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL) Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Exchange drawing tips, tricks and techniques, develop your own unique artistic style and showcase your art in a safe and supportive environment. This month we're drawing wonderful and unique eyes.

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