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

Dungeons and Dragons - Desolation

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hope Mills Community Library
Closed
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Calling all heroes, mages, wanderers, scoundrels and goblins! Join the party and play 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons with Dungeon Master Taylor. We will be meeting every Thursday. Players who can’t make it to every session can feel free to dro...
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.

Teen Skills: Fettucine Alfredo

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Cliffdale Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 15-18 Years
Program Type: General Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
Can you cook for a group with $25 or less? We invite teens to learn how to cook a meal on a budget whether it's for themselves, family and friends or even a date night. And yes, you get to eat the food too! Meal of the Month: Fett...
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.

Fun Friday for Teens: Tree of Life

2:45pm - 5:30pm
East Regional Library
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Teen Space (ERL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Learn how to make a wire and gemstone "Tree of Life." Hang out with friends and enjoy the end of your week. Happy Friday! For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1403....
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.

Tween Skills: Nutella Fruit Pizza

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cliffdale Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 12-14 Years
Program Type: General Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
Trying to make some snacks for a group of friends with only $25? We invite tweens (ages 10-14) to learn how to budget as we make snacks to eat together. Snack of the Month: Nutella Fruit Pizza Registration is required by calling (910) ...
This event is in the "6-11 Years" group.
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.

Read Around the Genres: City Spies (Mystery)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cliffdale Regional Library
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (CLF)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:
Do you have a favorite book genre or are you still searching for the one for you? We invite young reader explorers (ages 8-12) to join us every month for various book discussions and adventuring different genres. March's genre theme will be...

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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.

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.

ESL @ BOR

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bordeaux Community Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Enjoy a supportive, structured environment for participants to follow the curriculum and exercises provided by Transparent Language for English for speakers of other languages. A librarian will act as a facilitator and provide additional materials an...
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.

Dungeons and Dragons - Spiral

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hope Mills Community Library
Closed
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Calling all heroes, mages, wanderers, scoundrels and goblins! Join the party and play 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons with Dungeon Master Taylor. We will be meeting every Thursday. Players who can’t make it to every session can feel free to dro...

Closed for Good Friday/Easter Weekend

03/28/2024 @ 6:00pm - 03/31/2024 @ 6:00pm
All Branches
Closing
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
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 "All Ages" group.

Design Shoes for Pete the Cat Art Challenge

All Day
Hope Mills Community Library
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:
Pete the Cat loves his shoes, but he is ready for something new. Design him a new pair of shoes to rock at the library! You can design them at the library with crayons or use your art supplies at home. Please return your design by April 29th. Pl...

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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.

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 "All Ages" group.

Going on an Egg Hunt

All Day
Hope Mills Community Library
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:
There are twelve (12) colorful eggs hidden in the children's room. Locate them, but do not disturb them, and report back to the children's desk for a prize. This program runs from April 1-30. Please note that this program is appropriate for sens...

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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.

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.

Solar Eclipse Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Spring Lake Community Library
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities, Self-Directed Activity
Event Details:
Find all phases of the solar eclipse hidden in the library to get your prize, a pair of solar eclipse viewing glasses! Supplies are limited, so find them quickly. This program runs from April 1 to April 8. For more information about this program...

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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.

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

Teen Scene Artistry: Cosmic Hues

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Conference Room #3 (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
Let your creativity take flight as you blend, mix and layer extraordinary hues to recreate a mesmerizing swirl of nebulas, the glow of distant stars and captivate the depths of the cosmic voids. Unlock the secrets of the universe and infuse your crea...
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.

ChAoS CrEAtOrs STEAM Club: DIY Electronic Wands

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cliffdale Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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! Open to all ages 6 and up. Would you like to have your own magic wand that lights up when you...

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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.

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

Dungeons and Dragons - Desolation

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hope Mills Community Library
Waitlist
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Calling all heroes, mages, wanderers, scoundrels and goblins! Join the party and play 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons with Dungeon Master Taylor. We will be meeting every Thursday. Players who can’t make it to every session can feel free to dro...
This event is in the "6-11 Years" group.
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Movie Night

4:30pm - 6:45pm
West Regional Library
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Event Details:
Come for a high-flying, web-slinging movie night as we watch Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (PG, 2023). For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1481....

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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.

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

Teen Advisory Committee

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Teen Space (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: General Program
Event Details:
Crafts, games and murder mysteries, oh my! We want teens to tell us what they want to participate in at the library. For more information about this program, please call (910) 483-7727 ext. 1361....
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.

Build Your Own Eclipse Viewer

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Spring Lake Community Library
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
Join us and prepare for the Monday, April 8, 2024, eclipse event. We will be creating solar eclipse viewers to safely observe the eclipse. This event is part of the North Carolina Science Festival, a statewide celebration of STEM. You can find m...

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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.

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.

Solar Eclipse (With Some Art)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Spring Lake Community Library
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
The Great North American Eclipse should peak in our area around 3:15 p.m. We will be observing the eclipse while making UV bracelets and chalk drawings of the eclipse. Participants will receive solar eclipse viewing glasses and solar-themed snacks wh...

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.

Homeschool Solar Eclipse Viewing

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Hope Mills Community Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
View a partial solar eclipse with your friends at the library! You'll have a chance to learn some about this amazing phenomenon and see it for yourself. Special Eclipse Viewing Glasses will be available for use. This event is part of the No...

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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Trivia: Science Edition

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Teen Space (HQU)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
Join us for an afternoon of family-friendly fun, where we compete to see who has the most knowledge of a range of subjects, including pop culture, music, history and much more. Each trivia night will have a different topic, and the winner(s...
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.

Composing with Code

3:00pm - 5:00pm
East Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (ERL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Music lovers and creative minds, this class is for you! Dive into the world of electronic music composition with code using Sonic Pi. You will combine music and computer science concepts to ignite a new passion in the digital arts world with Code Nin...
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.

Mystical Creations Artistry: Engineering with Perler Bead Creations

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cliffdale Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
We welcome thee to Mystical Creations Artistry! Teens are invited every month to participate in various art projects with a touch of the mystical and fantastical. We encourage teens to explore their expressions and imaginations through art and creati...
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.

D.I.Y. Miniature Golf Course in the Library

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Bordeaux Community Library
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:
Putt-Putt miniature golf started out in North Carolina and spread around the world. Come help make a very mini-course using book ends and boxes to add challenging aspects. Snacks will be provided. This event is part of the North Carolina Sc...
This event is in the "12-14 Years" group.
This event is in the "15-18 Years" group.

Dungeons and Dragons - Spiral

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hope Mills Community Library
Open
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Calling all heroes, mages, wanderers, scoundrels and goblins! Join the party and play 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons with Dungeon Master Taylor. We will be meeting every Thursday. Players who can’t make it to every session can feel free to dro...