Storytimes near Pender County Central Library

Hampstead Meeting Room

Planned for children in grades K-3rd. Enjoy a story and activities with the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center summer interns.

Burgaw

Need help with a computer? Struggling with your smartphone? We’re here to help! Find basic tech support at the library! We can help you set up an e-mail, use your tablet or smartphone, get started with Libby, and much more. Stop by the reference desk for more information! Sign up for a 20 minute 1-on-1 help session Bring your own device or use a library computer

Hampstead Meeting Room, Hampstead

Decorate a little wooden chest so it might look like it was found at an ancient ruin somewhere in the world.

Hampstead Meeting Room, Hampstead

Meet Oakley the Therapy Dog! Come to the Hampstead Branch to meet Oakley and learn about therapy dogs. Bring a book and read with Oakley!

Children's Area, Burgaw

Babies and young toddlers will build early literacy and social skills while enjoying stories, songs and rhymes followed by group playtime. This program is intended for children aged 0-2 and their caregivers. It consists of 15 minutes of structured storytime followed by 15 minutes of free play.

Hampstead Meeting Room, Hampstead

Music, movement, rhymes, stories and fingerplays planned for ages 0-3.

Children's Area, Burgaw

Build early literacy skills and connect with other kids and caregivers while enjoying stories, songs and activities. This program is intended for kids aged 0-5 and their caregivers; Caregiver participation is encouraged.

Hampstead Meeting Room, Hampstead

Stories, music, movement and literacy activities planned for children ages 3-6 with their caregivers.

Burgaw Meeting Room, Burgaw

Join us for a fun activity just for tweens! Use air dry clay to sculpt your own dinosaur egg and eye! *Ages 10-14 This program was made possible in part by support from the Friends of the Pender County Library.

Hampstead Meeting Room, Hampstead

Music, movement, rhymes, stories and fingerplays planned for ages 0-3.

Children's Area, Burgaw

Build early literacy skills and connect with other kids and caregivers while enjoying stories, songs and activities. This program is intended for kids aged 0-5 and their caregivers; Caregiver participation is encouraged.

Children's Area, Burgaw

Build early literacy skills and connect with other kids and caregivers while enjoying stories, songs and activities. This program is intended for kids aged 0-5 and their caregivers; Caregiver participation is encouraged.

Hampstead Meeting Room, Hampstead

Stories, music, movement and literacy activities planned for children ages 3-6 with their caregivers.

Burgaw Meeting Room, Burgaw

Discover the world of Dungeons & Dragons at the Main Library in Burgaw! In D&D, the players form an adventuring party who explore fantasy worlds together as they embark on epic quests and level up in experience. The Dungeon Master (also known as the DM) is the game's referee and storyteller. There’s no winning or losing in D&D—at least, not in the conventional way. Ages 12-18

Hampstead Meeting Room, Hampstead

Construct and build with LEGO and other building bricks & blocks. This program was made possible in part by support from the Topsail Township Friends of the Library.

Burgaw

Learn about paleontology in this engaging presentation featuring a fossil exhibit and special dig with the Aurora Fossil Museum! Best for ages 6-12, all ages welcome. This program was made possible in part by support from the Friends of the Pender County Library.

Burgaw

Need help with a computer? Struggling with your smartphone? We’re here to help! Find basic tech support at the library! We can help you set up an e-mail, use your tablet or smartphone, get started with Libby, and much more. Stop by the reference desk for more information! Sign up for a 20 minute 1-on-1 help session Bring your own device or use a library computer

Burgaw Meeting Room, Burgaw

Calling all homeschoolers! Join us at 1pm on the third Thursday of each month for Homeschool Hangout. We'll explore a different topic each month through books and hands-on activities. This program is intended for kids aged 6-12 but younger siblings are welcome with adult supervision.

Hampstead Meeting Room, Hampstead

Come paint something beautiful! Make a mandala suncatcher or just an art project to enjoy! Bring a friend, or make some new ones! Programs are made possible in part by the Topsail Township Friends of the Library.

Burgaw Meeting Room, Burgaw

Join us at the Main Library in Burgaw for a fun family movie night! Bring blankets, pillows, and your favorite movie snacks! This program is made possible in part by support from the Friends of the Pender County Library.

Hampstead Meeting Room, Hampstead

Music, movement, rhymes, stories and fingerplays planned for ages 0-3.

Children's Area, Burgaw

Babies and young toddlers will build early literacy and social skills while enjoying stories, songs and rhymes followed by group playtime. This program is intended for children aged 0-2 and their caregivers. It consists of 15 minutes of structured storytime followed by 15 minutes of free play.

Children's Area, Burgaw

Build early literacy skills and connect with other kids and caregivers while enjoying stories, songs and activities. This program is intended for kids aged 0-5 and their caregivers; Caregiver participation is encouraged.

Hampstead Meeting Room, Hampstead

Stories, music, movement and literacy activities planned for children ages 3-6 with their caregivers.

Hampstead Meeting Room, Hampstead

Music, movement, rhymes, stories and fingerplays planned for ages 0-3.

Children's Area, Burgaw

Build early literacy skills and connect with other kids and caregivers while enjoying stories, songs and activities. This program is intended for kids aged 0-5 and their caregivers; Caregiver participation is encouraged.

Children's Area, Burgaw

Build early literacy skills and connect with other kids and caregivers while enjoying stories, songs and activities. This program is intended for kids aged 0-5 and their caregivers; Caregiver participation is encouraged.

Hampstead Meeting Room, Hampstead

Stories, music, movement and literacy activities planned for children ages 3-6 with their caregivers.

Burgaw Meeting Room, Burgaw

Create a one of a kind friend with socks and other common craft supplies. *Ages 12-18 This program is made possible in part by support from the Friends of the Pender County Library.

Hampstead Meeting Room, Hampstead

Trade and play with other POKEMON fans, bring your collection or start one today! This program was made possible in part by support from the Topsail Township Friends of the Library.