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                      Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
                   
 
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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          Techy Seniors - Smart Phone Basics
        
                
      10:30am–12:30pm
     
                              Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
                           
 
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
         
          Room: 
          L-56 Training Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Computers and Technology
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Techy Seniors – Phone Basics Learn the basic functions of smart phones and tablets. Participants will explore settings, and learn the following basic functions: 
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                  Children (Age 0-5), 
                  Children (Age 6-8), 
                  Tweens (Age 8-12)
               
                      Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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        17
      
    
    
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          Sensory Story Time
        
                
      11:00am–12:00pm
     
                              Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
         
          Room: 
          Children's Program Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children (Age 0-5), 
                              Children (Age 6-8), 
                              Tweens (Age 8-12)
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Story Times
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Sensory Storytime is a welcoming interactive environment designed for sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration challenges.   
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        17
      
    
    
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          Screenwriting Camp: From the Idea to the Page
        
 
      
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          Library Branch: 
          CLOUD901
         
          Room: 
          Video Production Lab
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Poetry and Writing, 
                          STEAM arts
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Students will learn the basics of screenwriting, including familiarizing themselves with the formatting of a screenplay page and understanding how to take an idea and turn it into a cinematic story. 
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                  Tweens (Age 8-12), 
                  Teens
               
                      North Library
                   
 
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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        17
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
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          Everybody Has Rhythm: An Inspirational and Fun Experience For Beginning and Intermediate Drummers
        
                
      11:00am–12:30pm
     
                              North Library
                           
 
      
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          Library Branch: 
          North Library
         
          Room: 
          Meeting Room (NOR)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Tweens (Age 8-12), 
                              Teens
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Library Support, 
                          Music
                       
                          Event Details:  
            If you shake your head, stomp, or pat your feet, clap your hands, or move your body in some fashion to a beat in a favorite song, you have rhythm ,  this program is for you. 
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                  Children (Age 0-5), 
                  Children (Age 6-8)
               
                      Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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        Oct
      
    
          
        17
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Story Time!
        
                
      11:00am–12:00pm
     
                              Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
         
          Room: 
          Children's Area
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children (Age 0-5), 
                              Children (Age 6-8)
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Literacy Instruction, 
                          Story Times
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more!  
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                  Tweens (Age 8-12)
               
                      Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
                   
 
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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        Oct
      
    
          
        17
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Tween Cooking Challenge: Quesadillas
        
                
      2:00pm–4:00pm
     
                              Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
                           
 
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
         
          Room: 
          Children's Program Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Tweens (Age 8-12)
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Cooking and Food
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Put your cooking skills to the test in our Tween Cooking Challenge: Quesadillas! Tweens ages 8–12 will team up to create their own tasty quesadilla creations in this fun Fall Break program. Space is limited, so registration is required. 
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                  Children (Age 0-5), 
                  Children (Age 6-8), 
                  Tweens (Age 8-12), 
                  Teens, 
                  Adults
               
                      Connect Crew
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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        Oct
      
    
          
        17
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Freebie Fridays
        
                
      2:00pm–4:00pm
     
                              Connect Crew
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Connect Crew
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children (Age 0-5), 
                              Children (Age 6-8), 
                              Tweens (Age 8-12), 
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Outreach Event
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Connect Crew will be present to share free books and library resources for the students in the Whitehaven community! This will occur in the parking lot next to Brown Baptist, near the Southland Mall. 
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                  Tweens (Age 8-12)
               
                      South Library
                   
 
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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        Oct
      
    
          
        17
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Fall Break STEM Week
        
                
      2:00pm–3:00pm
     
                              South Library
                           
 
      
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          Library Branch: 
          South Library
         
          Room: 
          Meeting Room (SOU)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Tweens (Age 8-12)
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          STEAM stem
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Looking for something fun to do over Fall Break? Students in 3rd-6th grade are invited to the South Branch Fall Break STEM Week! 
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                  Tweens (Age 8-12), 
                  Teens, 
                  Adults, 
                  Adults-Seniors
               
                      Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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        Oct
      
    
          
        17
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Rookie Moves Chess Club
        
                
      3:30pm–4:30pm
     
                              Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
         
          Room: 
          Meeting Room (OGR)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Tweens (Age 8-12), 
                              Teens, 
                              Adults, 
                              Adults-Seniors
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Games
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Rookie Moves is a casual chess hour for players of all levels and ages. Chess boards are provided. 
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                  Tweens (Age 8-12), 
                  Teens
               
                      Randolph Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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        Oct
      
    
          
        17
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Open Art Session
        
                
      3:30pm–5:00pm
     
                              Randolph Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Randolph Library
         
          Room: 
          Meeting Room (RAN)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Tweens (Age 8-12), 
                              Teens
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Join us for an Open Art Session at Randolph Library This is your chance to explore your artistic talents in a relaxed and fun environment. You can bring some of your own art supplies or use those that we will provide, including: 
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                  Children (Age 0-5), 
                  Children (Age 6-8), 
                  Tweens (Age 8-12)
               
                      Hollywood Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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        17
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
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          Storytimes at Hollywood
        
                
      4:00pm–5:00pm
     
                              Hollywood Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Hollywood Library
         
          Room: 
          Main Floor
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children (Age 0-5), 
                              Children (Age 6-8), 
                              Tweens (Age 8-12)
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Story Times
                       
                          Event Details:  
            📚✨ Join Us for Storytime at Hollywood! Spark your child’s imagination with stories and crafts! 🎶📖 Whether you're a regular or it's your first visit, everyone is welcome to come share the magic of stories! 
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                  Tweens (Age 8-12), 
                  Teens
               
                      Raleigh Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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        Oct
      
    
          
        17
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Nintendo Switch Game Night
        
                
      4:00pm–5:00pm
     
                              Raleigh Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Raleigh Library
         
          Room: 
          Teen Innovation Center
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Tweens (Age 8-12), 
                              Teens
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Games
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Calling all gamers! Flex your skills and go head-to-head with other gamers at Raleigh's Nintendo Switch Game Night. We'll have the classics if you're feeling nostalgic, as well as some newer fan favorites. 
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                  Teens, 
                  Adults, 
                  Adults-Seniors
               
                      Raleigh Library
                   
 
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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        Oct
      
    
          
        17
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Elements of Feature Screenwriting 4-Part Series (Writer's Edition of Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning)
        
                
      5:00pm–6:00pm
     
                              Raleigh Library
                           
 
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Raleigh Library
         
          Room: 
          Meeting Room (RAL)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens, 
                              Adults, 
                              Adults-Seniors
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Movies, 
                          Poetry and Writing
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Students will learn the basics of screenwriting, including familiarizing themselves with the formatting of a screenplay page and understanding how to take an idea and turn it into a cinematic story. 
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