LCL Presents: And the Award Goes to… When: Every 3rd Monday of the Month Time: 8:00 AM (Premiere) Where: YouTube Channel @ LeeCountyLibrariesNC Discover the fascinating stories behind some of the worldโs most prestigious book awards with โAnd the Award Goes Toโฆโ, an LCL YouTube series that takes you on a literary journey like no other. Each month, we spotlight a different award, diving into its history, significance, and standout winners. September 18 @ 8:00 am – October 19 @ 12:00 am 10/19/2026 FALSE
LCL Presents: And the Award Goes to… When: Every 3rd Monday of the Month Time: 8:00 AM (Premiere) Where: YouTube Channel @ LeeCountyLibrariesNC Discover the fascinating stories behind some of the worldโs most prestigious book awards with โAnd the Award Goes Toโฆโ, an LCL YouTube series that takes you on a literary journey like no other. Each month, we spotlight a different award, diving into its history, significance, and standout winners. September 18 @ 8:00 am – November 16 @ 12:00 am 11/16/2026 FALSE
LCL Presents: And the Award Goes to… When: Every 3rd Monday of the Month Time: 8:00 AM (Premiere) Where: YouTube Channel @ LeeCountyLibrariesNC Discover the fascinating stories behind some of the worldโs most prestigious book awards with โAnd the Award Goes Toโฆโ, an LCL YouTube series that takes you on a literary journey like no other. Each month, we spotlight a different award, diving into its history, significance, and standout winners. September 18 @ 8:00 am – December 21 @ 12:00 am 12/21/2026 FALSE
Getting Crafty for Adults and Teens (ages 16 ) meets in person at the Main Library on the third Thursday of the month at 12:30 PM. All supplies will be provided. Registration is not required. September 18 @ 12:30 pm – October 15 @ 12:00 am 10/15/2026 FALSE
Getting Crafty for Adults and Teens (ages 16 ) meets in person at the Main Library on the third Thursday of the month at 12:30 PM. All supplies will be provided. Registration is not required. September 18 @ 12:30 pm – November 19 @ 12:00 am 11/19/2026 FALSE
Getting Crafty for Adults and Teens (ages 16 ) meets in person at the Main Library on the third Thursday of the month at 12:30 PM. All supplies will be provided. Registration is not required. September 18 @ 12:30 pm – December 17 @ 12:00 am 12/17/2026 FALSE
LCL Write Here, Write Now Join local author Mara Davis Price every second Saturday for LCL Write Here, Write Now, a new monthly creative writing workshop at LCL. Each session features a fresh writing prompt, supportive feedback, and the chance to explore new genres and styles. Whether youโre a seasoned writer or just getting started, this is your space to create and grow! Second Saturdays | 2 – 4 PM Main Library | Ages 16 | Registration is Not Required September 18 @ 2:00 pm – October 10 @ 12:00 am 10/10/2026 FALSE
LCL Stab and Gab Fiber Arts Club – NEW PROGRAM Friday, September 18 | 2 PM – 5 PM Ages 18 | Main Library (1740 Bragg Street, Sanford) Looking for some feedback for your current fiber arts project? Want to make some new friends that share your interest in textiles? Drop by the new library to check out our new Stab and Gab Fiber Arts Club. Come and go as you please, work on your WIPs, and chat with fellow fiber artists while you enjoy some light refreshments! September 18 @ 2:00 pm – October 16 @ 12:00 am 10/16/2026 FALSE
LCL Write Here, Write Now Join local author Mara Davis Price every second Saturday for LCL Write Here, Write Now, a new monthly creative writing workshop at LCL. Each session features a fresh writing prompt, supportive feedback, and the chance to explore new genres and styles. Whether youโre a seasoned writer or just getting started, this is your space to create and grow! Second Saturdays | 2 – 4 PM Main Library | Ages 16 | Registration is Not Required September 18 @ 2:00 pm – November 14 @ 12:00 am 11/14/2026 FALSE
LCL Stab and Gab Fiber Arts Club – NEW PROGRAM Friday, September 18 | 2 PM – 5 PM Ages 18 | Main Library (1740 Bragg Street, Sanford) Looking for some feedback for your current fiber arts project? Want to make some new friends that share your interest in textiles? Drop by the new library to check out our new Stab and Gab Fiber Arts Club. Come and go as you please, work on your WIPs, and chat with fellow fiber artists while you enjoy some light refreshments! September 18 @ 2:00 pm – November 20 @ 12:00 am 11/20/2026 FALSE
LCL Write Here, Write Now Join local author Mara Davis Price every second Saturday for LCL Write Here, Write Now, a new monthly creative writing workshop at LCL. Each session features a fresh writing prompt, supportive feedback, and the chance to explore new genres and styles. Whether youโre a seasoned writer or just getting started, this is your space to create and grow! Second Saturdays | 2 – 4 PM Main Library | Ages 16 | Registration is Not Required September 18 @ 2:00 pm – December 12 @ 12:00 am 12/12/2026 FALSE
LCL Stab and Gab Fiber Arts Club – NEW PROGRAM Friday, September 18 | 2 PM – 5 PM Ages 18 | Main Library (1740 Bragg Street, Sanford) Looking for some feedback for your current fiber arts project? Want to make some new friends that share your interest in textiles? Drop by the new library to check out our new Stab and Gab Fiber Arts Club. Come and go as you please, work on your WIPs, and chat with fellow fiber artists while you enjoy some light refreshments! September 18 @ 2:00 pm – December 18 @ 12:00 am 12/18/2026 FALSE
Our Drop-In Tech Time program is available on the 2nd and 4th Thursday every month, for patrons with questions about how to use their portable technology device! We will meet at 2:30 PM at the Main Library, and an LCL staff member will provide help with the device you bring in (please also bring any charging cords for the device). Portable technology devices covered include eBooks/eReaders, Basic computer navigation, Basic app use, Basic cellphone use, Basic tablet use. We cannot provide medical or legal advice or assist with entering in sensitive information for you. Registration is not required. We hope to see you there! September 18 @ 2:30 pm – October 8 @ 12:00 am 10/08/2026 FALSE
Our Drop-In Tech Time program is available on the 2nd and 4th Thursday every month, for patrons with questions about how to use their portable technology device! We will meet at 2:30 PM at the Main Library, and an LCL staff member will provide help with the device you bring in (please also bring any charging cords for the device). Portable technology devices covered include eBooks/eReaders, Basic computer navigation, Basic app use, Basic cellphone use, Basic tablet use. We cannot provide medical or legal advice or assist with entering in sensitive information for you. Registration is not required. We hope to see you there! September 18 @ 2:30 pm – October 22 @ 12:00 am 10/22/2026 FALSE
Our Drop-In Tech Time program is available on the 2nd and 4th Thursday every month, for patrons with questions about how to use their portable technology device! We will meet at 2:30 PM at the Main Library, and an LCL staff member will provide help with the device you bring in (please also bring any charging cords for the device). Portable technology devices covered include eBooks/eReaders, Basic computer navigation, Basic app use, Basic cellphone use, Basic tablet use. We cannot provide medical or legal advice or assist with entering in sensitive information for you. Registration is not required. We hope to see you there! September 18 @ 2:30 pm – November 12 @ 12:00 am 11/12/2026 FALSE
Our Drop-In Tech Time program is available on the 2nd and 4th Thursday every month, for patrons with questions about how to use their portable technology device! We will meet at 2:30 PM at the Main Library, and an LCL staff member will provide help with the device you bring in (please also bring any charging cords for the device). Portable technology devices covered include eBooks/eReaders, Basic computer navigation, Basic app use, Basic cellphone use, Basic tablet use. We cannot provide medical or legal advice or assist with entering in sensitive information for you. Registration is not required. We hope to see you there! September 18 @ 2:30 pm – December 10 @ 12:00 am 12/10/2026 FALSE
Lee County Libraries is more than just books, it’s a place to unwind and recharge. Join us at the library with Yoga Instructor, Christine Ghrist as she calmly helps us close a busy week with beginners yoga. Yoga at Lee County Libraries will be the second Friday of the month from 3:30-4:30 in the Main Library Children’s Programming Room. Yoga mats are not required. For ages 18 All levels and abilities are welcome. September 18 @ 3:30 pm – October 9 @ 12:00 am 10/09/2026 FALSE
Lee County Libraries is more than just books, it’s a place to unwind and recharge. Join us at the library with Yoga Instructor, Christine Ghrist as she calmly helps us close a busy week with beginners yoga. Yoga at Lee County Libraries will be the second Friday of the month from 3:30-4:30 in the Main Library Children’s Programming Room. Yoga mats are not required. For ages 18 All levels and abilities are welcome. September 18 @ 3:30 pm – November 13 @ 12:00 am 11/13/2026 FALSE
Lee County Libraries is more than just books, it’s a place to unwind and recharge. Join us at the library with Yoga Instructor, Christine Ghrist as she calmly helps us close a busy week with beginners yoga. Yoga at Lee County Libraries will be the second Friday of the month from 3:30-4:30 in the Main Library Children’s Programming Room. Yoga mats are not required. For ages 18 All levels and abilities are welcome. September 18 @ 3:30 pm – December 11 @ 12:00 am 12/11/2026 FALSE
Join the Lee County Libraries’ Lee Readers Book Club any time! All readers are welcome to get together at the Main Library on the 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 4:30 PM and discuss the selected title of the month. The library gets a few copies on hand but we can definitely put the title on hold for you. Interested in receiving the titles selected every month? Request to be added to the Book Club Hold List at the circulation desk! September 18 @ 4:30 pm – October 20 @ 12:00 am 10/20/2026 FALSE
Join the Lee County Libraries’ Lee Readers Book Club any time! All readers are welcome to get together at the Main Library on the 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 4:30 PM and discuss the selected title of the month. The library gets a few copies on hand but we can definitely put the title on hold for you. Interested in receiving the titles selected every month? Request to be added to the Book Club Hold List at the circulation desk! September 18 @ 4:30 pm – November 17 @ 12:00 am 11/17/2026 FALSE
Join the Lee County Libraries’ Lee Readers Book Club any time! All readers are welcome to get together at the Main Library on the 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 4:30 PM and discuss the selected title of the month. The library gets a few copies on hand but we can definitely put the title on hold for you. Interested in receiving the titles selected every month? Request to be added to the Book Club Hold List at the circulation desk! September 18 @ 4:30 pm – December 15 @ 12:00 am 12/15/2026 FALSE
NC Cooperative Extension Programs at Lee County Libraries Lee County Libraries partners with NC Cooperative Extension to offer free educational programs throughout the year at the Main Library and the Broadway Branch. These hands-on, educational sessions cover everything from seed saving to native plants and are perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike. Free to Attend | Learn more and RSVP: https://lee.ces.ncsu.edu/ Seed Library Access: The Seed Library is always open during library hours and is free to the public, located at both the Main Library and Broadway Branch. 2026 Main Library Program Schedule: January 8 (Thursday | 5:30 – 7 PM) The Resilience Garden Series – The Blueprint February 14 (Saturday | 10 AM – 12 PM) How to Save Seeds – In-depth Seed Cleaning and Saving Techniques March 5 (Thursday | 5:30 – 7 PM) Gardening with Your New-Build Home May 7 (Thursday | 5:30 – 7 PM) Vermicomposting July 9 (Thursday | 5:30 – 7 PM) Native Plants of Lee County September 3 (Thursday | 5:30 – 7 PM) Invasive Species, Oh My! October 10 (Saturday | Time TBD) Fall Seed Swap November 5 (Thursday | 5:30 – 7 PM) Houseplants September 18 @ 5:30 pm – November 5 @ 12:00 am 11/05/2026 FALSE
NC Cooperative Extension Programs at Lee County Libraries Lee County Libraries partners with NC Cooperative Extension to offer free educational programs throughout the year at the Main Library and the Broadway Branch. These hands-on, educational sessions cover everything from seed saving to native plants and are perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike. Free to Attend | Learn more and RSVP: https://lee.ces.ncsu.edu/ Seed Library Access: The Seed Library is always open during library hours and is free to the public, located at both the Main Library and Broadway Branch. 2026 Broadway Branch Program Schedule: April 2 (Thursday | 4 – 5:30 PM) The Resilience Garden Series – Spring Planting August 6 (Thursday | 4 – 5:30 PM) Pollinator Gardening December 3 (Thursday | 4 – 5:30 PM) Milk Jug Greenhouse Demonstration September 18 @ 5:30 pm – December 3 @ 12:00 am 12/03/2026 FALSE
LCL Local History Club meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6 PM. Join us to connect, create, and discover with local history resources at your library and beyond! *Meetings will be held in the Main Library unless otherwise stated. Please check our website Event Calendar or social media pages for location. September 18 @ 6:00 pm – October 6 @ 12:00 am 10/06/2026 FALSE
LCL Spice Club Second Thursdays | 6 – 7 PM Children’s Programming Room | 1740 Bragg Street, Sanford Ready to add some zest to your kitchen? LCL Spice Club is an exciting cooking program created in collaboration with the Lee County Extension Master Food Volunteers. Each month weโll explore a different spice and provide a free take-home kit that includes a spice sample and recipes to try at home! This program includes a free kit (spice sample & recipes). Any remaining kits may be picked up at the Adult Services Desk after the program date. Donโt forget to share your creations using #YourLibrarySpiceClub and tag us @leecountylibrariesnc! September 18 @ 6:00 pm – October 8 @ 12:00 am 10/08/2026 FALSE
LCL staff run We Read Banned Books Club – join us as we read and discuss the banned and challenged books across the world. All readers are welcome! The club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6 PM in the Main Library! September 18 @ 6:00 pm – October 20 @ 12:00 am 10/20/2026 FALSE
LCL Comic Collective – Where comics spark conversations! Join us every fourth Tuesday from 6 PM to 7 PM in the Main Library for a monthly comic book club where fans of all kinds come together to share stories, discoveries, and laughter. Come to LCL Comic Collective to discover new reads, revisit old favorites, and connect with fellow comic lovers. Open to teens and adults ages 16 . No experience necessary, just a love for comics! September 18 @ 6:00 pm – October 27 @ 12:00 am 10/27/2026 FALSE
LCL Local History Club meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6 PM. Join us to connect, create, and discover with local history resources at your library and beyond! *Meetings will be held in the Main Library unless otherwise stated. Please check our website Event Calendar or social media pages for location. September 18 @ 6:00 pm – November 3 @ 12:00 am 11/03/2026 FALSE
LCL Spice Club Second Thursdays | 6 – 7 PM Main Library Makerspace | 1740 Bragg Street, Sanford Ready to add some zest to your kitchen? LCL Spice Club is an exciting cooking program created in collaboration with the Lee County Extension Master Food Volunteers. Each month weโll explore a different spice and provide a free take-home kit that includes a spice sample and recipes to try at home! This program includes a free kit (spice sample & recipes). Any remaining kits may be picked up at the Adult Services Desk after the program date. Donโt forget to share your creations using #YourLibrarySpiceClub and tag us @leecountylibrariesnc! September 18 @ 6:00 pm – November 12 @ 12:00 am 11/12/2026 FALSE
LCL staff run We Read Banned Books Club – join us as we read and discuss the banned and challenged books across the world. All readers are welcome! The club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6 PM in the Main Library! September 18 @ 6:00 pm – November 17 @ 12:00 am 11/17/2026 FALSE
LCL Comic Collective – Where comics spark conversations! Join us every fourth Tuesday from 6 PM to 7 PM in the Main Library for a monthly comic book club where fans of all kinds come together to share stories, discoveries, and laughter. Come to LCL Comic Collective to discover new reads, revisit old favorites, and connect with fellow comic lovers. Open to teens and adults ages 16 . No experience necessary, just a love for comics! September 18 @ 6:00 pm – November 24 @ 12:00 am 11/24/2026 FALSE
LCL Local History Club meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6 PM. Join us to connect, create, and discover with local history resources at your library and beyond! *Meetings will be held in the Main Library unless otherwise stated. Please check our website Event Calendar or social media pages for location. September 18 @ 6:00 pm – December 1 @ 12:00 am 12/01/2026 FALSE
LCL Spice Club Second Thursdays | 6 – 7 PM Main Library Makerspace | 1740 Bragg Street, Sanford Ready to add some zest to your kitchen? LCL Spice Club is an exciting cooking program created in collaboration with the Lee County Extension Master Food Volunteers. Each month weโll explore a different spice and provide a free take-home kit that includes a spice sample and recipes to try at home! This program includes a free kit (spice sample & recipes). Any remaining kits may be picked up at the Adult Services Desk after the program date. Donโt forget to share your creations using #YourLibrarySpiceClub and tag us @leecountylibrariesnc! September 18 @ 6:00 pm – December 10 @ 12:00 am 12/10/2026 FALSE
LCL staff run We Read Banned Books Club – join us as we read and discuss the banned and challenged books across the world. All readers are welcome! The club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6 PM in the Main Library! September 18 @ 6:00 pm – December 15 @ 12:00 am 12/15/2026 FALSE
LCL Comic Collective – Where comics spark conversations! Join us every fourth Tuesday from 6 PM to 7 PM in the Main Library for a monthly comic book club where fans of all kinds come together to share stories, discoveries, and laughter. Come to LCL Comic Collective to discover new reads, revisit old favorites, and connect with fellow comic lovers. Open to teens and adults ages 16 . No experience necessary, just a love for comics! September 18 @ 6:00 pm – December 22 @ 12:00 am 12/22/2026 FALSE