Help keep our greenways and park spaces beautiful while enjoying time outdoors with friends and neighbors. All supplies are provided, and we recommend bringing gloves for comfort and protection. https://www.sanfordnc.net/calendar.aspx?EID=1694 September 18 @ 9:00 am – October 17 @ 12:00 am 10/17/2026 No
LCL Family Holiday Portraits Registration Opens on October 19, 2026! Capture the magic of the season at LCL! Library staff will operate the camera and lighting equipment, and you choose the backdrops to make your family holiday portrait festive and fun! Registration will open on October 19, 2026. Please call (919) 718-4665 or stop by the front desk at the Main Library or the Broadway Branch to register. Spots fill fast, so call to schedule your 15-minute family photo session with us! Saturday, November 14 | 9 – 12 PM & 1 – 4 PM Saturday, November 21 | 9 – 12 PM & 1 – 4 PM Expectations for participating families: -Families are asked to check in 5 minutes before their scheduled appointment (Main Library Multipurpose Room). -Maximum of 6 people per session. -Each family will be emailed their digital portraits the week following the session attended. -Each session will take 15 minutes total including set up and photography. -Pets are not allowed in the library. September 18 @ 9:00 am – November 14 @ 12:00 am 11/14/2026 FALSE
LCL Family Holiday Portraits Registration Opens on October 19, 2026! Capture the magic of the season at LCL! Library staff will operate the camera and lighting equipment, and you choose the backdrops to make your family holiday portrait festive and fun! Registration will open on October 19, 2026. Please call (919) 718-4665 or stop by the front desk at the Main Library or the Broadway Branch to register. Spots fill fast, so call to schedule your 15-minute family photo session with us! Saturday, November 14 | 9 – 12 PM & 1 – 4 PM Saturday, November 21 | 9 – 12 PM & 1 – 4 PM Expectations for participating families: -Families are asked to check in 5 minutes before their scheduled appointment (Main Library Multipurpose Room). -Maximum of 6 people per session. -Each family will be emailed their digital portraits the week following the session attended. -Each session will take 15 minutes total including set up and photography. -Pets are not allowed in the library. September 18 @ 9:00 am – November 21 @ 12:00 am 11/21/2026 FALSE
**The Main Library will be closing early at 5 PM for the holiday** Regular hours will resume: Monday, January 4, 2027 Curbside service is available whenever the library is open! Call us to schedule a curbside pick up of your hold items or Print from Home docs. We will also take requests for items over the phone, just let us know what you are looking for! September 18 @ 9:00 am – December 31 @ 12:00 am 12/31/2026 FALSE
**The Main Library will be closing early at 5 PM for the holiday** Regular hours will resume: Monday, January 4, 2027 Please call us at 919-718-4665 for more information. September 18 @ 9:00 am – December 31 @ 12:00 am 12/31/2026 FALSE
LCL Story Time offerings: Babies aged 0-18 months: Main – Wednesdays at 10 AM Broadway – Fridays at 10 AM Toddlers aged 1-3 years: Main – Wednesdays at 10:45 AM Broadway – Fridays at 10:45 AM All Ages – Family: Story Time in the Park – Mondays at 10 AM (May – October / See calendar for park location) Main – Thursdays at 10 AM Main – 4th Saturday of the month at 10 AM September 18 @ 10:00 am – September 25 @ 12:00 am 09/25/2026 FALSE
On the 4th Saturday of each month we offer a Saturday Story Time for our littles! Join us at the Main Library for storytelling, singing, felt board activities, and more! September 18 @ 10:00 am – September 26 @ 12:00 am 09/26/2026 FALSE
This year, LCL’s Story Time in the Park will rotate between four parks every 1st – 4th Monday at 10 AM. Please see the Story Time in the Park Schedule and locations below: Kiwanis Family Park – Gazebo – 1800 Wicker Street, Sanford, NC 27330 Monday, May 4, 2026 Monday, July 6, 2026 Monday, August 3, 2026 Monday, October 5, 2026 Horton Park – Shelter – 1515 Washington Ave, Sanford, NC 27330 Monday, May 11, 2026 Monday, June 8, 2026 Monday, July 13, 2026 Monday, August 10, 2026 Monday, September 14, 2026 Monday, October 12, 2026 Lee County Athletic Park – Playground Area – 1304 Broadway Rd, Sanford, NC 27332 Monday, May 18, 2026 Monday, June 15, 2026 Monday, July 20, 2026 Monday, August 17, 2026 Monday, September 21, 2026 Monday, October 19, 2026 O.T. Sloan Park – Upper Shelter – 1550 Bragg Street, Sanford, NC 27330 Monday, June 22, 2026 Monday, July 27, 2026 Monday, August 24, 2026 Monday, September 28, 2026 Monday, October 26, 2026 September 18 @ 10:00 am – September 28 @ 12:00 am 09/28/2026 FALSE
The Lee County Libraries will be hosting Making our Voices Heard, a traveling exhibit from North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources from September 3rd through October 27th. The exhibit tells the stories of seven everyday North Carolinians and extraordinary leaders — Gertrude Weil, Henry Owl, Joe Lewis, Abraham Galloway, Ronald Mace, James Hunter, and Willa Player — who petitioned, protested, and organized to expand democracy. The exhibit explores change, freedom, civic responsibility, and overcoming challenges by telling the story of a few North Carolinians who have raised their voices to call out injustice and fully participate in our democratic society. The exhibit will be open to the public: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 AM – 7 PM Fridays and Saturdays 12 PM – 4 PM Special dates and times are available to host classroom field trips, please reach out to Kate Munn at 919-718-4665 if you are interested in scheduling. September 18 @ 10:00 am – September 29 @ 12:00 am 09/29/2026 FALSE
LCL Story Time offerings: Babies aged 0-18 months: Main – Wednesdays at 10 AM Broadway – Fridays at 10 AM Toddlers aged 1-3 years: Main – Wednesdays at 10:45 AM Broadway – Fridays at 10:45 AM All Ages – Family: Story Time in the Park – Mondays at 10 AM (May – October / See calendar for park location) Main – Thursdays at 10 AM Main – 4th Saturday of the month at 10 AM September 18 @ 10:00 am – September 30 @ 12:00 am 09/30/2026 FALSE
