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A cartoon sphero robot in the middle of paint splatter

Painting with Robots
2025-08-04 11:00:00 2025-08-04 12:00:00 America/New_York Painting with Robots Not your average paint class! Southwest Regional Library - SWRL STEAM Lab

Monday, August 04
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-04 11:00:00 2025-08-04 12:00:00 America/New_York Painting with Robots Not your average paint class! Southwest Regional Library - SWRL STEAM Lab

Not your average paint class!

Use a robot to paint a beautiful masterpiece! Learn the basics of coding using a Sphero Robot to create a unique painting on canvas.

AGE GROUP: | Families | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM |

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Southwest Regional Library
Hours
About the branch

Upcoming Events

Storytime
Thu, Jul 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Southwest Regional Library
A mixed age storytime with a focus on early literacy skills.
Storytime
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest Regional Library
A mixed age storytime with a focus on early literacy skills.
S.S. SWRL's All-You-Can-Read Book Buffet
Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - Kerr Meeting Room
Set sail for new genres and find the perfect summer read!
From Sheet to Sound - Unraveling the Music Code
Thu, Jul 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Southwest Regional Library - Kerr Meeting Room
Decode the music and bring your favorite songs to life!
Page Turners Book Club
Thu, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Main Library
July's selection is The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
Babies & Books
Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest Regional Library
Nursery rhymes and songs for parents and babies
Mickey's Music Bingo
Fri, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lois Morgan Edwards Memorial Library
Oh boy! Musical fun for the whole family!
The Colors of Art - Mastering the Mix
Fri, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - Kerr Meeting Room
Learn how primary colors come together to create brand-new hues!
Steps and Stories
Sat, Jul 19, 9:00am - 10:00am
Main Library
Enjoy the fresh air, get active, and spend some time listening to your audiobook.
Crochet Class
Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Union West Regional Library - Meeting Room
Discover the joy of crocheting!
Do It Yourself Custody with NC Legal Aid
Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lois Morgan Edwards Memorial Library - Hughes Room
Learn about custody basics and the resources available through LawHelpNC.
Babies & Books
Sat, Jul 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest Regional Library
Nursery rhymes and songs for parents and babies
Sewing Club
Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lois Morgan Edwards Memorial Library
A sew-cial club for all skill levels!
D&D Club
Sat, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - Kerr Meeting Room
Join a fellowship of adventurers and journey together in fantastical worlds!
Storytime
Mon, Jul 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lois Morgan Edwards Memorial Library - Hughes Room
A Mixed age storytime with a focus on early literacy skills.
Storytime
Mon, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lois Morgan Edwards Memorial Library - Hughes Room
A Mixed age storytime with a focus on early literacy skills.
Wild About Watermelon!
Mon, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lois Morgan Edwards Memorial Library - Hughes Room
Get your melon on with the Cooperative Extension!
Storytime
Tue, Jul 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library
A mixed age storytime with a focus on early literacy skills.
Storytime
Tue, Jul 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Union West Regional Library - Meeting Room
Mixed age storytime with a focus on early literacy skills.
Storytime
Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
A mixed age storytime with a focus on early literacy skills.
Storytime
Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Union West Regional Library - Meeting Room
Mixed age storytime with a focus on early literacy skills.
PokéCard Trading
Tue, Jul 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Southwest Regional Library - Kerr Meeting Room
Drop in to show off your card collection and trade some cards!
Storytime
Wed, Jul 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library
A mixed age storytime with a focus on early literacy skills.
Storytime
Wed, Jul 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Union West Regional Library - Meeting Room
Mixed age storytime with a focus on early literacy skills.
Storytime
Wed, Jul 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Southwest Regional Library
A mixed age storytime with a focus on early literacy skills.
Storytime
Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
A mixed age storytime with a focus on early literacy skills.
Storytime
Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest Regional Library
A mixed age storytime with a focus on early literacy skills.
Storytime
Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Union West Regional Library - Meeting Room
Mixed age storytime with a focus on early literacy skills.
Unique Sea Creatures
Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Union West Regional Library - Meeting Room
Things you won't believe actually exist!
The Science of Baking - Cookie Dough Mixer
Wed, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Southwest Regional Library - Kerr Meeting Room
Learning the science behind baking!
Storytime
Thu, Jul 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
Southwest Regional Library
A mixed age storytime with a focus on early literacy skills.
Medicare 101
Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
Southwest Regional Library - Kerr Meeting Room
Get the facts about Medicare before you enroll.
Colorful Memories
Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Union West Regional Library - Meeting Room
Bringing Memories to Life Through Color
Storytime
Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest Regional Library
A mixed age storytime with a focus on early literacy skills.
Kindergarten Camp
Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Griffin Room
Are you ready for Kindergarten?
Neighborhood Gardener - Soil Test Kits
Thu, Jul 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Southwest Regional Library - Kerr Meeting Room
Unlock the mysteries of soil testing and gardening with a Master Gardener and Kanopy.
Babies & Books
Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
Nursery rhymes and songs for parents and babies
Unplug and Play - Game Night
Fri, Jul 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Southwest Regional Library
Step away from the screen and into an evening of laughter and friendly competition.
Steps and Stories
Sat, Jul 26, 9:00am - 10:00am
Main Library
Enjoy the fresh air, get active, and spend some time listening to your audiobook.
Babies & Books
Sat, Jul 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
Nursery rhymes and songs for parents and babies
Mickey's Music Bingo
Sat, Jul 26, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Lois Morgan Edwards Memorial Library
Oh boy! Musical fun for the whole family!
Family Time - Bringing Families Together One Story at a Time
Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lois Morgan Edwards Memorial Library - Hughes Room
Read, play, create—together!
Storytime
Mon, Jul 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lois Morgan Edwards Memorial Library - Hughes Room
A Mixed age storytime with a focus on early literacy skills.
Storytime
Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lois Morgan Edwards Memorial Library - Hughes Room
A Mixed age storytime with a focus on early literacy skills.
Storytime
Tue, Jul 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library
A mixed age storytime with a focus on early literacy skills.
Storytime
Tue, Jul 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Union West Regional Library - Meeting Room
Mixed age storytime with a focus on early literacy skills.
Storytime
Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
A mixed age storytime with a focus on early literacy skills.
Storytime
Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Union West Regional Library - Meeting Room
Mixed age storytime with a focus on early literacy skills.
Travel Our World - National Parks
Tue, Jul 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Union West Regional Library - Meeting Room
Bingo, crafts, and National Parks fun! 
Kaleidoscope Creations - A Colorful Adventure!
Tue, Jul 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Southwest Regional Library - Children's Programming Room
Craft an optical instrument of reflections!
Storytime
Wed, Jul 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library
A mixed age storytime with a focus on early literacy skills.
Storytime
Wed, Jul 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Union West Regional Library - Meeting Room
Mixed age storytime with a focus on early literacy skills.
Storytime
Wed, Jul 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Southwest Regional Library
A mixed age storytime with a focus on early literacy skills.
Friends Forever - Friendship Bracelets for Beginners
Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Griffin Room
Bracelets with beads.
Storytime
Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
A mixed age storytime with a focus on early literacy skills.
Storytime
Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest Regional Library
A mixed age storytime with a focus on early literacy skills.
Storytime
Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Union West Regional Library - Meeting Room
Mixed age storytime with a focus on early literacy skills.
Friends Forever - Friendship Bracelets
Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Griffin Room
Friendship in Every Knot!
TinkerCad Heroes
Wed, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Union West Regional Library - Meeting Room
Design your own original superhero logo using Tinker CAD!
Storytime
Thu, Jul 31, 9:30am - 10:00am
Southwest Regional Library
A mixed age storytime with a focus on early literacy skills.
Hogwarts Magical Science Lab
Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Where magic meets science!
Hogwarts Magical Science Lab
Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Southwest Regional Library
Where magic meets science!
Hogwarts Magical Science Lab
Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Union West Regional Library
Where magic meets science!
Storytime
Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest Regional Library
A mixed age storytime with a focus on early literacy skills.
Hogwarts Magical Science Lab
Thu, Jul 31, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
Where magic meets science!
Hogwarts Magical Science Lab
Thu, Jul 31, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Union West Regional Library
Where magic meets science!
Hogwarts Magical Science Lab
Thu, Jul 31, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Southwest Regional Library
Where magic meets science!
Final Draft Book Club
Thu, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southern Range Brewery
July' selection is Choose Your Own Graphic Novel!
Union West Morning Book Club
Fri, Aug 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Union West Regional Library - Meeting Room
This month we are reading Funny Story by Emily Henry.
Babies & Books
Fri, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest Regional Library
Nursery rhymes and songs for parents and babies
After Hours Teen Game Night
Fri, Aug 01, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lois Morgan Edwards Memorial Library
Stay and play after hours at the library!
Babies & Books
Sat, Aug 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest Regional Library
Nursery rhymes and songs for parents and babies
Tiny Yogi's Yoga
Mon, Aug 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Monday Mindful Yoga for Toddlers
Painting with Robots
Mon, Aug 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - SWRL STEAM Lab
Not your average paint class!
Houses Around the World
Mon, Aug 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Union West Regional Library - Meeting Room
Learn about unique houses from around the globe
Painting with Robots
Mon, Aug 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Southwest Regional Library - SWRL STEAM Lab
Not your average paint class!
Library 101 - Digital Library
Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Union West Regional Library
Learn about the digital resources you can access with your library card!
Kaleidoscope Creations - A Colorful Adventure!
Tue, Aug 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Union West Regional Library - Meeting Room
Craft an optical instrument of reflections!
Bits to Battle
Tue, Aug 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - SWRL STEAM Lab
Use littleBits circuits to design a horse and lance and see if your knight can win the tournament!
The Book Tea
Tue, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lois Morgan Edwards Memorial Library - Hughes Room
Spill the tea on what you've been reading!
Peace Day Paper Cranes
Wed, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Fold, Fly, and Remember.
Hue Hacks - Color Coding with Robots
Wed, Aug 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - STEAM Lab
Learn how Sphero RVRs, our most advanced robot, reads color and code your own program!
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Thu, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Griffin Room
A selection of like-new, used books for all ages!
Southwest Library Evening Book Club
Thu, Aug 07, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Southwest Regional Library - Kerr Meeting Room
This month's selection is "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann.
Cafecito y Charla - (Coffee & Chat)
Thu, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Main Library - Hunley Room
Acompáñenos para practicar su inglés. Join us to practice your Spanish
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Fri, Aug 08, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library - Griffin Room
A selection of like-new, used books for all ages!
Babies & Books
Fri, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Union West Regional Library
Nursery rhymes and songs for parents and babies
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sat, Aug 09, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library - Griffin Room
A selection of like-new, used books for all ages!
Babies & Books
Sat, Aug 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Union West Regional Library
Nursery rhymes and songs for parents and babies
Manga Mania
Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Union West Regional Library - Meeting Room
Let's talk about manga and anime!
Storytime
Tue, Aug 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library
A mixed age storytime with a focus on early literacy skills.
An Elephant Never Forgets!
Tue, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Union West Regional Library - Meeting Room
Stretch your memory skills in this elephant challenge!
Evelyn's Book Club
Tue, Aug 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Hunley Room
August's selection is Go as a River by Shelley Read
Lit & Lattes Book Club
Wed, Aug 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Sorella Coffee
This month we are reading Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo.
Genealogy 101
Wed, Aug 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Union West Regional Library - Meeting Room
Unlock your family story!
Advance Directive Workshop
Thu, Aug 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Southwest Regional Library - Kerr Meeting Room
Learn about Health Care Power of Attorney and Living Wills
Senior STEAM - Summer
Thu, Aug 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Southwest Regional Library - SWRL STEAM Lab
Join us this summer to learn how to use our STEAM Equipment!
Babies & Books
Fri, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest Regional Library
Nursery rhymes and songs for parents and babies
Crochet Class
Sat, Aug 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Union West Regional Library - Meeting Room
Discover the joy of crocheting!
Babies & Books
Sat, Aug 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest Regional Library
Nursery rhymes and songs for parents and babies
Sewing Club
Sat, Aug 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lois Morgan Edwards Memorial Library - Hughes Room
A sew-cial club for all skill levels!
D&D Club
Sat, Aug 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Southwest Regional Library - Kerr Meeting Room
Join a fellowship of adventurers and journey together in fantastical worlds!
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