Self-Directed Activities — May Memorial Library — Fall 2026
Browse the library’s seasonal puzzles, creative activities and self-guided discoveries.
May Memorial Library, 342 South Spring Street, Burlington, NC 27215
Free self-directed activities during library opening hours. The calendar’s “all day” labels do not mean overnight access. Entries below show the published dates or monthly editions; ask staff how long each activity remains available and whether supplies remain.
Adult Scavenger Hunt
Adults solve shelf clues and decode a hidden word for a prize.
October 1, 2026: https://alamancelibraries.libcal.com/event/15902527
December 1, 2026: https://alamancelibraries.libcal.com/event/15902528
Community Puzzle
Contribute to the shared puzzle table when visiting.
October 1, 2026: https://alamancelibraries.libcal.com/event/15881720
November 2, 2026: https://alamancelibraries.libcal.com/event/15881721
December 1, 2026: https://alamancelibraries.libcal.com/event/15881722
Decorate a Pumpkin
Children of all ages can decorate a pumpkin at the children’s desk for the library display.
October 1, 2026: https://alamancelibraries.libcal.com/event/17316673
Family Take and Makes
Pick up a craft kit at the children’s desk to make at home, while supplies last.
October edition, 2026: https://alamancelibraries.libcal.com/event/16119402
November edition, 2026: https://alamancelibraries.libcal.com/event/16119403
December edition, 2026: https://alamancelibraries.libcal.com/event/16119404
Teen Community Playlist
Ages 12–18 can share and discover songs in the teen area.
October edition, 2026: https://alamancelibraries.libcal.com/event/16716334
November edition, 2026: https://alamancelibraries.libcal.com/event/16716335
December edition, 2026: https://alamancelibraries.libcal.com/event/16716336
Teen Community Sketchbook
Ages 12–18 can draw, write, color or add stickers to the teen-area shared sketchbook.
October edition, 2026: https://alamancelibraries.libcal.com/event/16716379
November edition, 2026: https://alamancelibraries.libcal.com/event/16716381
December edition, 2026: https://alamancelibraries.libcal.com/event/16716382
What Are You Thankful For?
Children of all ages make a handprint turkey and write something they appreciate for the library’s display.
November edition, 2026: https://alamancelibraries.libcal.com/event/17528668
The libraries are closed Sundays. November entries dated November 1 are monthly activity notices, not a Sunday opening. Holiday closures include November 11, November 26–28 and December 24–28; November 25 and December 31 close at 6 PM.
Library: 336-229-3588.
May Memorial Library, 342 South Spring Street, Burlington, NC 27215
Free self-directed activities during library opening hours. The calendar’s “all day” labels do not mean overnight access. Entries below show the published dates or monthly editions; ask staff how long each activity remains available and whether supplies remain.
Adult Scavenger Hunt
Adults solve shelf clues and decode a hidden word for a prize.
October 1, 2026: https://alamancelibraries.libcal.com/event/15902527
December 1, 2026: https://alamancelibraries.libcal.com/event/15902528
Community Puzzle
Contribute to the shared puzzle table when visiting.
October 1, 2026: https://alamancelibraries.libcal.com/event/15881720
November 2, 2026: https://alamancelibraries.libcal.com/event/15881721
December 1, 2026: https://alamancelibraries.libcal.com/event/15881722
Decorate a Pumpkin
Children of all ages can decorate a pumpkin at the children’s desk for the library display.
October 1, 2026: https://alamancelibraries.libcal.com/event/17316673
Family Take and Makes
Pick up a craft kit at the children’s desk to make at home, while supplies last.
October edition, 2026: https://alamancelibraries.libcal.com/event/16119402
November edition, 2026: https://alamancelibraries.libcal.com/event/16119403
December edition, 2026: https://alamancelibraries.libcal.com/event/16119404
Teen Community Playlist
Ages 12–18 can share and discover songs in the teen area.
October edition, 2026: https://alamancelibraries.libcal.com/event/16716334
November edition, 2026: https://alamancelibraries.libcal.com/event/16716335
December edition, 2026: https://alamancelibraries.libcal.com/event/16716336
Teen Community Sketchbook
Ages 12–18 can draw, write, color or add stickers to the teen-area shared sketchbook.
October edition, 2026: https://alamancelibraries.libcal.com/event/16716379
November edition, 2026: https://alamancelibraries.libcal.com/event/16716381
December edition, 2026: https://alamancelibraries.libcal.com/event/16716382
What Are You Thankful For?
Children of all ages make a handprint turkey and write something they appreciate for the library’s display.
November edition, 2026: https://alamancelibraries.libcal.com/event/17528668
The libraries are closed Sundays. November entries dated November 1 are monthly activity notices, not a Sunday opening. Holiday closures include November 11, November 26–28 and December 24–28; November 25 and December 31 close at 6 PM.
Library: 336-229-3588.