U.S. Citizenship and Government/Ciudadanía y gobierno estadounidense
Concord Library 27 Union St N, ConcordBaby Story Time (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisToddler Storytime (MTP)
Mt. Pleasant Library & Active Living Center 1111 N Washington St, Mt. PleasantToddler Story Time (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisResistance Watercolor (MTP)
Mt. Pleasant Library & Active Living Center 1111 N Washington St, Mt. PleasantArt on the Go: Cyanotypes (AFT)*
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisToddler Story Time (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisPreschool Story Time (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisQuilling Paper Clouds (MTP)
Mt. Pleasant Library & Active Living Center 1111 N Washington St, Mt. PleasantCancelled: Looks Good Enough to Eat! (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisPreschool Story Time (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisThe Art of Coloring (Like a Pro) (MTP)
Mt. Pleasant Library & Active Living Center 1111 N Washington St, Mt. PleasantSensory Story Time (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisPreschool Storytime (MTP)
Mt. Pleasant Library & Active Living Center 1111 N Washington St, Mt. PleasantConversational English/Grupo de inglés conversacional (AFT)*
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisSummer Shenanigans (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisMiniature Bookshelf Craft (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisOne More Story! (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisMini Masterpieces (MTP)
Mt. Pleasant Library & Active Living Center 1111 N Washington St, Mt. PleasantTeen Mystery Boxes* (AFT) (Registration for July Box Pick-up)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisWeek of Events
Sunday, June 8, 2025
No events on this day.
Monday, June 9, 2025
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June 9, 2025 -Spelling/Ortografía (CON)
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June 9, 2025 -U.S. Citizenship and Government/Ciudadanía y gobierno estadounidense
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June 9, 2025 -Baby Story Time (HAR)
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June 9, 2025 -Baby Story Time (AFT)
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June 9, 2025 -Adult Sensory Storytime (CON)
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June 9, 2025 -American Customs/Aduanas Americanas
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June 9, 2025 -Toddler Story Time (HAR)
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June 9, 2025 -Toddler Storytime (MTP)
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June 9, 2025 -Toddler Story Time (AFT)
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June 9, 2025 -Mindful Movement (KAN)
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Featured June 9, 2025 -Featured Show Me Your Colors (MID)
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June 9, 2025 -Jeopardy! for Adults (HAR)
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June 9, 2025 -Resistance Watercolor (MTP)
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June 9, 2025 -Art on the Go: Cyanotypes (AFT)*
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June 9, 2025 -Friends of Kannapolis Annual Event (KAN)
Spelling/Ortografía (CON)
Adults - Do you want to increase your spelling ability? In this class, you will be introduced to various words that you will learn to spell correctly. This is an ESL program. Adultos - ¿Quieres aumentar tu habilidad ortográfica? En esta clase, se le presentarán varias palabras que aprenderá a deletrear correctamente.
U.S. Citizenship and Government/Ciudadanía y gobierno estadounidense
Adults - Do you want to learn about the United States? In this class, you will learn about the American government and how it was formed. You will also practice questions that will prepare you for the citizenship test. Adultos - ¿Quieres aprender sobre Estados Unidos? En esta clase, aprenderás sobre el gobierno estadounidense y […]
Baby Story Time (HAR)
Family - Join us for family friendly stories and music. Maximum number of participates for this program is 48 based on room capacity. Please arrive early to secure a spot for this story time.
Adult Sensory Storytime (CON)
Adult - Adults with autism spectrum disorder, sensory integration issues, and other developmental disabilities and their caretakers are invited to our sensory program. Full of stories, crafts, and activities, our program will create a great opportunity to meet friends and engage in the community. No registration.
American Customs/Aduanas Americanas
Adults - Learn American culture, idioms, and new vocabulary! In this class, you will read about U.S. holidays and special events celebrated each season and their meanings. You will understand American customs and why certain days are celebrated. Adultos - ¡Aprende la cultura estadounidense, modismos y nuevo vocabulario! En esta clase, leerá sobre los días […]
Toddler Story Time (HAR)
Ages Walking – 3 yrs. with a caregiver - Join us for songs, stories and music. No registration.
Toddler Storytime (MTP)
Ages Walking-3 Years with caregiver – Stories, songs, finger plays, and more.
Toddler Story Time (AFT)
Ages Walking-3 Years with caregiver – Stories, songs, finger plays, and more.
Mindful Movement (KAN)
Ages 3-5 with caregiver – Join us for a fun and energetic program of movement, mindfulness, interactive stories, and music.
Show Me Your Colors (MID)
Ages 6-11 – Do hue know who hue are? Come red-y to show your true colors as we dip our brushes into the palette of the past, present, and future of what makes YOU you. We’ll even paint the town with a brilliant book, glowing games, an eye-catching experiment, and chromatic crafts! No registration.
Jeopardy! for Adults (HAR)
18+ – This is Jeopardy! at the library. Test your trivia knowledge, from pop culture to local history, and join us for a fun-filled time and some wholesome competition! No registration required.
Resistance Watercolor (MTP)
Unleash your inner artist! In this unique program we will use a simple resistance technique to create bold, vibrant designs.
Art on the Go: Cyanotypes (AFT)*
Adult - What is a Cyanotype? Cyanotypes are one of the earliest photographic processes in the history of photography. Using the sun or UV light as our main printing source, participants are in for a fun-filled one-hour session using the cyanotype process to create a series of artistic prints using readily available materials. Presented by […]
Friends of Kannapolis Annual Event (KAN)
Get ready for an exciting kickoff to summer reading with the Friends of the Library! Join us on June 9th at 6pm as we preview some of the hottest new book releases of the season — perfect picks to dive into during those sunny days ahead. Discover thrilling stories, fascinating nonfiction, and everything in between. […]
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
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June 10, 2025 -Baby Story Time (CON)
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June 10, 2025 -Conversational English/Grupo de inglés conversacional (CON)*
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June 10, 2025 -Toddler Story Time (AFT)
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June 10, 2025 -Baby Story Time (KAN)
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June 10, 2025 -Toddler Story Time (CON)
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June 10, 2025 -Preschool Story Time (AFT)
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June 10, 2025 -Family Story Time (KAN)
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June 10, 2025 -Living Color (KAN)
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June 10, 2025 -Teen Mini Clay Pots and Perler Bead Plants (CON)
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June 10, 2025 -Quilling Paper Clouds (MTP)
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June 10, 2025 -Family Chess Meetup (HAR)
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June 10, 2025 -Music Bingo (AFT)
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June 10, 2025 -Cancelled: Looks Good Enough to Eat! (AFT)
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June 10, 2025 -Bookends Book Discussion (KAN)
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June 10, 2025 -One More Story! (KAN)
Baby Story Time (CON)
Ages 0-walking with caregiver. Songs, stories, and finger plays. No registration.
Conversational English/Grupo de inglés conversacional (CON)*
Adults - Join us for conversational English! Read, talk, and participate in fun activities to increase your English vocabulary and speaking skills. Adultos - ¡Únete a nosotros para hablar inglés conversacional! Lee, habla y participa en actividades divertidas para aumentar tu vocabulario y tus habilidades orales en inglés. This is an ESL program.
Toddler Story Time (AFT)
Ages Walking-3 Years with caregiver – Stories, songs, finger plays, and more.
Toddler Story Time (CON)
Ages walking-3 years with caregiver. Stories, songs, finger plays, and more. No registration.
Family Story Time (KAN)
Family – Stories, songs, and movement for children and families of all ages.
Living Color (KAN)
Ages 6-11 – The palette of the animal kingdom includes almost every imaginable color! We’ll use games and a craft to explore all the ways creatures use their colors and patterns. No registration.
Teen Mini Clay Pots and Perler Bead Plants (CON)
Teens (Ages 12-18) - Want to garden without the mess? Join us as we paint our own mini clay pot to take home and use Perler beads to "plant" our own flowers! Supplies limited. No registration.
Family Chess Meetup (HAR)
Family -- -- Join us for open, free play chess practice with other chess players! While we will not have formal instruction, tutorials and demonstrations will be available. Drop-In. No registration.
Music Bingo (AFT)
Adult – Can you name that song? Instead of numbers, our bingo cards feature the titles of songs that you'll mark off as you hear them. Play for prizes (and the joy of the game, of course)! No registration.
Cancelled: Looks Good Enough to Eat! (AFT)
Ages 6-11 – Have you ever been told not to play with your food? Well, here's your chance to learn about food art and make creations of your very own! Join us to decorate your own fake cake and recreate a famous art piece with food. No registration.
Bookends Book Discussion (KAN)
Adult – Join us to discuss Tom Lake by Ann Patchett. No registration.
One More Story! (KAN)
Family – Join us for an evening story time with songs, play, and just one more story for your little one! No registration.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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June 11, 2025 -Toddler Story Time (CON)
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June 11, 2025 -Preschool Story Time (CON)
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June 11, 2025 -Preschool Story Time (AFT)
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June 11, 2025 -Movies at the Library (KAN)
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June 11, 2025 -The Art of Coloring (Like a Pro) (MTP)
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June 11, 2025 -Women Artists We Should Know More About! (HAR)
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June 11, 2025 -Journey to Oz (CON)
Toddler Story Time (CON)
Ages walking-3 years with caregiver. Stories, songs, finger plays, and more. No registration.
Preschool Story Time (CON)
Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Stories, songs, finger plays, and more. No registration.
Movies at the Library (KAN)
Ages 6-11 – Come and enjoy watching Harold and the Purple Crayon at the library! Film is rated PG. No registration.
The Art of Coloring (Like a Pro) (MTP)
We're moving beyond "staying in the lines" to explore a whole new world of coloring. Experiment with different coloring mediums while you learn blending, scumbling, the glitter effect, and more! Then take home your very own library coloring book to keep your skills sharp!
Women Artists We Should Know More About! (HAR)
Ages 6-11 – Come join us as we learn about some amazing women artists you might not have heard about! We'll learn their stories and make some artwork inspired by them. This is a children's summer reading program. No registration.
Journey to Oz (CON)
Ages 5-13 – Don't get it twisted; this program will blow you away! Journey down the yellow brick road to the colorful world of Oz. Complete games, challenges and crafts to test your strength, challenge your brain, show your courage, and have some heart.
Thursday, June 12, 2025
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June 12, 2025 -Baby Story Time (CON)
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June 12, 2025 -Toddler Story Time (KAN)
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June 12, 2025 -Preschool Story Time (CON)
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June 12, 2025 -Sensory Story Time (AFT)
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June 12, 2025 -Preschool Storytime (MTP)
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June 12, 2025 -Preschool Story Time (KAN)
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June 12, 2025 -Conversational English/Grupo de inglés conversacional (AFT)*
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June 12, 2025 -Summer Shenanigans (AFT)
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June 12, 2025 -College Prep 101 (CON)
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June 12, 2025 -Teen Jazz Café (KAN)
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June 12, 2025 -Miniature Bookshelf Craft (AFT)
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Featured June 12, 2025 -Featured Stained Glass Bookmarks (MID)
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June 12, 2025 -Art to Go: Cyanotypes (CON)*
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June 12, 2025 -One More Story! (AFT)
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June 12, 2025 -Shelf Indulgence Reading Circle (KAN)
Baby Story Time (CON)
Ages 0-walking with caregiver. Songs, stories, and finger plays. No registration.
Toddler Story Time (KAN)
Ages Walking-3 Years with caregiver – Stories, songs, finger plays, and more.
Preschool Story Time (CON)
Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Stories, songs, finger plays, and more. No registration.
Sensory Story Time (AFT)
Ages 3-5 with caretaker - Join us for a high energy sensory Storytime at the beginning of the month, and a tranquil Storytime at the end of the month! Sensory Storytimes are welcoming interactive programs designed for those with autism and/or those who have sensory needs. Songs, Finger-Plays, and Interactive Storytelling will follow a repetition-based […]
Conversational English/Grupo de inglés conversacional (AFT)*
Adults - Join us for conversational English! Read, talk, and participate in fun activities to increase your English vocabulary and speaking skills. Adultos - ¡Únete a nosotros para hablar inglés conversacional! Lee, habla y participa en actividades divertidas para aumentar tu vocabulario y tus habilidades orales en inglés. This is an ESL program.
Summer Shenanigans (AFT)
Rm 115 & 116, Family- Tired of the heat? Hang out with friends and family and join us for some summer fun through games, crafts, and activities. Stay until the end for a special surprise! No registration.
College Prep 101 (CON)
Ages 13+ - Get ready for your next big adventure with our college prep workshop! Whether you’re navigating applications, financial aid, or simply preparing for college life, this workshop will equip you with the tools and tips you need to start your college journey with confidence. Join UNCC Assistant Dean for Budget & Finance, Mary […]
Teen Jazz Café (KAN)
Ages 12-18 – Read a book, put together a puzzle, color, or just relax while you enjoy a cup of coffee and listen to some smooth jazz with our in-house saxophonist, Aaron Miller. Aaron Miller aka Platinum on the sax, is a smooth and contemporary jazz saxophonist and vocalist, utilizing a variety of backing tracks. […]
Miniature Bookshelf Craft (AFT)
Art doesn't have to be huge. Learn to create a few miniature pieces and a small bookshelf that are perfect for a book nook, model, or other display. Supplies limited. No registration.
Stained Glass Bookmarks (MID)
Ages 12-18 - Create a way to keep your place in your next favorite read with a fun bookmark made to look like a stained-glass window! No registration.
Art to Go: Cyanotypes (CON)*
Adult - What is a Cyanotype? Cyanotypes are one of the earliest photographic processes in the history of photography. Using the sun or UV light as our main printing source, participants are in for a fun-filled one-hour session using the cyanotype process to create a series of artistic prints using readily available materials. Presented by […]
One More Story! (AFT)
Family- Join us for an evening story time with songs, play, and just one more story for your little one! No registration.
Shelf Indulgence Reading Circle (KAN)
Adult – Join us for a more freeform book club and explore a new genre and trope each month! This month's theme is horror fiction about summoning dark forces. Sponsored by the Friends of the Kannapolis Library. No registration.
Friday, June 13, 2025
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June 13, 2025 -Mindful Movement (CON)
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June 13, 2025 -Teen Soccer Bracelets + CLTFC Freebies! (CON)
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June 13, 2025 -Mini Masterpieces (MTP)
Mindful Movement (CON)
Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Join us for a fun and energetic program of movement, mindfulness, interactive stories, and music. No registration.
Teen Soccer Bracelets + CLTFC Freebies! (CON)
Teens (Ages 10-18) - Join us in creating your very own soccer-themed bracelet! Show off your team spirit while crafting with beads inspired by the game we all love. Plus, we'll be giving away merch and goodies from a locally well-known soccer team, Charlotte FC! No registration. Note: The Sir Minty appearance that was […]
Mini Masterpieces (MTP)
Each session will focus on a different artist! We will learn a little about them, their mediums and styles, and then make our own copycat mini masterpieces!
Saturday, June 14, 2025
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June 14, 2025 -Teen Mystery Boxes* (AFT) (Registration for July Box Pick-up)
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June 14, 2025 -Walk Club (HAR)
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June 14, 2025 -Color My World Movie Matinee (CON)
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Featured June 14, 2025 -Featured True Crime Book Club (MID)
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June 14, 2025 -Magic: The Gathering Club (KAN)
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June 14, 2025 -Stories Under the Stars: Donna Washington (KAN)
Teen Mystery Boxes* (AFT) (Registration for July Box Pick-up)
Ages 10-18 – A box for tween and teen book lovers! Each box includes 2 mystery library books, a craft, and a surprise item! *Registration and interest form required. Registration is open June 1st until June 14th. Box pickup week is July 1st-8th.
Walk Club (HAR)
18+ – Want to get active and meet new people this weekend? Join us in Harrisburg Park for a 2-mile morning walk and a chance to meet other walking enthusiasts. Sign in will be at the library circulation desk, and participants are required to bring their own water (bottle) and dress for the weather. No […]
Color My World Movie Matinee (CON)
All Ages - Celebrate Summer Reading with a cool & colorful movie: Barbie, starring Margot Robbie & Ryan Gosling. Rated PG-13. No registration.
True Crime Book Club (MID)
Adults - Join us in June as we discuss I Heard You Paint Houses (or The Irishman) by Charles Brandt, the narrative of a hitman who worked closely with the American Mafia. In July, we'll discuss Goat Castle by Karen L. Cox. Limited copies will be available for pickup at the Midland Branch. No registration.
Magic: The Gathering Club (KAN)
Ages 13+ – Heard of Magic: The Gathering trading card game? Well, come join us for Magic: The Gathering Commander Club where you can learn how to play the trading card game or gather your friends and play the popular Commander format! Sponsored by the Friends of the Kannapolis Library. No registration.
Stories Under the Stars: Donna Washington (KAN)
Family – An award winning, master storyteller, Donna Washington, will enchant as she brings stories from around the world to life! No registration.