Tween & Teen Book Boxes (MTP)*
Mt. Pleasant Library & Active Living Center 1111 N Washington St, Mt. PleasantNational Good Neighbor Day Food Drive (All Branches)
Harrisburg Library 201 Sims Pkwy, Harrisburg +5 moreTeen Mystery Grab Bag* (HAR) (Registration for October Box Pickup)
Harrisburg Library 201 Sims Pkwy, HarrisburgBaby 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, KannapolisAdult Sensory Story Time (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisTeen Book Club: Lit Happens (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, KannapolisFine Art Trading Cards (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisGirl’s Night Out – Book Bedazzling
Mt. Pleasant Library & Active Living Center 1111 N Washington St, Mt. PleasantNational Good Neighbor Day Food Drive (All Branches)
Harrisburg Library 201 Sims Pkwy, Harrisburg +5 moreToddler Story Time (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisPreschool Playmakers (MTP)
Mt. Pleasant Library & Active Living Center 1111 N Washington St, Mt. PleasantPreschool Story Time & Craft (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, KannapolisTween Takeover: Graffiti Walls (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisShelf Indulgence Reading Circle (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisNational Good Neighbor Day Food Drive (All Branches)
Harrisburg Library 201 Sims Pkwy, Harrisburg +5 morePreschool Story Time (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisLights! Camera! Act! (MTP)
Mt. Pleasant Library & Active Living Center 1111 N Washington St, Mt. PleasantMythical Beasts and Impossible Creatures (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisNational Good Neighbor Day Food Drive (All Branches)
Harrisburg Library 201 Sims Pkwy, Harrisburg +5 morePreschool Storytime (MTP)
Mt. Pleasant Library & Active Living Center 1111 N Washington St, Mt. PleasantHomework Hangout (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisNational Good Neighbor Day Food Drive (All Branches)
Harrisburg Library 201 Sims Pkwy, Harrisburg +5 morePuppet Story Time (MTP)
Mt. Pleasant Library & Active Living Center 1111 N Washington St, Mt. PleasantPokémon Fan Club (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisNational Good Neighbor Day Food Drive (All Branches)
Harrisburg Library 201 Sims Pkwy, Harrisburg +5 moreAfton Game Night: Play by the Books (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisWeek of Events
Tween & Teen Book Boxes (MTP)*
Tween & Teen Book Boxes (MTP)*
Fall into your next favorite book, handpicked just for you. Our October Teen Book Box is filled with eerie reads, spooky-season vibes, and mysterious goodies. Tell us what you love to read, and we’ll conjure up the rest! This program is for ages 10-18. Registration is required. Once registration has ended, you’ll receive an email […]
National Good Neighbor Day Food Drive (All Branches)
National Good Neighbor Day Food Drive (All Branches)
Join us in making a meaningful impact by donating non-perishable food items to help our neighbors in need. Every item collected will go directly to a local organization within our communities. Let’s show what being a good neighbor truly means, one can at a time!
Sunday, September 14, 2025
No events on this day.
Monday, September 15, 2025
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September 15, 2025 -Teen Mystery Grab Bag* (HAR) (Registration for October Box Pickup)
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September 15, 2025 -Baby Story Time (AFT)
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September 15, 2025 -Coffee and Crafting (CON)*
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September 15, 2025 -Toddler Story Time (HAR)
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September 15, 2025 -Toddler Storytime (MTP)
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September 15, 2025 -Toddler Story Time (AFT)
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September 15, 2025 -Family Story Time (KAN)
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September 15, 2025 -Adult Sensory Story Time (AFT)
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September 15, 2025 -Teen Book Club: Lit Happens (AFT)
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September 15, 2025 -Loteria Live! / ¡Lotería en Vivo! (CON)
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September 15, 2025 -Tween Takeover: Oreo Taste Test Challenge
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September 15, 2025 -One More Story! (AFT)
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September 15, 2025 -Fine Art Trading Cards (AFT)
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September 15, 2025 -Girl’s Night Out – Book Bedazzling
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September 15, 2025 -Jeopardy! at the Library (HAR)
Teen Mystery Grab Bag* (HAR) (Registration for October Box Pickup)
Ages 10-18 – Each bag includes 2 mystery library books and some extra surprise goodies! Registration and interest form required. Registration cap is 15. Interest form will be sent to the email provided when registering. Pick up will be at the Harrisburg Library. Surprise items in this bag will be Fall/Halloween themed! Registration is open […]
Coffee and Crafting (CON)*
Adult - Start your week off right, with coffee and a craft at the Concord Library. This month's craft we'll create a fall scarecrow from a paintbrush. Adults only. Registration required.
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.
Family Story Time (KAN)
Family – Stories, songs, and movement for children and families of all ages.
Adult Sensory Story Time (AFT)
18+ - 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.
Teen Book Club: Lit Happens (AFT)
Ages 12-18 – Choose any book that fits the prompt and join us for Lit Happens, our new teen book club! You can hang out with friends, rave (or complain) about the book you chose, and learn about new books you’ve never tried. For our first meeting, read your favorite book (or your favorite book […]
Loteria Live! / ¡Lotería en Vivo! (CON)
Teens (Ages 10-18) - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a fun Lotería game night! Learn about the history and cultural significance of this traditional Mexican board game, then try your luck for a chance to win cool prizes. Bring your friends and join us for an evening of fun, culture, and friendly competition! No registration. […]
Tween Takeover: Oreo Taste Test Challenge
Ages 9-13 – Do you think you know your Oreos? Put your taste buds to the test in this blindfolded Oreo taste test challenge! Then play some Oreo party games. Sponsored by Friends of Kannapolis Library. No Registration.
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.
Fine Art Trading Cards (AFT)
Adults, Rm. 117 – Reproduce a classic art movement on blank cards and then trade them if you choose! The focus for this program will be Pointillism. No registration.
Girl’s Night Out – Book Bedazzling
Join us for a night of fun and fellowship with ladies at the library! This month, get ready to sparkle! Bring your own book or journal, and we’ll supply the bling as we try out the viral book bedazzling trend as a no-pressure way to get creative and unwind.
Jeopardy! at the Library (HAR)
Ages 18+ – This is Jeopardy! at the library. Test your trivia knowledge, from pop culture to ancient history, and join us for a fun-filled time and some wholesome competition! No registration.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
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September 16, 2025 -Baby Story Time (CON)
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September 16, 2025 -Toddler Story Time (AFT)
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September 16, 2025 -Baby Story Time (KAN)
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September 16, 2025 -Toddler Story Time (CON)
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September 16, 2025 -Preschool Playmakers (MTP)
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September 16, 2025 -Preschool Story Time & Craft (AFT)
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September 16, 2025 -Preschool Story Time (AFT)
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September 16, 2025 -Sounds and Stories (KAN)
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September 16, 2025 -Gaming Guild: Dungeons and Dragons (CON)*
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September 16, 2025 -Steam Explorers (MID)
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September 16, 2025 -Tween Takeover: Graffiti Walls (AFT)
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September 16, 2025 -Shelf Indulgence Reading Circle (AFT)
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September 16, 2025 -Diamond Painting (KAN)
Baby Story Time (CON)
Ages 0-walking, with caregiver. Songs, stories, and finger plays. No registration.
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.
Preschool Playmakers (MTP)
Let's play and learn together as we explore math, literacy, science, and art that’s designed with little hands in mind! Join us each month for a new activity! No registration.
Preschool Story Time & Craft (AFT)
Ages 3-5 with caregiver – Join us for this special monthly story time with stories, songs, and a related craft! No registration.
Sounds and Stories (KAN)
Ages 3-5 with caregiver – Where music and reading come together! This story time introduces basic musical concepts through sounds, stories, instruments and more!
Gaming Guild: Dungeons and Dragons (CON)*
Teens (Ages 13-18) - Disconnect and enjoy the original role-playing game! Come to the library to slay monsters, cast spells, and snag loot in this introductory and approachable version of Dungeons and Dragons. Registration required.
Steam Explorers (MID)
Ages 6-11. Why do apples fall? Why don’t we float away? Come find out with us as we read fun books, do playful experiments, and drop a few things (on purpose!) to see gravity in action. No registration required.
Tween Takeover: Graffiti Walls (AFT)
Ages 9-13 – Graffiti art is full of color, style, and history. Join us to learn about this art form and to design and paint a mini wall with your name. No Registration.
Shelf Indulgence Reading Circle (AFT)
Adults, Rm. 117 - Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of the month! We’ll spin a wheel to pick the month’s genre and trope, then it’s up to you to pick the book you want to read that fits! This month’s genre is Historical Fiction, and the trope is Wartime.
Diamond Painting (KAN)
Adult – Try the viral art of diamond painting, the process of applying rhinestones to a pre-printed design! We’ll create mini versions of famous artwork and frame them. No registration.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
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September 17, 2025 -Toddler Story Time (CON)
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September 17, 2025 -Preschool Story Time (CON)
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September 17, 2025 -Preschool Story Time (MID)
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September 17, 2025 -Preschool Story Time (AFT)
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September 17, 2025 -Homeschool Hub (MID)
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September 17, 2025 -Lights! Camera! Act! (MTP)
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September 17, 2025 -Mythical Beasts and Impossible Creatures (AFT)
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September 17, 2025 -Baby-Sitters Club BINGO (HAR)
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September 17, 2025 -One More Story! (KAN)
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.
Preschool Story Time (MID)
Ages 3-5 years with caregiver. Stories, songs, finger play, movement, and more! No registration required.
Homeschool Hub (MID)
Ages 6-11. Why do apples fall? Why don’t we float away? Come find out with us as we read fun books, do playful experiments, and drop a few things (on purpose!) to see gravity in action. No registration required.
Lights! Camera! Act! (MTP)
Are you the drama? Come on down…stage, get ready for your cue, and break a leg as we explore the wonderful world of theatre! We’ll do a warm-up, ice breaker, and exercise, read a book, learn a lesson, and play a game; each Lights! Camera! Act! will be a different experience. No registration.
Mythical Beasts and Impossible Creatures (AFT)
Ages 7-11 – Mythical beasts are a fascinating blend of reality and imagination. Here is your chance to make your own creature—and the mythology that tells its story. Unleash the beast within! No registration.
Baby-Sitters Club BINGO (HAR)
Ages 6-11 – Make new friends and have fun playing bingo based on the beloved book series! 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!
Thursday, September 18, 2025
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September 18, 2025 -Baby Story Time (CON)
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September 18, 2025 -Toddler Story Time (KAN)
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September 18, 2025 -Preschool Story Time (CON)
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September 18, 2025 -Preschool Storytime (MTP)
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September 18, 2025 -Preschool Story Time (KAN)
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September 18, 2025 -Homeschool Hub (KAN)
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September 18, 2025 -Tech Time (MID)
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September 18, 2025 -Homework Hangout (AFT)
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September 18, 2025 -League of Extraordinary Legos (CON)
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September 18, 2025 -DIY Tote Bags for Teens* (HAR)
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September 18, 2025 -Paint and Sip (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.
Homeschool Hub (KAN)
Ages 6-11 – Join other homeschool students as we explore stories, arts, and sciences through interactive activities. No registration.
Tech Time (MID)
Adults. Need some support with a task on your computer, smartphone, or other device? Set an appointment to get help with technology-based task. We can work together on a library laptop or your own device. Registration required. Call 704-920-2040 to register.
Homework Hangout (AFT)
Ages 13+ – Our study rooms are busy! Join us in our activity room to get stuff done. Meet up with your project group or work alone. Basic Art Supplies, laptops, and research help provided. Drop in.
League of Extraordinary Legos (CON)
Ages 4-11. We'll bring the Legos; you bring your imagination! No registration.
DIY Tote Bags for Teens* (HAR)
Ages 12-18 – Looking for a unique bag to carry your books and other things? Why not just create your own! Join us as we paint canvas tote bags! *Registration required. Registration limit: 20.
Paint and Sip (KAN)
Adult – Follow a step-by-step painting tutorial to create a work of art while enjoying (non-alcoholic) beverages. No previous painting experience necessary! Sponsored by the Friends of the Kannapolis Library. Supplies limited, no registration.
Friday, September 19, 2025
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September 19, 2025 -Mindful Movement (CON)
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September 19, 2025 -Puppet Story Time (MTP)
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September 19, 2025 -[CANCELLED] Mindful Movement (HAR)
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September 19, 2025 -Pokémon Fan Club (AFT)
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September 19, 2025 -League of Extraordinary LEGOs (KAN)
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September 19, 2025 -River Embroidery Craft (KAN)
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.
Puppet Story Time (MTP)
Are you ready for a puppet-astic time? Come join us for our brand-new Puppet Story Time. We’ll read some books, do some rhymes, sing some songs, and more…all involving puppets! No registration.
[CANCELLED] Mindful Movement (HAR)
Ages 3-5 with a caregiver -- Join us for a fun and energetic program of movement, mindfulness, interactive stories, and music. No registration.
Pokémon Fan Club (AFT)
Ages 10+ – Show off your collection and trade cards with your fellow trainers!
League of Extraordinary LEGOs (KAN)
Ages 4-11 – We'll bring the LEGOs, you bring your imagination! Now with DUPLO! No registration.
River Embroidery Craft (KAN)
Adult – Hoop there it is! Join us for river embroidery and learn how to do simple embroidery stitches. Supplies limited, no registration.
Saturday, September 20, 2025
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September 20, 2025 -Harrisburg Library Closed
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September 20, 2025 -Afton Game Night: Play by the Books (AFT)
Afton Game Night: Play by the Books (AFT)
Adult (18+)– Level up your library experience with Game Night! Join us for an evening of epic board games, card battles, and friendly competition — whether you're a strategy master or just in it for the laughs, there's fun for everyone ages 18 and up! No registration.