Baby 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 Halloween Story Time (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, Kannapolis[CANCELLED] Crafter’s Corner- Pumpkin Coasters (MTP)
Mt. Pleasant Library & Active Living Center 1111 N Washington St, Mt. PleasantLeague of Extraordinary LEGOS (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisWhat’s the Stitch? (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisFirefighter Toddler Story Time (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, KannapolisFirefighter Preschool 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, KannapolisCabarrus County Ghost Stories (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisPreschool Halloween 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, KannapolisChallenge & Chat Book Club (MTP)
Mt. Pleasant Library & Active Living Center 1111 N Washington St, Mt. PleasantFood for Thought (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 (KAN)*
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisCabarrus County Ghost Stories (MTP)
Mt. Pleasant Library & Active Living Center 1111 N Washington St, Mt. PleasantScreenwriting Squad (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisLil’ Pumpkins Trick or Treat! (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisHalloween Mindful Movement (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisPokémon Fan Club (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisWeek of Events
Sunday, October 26, 2025
No events on this day.
Monday, October 27, 2025
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October 27, 2025 -Baby Halloween Story Time (AFT)
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October 27, 2025 -Baby Story Time (AFT)
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October 27, 2025 -Toddler Story Time (HAR)
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October 27, 2025 -Toddler Storytime (MTP)
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October 27, 2025 -Toddler Halloween Story Time (AFT)
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October 27, 2025 -Toddler Story Time (AFT)
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October 27, 2025 -Family Story Time (KAN)
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October 27, 2025 -Craft, Play & Connect (MID)
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October 27, 2025 -[CANCELLED] Crafter’s Corner- Pumpkin Coasters (MTP)
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October 27, 2025 -Manga Club (CON)
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October 27, 2025 -League of Extraordinary LEGOS (AFT)
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October 27, 2025 -What’s the Stitch? (AFT)
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October 27, 2025 -Novel November Workshop (HAR)
Baby Halloween Story Time (AFT)
Ages 0-Walking with caregiver – Join us for a Halloween themed baby story time with songs, stories, and finger plays
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 Halloween Story Time (AFT)
Ages Walking-3 Years with caregiver – Join us for a Halloween themed toddler story time with 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.
Craft, Play & Connect (MID)
Family. Looking for something to do with the kids after school? Join us the last Monday of the month for stories, crafts, games, and snacks. Parents and caregivers encouraged to participate. Drop in.
[CANCELLED] Crafter’s Corner- Pumpkin Coasters (MTP)
Join us for a night of fun while we make a seasonal and functional pumpkin coaster from cotton rope! No registration needed.
Manga Club (CON)
Teens (Ages 13-18) - Calling all manga fans! Join us to read and learn about manga, talk about your favorites, and participate in manga-related activities. No registration.
League of Extraordinary LEGOS (AFT)
Ages 4-11 – We'll bring the LEGOs, you bring your imagination! No registration.
What’s the Stitch? (AFT)
Ages 12+, Rm. 117 – Learn the basics of crochet stitches with us or bring your own project to work on with other hobbyists- whether it’s crochet, knitting, or weaving! Some supplies available. No Registration.
Novel November Workshop (HAR)
Teen and up– Join us for a Novel November Workshop, where we’ll be helping you build the bones of your novel before we start drafting it in November. This program is for teens and adults. This week, we’ll be covering “The Plot Outline.” No registration.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
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October 28, 2025 -Baby Story Time (CON)
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October 28, 2025 -Firefighter Toddler Story Time (AFT)
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October 28, 2025 -Baby Story (KAN)
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October 28, 2025 -Toddler Story Time (AFT)
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October 28, 2025 -Halloween Toddler Story Time (CON)
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October 28, 2025 -Firefighter Preschool Story Time (AFT)
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October 28, 2025 -Preschool Story Time (AFT)
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October 28, 2025 -Sounds & Stories (KAN)
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October 28, 2025 -STEAM Explorers (CON)
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October 28, 2025 -Pokemon Club (HAR)
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October 28, 2025 -STEAM Explorers (CON)
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October 28, 2025 -HallowTween (MTP)
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October 28, 2025 -Creative Collective: Ghost Pets (CON)*
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October 28, 2025 -Cabarrus County Ghost Stories (AFT)
Baby Story Time (CON)
Ages 0-walking with caregiver. Songs, stories, and finger plays. No registration.
Firefighter Toddler Story Time (AFT)
Ages Walking-3 Years with caregiver – To celebrate National Fire Prevention Month we will have Cabarrus Assistant Fire Marshall, Ashleigh Ennis, joining us for a special story time!
Toddler Story Time (AFT)
Ages Walking-3 Years with caregiver – Stories, songs, finger plays, and more.
Halloween Toddler Story Time (CON)
Ages walking-3 years with caregiver – This special Halloween story time will feature Halloween stories, songs, finger plays, and more. Costumes welcome! No registration.
Firefighter Preschool Story Time (AFT)
Ages 3-5 with caregiver – To celebrate National Fire Prevention Month we will have Cabarrus Assistant Fire Marshall, Ashleigh Ennis, joining us for a special story time!
Sounds & 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!
STEAM Explorers (CON)
Ages 6-11 - Do you love all things SCIENCE? Join us for engaging hands-on activities exploring the fields of science, technology, and art. No registration.
Pokemon Club (HAR)
Ages 10+ --- Trainers of all skill levels are welcome to test their skills with cards or video games and enjoy activities. Please bring your own cards or handheld devices. Drop In. No registration.
STEAM Explorers (CON)
Ages 6-11. Do you love all things SCIENCE? Join us for engaging hands-on activities exploring the fields of science, technology, and art. No registration.
HallowTween (MTP)
Ages 9-13 – Join us for a tweens only Halloween celebration with a costume contest, games, music, crafts and more! For ages 9-13 ONLY! No registration.
Creative Collective: Ghost Pets (CON)*
Teens (Ages 13-18) - Don't be scared, it's time to craft up something spooky. Join us for our Ghost Pet program! Registration and waiver with parent signature required.
Cabarrus County Ghost Stories (AFT)
Rm. 118- Legendary local librarian John Eury will present scary stories about haunted houses, ghost lights, screaming spirits, phantoms prowling around graveyards and goldmines, ghost riders & other spooky tales of ghastly ghoulishness around Cabarrus County!
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
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October 29, 2025 -Toddler Story Time (CON)
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October 29, 2025 -Halloween Preschool Story Time (CON)
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October 29, 2025 -Spooktacular Story Time (MID)
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October 29, 2025 -Preschool Halloween Story Time (AFT)
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October 29, 2025 -Spider Story (KAN)
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October 29, 2025 -Preschool Story Time (AFT)
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October 29, 2025 -Beyond the Wardrobe Tween Book Club (CON)
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October 29, 2025 -Halloween Color-Rama! (HAR)
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October 29, 2025 -Tech Time (MID)
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October 29, 2025 -Hot Air Book Folding (CON)*
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October 29, 2025 -Challenge & Chat Book Club (MTP)
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October 29, 2025 -Food for Thought (AFT)
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October 29, 2025 -Who Dunnit? (KAN)
Toddler Story Time (CON)
Ages walking-3 years with caregiver. Stories, songs, finger plays, and more. No registration.
Halloween Preschool Story Time (CON)
Ages 3-5 with caregiver – This special Halloween story time will feature holiday stories, songs, finger plays, and more. Costumes welcome! No registration.
Spooktacular Story Time (MID)
Ages 3-5 years with caregiver. Join us for a fun-filled Halloween story time perfect for little ghouls and goblins! We'll share silly (not scary) Halloween tales and sing some silly songs. Costumes are encouraged—but not required! No registration needed. Just drop in for a fang-tastic time! No registration required.
Preschool Halloween Story Time (AFT)
Ages 3-5 with caregiver – Join us for a Halloween themed preschool story time with stories, songs, finger plays, and more.
Spider Story (KAN)
Family – Join us for an interactive story time adventure! We'll read along to the story The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle and learn all about small arachnid friends. Costumes welcome! No registration.
Beyond the Wardrobe Tween Book Club (CON)
Ages 9-13 – Last month our Book Club read the Goosebumps books by R.L. Stine. Come watch the movie and immerse yourself into the spooky season and world of R.L. Stine. No Registration.
Halloween Color-Rama! (HAR)
Family – Love coloring? Drop in for a spooky afternoon of coloring and creating together. No registration.
Tech Time (MID)
Adults. Need help with your phone, computer or tablet? Sign up for a slot and bring a device to get assistance with all your technology troubles! Call the branch to register. Call 704-920-2040 to register.
Hot Air Book Folding (CON)*
Adult - Learn to fold a book into a hot air balloon. Difficulty level - Intermediate to Hard. Adults only. Registration required.
Challenge & Chat Book Club (MTP)
Read a book of your choice to meet the monthly challenge and join us for light refreshments and lively conversations. October’s challenge – Murder or Magic - Any book with murder or magical theme!
Food for Thought (AFT)
Adult – Connect with fellow foodies to swap recipes, share cooking tips and explore cookbooks all without the mess and stress of cooking! This month’s theme: Comfort Foods . No outside food permitted. No registration.
Who Dunnit? (KAN)
Adult – Love true crime podcasts? Join us this month as we discuss the episode MURDERED: Roger “Fred” Farmer from the popular podcast, Crime Junkie. Snacks will be provided by Friends of Kannapolis Library. No registration.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
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October 30, 2025 -Baby Story Time (CON)
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October 30, 2025 -Toddler Story Time (KAN)
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October 30, 2025 -Halloween Preschool Story Time (CON)
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October 30, 2025 -Baby/Toddler Story Time with Special Guest (MID)
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October 30, 2025 -Preschool Storytime (MTP)
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October 30, 2025 -Preschool Story Time: Smitten with Kitten (KAN)
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October 30, 2025 -Conversational English/Grupo de inglés conversacional (KAN)*
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October 30, 2025 -Tech Time (MID)
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October 30, 2025 -HallowTween (CON)
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October 30, 2025 -Novel November Workshop (HAR)
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October 30, 2025 -Cabarrus County Ghost Stories (MTP)
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October 30, 2025 -Screenwriting Squad (AFT)
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October 30, 2025 -One More Story! (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.
Halloween Preschool Story Time (CON)
Ages 3-5 with caregiver – This special Halloween story time will feature Halloween stories, songs, finger plays, and more. Costumes welcome! No registration.
Baby/Toddler Story Time with Special Guest (MID)
Ages 0-3 with caregiver – We are happy to welcome special guest Ashleigh Ennis, Assistant Fire Marshal, for our Fire Safety Story Times this month! Stories, songs, finger plays and more. No registration.
Preschool Story Time: Smitten with Kitten (KAN)
Ages 3-5 with caregiver – Join us for a sweet Halloween story about a lost kitten who finds their way home. Afterwards, have fun crafting your very own kitten! Costumes welcome! No registration.
Conversational English/Grupo de inglés conversacional (KAN)*
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.
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.
HallowTween (CON)
Join us for a Tweens Only Halloween celebration with a costume contest, games, music, crafts and more! For ages 9-13 ONLY!
Novel November Workshop (HAR)
Teen and up – Join us for a Novel November Workshop, where we’ll be helping you build the bones of your novel before we start drafting it in November. This program is for teens and adults. This week, we’ll be covering “The Plot Outline.” No registration.
Cabarrus County Ghost Stories (MTP)
Legendary local librarian John Eury will present scary stories about haunted houses, ghost lights, screaming spirits, phantoms prowling around graveyards and goldmines, ghost riders & other spooky tales of ghastly ghoulishness around Cabarrus County!
Screenwriting Squad (AFT)
Adults - Unlock your storytelling potential with Screenwriting Squad, a monthly program where your creativity can soar as you craft compelling scripts. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned storyteller, this is your chance to write, refine, and get inspired! 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.
Friday, October 31, 2025
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October 31, 2025 -Lil’ Pumpkins Trick or Treat! (AFT)
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October 31, 2025 -Halloween Mindful Movement (CON)
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October 31, 2025 -Halloween Mindful Movement (AFT)
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October 31, 2025 -Pokémon Fan Club (AFT)
Lil’ Pumpkins Trick or Treat! (AFT)
Ages 3-5 – Visit the Afton Public Library anytime between 10 and 11 AM to Trick or Treat! Follow a spooky map to six key stations to get a special treat (or trick!) from a librarian. Costumes encouraged. Drop in.
Halloween Mindful Movement (CON)
Ages 3-5 with caregiver – This special Halloween movement program will feature music with a spooky holiday theme. Costumes welcome! No registration.
Halloween Mindful Movement (AFT)
Ages 3-5 with caregiver – Get spooky with a fun and energetic Halloween themed program of movement, mindfulness, interactive stories, and music.
Pokémon Fan Club (AFT)
Ages 10+ – Show off your collection and trade cards with your fellow trainers!
Saturday, November 1, 2025
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November 1, 2025 -Roots Roundtable (CON)*
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November 1, 2025 -True Crime Book Club (MID)
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November 1, 2025 -Gaming Guild: Dungeons and Dragons (CON)*
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November 1, 2025 -Crafter’s Corner (MID)
Roots Roundtable (CON)*
Join us as we explore a variety of World War II records that can help uncover details about your ancestor’s military service. Attend virtually or in person. Registration required. Registration begins Oct. 1.
True Crime Book Club (MID)
Adults (18+) - Join us as we'll discuss Race Against Time by Jerry Mitchell. In December, we'll discuss If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood by Gregg Olsen. Limited copies available for pickup at the Midland Branch. No registration required.
Gaming Guild: Dungeons and Dragons (CON)*
Ages 12 yrs+ - 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. If the session is full, please email Katy Eudy (kmeudy@cabarruscounty.us) to get on the waitlist.
Crafter’s Corner (MID)
Adults (18+) - Adults. Join us this month as we’ll play around with watercolors and perspectives by using the negative painting technique. Registration Required.