Teen Mystery Boxes (Registration for July Pick-up)* (AFT)
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Teen Mystery Boxes (Registration for July Pick-up)* (AFT)
Afton – Mon. Jun. 1 through Mon. Jun. 15 Ages 10-18 - A box for tween and teen book lovers. Each box includes 2 mystery library books and a surprise item! Pick up is July 1st-July 10th. *Registration and interest form required. * Pick up is at the Afton Branch Library. Registration will open at 12:00am on Mon. […]
Sunday, June 7, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, June 8, 2026
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June 8, 2026 -U.S. Citizenship and Government/Ciudadanía y gobierno estadounidense
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June 8, 2026 -Baby Story Time (AFT)
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June 8, 2026 -Adult Sensory Storytime (CON)
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June 8, 2026 -Toddler Story Time (HAR)
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June 8, 2026 -Toddler Storytime (MTP)
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June 8, 2026 -Toddler Story Time (AFT)
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June 8, 2026 -Family Story Time (KAN)
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June 8, 2026 -The Mummy’s Tomb (CON)
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June 8, 2026 -You’re a Gem! (MID)
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June 8, 2026 -Pressed Flower Bookmarks (HAR)
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Featured June 8, 2026 -Featured Art on the Go: Photography 101 (AFT)
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June 8, 2026 -Jurassic Zen Gardens (MTP)
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June 8, 2026 -Friends of Kannapolis Library: Summer Reading Bingo (KAN)
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 […]
Adult Sensory Storytime (CON)
Ages 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.
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.
The Mummy’s Tomb (CON)
Ages 6-11 - Join us for a glimpse into the historical excavation of King Tut's tomb: The boy king of ancient Egypt carefully preserved over 3000 years ago in the Valley of the Kings. Create your own eternal monarch and decode the mysterious Egyptian communication system of hieroglyphics to name your antiquity. No registration.
You’re a Gem! (MID)
Ages 6-11 -Do you know that you are a gem?! You are invited to unearth the beautiful characteristics that make you YOU, a rare treasure! Lets boost self confidence together with self-affirming crafts, uplifting activities and more! No registration.
Pressed Flower Bookmarks (HAR)
Ages 18+ – Un-Earth your latest summer story with your own DIY pressed flower bookmark! No registration.
Art on the Go: Photography 101 (AFT)
Adult– Join us for this exciting introduction to Photography 101. Students will focus on the basics of photography and learn how to intentionally arrange visual elements—such as subjects, lines, and shapes—within the frame to create impactful images. No experience necessary. Limited seating.
Jurassic Zen Gardens (MTP)
Ages 18+ - Need a break? Join us to create your own prehistoric Zen Garden that you can take home and use as a meditation tool whenever life gets too hectic. No registration.
Friends of Kannapolis Library: Summer Reading Bingo (KAN)
Get ready for an exciting kickoff to summer reading with the Friends of the Library! Enjoy a fun-filled Book Bingo Game. Test your knowledge, mark off your bingo cards with titles and authors, and compete for fabulous prizes. Don’t miss out on a chance to get ahead on your summer reading and win great prizes!
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
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June 9, 2026 -Baby Story Time (CON)
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June 9, 2026 -Conversational English/Grupo de inglés conversacional (CON)
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Featured June 9, 2026 -Featured Science Heroes: Digging It! (HAR)
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June 9, 2026 -Toddler Story Time (AFT)
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June 9, 2026 -Baby Story Time (KAN)
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June 9, 2026 -Toddler Story Time (CON)
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June 9, 2026 -Bilingual Storytime: ¡Colorín Colorado! (MTP)
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June 9, 2026 -Preschool Story Time (AFT)
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June 9, 2026 -Are You Smarter Than a Middle Schooler? (CON)
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June 9, 2026 -To The Revolution!: Lucy Worsley Investigates The American Revolution (2026)
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June 9, 2026 -Blast Off: Unearth (KAN)
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Featured June 9, 2026 -Featured Science Heroes: Digging It! (MTP)
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June 9, 2026 -Cities Beyond Time (AFT)
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June 9, 2026 -Bookends Book Discussion (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.
Science Heroes: Digging It! (HAR)
Family – Unearth your love for science in this interactive S.T.E.M. show! Volunteers help conduct exciting experiments while we celebrate scientists who work with dirt! No registration, however room has a maximum capacity, so we advise to arrive early.
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.
Bilingual Storytime: ¡Colorín Colorado! (MTP)
Ages 1-3 – Join us for our bilingual storytime!¡Acompáñenos en nuestra hora del cuento bilingüe! Hablaremos, cantaremos, leeremos, escribiremos y jugaremos.
Are You Smarter Than a Middle Schooler? (CON)
Ages 18+ - Think you’re smarter than a middle schooler? Prove it! Join us for a winner-take-all trivia challenge that puts your foundational knowledge to the test. One winner takes home a gift card! No registration.
To The Revolution!: Lucy Worsley Investigates The American Revolution (2026)
Lucy Worsley Investigates The American Revolution (2026) Rating TV-14 Run Time 2 Hours Explore the American Revolution from the side of the British with historian Lucy Worsley. Episode 1 explores the tensions and turning points that lead to the Declaration of Independence and asks if the split could have been avoided. Episode 2 explores the […]
Blast Off: Unearth (KAN)
Ages 6-11 – Explore the different parts of the solar system by participating in fun games and crafts. No rocket ship required. No registration.
Science Heroes: Digging It! (MTP)
Family - Unearth your love of science in this interactive S.T.E.M. show! Volunteers help conduct exciting experiments while we celebrate scientists who work with dirt.
Cities Beyond Time (AFT)
Ages 6-11– Come discover cities that were lost to time! Let's navigate labyrinths, build statues, and escape volcanoes! Un-earth all kinds of stories and activities with Cities Beyond Time!
Bookends Book Discussion (KAN)
Ages 18+ – Join us to discuss The Wedding People by Alison Espach. No registration.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
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June 10, 2026 -Toddler Story Time (CON)
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June 10, 2026 -Baby Story Time (AFT)
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June 10, 2026 -Preschool Story Time (MID)
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June 10, 2026 -Preschool Story Time (CON)
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June 10, 2026 -Baby Story Time (MTP)
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June 10, 2026 -Preschool Story Time (AFT)
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Featured June 10, 2026 -Featured Science Heroes: Digging It! (KAN)
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June 10, 2026 -Fossil Hunters (MTP)
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Featured June 10, 2026 -Featured Science Heroes (MID)
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June 10, 2026 -History Detectives (HAR)
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June 10, 2026 -Tech Time (MID)
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June 10, 2026 -Felt Dino (KAN)
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Featured June 10, 2026 -Featured Art on the Go: Photography 101 (MID)
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June 10, 2026 -Unearth Your Story: Digging into Your Family History (AFT)
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June 10, 2026 -Make a Father’s Day Dad Bag* (HAR)
Toddler Story Time (CON)
Ages Walking – 3 Years 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.
Preschool Story Time (CON)
Ages 3-5 with caregiver – Stories, songs, finger plays, and more. No registration.
Science Heroes: Digging It! (KAN)
Family - Unearth your love for science in this interactive S.T.E.M. show! Volunteers help conduct exciting experiments while we celebrate scientists who work with dirt! No registration.
Fossil Hunters (MTP)
Ages 6-11– Fossil Fever is taking over as kids dive into a whirlwind of discovery, surprises, and dino‑powered fun. From quick brain‑boosting moments to hands‑on adventures, every explorer gets a chance to shine. Badges, digs, and big “aha!” moments await every curious fossil hunter.
Science Heroes (MID)
Family - Unearth your love for science in this interactive S.T.E.M. show! Volunteers help conduct exciting experiments while we celebrate scientists who work with dirt!
History Detectives (HAR)
Ages 6-11 - Time to crack the case—history style! Solve fun mysteries, handle cool "artifacts," and uncover secrets from the past. Are you ready to be a detective of time? 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.
Felt Dino (KAN)
Ages 12-18 - Want a new keychain to add to your collection? Join us as we create our own felt dino keychain. No registration.
Art on the Go: Photography 101 (MID)
Ages 18+ - Join us for this exciting introduction to Photography 101. Students will focus on the basics of photography and learn how to intentionally arrange visual elements—such as subjects, lines, and shapes—within the frame to create impactful images. No experience necessary. Registration required (registration opens on May 26th).
Unearth Your Story: Digging into Your Family History (AFT)
Adult – Curious about how to start tracing your roots? Join us for an introduction to genealogy and learn how to explore your family’s past using free resources and online tools. Whether you’re brand new or just beginning to dig deeper, this program will help you uncover the stories that make your family unique.
Make a Father’s Day Dad Bag* (HAR)
Family - Make a collared shirt gift bag to take home! We will have the materials you need to make your cool gift bag before Father’s Day! Registration Required.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
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June 11, 2026 -Baby Story Time (CON)
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June 11, 2026 -Toddler Story Time (KAN)
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June 11, 2026 -Elementary Story Time (AFT)
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June 11, 2026 -Baby/Toddler Story Time (MID)
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June 11, 2026 -Preschool Story Time (CON)
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June 11, 2026 -Preschool Storytime (MTP)
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June 11, 2026 -Preschool Story Time (KAN)
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June 11, 2026 -Conversational English/Grupo de inglés conversacional (AFT)
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Featured June 11, 2026 -Featured Science Heroes: Digging It! (AFT)
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June 11, 2026 -Strawberry Shortcake Storytime with Jennifer Moorman (MTP)
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June 11, 2026 -Knot Your Average Keychain (MID)
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June 11, 2026 -The Art of Weaving a CD (MTP)
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Featured June 11, 2026 -Featured Science Heroes: Digging It! (CON)
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June 11, 2026 -Paper Moth Taxidermy (HAR)
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June 11, 2026 -Geode Diamond Painting (AFT)
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June 11, 2026 -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.
Elementary Story Time (AFT)
Ages 6-11 with caregiver – Stories, songs, finger plays, movement, and more! All designed with early elementary students in mind. This event is in June and July only. Afton | Thursdays | 10am
Baby/Toddler Story Time (MID)
Ages 0-3 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.
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.
Science Heroes: Digging It! (AFT)
Family – Unearth your love for science in this interactive S.T.E.M. show! Volunteers help conduct exciting experiments while we celebrate scientists who work with dirt!
Strawberry Shortcake Storytime with Jennifer Moorman (MTP)
Family- Join us for a Berry-Special author visit and story time with Jennifer Moorman, as she shares her new book, Strawberry Shortcake and the Berry Beasties Festival! For the young, and the young at heart! Light refreshments and crafts; sponsored by the Friends of the Mt. Pleasant Library.
Knot Your Average Keychain (MID)
Ages 12-18 – Learn about the prehistoric origins of rock climbing and why we climb today. Weave your own rock-climbing cord to make a carabiner keychain while watching Olympic rock climbing! No registration.
The Art of Weaving a CD (MTP)
Ages 12-18 – Embrace your creativity by doing this fun craft! Use yarn to weave a pattern onto a CD and make a decorative wall hanging. It is sure to be a unique addition to any room. No registration. Limited seating.
Science Heroes: Digging It! (CON)
Family - Unearth your love for science in this interactive S.T.E.M. show! Volunteers help conduct exciting experiments while we celebrate scientists who work with dirt!
Paper Moth Taxidermy (HAR)
Ages 12-18 – Interested in the study of insects? Really want an aesthetic moth for your bedroom wall? See what it’s like to be a lepidopterist and create and display your own paper moth taxidermy. No registration.
Geode Diamond Painting (AFT)
Ages 12-18 – Do you like rocks? Do you like trendy crafts? Join us for a diamond painting craft that looks like a cut geode. No registration.
Shelf Indulgence Reading Circle (KAN)
Ages 18+ – Join us for a more freeform book club and explore a new genre and trope each month! This month's theme is gothic horror. Sponsored by the Friends of the Kannapolis Library. No registration.
Friday, June 12, 2026
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June 12, 2026 -Mindful Movement (CON)
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June 12, 2026 -Prehistoric Preschool (MTP)
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June 12, 2026 -Community-Made Granny Squares Drop In (KAN)
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June 12, 2026 -Jurassic Series (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.
Prehistoric Preschool (MTP)
Ages 3-5 - Join us each week for hands-on S.T.E.A.M activities for our young little learners. We will walk through a Jurassic journey meeting different dinosaurs, exploring their environments and learning new skills each week. No registration.
Community-Made Granny Squares Drop In (KAN)
Ages 18+ - Join us in creating a community-made blanket using crocheted granny squares! Contribute by donating granny squares or dropping in to make them on your own using our supplies. Sponsored by the Friends of Kannapolis Library. Drop in.
Jurassic Series (MTP)
Ages 6-11–This Jurassic Series brings kids into a world of dinos, creativity, and hands‑on wonder. Each mini‑program builds excitement as young makers craft, imagine, and explore. Everything leads to a big dino celebration packed with adventure, surprises, and prehistoric fun.
Saturday, June 13, 2026
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June 13, 2026 -Coffee & Canvas (MTP)
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June 13, 2026 -Gaming Guild: Dungeons and Dragons (CON)
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June 13, 2026 -Are You Smarter Than a Middle Schooler? (MID)
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June 13, 2026 -Art Club (HAR)
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June 13, 2026 -Stories Under the Stars: Sparkpoint Innovations: Orbit Earth Expo (AFT)
Coffee & Canvas (MTP)
Ages 18+ - Follow a step-by-step painting tutorial while enjoying light refreshments and a cup of coffee. Excellent for beginners. No Registration with Limited Seating.
Gaming Guild: Dungeons and Dragons (CON)
Ages 13yrs+ - 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.
Are You Smarter Than a Middle Schooler? (MID)
Ages 18+ - Think you’re smarter than a middle schooler? Prove it! Join us for a winner-take-all trivia challenge that puts your foundational knowledge to the test. One winner takes home a gift card! No registration.
Art Club (HAR)
Ages 12+ - Artists of all kinds are welcomed to drop-in and create in a group setting. Bring your own tools, or borrow some of ours, to work independently on your own works in progress or create something new from prepared art prompts. No registration.
Stories Under the Stars: Sparkpoint Innovations: Orbit Earth Expo (AFT)
Family- Ever wondered why we have seasons or moon phases? Come find out with GIANT inflatable planets! Kids will help move Earth and Moon to uncover the secrets of our solar system in this hands-on, high-energy program. Big fun, big planets, big discoveries! No registration.