Week of Events
English Empowerment Hub
English Empowerment Hub Adults- Do you need one-on-one tutoring in English at a flexible time? Bridge the waitlist gap and unlock your potential with Learning Upgrade®, a digital campus providing 24/7 access for adult learners. Master English and essential life skills through gamified lessons—from GED® and U.S. citizenship prep to career and financial tools. This […]
Sunday, June 21, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, June 22, 2026
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June 22, 2026 -U.S. Citizenship and Government/Ciudadanía y gobierno estadounidense
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June 22, 2026 -Baby Story Time (AFT)
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June 22, 2026 -Toddler Story Time (HAR)
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June 22, 2026 -Toddler Storytime (MTP)
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June 22, 2026 -Toddler Story Time (AFT)
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June 22, 2026 -Family Story Time (KAN)
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June 22, 2026 -Blast Off! Unearth (MID)
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Featured June 22, 2026 -Featured Photography 101 (MTP)
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 […]
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.
Blast Off! Unearth (MID)
Ages 6-11. Explore the different parts of the solar system by participating in fun games and crafts. No rocketship required. No registration required.
Photography 101 (MTP)
Presented by the Cabarrus Arts Council Ages 18+ - Discover the art of capturing striking images! This beginner-friendly, hands-on class teaches the fundamentals of composition—showing you how to arrange subjects, lines, and shapes for maximum impact. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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June 23, 2026 -Baby Story Time (CON)
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June 23, 2026 -Conversational English/Grupo de inglés conversacional (CON)
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June 23, 2026 -Toddler Story Time (AFT)
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June 23, 2026 -Baby Story Time (KAN)
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June 23, 2026 -Toddler Story Time (CON)
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June 23, 2026 -Bilingual Storytime: ¡Colorín Colorado! (MTP)
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June 23, 2026 -Preschool Story Time (AFT)
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June 23, 2026 -To The Revolution: Ken Burns’ American Revolution Episode 2 (2025)
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June 23, 2026 -Save the Turtles (KAN)
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June 23, 2026 -Construction Junction (AFT)
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June 23, 2026 -STEAM Explorers (MTP)
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Featured June 23, 2026 -Featured Art on the Go: Photography 101 (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.
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.
To The Revolution: Ken Burns’ American Revolution Episode 2 (2025)
Ken Burns’ The American Revolution: An Asylum for Mankind (May 1775 – July 1776) Rating TV-14 Run Time 2 Hours and 5 Minutes From legendary filmmaker Ken Burns, New Englanders rush to surround the British Army in Boston, but as war begins Americans find themselves sharply divided. After the Battle of Bunker’s Hill, George Washington […]
Save the Turtles (KAN)
Ages 6-11 – Kids will explore these living dinosaurs and their origins, as well as learn about conservation efforts and day-to-day things they can do themselves to help at home. There will be hands-on items for them to examine exoskeletons and types of shells, design their own shells, and a game. No registration.
Construction Junction (AFT)
Ages 3-5 – Get your hard hats on! Explore cause and effect play in a construction village that focuses on work vehicles that dig and move dirt - excavators, dump trucks, loaders, and cranes.
STEAM Explorers (MTP)
Ages 6-11 - Join us for an evening walking through prehistoric times. We will hatch dinosaur eggs, create our own dinosaurs, and become Paleontologist exploring a world from the past. All hands-on activities will foster creativity while enhancing skills in scientific discovery, math, and cognitive reasoning.
Art on the Go: Photography 101 (KAN)
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.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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June 24, 2026 -Toddler Story Time (CON)
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June 24, 2026 -Baby Story Time (AFT)
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June 24, 2026 -Preschool Story Time (MID)
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June 24, 2026 -Preschool Story Time (CON)
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June 24, 2026 -Baby Story Time (MTP)
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June 24, 2026 -Preschool Story Time (AFT)
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June 24, 2026 -T-Rex Tea Party! (KAN)
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June 24, 2026 -You’re a Gem (MTP)
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June 24, 2026 -The Mummy’s Tomb (HAR)
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June 24, 2026 -Tech Time (MID)
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June 24, 2026 -Plant Propagation (MID)
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June 24, 2026 -Challenge & Chat Book Club (MTP)
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.
T-Rex Tea Party! (KAN)
Ages 3-7 – Learn table manners (and how to roar) from a dinosaur, then enjoy crafts and a snack. Sponsored by Friends of Kannapolis Library. No registration.
You’re a Gem (MTP)
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! Let’s boost self-confidence together with self-affirming crafts, uplifting activities and more!
The Mummy’s Tomb (HAR)
Ages 6-11 - Join us for a glimpse into the historical excavation and curse of King Tut's tomb. Create your own eternal monarch, and decode the Egyptian communication system of hieroglyphics to name your antiquity. 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.
Plant Propagation (MID)
Adults (18+) -Come discover the art of plant propagation! We'll talk Propagation 101, as well as how you can create new plants from existing household plants and even kitchen scraps! No registration.
Challenge & Chat Book Club (MTP)
Ages 18+ - Choose any book that fits the monthly theme! We all read something different but share the same challenge. Then join us for light refreshments and lively conversations. June challenge – Words in the Wild –Read a book set in the outdoors.
Thursday, June 25, 2026
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June 25, 2026 -Baby Story Time (CON)
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June 25, 2026 -Toddler Story Time (KAN)
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June 25, 2026 -Elementary Story Time (AFT)
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June 25, 2026 -Baby/Toddler Story Time (MID)
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June 25, 2026 -Preschool Story Time (CON)
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June 25, 2026 -Preschool Storytime (MTP)
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June 25, 2026 -Preschool Story Time (KAN)
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June 25, 2026 -Conversational English/Grupo de inglés conversacional (AFT)
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June 25, 2026 -Geode Diamond Painting (CON)
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June 25, 2026 -History Detectives (CON)
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June 25, 2026 -Anime Club (MTP)
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June 25, 2026 -Cork Crustaceans (HAR)
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June 25, 2026 -One More Story!
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Featured June 25, 2026 -Featured Unearth Your Story: Digging into Your Family History (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.
Geode Diamond Painting (CON)
Teens (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.
History Detectives (CON)
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.
Anime Club (MTP)
Ages 12+ - Looking for a space to talk anime, share favorites, and make something cool? Stop by Anime Club for activities, snacks, and a themed craft. No registration required.
Cork Crustaceans (HAR)
Ages 12-18 - Some crustaceans are as old as the dinosaurs! Join us to learn about and create a crustacean using cork, beads and wire. No registration.
One More Story!
Family – Join us for an evening story time with songs, play, and just one more story for your little one! No registration.
Unearth Your Story: Digging into Your Family History (KAN)
Ages 18+ – 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. No registration.
Friday, June 26, 2026
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June 26, 2026 -Mindful Movement (CON)
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June 26, 2026 -Family Walking Club (MTP)
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June 26, 2026 -Prehistoric Preschool (MTP)
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June 26, 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.
Family Walking Club (MTP)
Family– Join our community walking program and take a step toward feeling your best. Families, little ones, and babies in strollers are all welcome on our easy, friendly walks. Come move, connect, and enjoy the outdoors together.
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.
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 27, 2026
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June 27, 2026 -American Music BINGO (HAR)
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June 27, 2026 -Jurassic Zen Gardens (MID)
American Music BINGO (HAR)
Ages 13+ - Come join Branch Manager Alex and play Music BINGO. From today's hits to forgotten tracks from way back, come on out, test your music knowledge, and have fun! No registration.
Jurassic Zen Gardens (MID)
Adult - 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.