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11 events,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 […] Ages Walking – 3 yrs. with a caregiver - Join us for songs, stories and music. No registration. |
11 events,Ages 0 – Walking with caregiver – Songs, stories, and finger plays. No registration. 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. Ages Walking-3 Years with caregiver – Stories, songs, finger plays, and more. |
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Ages 6 – 11 -Join us to celebrate the 250th birthday of America! 😊 Crafts, trivia, and more! No registration. Ages Walking – 3 Years with caregiver – Stories, songs, finger plays, and more. No registration. |
12 events,Ages 0 – Walking with caregiver – Songs, stories, and finger plays. No registration. 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 Ages Walking-3 Years with caregiver – Stories, songs, finger plays, and more. |
2 events,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. |
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Ages 18+ - Join us for this fun, creative, and meditative session, where participants create a mini quilt using the traditional, manual technique of stitching together layers with a hand-sewn running stitch. No registration, supplies limited.
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Ages 18+ - Start your week off right, with coffee and a craft at the Concord Library. This month's craft we'll paint a beach scene and add sea glass baby turtles! Adults only. Registration required.
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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. |
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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO TUESDAY, AUGUST 4TH AT 9:30AM. Family – Learn how Jeghetto builds and manipulates his original puppets over hip-hop instrumentals. This is a very interactive production. You never know – you could be pulled up on stage and be part of the show! No registration, however room has a […]
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Ages 18+ - Join us for this fun, creative, and mediative session, where participants learn to create a mini quilt using the traditional, manual technique of stitching together layers with a hand-sewn running stitch. No registration. Ages 1-3 – Join us for our bilingual storytime!¡Acompáñenos en nuestra hora del cuento bilingüe! Hablaremos, cantaremos, leeremos, escribiremos y jugaremos. |
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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 5TH AT 11AM. Family - Learn how Jeghetto builds and manipulates his original puppets over hip-hop instrumentals. This is a very interactive production . You never know--you could be pulled up on stage and be part of the show.
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, this performance has been rescheduled to Wednesday, August 5th at 3pm. Ages Walking – 3 Years with caregiver – Stories, songs, finger plays, and more. No registration. |
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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED. August 6th at 2:00pm Family– Learn how Jeghetto builds and manipulates his original puppets over hip-hop instrumentals. This is a very interactive production. You never know--you could be pulled up on stage and be part of the show.
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Ages 18+ - Join us for this fun, creative, and mediative session, where participants learn to create a mini quilt using the traditional, manual technique of stitching together layers with a hand-sewn running stitch. No registration, supplies limited. Ages 0 – Walking with caregiver – Songs, stories, and finger plays. No registration. |
5 events,Ages 3-5 with caregiver – Join us for a fun and energetic program of movement, mindfulness, interactive stories, and music. No registration. 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.
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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. |
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Come discuss the joys and challenges of genealogy with fellow family history researchers at this monthly gathering. We enjoy learning and supporting each other as we pursue our research goals. No registration.
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Ages 4-11 – We’ll bring the LEGOs, you bring the imagination! Drop in. No registration.
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All Ages - Chill out and cool off during Christmas in July by dropping in to watch a holiday movie! We’ll be showing National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (PG-13) at 11 and Home Alone (PG) at 2. No registration. |
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Presented by The Cabarrus Arts Council Ages 18+ Join us for this fun, creative, and meditative session, where participants create a mini quilt using the traditional, manual technique of stitching together layers with a hand-sewn running stitch. 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 […] |
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Family – Experience the amazing storytelling of Donna Washington, an internationally known, multiple-award winning storyteller, spoken-word recording artist, and author. No registration, however room has a maximum capacity, so we advise to arrive early.
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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. Ages 0 – Walking with caregiver – Songs, stories, and finger plays. No registration. |
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Family – Experience the amazing storytelling of Donna Washington, an internationally known, multiple-award-winning storyteller, spoken-word recording artist, and author.
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Family – Experience the amazing storytelling of Donna Washington, an internationally known, multiple-award-winning storyteller, spoken-word recording artist, and author.
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Adults 18+ – Join us for this fun, creative, and meditative session, where participants create a mini quilt using the traditional, manual technique of stitching together layers with a hand-sewn running |
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Family – Experience the amazing storytelling of Donna Washington, an internationally known, multiple-award-winning storyteller, spoken-word recording artist, and author.
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Family – Experience the amazing storytelling of Donna Washington, an internationally known, multiple-award-winning storyteller, spoken-word recording artist, and author. Ages 0 – Walking with caregiver – Songs, stories, and finger plays. No registration. |
7 events,Ages 3-5 with caregiver – Join us for a fun and energetic program of movement, mindfulness, interactive stories, and music. No registration. 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. 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. |
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Adults - A casual monthly journaling and social group focused on self-care, mental health, and building a positive relationship to self. Bring your own journal and come to decorate your pages, write on your own or use our optional prompts, and socialize. Sharing writing is always optional, not required! No registration.
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All Ages - Come cool off as we unearth a great dinosaur movie: the original Jurassic Park! Rated PG-13. No registration.
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Ages 9-18 – Are you ready to Lie, bluff, and investigate to survive? We’re playing the social deduction party game. Join us for an afternoon of mystery, deception, and strategy at the library! No registration. |
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Adults 18+ – Join us for this fun, creative, and meditative session, where you’ll learn and meditative session, where you’ll learn to create a mini quilt using the traditional, to create a mini quilt using the traditional, manual technique of stitching together manual technique of stitching together layers with a hand-sewn running stitch.
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Ages 18+ - Step into the world of discovery with anthropology expert Dr. Timothy Murtha (UNCC). Explore what it takes to work in the field and hear captivating stories from his 20+ years of experience. He’ll share highlights from his work in Mexico and Central America mapping the Ancient Maya—an insider’s look at anthropology in […] 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 […] |
14 events,Ages 1-3 – Join us for our bilingual storytime!¡Acompáñenos en nuestra hora del cuento bilingüe! Hablaremos, cantaremos, leeremos, escribiremos y jugaremos. Ages 0 – Walking with caregiver – Songs, stories, and finger plays. No registration. 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. |
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Ages 18+ - Step into the world of discovery with anthropology expert Dr. TImothy Murtha (UNCC). Explore what it takes to work in the field and hear captivating stories from his 20+ years of experience. He’ll share highlights from his work in Mexico and Central America mapping the Ancient Maya – an insider’s look at […] Ages Walking – 3 Years with caregiver – Stories, songs, finger plays, and more. No registration. |
13 events,Ages 0 – Walking with caregiver – Songs, stories, and finger plays. No registration. 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 Ages Walking-3 Years with caregiver – Stories, songs, finger plays, and more. |
7 events,Ages 3-5 with caregiver – Join us for a fun and energetic program of movement, mindfulness, interactive stories, and music. No registration.
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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. 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. |
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All Ages – Do you have arts and crafts supplies that you no longer need? They might be perfect for someone else- donate them to our swap and browse the other donations for supplies to add to your own collection! Donation collection begins on July 1 at the Afton Branch only. Drop-in.
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Ages 18+ - Join us to create a wire-wrapped quartz pendant using a simple technique. No registration supplies limited.
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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. |
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Adults - Create an original art piece of collage art or print off a copy of a photo! Easily turn your art or photo into a coaster! If printing a photo at the library, please arrive fifteen to thirty minutes early. Limit of up to three coasters per person. No registration.
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Ages 18+ - Step into the world of discovery with anthropology expert Dr. Timothy Murtha (UNCC). Explore what it takes to work in the field and hear captivating stories from his 20+ years of experience. He’ll share highlights from his work in Mexico and Central America mapping the Ancient Maya—an insider’s look at anthropology in […] 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 […] |
10 events,Ages 0 – Walking with caregiver – Songs, stories, and finger plays. No registration. Ages Walking-3 Years with caregiver – Stories, songs, finger plays, and more. |
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Ages 18+ - Choose any book that fits the monthly theme! We all read something different but share the same challenge. Then join us for an evening of lively discussion, fellowship, and great reads! July challenge – Grit & Grace – Stories of courage and resilience. Ages Walking – 3 Years with caregiver – Stories, songs, finger plays, and more. No registration. |
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Ages 18+ - Step into the world of discovery with anthropology expert Dr. TImothy Murtha (UNCC). Explore what it takes to work in the field and hear captivating stories from his 20+ years of experience. He’ll share highlights from his work in Mexico and Central America mapping the Ancient Maya – an insider’s look at […]
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Ages 18+ – Join us and anthropology expert Dr. Timothy Murtha from UNCC to learn about what it takes to work in the field of anthropology and hear fascinating stories from his over 20 years of experience. He will be highlighting his time working in Mexico and Central America mapping the Ancient Maya! No registration. Ages 0 – Walking with caregiver – Songs, stories, and finger plays. No registration. |
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Family- Get ready for a spook-tacular summer celebration! Join us for Summerween, where Halloween meets sunshine for family-friendly fun. Enjoy crafts for all ages, trick-or-treating throughout the library, a special Summerween story time, and a costume parade. Wear your best Summerween costume, a Halloween costume with a fun summer twist, and join the celebration! Ages 3-5 with caregiver – Join us for a fun and energetic program of movement, mindfulness, interactive stories, and music. No registration. 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. |
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Teen Mystery Boxes (Registration for September Pick-up)* (AFT)
Ages 10-18 - A box for tween and teen book lovers. Each box includes 2 mystery library books and a surprise item! Pick up week is the 1st week in September. *Registration and interest form required. Registration will open on Saturday, August 1st at 12:00am. Registration will close on Saturday, August 15th at 11:30pm, or when full (15 spots). […]
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Come discuss the joys and challenges of genealogy with fellow family history researchers at this monthly gathering. We enjoy learning and supporting each other as we pursue our research goals. No registration.
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Adults (18+) - Join us this month to discuss The Idaho Four by James Patterson and Vicky Ward. In September, we’ll discuss The Witness Wore Red: the 19th Wife, Who Brought Polygamous Cult Leaders to Justice by Rebecca Musser. Limited copies available for pickup. No registration. |
Donna Washington (KAN)
Donna Washington (MID)
Art on the Go – Hand Quilting (AFT)