Tween & Teen Book Boxes (MTP)*
Mt. Pleasant Library & Active Living Center 1111 N Washington St, Mt. PleasantU.S. Citizenship and Government/Ciudadanía y gobierno estadounidense
Concord Library 27 Union St N, ConcordBaby 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, KannapolisEco Explorers (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisArt on the Go: Collage Drawing (MTP)*
Mt. Pleasant Library & Active Living Center 1111 N Washington St, Mt. PleasantOne More Story! (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisTween & Teen Book Boxes (MTP)*
Mt. Pleasant Library & Active Living Center 1111 N Washington St, Mt. PleasantTeen Mystery Grab Bag* (Registration for August Pickup) (HAR)
Harrisburg Library 201 Sims Pkwy, HarrisburgToddler 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, KannapolisNailed It! Decorating Challenge (MTP)*
Mt. Pleasant Library & Active Living Center 1111 N Washington St, Mt. PleasantWomen Artists We Should Know More About (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, KannapolisPreschool Story Time (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisPokémon Gym Color Battle (MTP)
Mt. Pleasant Library & Active Living Center 1111 N Washington St, Mt. PleasantMini Clay Pots & Perler Bead Plants (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. PleasantSummer Shenanigans (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisMini Masterpieces Series (MTP)
Mt. Pleasant Library & Active Living Center 1111 N Washington St, Mt. PleasantAfton Game Night: Play by the Books
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, Kannapolis[CANCELLED] Mindful Movement (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisFamily Jeopardy (MTP)
Mt. Pleasant Library & Active Living Center 1111 N Washington St, Mt. PleasantStories Under the Stars: Tracy Crotts, Dog Trainer–“Stories with Sugar” (KAN)
Kannapolis Library 850 Mountain St, KannapolisWeek of Events
Tween & Teen Book Boxes (MTP)*
Tween & Teen Book Boxes (MTP)*
Fall into your next favorite book, handpicked just for you. Our August Teen Book Box is packed with cozy reads, back-to-school vibes, and surprise goodies. Just tell us what you like to read, and we’ll take care of the rest! This program is for ages 9-18. Registration is required. Once registration has ended, you’ll receive […]
Sunday, July 13, 2025
No events on this day.
Monday, July 14, 2025
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July 14, 2025 -U.S. Citizenship and Government/Ciudadanía y gobierno estadounidense
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July 14, 2025 -Baby Story Time (HAR)
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July 14, 2025 -Baby Story Time (AFT)
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July 14, 2025 -Toddler Story Time (HAR)
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July 14, 2025 -Toddler Storytime (MTP)
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July 14, 2025 -Toddler Story Time (AFT)
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July 14, 2025 -Mindful Movement (KAN)
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July 14, 2025 -Eco Explorers (AFT)
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July 14, 2025 -Hello Kitty & Friends (MID)
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July 14, 2025 -Music Bingo for Adults (HAR)
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July 14, 2025 -Art on the Go: Collage Drawing (MTP)*
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July 14, 2025 -One More Story! (AFT)
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July 14, 2025 -Walk Club for Adults (HAR)
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 […]
Baby Story Time (HAR)
Family - Join us for family friendly stories and music. Maximum number of participates for this program is 48 based on room capacity. Please arrive early to secure a spot for this story time.
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.
Mindful Movement (KAN)
Ages 3-5 with caregiver – Join us for a fun and energetic program of movement, mindfulness, interactive stories, and music.
Eco Explorers (AFT)
Ages 6-11 – Explore your environment from inside the library! The Afton library is partnering with Juliann Chavez to teach us about different aspects of nature and the world around us as well as how to take better care of it! We’ll be reading books, testing out cool equipment, and doing activities together while we […]
Hello Kitty & Friends (MID)
Ages 6-11 – Join us for a fun adventure with Hello Kitty and her Sanrio friends! Get creative with adorable crafts inspired by Hello Kitty, My Melody, Cinnamoroll, and more. Sprinkle some fun, creativity, and a little bit of Sanrio magic to your day! No registration.
Music Bingo for Adults (HAR)
Ages 18+ – Can you name that song? Instead of numbers, our bingo cards feature the titles of songs that you'll mark off as you hear them. Play for prizes (and the joy of the game, of course)! No registration.
Art on the Go: Collage Drawing (MTP)*
Adult - Cabarrus Arts Council -Collage Drawing is a wonderful introduction to artmaking using pre-existing materials. In this fun-filled one-hour session, participants will be guided through different collage techniques using a range of materials such as magazine cutouts, found objects, and plants. *Registration required*
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.
Walk Club for Adults (HAR)
18+ – Want to get active and meet new people this week? Join us in Harrisburg Park for a 2-mile evening walk and a chance to meet other walking enthusiasts. Sign in will be at the library circulation desk, and participants are required to bring their own water (bottle) and dress for the weather. No […]
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
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July 15, 2025 -Teen Mystery Grab Bag* (Registration for August Pickup) (HAR)
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July 15, 2025 -Baby Story Time (CON)
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July 15, 2025 -Conversational English/Grupo de inglés conversacional (CON)*
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July 15, 2025 -Toddler Story Time (AFT)
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July 15, 2025 -Baby Story Time (KAN)
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July 15, 2025 -Toddler Story Time (CON)
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July 15, 2025 -Preschool Story Time (AFT)
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July 15, 2025 -Family Story Time (KAN)
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July 15, 2025 -EMS First Aid Awareness (CON)
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July 15, 2025 -Art in the Dark (KAN)
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July 15, 2025 -Nailed It! Decorating Challenge (MTP)*
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July 15, 2025 -Gaming Guild: Dungeons and Dragons (CON)*
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July 15, 2025 -Family Chess Meetup (HAR)
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July 15, 2025 -Women Artists We Should Know More About (AFT)
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July 15, 2025 -Shelf Indulgence Reading Circle (AFT)
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July 15, 2025 -One More Story! (KAN)
Teen Mystery Grab Bag* (Registration for August Pickup) (HAR)
Ages 10 -18 - A grab bag for tween and teen book lovers! Each bag includes 2 mystery library books and some extra surprise goodies! Registration and interest form required. The interest form will be sent to the email used to register for the program. Registration open July 1-15. Box pickup week is August 4-8. […]
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.
Family Story Time (KAN)
Family – Stories, songs, and movement for children and families of all ages.
EMS First Aid Awareness (CON)
Teens (Ages 12-18) - CabCo EMS will be doing a Q&A session about first aid awareness, along with a tour of one of their ambulances. No registration.
Art in the Dark (KAN)
Ages 6-11 – Explore the world of art through the lens of the dark and nighttime! Answer questions like how do glow sticks work and why do stars shine in the dark, get your own glow stick bracelet, and make a Cozy Mini Mason Jar Night Light to take home! No registration.
Nailed It! Decorating Challenge (MTP)*
Ages 12-18 - Join us for a Nailed It!–style cupcake challenge where you'll compete to recreate fun, everyday designs with surprise twists along the way! Parental/Guardian Approval Needed- Registration Required
Gaming Guild: Dungeons and Dragons (CON)*
Teens (Ages 12-18) - 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.
Family Chess Meetup (HAR)
Family -- -- Join us for open, free play chess practice with other chess players! While we will not have formal instruction, tutorials and demonstrations will be available. Drop-In. No registration.
Women Artists We Should Know More About (AFT)
Ages 6-11 – Come join us as we learn about some amazing women artists you might not have heard about! We’ll learn their stories and make some artwork inspired by them. No registration.
Shelf Indulgence Reading Circle (AFT)
Rm. 117, Adults -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 Science Fiction, and the theme is Out of This World. 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!
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
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July 16, 2025 -Toddler Story Time (CON)
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July 16, 2025 -Preschool Story Time (CON)
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July 16, 2025 -Preschool Story Time (AFT)
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July 16, 2025 -Tape Town (KAN)
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July 16, 2025 -Pokémon Gym Color Battle (MTP)
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July 16, 2025 -Collaborative Adult Coloring (CON)
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July 16, 2025 -Mini Clay Pots & Perler Bead Plants (AFT)
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July 16, 2025 -The Art of Coloring (Like a Pro!) (HAR)
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July 16, 2025 -Art on the Go: Collage Drawing* (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.
Tape Town (KAN)
Family – Drivers wanted! Use a toy car to follow the duct tape roads of Tape Town, where you’ll visit the car wash, museum, and more.
Pokémon Gym Color Battle (MTP)
Ages 6-11 – Do you want to be a Pokémon Master? Come to the library and explore a world of color through Pokémon and participate in different challenges to earn your badges. No registration
Collaborative Adult Coloring (CON)
Adult – Feeling stressed? Have you ever wished that you could find a chill group of fellow adults who you could color with? Well, have we got the program for you! Join us as we relax, socialize, and color a collaborative coloring piece! No registration.
Mini Clay Pots & Perler Bead Plants (AFT)
Ages 12-18 – Paint your own mini clay pot to take home and use Perler beads to create your own flower to plant! No registration.
The Art of Coloring (Like a Pro!) (HAR)
Ages 6-11 – We’re moving beyond “staying in the lines” to explore a whole new world of coloring. Experiment with different color mediums while you learn blending, scumbling, the glitter effect, and more! Then, take home your very own library coloring book to keep your skills sharp! No registration.
Art on the Go: Collage Drawing* (KAN)
Adult – Collage Drawing is a wonderful introduction to artmaking using pre-existing materials. In this fun-filled one-hour session, participants will be guided through different collage techniques using a range of materials such as magazine cutouts, found objects, and plants. Presented by the Cabarrus Arts Council, all materials included. Registration required.
Thursday, July 17, 2025
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July 17, 2025 -Baby Story Time (CON)
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July 17, 2025 -Toddler Story Time (KAN)
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July 17, 2025 -Preschool Story Time (CON)
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July 17, 2025 -Preschool Storytime (MTP)
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July 17, 2025 -Preschool Story Time (KAN)
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July 17, 2025 -Summer Shenanigans (AFT)
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July 17, 2025 -Mini Masterpieces Series (MTP)
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July 17, 2025 -[CANCELLED] Show Me Your Colors (CON)
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July 17, 2025 -Adventure Dice! (HAR)
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July 17, 2025 -Afton Game Night: Play by the Books
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July 17, 2025 -Windchimes (MTP)
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July 17, 2025 -Paint & 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.
Summer Shenanigans (AFT)
Rm 115 & 116, Family- Tired of the heat? Hang out with friends and family and join us for some summer fun through games, crafts, and activities. Stay until the end for a special surprise! No registration.
Mini Masterpieces Series (MTP)
Ages 6-11 - Learn about famous artists and create your own masterpiece!
[CANCELLED] Show Me Your Colors (CON)
Ages 6-11 – Do hue know who hue are? Come red-y to show your true colors as we dip our brushes into the palette of the past, present, and future of what makes YOU you. We’ll even paint the town with a brilliant book, glowing games, an eye-catching experiment, and chromatic crafts!
Adventure Dice! (HAR)
Ages 12-18 -- Create and color your own set of paper dice, then embark on a colorful adventure! Seats limited.
Afton Game Night: Play by the Books
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
Windchimes (MTP)
Ages 12 – 18 - Join us to make windchimes using embroidery hoops, keys, and all kinds of sparkly bits and bobs. No registration needed.
Paint & 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.
Friday, July 18, 2025
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July 18, 2025 -Mindful Movement (CON)
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July 18, 2025 -[CANCELLED] Mindful Movement (AFT)
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July 18, 2025 -Family Jeopardy (MTP)
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July 18, 2025 -Pokémon Club (AFT)
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July 18, 2025 -Pokemon Club (CON)
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July 18, 2025 -Stained Glass Bookmarks (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.
[CANCELLED] Mindful Movement (AFT)
Ages 3-5 with caregiver – Join us for a fun and energetic program of movement, mindfulness, interactive stories, and music.
Family Jeopardy (MTP)
Family - This is Jeopardy! at the Library. Test your trivia knowledge, from pop culture to local history, and join us for a fun-filled time and some wholesome competition! No registration.
Pokémon Club (AFT)
Ages 10-18 — Trainers of all skill levels are welcome to test their skills with cards or video games. Please bring your own cards or handheld devices. Drop In.
Pokemon Club (CON)
Teens (Ages 10-18) - Trainers of all skill levels are welcome to join and test their skills! Please bring your own Pokémon trading cards or handheld games & devices. Also, there will be a special prize giveaway! Drop in.
Stained Glass Bookmarks (KAN)
Ages 12-18 – Create a way to keep your place in your next favorite read with a fun bookmark made to look like a stained-glass window! No registration.
Saturday, July 19, 2025
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July 19, 2025 -Family Chess Meetup (HAR)
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July 19, 2025 -Mini Canvas Painting (KAN)
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July 19, 2025 -Stories Under the Stars: Tracy Crotts, Dog Trainer–“Stories with Sugar” (KAN)
Family Chess Meetup (HAR)
Family -- -- Join us for open, free play chess practice with other chess players! While we will not have formal instruction, tutorials and demonstrations will be available. Drop-In. No registration.
Mini Canvas Painting (KAN)
Ages 12-18 - Come join us in painting a cute and simple animal painting! No registration.
Stories Under the Stars: Tracy Crotts, Dog Trainer–“Stories with Sugar” (KAN)
Family – Tracy Crotts and her talented dog, Sugar, will capture our hearts and entertain us with an amazing show! Come have a blast as we witness this dynamic duo tell stories, perform tricks and teach us why Chinese Cresteds are so cool! No registration.