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 Story Time (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisAdult Sensory Storytime (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisFortune Makers (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisWitness the Fitness (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, KannapolisMindful Movement (MTP)
Mt. Pleasant Library & Active Living Center 1111 N Washington St, Mt. PleasantPreschool Story Time (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisAfton Chapterhouse Book Club (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisTeen Felt Keychain (MTP)
Mt. Pleasant Library & Active Living Center 1111 N Washington St, Mt. PleasantPreschool Story Time (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisOne More Story! (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. PleasantKid Crafter Corner (MTP)
Mt. Pleasant Library & Active Living Center 1111 N Washington St, Mt. PleasantDIY Disco Chandelier (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisJournaling Juggernauts (MTP)
Mt. Pleasant Library & Active Living Center 1111 N Washington St, Mt. PleasantMystery Lucky Bags: Craft Edition (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, KannapolisWeek of Events
Sunday, January 4, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, January 5, 2026
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January 5, 2026 -Baby Time (HAR)
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January 5, 2026 -Baby Story Time (AFT)
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January 5, 2026 -Coffee and Crafting (CON)
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January 5, 2026 -Toddler Story Time (HAR)
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January 5, 2026 -Toddler Storytime (MTP)
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January 5, 2026 -Toddler Story Time (AFT)
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January 5, 2026 -Adult Sensory Storytime (AFT)
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January 5, 2026 -Tween Takeover: Junk Journals
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January 5, 2026 -Fortune Makers (AFT)
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January 5, 2026 -Jeopardy! at the Library (HAR)
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January 5, 2026 -Witness the Fitness (MTP)
Baby Time (HAR)
Ages 0-Walking with caregiver – Join us for songs, stories, and finger play rhymes. No registration.
Coffee and Crafting (CON)
Ages 18+ - Start your week off right, with coffee and a craft at the Concord Library. This month's craft we'll make a String Bowl. Adults only. Registration required.
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.
Adult Sensory Storytime (AFT)
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.
Tween Takeover: Junk Journals
Ages 9-13 – Create a one-of-a-kind journal using paper bags, scrapbook paper, stencils, stickers, washi tape, ribbon, and found materials. No registration.
Fortune Makers (AFT)
Ages 6-11 – Join us to make a Japanese Lucky cat and try your luck with the traditional Japanese fortune-telling paper slip, omikuji, to ring in the New Years! No registration.
Jeopardy! at the Library (HAR)
Ages 18+-- This is Jeopardy! at the library. Test your trivia knowledge, from pop culture to ancient history, and join us for a fun-filled time and some wholesome competition! No registration.
Witness the Fitness (MTP)
Ages 18+ - Keep your mind and body in motion! Join us each month at the library for free sessions that alternate between inspiring classes and energizing workouts. We’re kicking things off with a strength training workout led by an expert instructor from Active Living. Perfect for all fitness levels! No registration required.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
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January 6, 2026 -Baby Story Time (CON)
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January 6, 2026 -Toddler Story Time (AFT)
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January 6, 2026 -Toddler Story Time (CON)
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January 6, 2026 -Mindful Movement (MTP)
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January 6, 2026 -Preschool Story Time (AFT)
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January 6, 2026 -Intro to Smartphones and Tablets (CON)
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January 6, 2026 -Afton Chapterhouse Book Club (AFT)
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January 6, 2026 -A Letter to Your Future Self (For Teens) (HAR)
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January 6, 2026 -Teen Felt Keychain (MTP)
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January 6, 2026 -DIBS (Delve Into Books) (CON)
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January 6, 2026 -Family Chess Meet-Up (HAR)
Baby Story Time (CON)
Ages 0 – Walking with caregiver – Songs, stories, and finger plays. No registration.
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.
Mindful Movement (MTP)
Ages 3-5 with caregiver – Join us for a fun and energetic program of movement, mindfulness, interactive stories, and music. No registration.
Intro to Smartphones and Tablets (CON)
Ages 18+ - Got a new smartphone or tablet over the holidays? In this class, we'll go over how they work and help you get your device going! Spaces limited; call the Active Living Center at 704-920-3484 to register. Registration required.
Afton Chapterhouse Book Club (AFT)
Ages 18+ – Afton Chapterhouse Book Club brings readers together at the Afton Library for engaging discussion and shared love of reading. Come for the books--stay for the conversation. The January 2026 selection is The Women by Kristin Hannah. No registration.
A Letter to Your Future Self (For Teens) (HAR)
Ages 12-18 – Now that the new year has started, drop-in to write a letter to yourself a year in the future. Stationary will be provided to use and take home to continue as a tradition. No registration.
Teen Felt Keychain (MTP)
Ages 12-17 - Need a new keychain to add to your keys, bookbag, or purse? Join us as we make our own felt photocard keychains. No registration required.
DIBS (Delve Into Books) (CON)
Ages 18+ - Start the New Year off right by discussing a great book! This month we will be discussing The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann. No registration.
Family Chess Meet-Up (HAR)
Family – Come practice your Chess with us! All skill levels are welcome; we would be happy to show you the basics one on one. Open play for the hour and demonstrations are available. No registration.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
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January 7, 2026 -Toddler Story Time (CON)
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January 7, 2026 -Toddler Story Time (CON)
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January 7, 2026 -Preschool Story Time (MID)
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January 7, 2026 -Preschool Story Time (CON)
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January 7, 2026 -Preschool Story Time (AFT)
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January 7, 2026 -Teen Homeschool Hub (CON)
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January 7, 2026 -Homeschool Hub (CON)
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January 7, 2026 -Digital Navigators (CON)
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January 7, 2026 -Tech Time (MID)
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January 7, 2026 -Tween Takeover: 2026 Goal Getters! (HAR)
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January 7, 2026 -Knitting 101 (KAN)
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January 7, 2026 -One More Story! (AFT)
Toddler Story Time (CON)
Ages Walking - 3 Years with caregiver - Stories, songs, finger plays, and more. No registration.
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.
Teen Homeschool Hub (CON)
Teens (Ages 12-18) - Join other teen homeschooled students as we explore writing, arts, sciences, and more through interactive activities. No registration.
Homeschool Hub (CON)
Ages 6-11 - Join other homeschool students as we explore stories, arts, and sciences through interactive activities.
Digital Navigators (CON)
Ages 18+ - Want to feel more confident with technology? CDE (The Center for Digital Equity) Digital Navigators offer free support to help you get internet access, find low-cost computers, and learn everyday tech skills. Stop by our office hours at the Concord Library to ask questions, get hands-on help, and discover tools that make […]
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.
Tween Takeover: 2026 Goal Getters! (HAR)
Ages 9-13 – Join us to create your own personal 2026 Goal Getter chart and vision board! No registration needed.
Knitting 101 (KAN)
Ages 18+ – Join us in learning knitting basics through making a chunky scarf! No registration.
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.
Thursday, January 8, 2026
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January 8, 2026 -Baby Story Time (CON)
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January 8, 2026 -Baby Time (HAR)
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January 8, 2026 -Baby/Toddler Story Time (MID)
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January 8, 2026 -Preschool Story Time (CON)
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January 8, 2026 -Toddler Time (HAR)
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January 8, 2026 -Preschool Storytime (MTP)
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January 8, 2026 -Tech Time (MID)
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Featured January 8, 2026 -Featured Tech Together (MID)
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January 8, 2026 -Kid Crafter Corner (MTP)
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January 8, 2026 -Zine Resolutions for Teens (HAR)
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January 8, 2026 -Greatest Hits Discussion Club (CON)
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January 8, 2026 -Shelf Indulgence Reading Circle (KAN)
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January 8, 2026 -DIY Disco Chandelier (AFT)
Baby Story Time (CON)
Ages 0 – Walking with caregiver – Songs, stories, and finger plays. No registration.
Baby Time (HAR)
Ages 0-Walking with caregiver – Join us for songs, stories, and finger play rhymes. No registration.
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.
Toddler Time (HAR)
Ages Walking-3 with a caregiver – Join us for songs, stories, and music. No registration.
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.
Tech Together (MID)
Adults (18+) - Adults. New year—new devices! Get hands-on practice with the very basics of making your iPhone work for you. We’ll cover the best ways to text, call, use apps and tools, and figure out what all those buttons do. iPhone X (2017) or newer. Registration required.
Kid Crafter Corner (MTP)
Ages 4-11 –This month we’re making snowmen, but oh no! It’s a little too warm in the library! Our melting creations will be displayed all month long in our Kid Crafters Corner! No registration.
Zine Resolutions for Teens (HAR)
Ages 12-18 - It’s the start of a new year, and there’s 300+ days ahead to achieve goals-big or small! Join us as we make personalized pocket zines that can hold your goals for the year. Come the end of the year, you’ll have something small to document/memorialize the year of 2026. No registration.
Greatest Hits Discussion Club (CON)
Ages 18+ - Looking to discover new music or revisit old favorites? Join the Greatest Hits Discussion Club every month as we talk about albums from Rolling Stone magazine’s Top 500 Albums of All Time. Listen to one, listen to some, or listen to all and come talk about what you liked or didn’t like […]
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 mysteries/thrillers set in isolated locations. Sponsored by the Friends of the Kannapolis Library. No registration.
DIY Disco Chandelier (AFT)
Ages 12-18 – Let’s Disco! Join us in the New Year to create a Festive disco ball chandelier to hang from your ceiling. No Registration.
Friday, January 9, 2026
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January 9, 2026 -Mindful Movement (CON)
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January 9, 2026 -Creative Collective: Bead Bonanza! (CON)
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January 9, 2026 -Vision Boards (KAN)
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January 9, 2026 -Journaling Juggernauts (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.
Creative Collective: Bead Bonanza! (CON)
Teens (Ages 12-18) - Create your own kandi/friendship bracelets and beaded keychains to your heart’s content! Drop in.
Vision Boards (KAN)
Ages 13+ – Set goals and create a collage spread as a visual representation of everything you want to accomplish in the coming year! No registration.
Journaling Juggernauts (MTP)
Adult- Start the new year off ready to tackle those new year’s resolutions and join us in prepping for or starting your goals journal/habit tracker journey! We will be sharing tips, tricks and supplies (journal not supplied) to help you get organized, stay on track with your goals and let out your creativity! No registration.
Saturday, January 10, 2026
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Featured January 10, 2026 -Featured Zine Making Workshop (MID)
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January 10, 2026 -Mystery Lucky Bags: Craft Edition (AFT)
Zine Making Workshop (MID)
Ages 12 + – Age 12-18. New year, new hobby! Try something totally different with zine making and create your own mini-magazine. No registration.
Mystery Lucky Bags: Craft Edition (AFT)
Ages 10+ – We are participating in the Japanese tradition of New Year Lucky Bags! Join us to choose a mystery bag and create the craft inside. Each bag contains a different craft with instructions. How lucky will you be? No registration.