Teen Mystery Boxes (Registration for March Pick-up)* (AFT)
Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge 6095 Glen Afton Blvd, Kannapolis
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Teen Mystery Boxes (Registration for March 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 March. *Registration and interest form required. Registration will open up at 12:00am on Monday, February 2nd. Registration will close at 11:30pm on Saturday, February 14th.
Free
Sunday, February 8, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, February 9, 2026
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February 9, 2026 -Basic Skills in Reading and Writing/Habilidades básicas en lectura y escritura (CON)
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February 9, 2026 -Baby Time (HAR)
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February 9, 2026 -Baby Story Time (AFT)
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February 9, 2026 -Adult Sensory Storytime (CON)
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February 9, 2026 -Toddler Story Time (HAR)
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February 9, 2026 -Toddler Storytime (MTP)
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February 9, 2026 -Toddler Story Time (AFT)
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February 9, 2026 -Family Story Time (KAN)
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February 9, 2026 -Teen Paint & Sip: African American Artists (CON)
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February 9, 2026 -One More Story! (AFT)
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February 9, 2026 -DIY Stamp Collage for Adults* (HAR)
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February 9, 2026 -Girl’s Night Out – Pressed Flowers (MTP)
Basic Skills in Reading and Writing/Habilidades básicas en lectura y escritura (CON)
Adults – Adult learners will build reading, writing, vocabulary, and comprehension skills with real-world nonfiction and fiction passages. Adultos - Los adultos desarrollarán habilidades de lectura, escritura, vocabulario y comprensión con pasajes de no ficción y ficción del mundo real.
Baby Time (HAR)
Ages 0 - walking with a caregiver - Join us for songs, stories and fingerplay rhymes. No registration.
Adult Sensory Storytime (CON)
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.
Teen Paint & Sip: African American Artists (CON)
Teens (Ages 12-18) - Join us as we celebrate Black History Month and get inspired by art from the African American community! Learn about different African American artists and let your imagination flow. Drinks will be provided (with an in-person signed parent waiver). No registration but supplies limited.
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.
DIY Stamp Collage for Adults* (HAR)
Ages 18+ – Spend the evening with us designing personalized stamps to be arranged on a painted canvas to create a unique work of art! *Registration required. Registration opens 2 weeks before program date.
Free
Girl’s Night Out – Pressed Flowers (MTP)
Ages 18+ – Join us to learn about the process and uses for pressing flowers, then we will make our own trinket dishes with real flowers while enjoying refreshments and fellowship. No registration.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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February 10, 2026 -Baby Story Time (CON)
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February 10, 2026 -Conversational English/Grupo de inglés conversacional (CON)
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February 10, 2026 -Toddler Story Time (AFT)
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February 10, 2026 -Baby Story Time (KAN)
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February 10, 2026 -Toddler Story Time (CON)
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February 10, 2026 -Homeschool Hub (MTP)
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February 10, 2026 -Teen Homeschool Hub (MTP)
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February 10, 2026 -Preschool Story Time (AFT)
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February 10, 2026 -Sounds & Stories (KAN)
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February 10, 2026 -Bookends Book Discussion (KAN)
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February 10, 2026 -Reading Rainbow Watch Party! (MID)
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February 10, 2026 -STEAM Explorers (AFT)
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February 10, 2026 -One More Story! (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.
Homeschool Hub (MTP)
Ages 6-11–- We’re diving into the world of magnet magic! Where things can suddenly stick, jump, or push away. Kids will discover that even Earth has its own magnetic superpowers guiding explorers everywhere. No registration.
Teen Homeschool Hub (MTP)
Ages 12-18 Join us to learn about different types of poetry from Haiku to sonnets and everything in between. We will also create our own poems. Hope to see you there! No registration.
Sounds & Stories (KAN)
Ages 3-5 with caregiver – Where music and reading come together! This story time introduces basic musical concepts through sounds, stories, instruments and more!
Bookends Book Discussion (KAN)
Ages 18+ – Join us to discuss The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. No registration.
Reading Rainbow Watch Party! (MID)
Ages 6-11. Family. Take a trip through stories and imagination! Come watch the new Reading Rainbow with us, then stick around and design your own library bag. Perfect for kids and families who love to read, dream, and explore! No registration; supplies limited.
STEAM Explorers (AFT)
Ages 6-11 – Join us for engaging, hands-on activities exploring the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. 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! No registration.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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February 11, 2026 -Toddler Story Time (CON)
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February 11, 2026 -Preschool Story Time (MID)
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February 11, 2026 -Preschool Story Time (CON)
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February 11, 2026 -Preschool Story Time (AFT)
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Featured February 11, 2026 -Featured Mask Making: Learning about Japanese Masks (MTP)
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February 11, 2026 -Witness the Fitness (MTP)
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February 11, 2026 -Tech Time (MID)
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February 11, 2026 -Wild About Valentines (KAN)
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February 11, 2026 -Valentine’s Color-Rama! (HAR)
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February 11, 2026 -Bookmarked (MTP)
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February 11, 2026 -Improv 101 (CON)
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February 11, 2026 -Writing Workshop (AFT)
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.
Featured
Mask Making: Learning about Japanese Masks (MTP)
Ages 12-18 - Join us to explore the art of Japanese masks and create your own! We may only have time to build the masks, but you’ll leave with materials and tips to finish designing them at home. No registration required.
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. February’s class- Balance Seminar with assessments. 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.
Wild About Valentines (KAN)
Family - How many different animals can you make out paper hearts? Come find out! No Registration.
Valentine’s Color-Rama! (HAR)
Family – Love coloring? Drop-in for a festive afternoon of coloring and creating together. No registration.
Bookmarked (MTP)
Family- Create your own contact paper bookmarks with us! Bring flowers, leaves, or other small items to press into your design—everything else will be provided. A simple, hands-on way to turn nature into something you can keep. No registration.
Improv 101 (CON)
Teens (Ages 12-18) - Come stretch your acting skills with this brand new club. Improv 101 will teach you how to get in touch with your inner thespian. Join us for games, skits, and more! No registration.
Writing Workshop (AFT)
Ages 7-12 - Bring out the creative writer in you with story starters, prompts, and games! No registration.
Thursday, February 12, 2026
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February 12, 2026 -Baby Story Time (CON)
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February 12, 2026 -Baby Time (HAR)
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February 12, 2026 -Toddler Story Time (KAN)
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February 12, 2026 -Baby/Toddler Story Time (MID)
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February 12, 2026 -Preschool Story Time (CON)
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February 12, 2026 -Toddler Time (HAR)
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February 12, 2026 -Preschool Storytime (MTP)
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February 12, 2026 -Preschool Story Time (KAN)
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February 12, 2026 -Story Seekers (KAN)
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February 12, 2026 -Conversational English/Grupo de inglés conversacional (AFT)
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February 12, 2026 -Tech Time (MID)
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February 12, 2026 -Mini Hobbit Door Wreaths (AFT)
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February 12, 2026 -Lunar New Year (MTP)
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February 12, 2026 -Greatest Hits Discussion Club (CON)
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February 12, 2026 -Shelf Indulgence Reading Circle (KAN)
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February 12, 2026 -Couples Portraits* (HAR)
Baby Story Time (CON)
Ages 0 – Walking with caregiver – Songs, stories, and finger plays. No registration.
Baby Time (HAR)
Ages 0-walking with a caregiver - Join us for songs, stories and music. No registration.
Toddler Story Time (KAN)
Ages Walking-3 Years with caregiver – Stories, songs, finger plays, and more.
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 yrs. with a caregiver - Join us for songs, stories and music. No registration.
Story Seekers (KAN)
Ages 7-12 – Explore new stories and old favorites with fun activities 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.
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.
Mini Hobbit Door Wreaths (AFT)
Ages 12-18– Spring may not be here for another month, but there’s nothing stopping you from starting your spring decor. Join us in making a mini spring wreath—hobbit style! No registration.
Lunar New Year (MTP)
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with crafts, games, and good vibes! Make lanterns, learn your zodiac sign, and try festive snacks as we welcome a fresh start together. Come for the fun, stay for the fortune! 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 and […]
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 fantasy books about hidden worlds. Sponsored by the Friends of the Kannapolis Library. No registration.
Couples Portraits* (HAR)
Ages 18+ - Come in for a date night where you and your partner will be painting each other’s portraits! *Registration required. Participants must register individually, not as pairs. Registration opens 2 weeks before program date.
Free
Friday, February 13, 2026
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February 13, 2026 -Mindful Movement (CON)
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February 13, 2026 -Teen Chess Club (CON)
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February 13, 2026 -Pottery 101 Presented by the Cabarrus Arts Council (HAR)*
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February 13, 2026 -Bust a Move (KAN)
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February 13, 2026 -Pokémon Fan Club (AFT)
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February 13, 2026 -Valentine’s Dance (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.
Teen Chess Club (CON)
Teens (Ages 12-18) - Come and play a casual game of chess with other players! No registration.
Pottery 101 Presented by the Cabarrus Arts Council (HAR)*
Ages 18+ - Interested in working with Clay? Join us for a hands-on introduction to pottery using self-hardening clay and natural materials. Inspired by nature, you’ll be guided through essential clay techniques, including pinching, carving, and creating texture, to design your own unique piece. No experience necessary. All materials included. *Registration Required*
Free
Bust a Move (KAN)
Ages 6-11 – Want to dance with somebody? We do! Come learn fun and easy dance routines. No experience necessary. No registration.
Pokémon Fan Club (AFT)
Ages 10+ – Show off your collection and trade cards with your fellow trainers!
Valentine’s Dance (MTP)
Family– Put on your dancing shoes and join us for a Valentine’s bash full of music, movement, and heart-filled fun! Whether you're rocking your fanciest outfit or dressing up as your favorite couple, you're in for a night of laughter, games, and good vibes. No registration.
Saturday, February 14, 2026
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February 14, 2026 -Who Dunnit? (KAN)
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February 14, 2026 -Valentine’s Photobooth
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February 14, 2026 -Life-Sized Candy Land (KAN)
Who Dunnit? (KAN)
Ages 18+ – Love true crime podcasts? Join us as we make our way through watching/ discussing episodes from the popular podcast, Park Predators. Snacks will be provided by Friends of Kannapolis Library. No registration.
Valentine’s Photobooth
Family. Stop by our Valentine’s Photobooth to get a couple, friend, or family photo taken with a Valentine’s backdrop and props—then design a cute, beaded keychain to attach to your photo! We’ll print and assemble it for you and have it ready for pickup later. No registration.
Life-Sized Candy Land (KAN)
Family- Step into a life-sized Candy Land adventure! Kids will travel through colorful zones, complete sweet challenges, and race to reach Candy Castle. No registration.