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, July 12, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, July 13, 2026
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July 13, 2026 -U.S. Citizenship and Government/Ciudadanía y gobierno estadounidense
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July 13, 2026 -Baby Story Time (AFT)
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July 13, 2026 -Adult Sensory Storytime (CON)
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July 13, 2026 -Toddler Story Time (HAR)
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July 13, 2026 -Toddler Storytime (MTP)
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July 13, 2026 -Toddler Story Time (AFT)
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July 13, 2026 -Family Story Time (KAN)
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July 13, 2026 -Blast Off! Unearth (CON)
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July 13, 2026 -Tween Takeover: Cork Crustaceans (AFT)
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Featured July 13, 2026 -Featured The Art of Hand Quilting-Presented by The Cabarrus Arts Council (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 […]
Adult Sensory Storytime (CON)
Ages 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.
Blast Off! Unearth (CON)
Ages 6-11. Explore the different parts of the solar system by participating in fun games and crafts. No rocketship required. No registration required.
Tween Takeover: Cork Crustaceans (AFT)
Ages 9-13 — Some crustaceans are as old as the dinosaurs! Join us to learn about and create a crustacean using cork, beads and wire. No registration.
The Art of Hand Quilting-Presented by The Cabarrus Arts Council (MTP)
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.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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July 14, 2026 -Baby Story Time (CON)
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July 14, 2026 -Conversational English/Grupo de inglés conversacional (CON)
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Featured July 14, 2026 -Featured Storyteller Donna Washington (HAR)
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July 14, 2026 -Toddler Story Time (AFT)
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July 14, 2026 -Baby Story Time (KAN)
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July 14, 2026 -Toddler Story Time (CON)
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July 14, 2026 -Preschool Story Time (AFT)
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July 14, 2026 -Construction Junction (KAN)
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July 14, 2026 -Donna Washington (MTP)
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July 14, 2026 -Egyptian Cartouches (CON)
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July 14, 2026 -Roar and Soar: Dinosaurs! (AFT)
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July 14, 2026 -Bookends Book Discussion (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.
Storyteller Donna Washington (HAR)
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.
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.
Construction Junction (KAN)
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.
Donna Washington (MTP)
Family-Experience the amazing storytelling of Donna Washington, an internationally known, multiple-award-winning storyteller, spoken-word recording artist, and author.
Egyptian Cartouches (CON)
Teens (Ages 12-18) - Come join us in making your very own Egyptian Cartouche! No registration required.
Roar and Soar: Dinosaurs! (AFT)
Ages 6-11 – Learn all about dinosaurs and other ancient creatures that roamed the Earth and soared in the skies! We will test our dino-knowledge, play some dino-games, and finish up with a dino-riffic craft.
Bookends Book Discussion (KAN)
Ages 18+ – Join us to discuss Spectacular Things by Becky Dorey-Stein. No registration.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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July 15, 2026 -Teen Mystery Grab Bag (HAR)* (Registration for August Bag Pickup)
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July 15, 2026 -Toddler Story Time (CON)
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July 15, 2026 -Baby Story Time (AFT)
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July 15, 2026 -Preschool Story Time (MID)
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July 15, 2026 -Preschool Story Time (CON)
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July 15, 2026 -Baby Story Time (MTP)
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July 15, 2026 -Preschool Story Time (AFT)
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Featured July 15, 2026 -Featured Donna Washington (KAN)
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July 15, 2026 -History Detective (MTP)
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July 15, 2026 -Unearth Your Story: Digging into Your Family History (CON)
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July 15, 2026 -Digital Navigators (CON)
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Featured July 15, 2026 -Featured Donna Washington (MID)
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July 15, 2026 -Feudal Japan: Warriors and Legends! (HAR)
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July 15, 2026 -Paper Moth Taxidermy (KAN)
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July 15, 2026 -Keys to the Wild (CON)
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July 15, 2026 -Tech Time (MID)
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Featured July 15, 2026 -Featured Art on the Go – Hand Quilting (AFT)
Teen Mystery Grab Bag (HAR)* (Registration for August Bag Pickup)
Ages 10-18 – A box for tween and teen book lovers. Each box includes 2 mystery library books and a surprise item! *Registration and interest form required. Registration open July 1-15. Bag pickup week is August 1-7 at Harrisburg Library.
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.
Donna Washington (KAN)
Family – Experience the amazing storytelling of Donna Washington, an internationally known, multiple-award-winning storyteller, spoken-word recording artist, and author.
History Detective (MTP)
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?
Unearth Your Story: Digging into Your Family History (CON)
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 are brand new or just beginning to dig deeper, this program will help you uncover the stories that make your family […]
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 […]
Donna Washington (MID)
Family – Experience the amazing storytelling of Donna Washington, an internationally known, multiple-award-winning storyteller, spoken-word recording artist, and author.
Feudal Japan: Warriors and Legends! (HAR)
Ages 6-11 - Journey into the past and uncover the stories of samurai warriors! Discover life in feudal Japan and create crafts inspired by traditional Japanese culture. No registration.
Paper Moth Taxidermy (KAN)
Ages 12-18 – Interested in the study of insects? Really want an aesthetic moth for your bedroom wall? See what it’s like to be a lepidopterist and create and display your own paper moth taxidermy. No registration required.
Keys to the Wild (CON)
Teens (Ages 12-18) - Join us to create your own keychains using nature-inspired charms that show off your creative side and love for the wild. No registration, but supplies limited.
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.
Art on the Go – Hand Quilting (AFT)
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
Thursday, July 16, 2026
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July 16, 2026 -Baby Story Time (CON)
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July 16, 2026 -Toddler Story Time (KAN)
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July 16, 2026 -Baby/Toddler Story Time (MID)
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July 16, 2026 -Preschool Story Time (CON)
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July 16, 2026 -Preschool Storytime (MTP)
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July 16, 2026 -Preschool Story Time (KAN)
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Featured July 16, 2026 -Featured Donna Washington (AFT)
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July 16, 2026 -Guess Who: History! (MID)
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July 16, 2026 -Gaming Guild: Dungeons and Dragons (CON)
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Featured July 16, 2026 -Featured Donna Washington (CON)
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July 16, 2026 -DIY Dino Magnets (HAR)
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July 16, 2026 -Pressed Flower Bookmarks (MTP)
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.
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.
Donna Washington (AFT)
Family – Experience the amazing storytelling of Donna Washington, an internationally known, multiple-award-winning storyteller, spoken-word recording artist, and author.
Guess Who: History! (MID)
Ages 12-18 - Test your knowledge of historical figures in this Guess Who trivia game! No registration.
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.
Donna Washington (CON)
Family – Experience the amazing storytelling of Donna Washington, an internationally known, multiple-award-winning storyteller, spoken-word recording artist, and author.
DIY Dino Magnets (HAR)
Ages 12-18 - Get your green on at the library as we create our own beaded magnet plant. We'll be "planting" a dino onto our magnet. No registration.
Pressed Flower Bookmarks (MTP)
Ages 18+ - Un-Earth your latest summer story with your own DIY pressed flower bookmark! No registration.
Friday, July 17, 2026
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July 17, 2026 -Mindful Movement (CON)
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July 17, 2026 -Prehistoric Preschool (MTP)
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July 17, 2026 -Community-Made Granny Squares Drop In (KAN)
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July 17, 2026 -League of Extraordinary LEGOs (KAN)
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July 17, 2026 -Pokemon Club (CON)
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July 17, 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.
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.
Community-Made Granny Squares Drop In (KAN)
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.
League of Extraordinary LEGOs (KAN)
Ages 4-11 – We'll bring the LEGOs, you bring your imagination! Now with DUPLO! No registration.
Pokemon Club (CON)
Tweens & 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. Drop in.
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, July 18, 2026
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July 18, 2026 -Dinosaur Movie Matinee! (CON)
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Featured July 18, 2026 -Featured Mindfulness Journaling (MID)
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July 18, 2026 -Werewolf at the Library (KAN)
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July 18, 2026 -Stories Under the Stars: B-Rad the Magician (KAN)
Dinosaur Movie Matinee! (CON)
All Ages - Come cool off as we unearth a great dinosaur movie: the original Jurassic Park! Rated PG-13. No registration.
Mindfulness Journaling (MID)
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.
Werewolf at the Library (KAN)
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.
Stories Under the Stars: B-Rad the Magician (KAN)
Family – Get ready for a magical, laugh-out-loud experience with B-Rad! His kid-friendly show combines amazing tricks with hilarious comedy, all designed to spark excitement about reading. Kids and parents become part of the magic, making this an interactive event you won’t want to miss! No registration.