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Albemarle Read to Me, Too

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Albemarle Meeting Room at Albemarle
Program Type:
Read To Me, Too
Age Group:
Adults
Read to Me, Too:

A librarian will read books to adults with developmental disabilities. 

Library Branch: Albemarle
Room: Albemarle Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Read To Me, Too

A librarian will read books to adults with developmental disabilities. 

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Oakboro Book Chat

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Oakboro
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Book Club:

Join fellow readers for lively discussion and a chance to share your thoughts!

Library Branch: Oakboro
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

Join fellow readers for lively discussion and a chance to share your thoughts!

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Oakboro Crafting Drop-In

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Oakboro
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts:

Get creative with us! This free program includes all supplies—just bring your imagination.

Library Branch: Oakboro
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Get creative with us! This free program includes all supplies—just bring your imagination.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for adults and older children with accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Oakboro Literacy On A Leash

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Oakboro
Program Type:
Literacy On a Leash
Age Group:
Children
Literacy On a Leash:

Children can register to read with a certified therapy dog in a calm, judgment-free environment. This special reading time helps build confidence and encourages a love of reading—o...

Library Branch: Oakboro
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Literacy On a Leash

Children can register to read with a certified therapy dog in a calm, judgment-free environment. This special reading time helps build confidence and encourages a love of reading—one wag at a time! Registration is required- call your branch to register for a timeslot.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for adults and older children with accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Badin ST

Badin Preschool Story/Craft Time

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Badin
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Storytime:

Stories, songs, and fun activities designed to spark a love of reading in young children.

Library Branch: Badin
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Stories, songs, and fun activities designed to spark a love of reading in young children.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for adults and older children with accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Health & Wellness- Albemarle

Med Instead of Meds

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Albemarle Meeting Room at Albemarle
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Health & Wellness:

Learn simple ways to support a healthy lifestyle through talks, activities, or demonstrations.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 13, 2026 @ 12:00pm.
Library Branch: Albemarle
Room: Albemarle Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn simple ways to support a healthy lifestyle through talks, activities, or demonstrations.

Extension Agent Hayley Cowell will help us jump start our health and nutrition in 2026 with an overview of  the Mediterranean diet. Whether you are a first-timer or just need a refresher, feel free to  join us.

Health & Wellness- Albemarle

Albemarle Chair Yoga

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Albemarle Meeting Room at Albemarle
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Health & Wellness:

Learn simple ways to support a healthy lifestyle through talks, activities, or demonstrations.

Library Branch: Albemarle
Room: Albemarle Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Learn simple ways to support a healthy lifestyle through talks, activities, or demonstrations.

Enjoy 30 minutes of chair yoga downstairs. No experience or mats needed. 

Alb ST

Albemarle Storytime

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Albemarle Youth Services Department at Albemarle
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Storytime:

Stories, songs, and fun activities designed to spark a love of reading in young children.

Library Branch: Albemarle
Room: Albemarle Youth Services Department
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

Stories, songs, and fun activities designed to spark a love of reading in young children.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for adults and older children with accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Craft & Create Social- Locust

Locust Knitting & Crocheting

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Locust
Program Type:
Craft & Create Social
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Craft & Create Social:

Bring your supplies and enjoy socializing while working on your current project. 

Library Branch: Locust
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Craft & Create Social

Bring your supplies and enjoy socializing while working on your current project. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for adults and older children with accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Books & Blankets

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Albemarle Learning Lounge at Albemarle
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Book Club:

Join fellow readers for lively discussion and a chance to share your thoughts!

Library Branch: Albemarle
Room: Albemarle Learning Lounge
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join fellow readers for lively discussion and a chance to share your thoughts!

Patrons can bring their blankets to enjoy some cozy reading, hot chocolate, and treats in the Learning Lounge. This is a drop-in, but feel free to stay from 10-2, and enjoy the company of other readers. 

History Hunters

History Hunters

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
History Center
Program Type:
History Hunters
Age Group:
Children
History Hunters:

Join us to introduce kids to a fun history highlight with engaging stories and a hands-on craft. Perfect for young learners curious about the past! (This program immediately follow...

Library Branch: History Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: History Hunters

Join us to introduce kids to a fun history highlight with engaging stories and a hands-on craft. Perfect for young learners curious about the past! (This program immediately follows our Albemarle Library Storytime on Wednesday mornings; park once and visit both!)

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for adults and older children with accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Oakboro Crafting Drop-In

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Oakboro
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts:

Get creative with us! This free program includes all supplies—just bring your imagination.

Library Branch: Oakboro
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Get creative with us! This free program includes all supplies—just bring your imagination.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for adults and older children with accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Norwood Book Bugs

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Norwood
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Book Club:

Join fellow readers for lively discussion and a chance to share your thoughts!

Library Branch: Norwood
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join fellow readers for lively discussion and a chance to share your thoughts!

December Selection: "The Santa Suit" by Mary Kay Andrews

Baby Storytime

Albemarle Baby Bookworms

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Albemarle Meeting Room at Albemarle
Program Type:
Baby Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Baby Storytime:

Join us for an interactive lap-sit storytime designed for babies and toddlers ages two and under. Parents and caregivers will enjoy rhymes, songs, and simple stories while bonding ...

Library Branch: Albemarle
Room: Albemarle Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Baby Storytime

Join us for an interactive lap-sit storytime designed for babies and toddlers ages two and under. Parents and caregivers will enjoy rhymes, songs, and simple stories while bonding with their little ones.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for adults and older children with accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

SRR

Albemarle Shake, Rattle, & Roll

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Albemarle Meeting Room at Albemarle
Program Type:
Baby Storytime, Shake, Rattle, & Roll
Age Group:
Babies
Shake, Rattle, & Roll:

Join us for Shake, Rattle, & Roll! In partnership with the Stanly County Partnership for Children, this fun music and movement program invites kids and caregivers of all ages t...

Library Branch: Albemarle
Room: Albemarle Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Baby Storytime, Shake, Rattle, & Roll

Join us for Shake, Rattle, & Roll! In partnership with the Stanly County Partnership for Children, this fun music and movement program invites kids and caregivers of all ages to sing, dance, and play together while building coordination and creativity.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for adults and older children with accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Health & Wellness- Albemarle

Albemarle Chair Yoga

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Albemarle Meeting Room at Albemarle
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Albemarle
Room: Albemarle Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Enjoy 30 minutes of chair yoga downstairs. No experience or mats needed. 

Badin ST

Badin After School Bunch

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Badin
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Library Branch: Badin
Age Group: Babies, Children
Event Details:

Join us after school for this fun program!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for adults and older children with accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Craft & Create Social- Norwood

Norwood NeedleBugs

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Norwood
Program Type:
Craft & Create Social
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Craft & Create Social:

Bring your supplies and enjoy socializing while working on your current project. 

Library Branch: Norwood
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Craft & Create Social

Bring your supplies and enjoy socializing while working on your current project. 

Locust Book Club

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Locust
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Book Club:

Join fellow readers for lively discussion and a chance to share your thoughts!

Library Branch: Locust
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join fellow readers for lively discussion and a chance to share your thoughts!

Join the Locust Library for our monthly book club. Every month we select a diverse range of books covering different genres, cultures, periods, etc. We meet in the upstairs meeting room of Pinnacle Bank every third Friday of the month.

Games & Hobbies- Albemarle

Chess & Lego

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Albemarle Upstairs Public Space at Albemarle
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies
Age Group:
Everyone
Games & Hobbies:

Enjoy fun, low-pressure activities for all ages, from classic games to strategy challenges and creative pastimes. A great way to learn something new, meet people, and unwind at the...

Library Branch: Albemarle
Room: Albemarle Upstairs Public Space
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games & Hobbies

Enjoy fun, low-pressure activities for all ages, from classic games to strategy challenges and creative pastimes. A great way to learn something new, meet people, and unwind at the library.

R2M2

Albemarle Read to Me, Too

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Albemarle Meeting Room at Albemarle
Program Type:
Read To Me, Too
Age Group:
Adults
Read to Me, Too:

A librarian will read books to adults with developmental disabilities. 

Library Branch: Albemarle
Room: Albemarle Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Read To Me, Too

A librarian will read books to adults with developmental disabilities. 

Craft & Create Social- Oakboro

Oakboro Crochet

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Oakboro
Program Type:
Craft & Create Social
Age Group:
Everyone
Craft & Create Social:

Bring your supplies and enjoy socializing while working on your current project. 

Library Branch: Oakboro
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Craft & Create Social

Bring your supplies and enjoy socializing while working on your current project. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for adults and older children with accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Oakboro Crafting Drop-In

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Oakboro
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts:

Get creative with us! This free program includes all supplies—just bring your imagination.

Library Branch: Oakboro
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Get creative with us! This free program includes all supplies—just bring your imagination.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for adults and older children with accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Norwood Relax & Color Drop In

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Norwood
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone
Arts & Crafts:

Get creative with us! This free program includes all supplies—just bring your imagination.

Library Branch: Norwood
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Get creative with us! This free program includes all supplies—just bring your imagination.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for adults and older children with accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.