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History Hunters

History Hunters

Wednesday, March 18, 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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Albemarle Color Café

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Albemarle Learning Lounge at Albemarle
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Craft & Create Social
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Albemarle
Room: Albemarle Learning Lounge
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Craft & Create Social
Event Details:

Take a break, relax, and get creative at our Color Café! Join us at the Albemarle library for a welcoming, low-stress social time where adults can enjoy coloring in a calm, friendly atmosphere.

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Oakboro Crafting Drop-In

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Oakboro
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Arts & Crafts:

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

Library Branch: Oakboro
Age Group: Children
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 Story/Craft Time

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Norwood
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: Norwood
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.

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Job‑Search Guidance Workshop with Johnathan Owens from NC Works

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Albemarle Meeting Room at Albemarle
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Everyone
Library Branch: Albemarle
Room: Albemarle Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Looking for a job or needing help to find a new career, join our free JOB SEARCH workshop to plan your job search strategy and learn how to research and target employers. Guest speaker: Johnathan Owens, Career Development Sp

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Oakboro Literacy On A Leash With Onyx

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oakboro
Program Type:
Literacy On a Leash
Age Group:
Children, Teens
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, Teens
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.

Baby Storytime

Albemarle Baby Bookworms

Thursday, March 19, 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.

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Albemarle Shake, Rattle, & Roll

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Albemarle Meeting Room at Albemarle
Program Type:
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: 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, March 19, 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:

Certified yoga instructor leads class downstairs in the meeting room; no mat or experience needed.

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Badin After School Bunch

Thursday, March 19, 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.

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Albemarle American Sign Language

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Albemarle Learning Lounge at Albemarle
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 19, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Albemarle
Room: Albemarle Learning Lounge
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn the unspoken word and expand your language skills. This fun engaging class will help you learn beginning signs, phrases, and conversational ASL. 

 

Craft & Create Social- Norwood

Norwood NeedleBugs

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Norwood
Program Type:
Craft & Create Social
Age Group:
Adults
Craft & Create Social:

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

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

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

Locust Book Club

Friday, March 20, 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.

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Albemarle Sensory Lab

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Albemarle Learning Lounge at Albemarle
Program Type:
Sensory Lab
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
Library Branch: Albemarle
Room: Albemarle Learning Lounge
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Sensory Lab
Event Details:

Join us at the Albemarle Library for our sensory lab!

What is a sensory lab? A sensory lab is a quiet area with audio, visual, and tactile equipment to help develop motor skills and sensory processing.

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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Albemarle Read to Me, Too

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Albemarle Learning Lounge 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 Learning Lounge
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Read To Me, Too

A librarian will read books to adults with developmental disabilities. 

Craft & Create Social- Locust

Locust Quilting 101

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Locust
Program Type:
Craft & Create Social
Age Group:
Adults
Craft & Create Social:

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

Library Branch: Locust
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Craft & Create Social
Event Details:

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

Please join us for Quilting 101 every Monday 1:30PM-3:00PM at the Locust Library Branch 

Please call to reserve a spot 704-888-0103

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Oakboro Book Chat

Monday, March 23, 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
Event Details:

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

Come to Oakboro for an opportunity to chat about what you are currently reading.

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Oakboro Crafting Drop-In

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Oakboro
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Arts & Crafts:

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

Library Branch: Oakboro
Age Group: Children
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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Badin Relax & Create

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Badin
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone
Library Branch: Badin
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

All supplies are furnished for anyone who wants to come work on art projects during the hour. 

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Badin Mahjong

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Badin
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
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: Badin
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Hobbies
Event Details:

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.

Mahjong is a traditional tile-based game that originated in China and is typically played by four players. The game uses a set of 144 tiles featuring symbols, characters, and suits similar to playing cards.

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Badin Preschool Story/Craft Time

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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

Albemarle Chair Yoga

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
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:

Certified yoga instructor leads class downstairs in the meeting room; no mat or experience needed.

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Albemarle American Sign Language

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Albemarle Learning Lounge at Albemarle
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 24, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Albemarle
Room: Albemarle Learning Lounge
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn the unspoken word and expand your language skills. This fun engaging class will help you learn beginning signs, phrases, and conversational ASL. 

 

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Locust Literacy On A Leash

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Locust
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: Locust
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.