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Locust Storytime

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Locust

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Babies, Children
Library Branch: Locust
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Health & Wellness- Albemarle

Albemarle Chair Yoga

Tuesday, March 3, 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 Storytime

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Albemarle Learning Lounge at Albemarle

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Albemarle
Room: Albemarle Learning Lounge
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
History Hunters

History Hunters

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
History Center

Program Type:

History Hunters

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: History Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: History Hunters
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Norwood Read It! Draw It!

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Teens
Library Branch: Norwood
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Oakboro Literacy On A Leash With Onyx

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oakboro

Program Type:

Literacy On a Leash

Age Group:

Children, Teens
Library Branch: Oakboro
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Literacy On a Leash
Baby Storytime

Albemarle Baby Bookworms

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Albemarle Meeting Room at Albemarle

Program Type:

Baby Storytime

Age Group:

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

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Albemarle Meeting Room at Albemarle

Program Type:

Shake, Rattle, & Roll

Age Group:

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

Badin After School Bunch

Thursday, March 5, 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!

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Oakboro Literacy On A Leash

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Oakboro

Program Type:

Literacy On a Leash

Age Group:

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

11:00am–12:00pm
Locust
Babies, Children
Library Branch: Locust
Age Group: Babies, 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.

Oakboro Crafting Drop-In

2:00pm–5:00pm
Oakboro
Children
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.

Albemarle Little Lights

3:30pm–4:30pm
Albemarle
Children, Teens
Library Branch: Albemarle
Room: Albemarle Learning Lounge
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Tillery Compassionate Care will be facilitating a monthly grief support program for children who have experienced loss of a loved one.

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.

Albemarle Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Albemarle
Children
Library Branch: Albemarle
Room: Albemarle Learning Lounge
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.

History Hunters

11:00am–11:30am
History Center
Children
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.

Oakboro Crafting Drop-In

2:00pm–5:00pm
Oakboro
Children
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.

Norwood Read It! Draw It!

3:00pm–4:00pm
Norwood
Children, Teens
Library Branch: Norwood
Age Group: Children, Teens
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.

Oakboro Literacy On A Leash With Onyx

4:30pm–5:30pm
Oakboro
Children, Teens
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.

Badin After School Bunch

4:00pm–5:00pm
Badin
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.

Oakboro Crafting Drop-In

2:00pm–5:00pm
Oakboro
Children
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.

Oakboro Literacy On A Leash

6:00pm–6:45pm
Oakboro
Children
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 Preschool Story/Craft Time

10:30am–11:30am
Badin
Babies, 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.

Albemarle Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Albemarle
Children
Library Branch: Albemarle
Room: Albemarle Learning Lounge
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.

History Hunters

11:00am–11:30am
History Center
Children
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.

Oakboro Crafting Drop-In

2:00pm–5:00pm
Oakboro
Children
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.

Albemarle Tween/Teen Event!

3:00pm–4:30pm
Albemarle
Children, Teens
Library Branch: Albemarle
Room: Albemarle Learning Lounge
Age Group: Children, Teens
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.

Badin After School Bunch

4:00pm–5:00pm
Badin
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.

Locust Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Locust
Babies, Children
Library Branch: Locust
Age Group: Babies, 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.

Albemarle Sensory Lab

1:00pm–3:00pm
Albemarle
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.

Oakboro Crafting Drop-In

2:00pm–5:00pm
Oakboro
Children
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.

Oakboro Writers Of The Future

5:00pm–6:00pm
Oakboro
Children, Teens
Library Branch: Oakboro
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games & Hobbies
Event Details:

Enjoy fun, low-pressure writing activities and friendly conversations designed for kids at the library. Writers of the Future is a great way to learn something new, share ideas, and meet other young writers.

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.

Albemarle Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Albemarle
Children
Library Branch: Albemarle
Room: Albemarle Learning Lounge
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.

History Hunters

11:00am–11:30am
History Center
Children
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.

Oakboro Crafting Drop-In

2:00pm–5:00pm
Oakboro
Children
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.