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Oakboro Literacy On A Leash

Monday, April 13, 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
Badin ST

Badin Preschool Story/Craft Time

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Badin

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Age Group:

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

Albemarle Chair Yoga

Tuesday, April 14, 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.

Alb ST

Albemarle Storytime

Wednesday, April 15, 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, April 15, 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
Nor ST

Norwood Story/Craft Time

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Norwood

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Age Group:

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

Wednesday, April 15, 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, April 16, 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, April 16, 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, April 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Badin

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Games & Hobbies, Storytime

Age Group:

Babies, Children
Library Branch: Badin
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Hobbies, Storytime
Event Details:

Activities for school age children - Enjoy stories read, games, crafts, and more! Join us after school for this fun program!

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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.

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.

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.

Talking Titles Book Club

12:00pm–1:00pm
Albemarle
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Albemarle
Room: Albemarle Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club

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

Oakboro Teen Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Oakboro
Teens
Library Branch: Oakboro
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day 5/23–5/25
Closing
Branches:
Albemarle, Badin, Locust, Norwood, Oakboro, History Center, Off Site
Description:

We will be closed for Memorial Day on May 23rd through May 25th.

Talking Titles Book Club

12:00pm–1:00pm
Albemarle
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Albemarle
Room: Albemarle Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club

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

Albemarle Tween/Teen Event!

2:00pm–4:00pm
Albemarle
Children, Teens
Library Branch: Albemarle
Room: Albemarle Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games & Hobbies
Event Details:

Enjoy fun, low-pressure activities for ages 10 to 17, from classic games to strategy challenges and creative pastimes. A great way to learn something new, meet people, and unwind at the library!

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.

Talking Titles Book Club

12:00pm–1:00pm
Albemarle
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Albemarle
Room: Albemarle Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club

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

Closed for Independence Day

All Day 7/3–7/4
Closing
Branches:
Albemarle, Badin, Locust, Norwood, Oakboro, History Center, Off Site
Description:

We will be closed for Independence Day on July 3rd and July 4th.

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.

Talking Titles Book Club

12:00pm–1:00pm
Albemarle
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Albemarle
Room: Albemarle Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club

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

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.

Talking Titles Book Club

12:00pm–1:00pm
Albemarle
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Albemarle
Room: Albemarle Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club

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

Closed for Labor Day

All Day 9/5–9/7
Closing
Branches:
Albemarle, Badin, Locust, Norwood, Oakboro, History Center, Off Site
Description:

We will be closed for Labor Day on September 5th through September 7th.

Talking Titles Book Club

12:00pm–1:00pm
Albemarle
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Albemarle
Room: Albemarle Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club

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

Talking Titles Book Club

12:00pm–1:00pm
Albemarle
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Albemarle
Room: Albemarle Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club

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

Closed for Veterans Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Albemarle, Badin, Locust, Norwood, Oakboro, History Center, Off Site
Description:

We will be closed for Veterans Day on November 11th.