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This event is in the "Albemarle" group

Albemarle Med Instead of Meds

12:00pm–1:15pm
Albemarle
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Albemarle" group

Albemarle Chair Yoga

3:00pm–3:30pm
Albemarle
Adults
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. 

This event is in the "Locust" group

Locust Knitting & Crocheting

10:00am–12:00pm
Locust
Teens, Adults
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.

This event is in the "Albemarle" group

Albemarle Books & Blankets

10:00am–2:00pm
Albemarle
Adults
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. 

This event is in the "Oakboro" group

Oakboro Crafting Drop-In

2:00pm–5:00pm
Oakboro
Children, Teens, Adults
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.

This event is in the "Norwood" group

Norwood Book Bugs

3:00pm–4:00pm
Norwood
Teens, Adults
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

This event is in the "Albemarle" group

Albemarle Chair Yoga

12:30pm–1:00pm
Albemarle
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. 

This event is in the "Norwood" group

Norwood NeedleBugs

10:30am–12:30pm
Norwood
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Norwood
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Craft & Create Social

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

This event is in the "Locust" group

Locust Book Club

11:30am–1:00pm
Locust
Adults
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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This event is in the "Off Site" group

Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All Day 1/17–1/19
Closing
Branches:
Albemarle, Badin, Locust, Norwood, Oakboro, History Center, Off Site
Description:

We will be closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Saturday, January 17th through Monday, January 19th.

This event is in the "Albemarle" group

Albemarle Read to Me, Too

10:00am–11:00am
Albemarle
Adults
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. 

This event is in the "Oakboro" group

Oakboro Crafting Drop-In

2:00pm–5:00pm
Oakboro
Children, Teens, Adults
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.

This event is in the "Badin" group

Badin Adult Craft Lab

10:30am–11:30am
Badin
Adults
Library Branch: Badin
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

Badin is hosting an adult craft lab. Call to pre-register: (704)  422 - 3218

This event is in the "Albemarle" group

Albemarle Aging in an Ageist Society

12:00pm–1:15pm
Albemarle
Adults
Library Branch: Albemarle
Room: Albemarle Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion on understanding what ageism is, identifying different types of ageism, recognizing the impact, and how to help reduce ageism. Open to all adults.

This event is in the "Albemarle" group

Albemarle Chair Yoga

3:00pm–3:30pm
Albemarle
Adults
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. 

This event is in the "Locust" group

Locust Knitting & Crocheting

10:00am–12:00pm
Locust
Teens, Adults
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.

This event is in the "Oakboro" group

Oakboro Crafting Drop-In

2:00pm–5:00pm
Oakboro
Children, Teens, Adults
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.

This event is in the "Albemarle" group

Albemarle Budgeting 101

4:30pm–6:00pm
Albemarle
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Albemarle
Room: Albemarle Learning Lounge
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Stanly Community College’s Britt Newsome will share some budgeting basics to help ensure you make solid financial decisions as you plan for the new year. This session is open to anyone ages 16 and up.

This event is in the "Albemarle" group

Albemarle Chair Yoga

12:30pm–1:00pm
Albemarle
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. 

This event is in the "Norwood" group

Norwood NeedleBugs

10:30am–12:30pm
Norwood
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Norwood
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Craft & Create Social

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

This event is in the "Albemarle" group

Albemarle Read to Me, Too

10:00am–11:00am
Albemarle
Adults
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. 

This event is in the "Oakboro" group

Oakboro Book Chat

2:00pm–3:00pm
Oakboro
Adults
Library Branch: Oakboro
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Oakboro" group

Oakboro Crafting Drop-In

2:00pm–5:00pm
Oakboro
Children, Teens, Adults
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.

This event is in the "Badin" group

Badin Relax & Create

5:00pm–6:00pm
Badin
Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Badin
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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