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

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

History Hunters

Wednesday, January 14, 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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Oakboro Crafting Drop-In

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Oakboro

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Oakboro
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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
Library Branch: Albemarle
Room: Albemarle Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Baby Storytime
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
Library Branch: Albemarle
Room: Albemarle Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Baby Storytime, Shake, Rattle, & Roll
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!

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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
Library Branch: Oakboro
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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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
Library Branch: Norwood
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Friends of the SCPL Book Fair

5:00pm–6:30pm
Albemarle
Everyone
Library Branch: Albemarle
Room: Albemarle Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games & Hobbies
Event Details:

Join The Friends for a fun throw-back on your favorite book fairs. We will have book trivia, book bingo, name that book and other fun games. You can earn coupons to buy books at the book fair or the Spring Book sale.

Chess & Lego

2:00pm–4:00pm
Albemarle
Everyone
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.

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.

Oakboro Crochet

2:00pm–3:00pm
Oakboro
Everyone
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.

Norwood Relax & Color Drop In

5:30pm–6:30pm
Norwood
Everyone
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.

Chess & Lego

2:00pm–4:00pm
Albemarle
Everyone
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.

Chess & Lego

2:00pm–4:00pm
Albemarle
Everyone
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.

Oakboro Crochet

2:00pm–3:00pm
Oakboro
Everyone
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.

Chess & Lego

2:00pm–4:00pm
Albemarle
Everyone
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.

Chess & Lego

2:00pm–4:00pm
Albemarle
Everyone
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.

Oakboro Crochet

2:00pm–3:00pm
Oakboro
Everyone
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.

Norwood Relax & Color Drop In

5:30pm–6:30pm
Norwood
Everyone
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.

Chess & Lego

2:00pm–4:00pm
Albemarle
Everyone
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.

Chess & Lego

2:00pm–4:00pm
Albemarle
Everyone
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.

Oakboro Crochet

2:00pm–3:00pm
Oakboro
Everyone
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.

Chess & Lego

2:00pm–4:00pm
Albemarle
Everyone
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.

Chess & Lego

2:00pm–4:00pm
Albemarle
Everyone
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.

Oakboro Crochet

2:00pm–3:00pm
Oakboro
Everyone
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.

Norwood Relax & Color Drop In

5:30pm–6:30pm
Norwood
Everyone
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.

Chess & Lego

2:00pm–4:00pm
Albemarle
Everyone
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.

Chess & Lego

2:00pm–4:00pm
Albemarle
Everyone
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.

Closed for Good Friday

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

We will be closed for Good Friday on April 3rd and 4th.

Chess & Lego

2:00pm–4:00pm
Albemarle
Everyone
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.

Oakboro Crochet

2:00pm–3:00pm
Oakboro
Everyone
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.