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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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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 Literacy On A Leash With Onyx

4:30pm–5:30pm
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.

Locust Literacy On A Leash

5:30pm–6:30pm
Locust
Children
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.

Oakboro Literacy On A Leash With Onyx

4:30pm–5:30pm
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.

Oakboro Literacy On A Leash With Onyx

4:30pm–5:30pm
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.

Oakboro Literacy On A Leash With Onyx

4:30pm–5:30pm
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.

Oakboro Literacy On A Leash With Onyx

4:30pm–5:30pm
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.

Oakboro Literacy On A Leash With Onyx

4:30pm–5:30pm
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.

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.

Oakboro Literacy On A Leash With Onyx

4:30pm–5:30pm
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.

Oakboro Literacy On A Leash With Onyx

4:30pm–5:30pm
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.

Oakboro Literacy On A Leash With Onyx

4:30pm–5:30pm
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day 11/26–11/28
Closing
Branches:
Albemarle, Badin, Locust, Norwood, Oakboro, History Center, Off Site
Description:

We will be closed for Thanksgiving on November 26th through November 28th.

Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/28
Closing
Branches:
Albemarle, Badin, Locust, Norwood, Oakboro, History Center, Off Site
Description:

We will be closed for Christmas on December 24th through December 28th.