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Friends Meeting

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Selma Burke Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Selma Burke Room
Age Group: Adults

Teen Writing Group

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Selma Burke Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Love to write? Join our Teen Writing Group to build your writing skills and connect with other teen writers! 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Selma Burke Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Love to write? Join our Teen Writing Group to build your writing skills and connect with other teen writers!


 

Main Code Club Group B- Level 1

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services Community Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Interested in learning to code? Children, grades K-6, will explore the Scratch coding program. No experience is necessary. Join us once a month for a four-month block to learn...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Community Room
Age Group: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Interested in learning to code? Children, grades K-6, will explore the Scratch coding program. No experience is necessary. 

Join us once a month for a four-month block to learn how to make your own games, cartoons, and more! 

Book Buddies Book Club

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Selma Burke Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Book Buddies Book Club is held the 2nd Wednesday of the month. This program currently has a waiting list. Please go to the Circulation Desk to be added to the wait list or cal...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Selma Burke Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Book Buddies Book Club is held the 2nd Wednesday of the month. 

This program currently has a waiting list. Please go to the Circulation Desk to be added to the wait list or call 704-664-2927.

 

Word Game Wednesday

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Selma Burke Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Calling all word lovers! Join us in person to play a variety of word-based games, including Scrabble, Boggle, Bananagrams, Scattergories, and Quiddler. Bring a friend or join on yo...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Selma Burke Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Calling all word lovers! Join us in person to play a variety of word-based games, including Scrabble, Boggle, Bananagrams, Scattergories, and Quiddler. Bring a friend or join on your own—all levels are welcome.

Accessible Mat Yoga (West)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West Branch Meeting Room at West Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In this class we will begin on the floor with seated postures warming the body up. Then moving into standing poses as we work on balance. We will come to the floor once more with a...

Library Branch: West Branch
Room: West Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

In this class we will begin on the floor with seated postures warming the body up. Then moving into standing poses as we work on balance. We will come to the floor once more with a few seated postures and end class with a body relaxation.

Book Lovers (West)

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
West Branch Meeting Room at West Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

MPL Book Lovers Book Club is held the 3rd Thursday of the month. This program currently has a waitlist. Please go to the Circulation Desk to be added to the wait list or call 704-7...

Library Branch: West Branch
Room: West Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

MPL Book Lovers Book Club is held the 3rd Thursday of the month. This program currently has a waitlist. Please go to the Circulation Desk to be added to the wait list or call 704-799-4200.
 

MPL Knitting Group

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Selma Burke Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Knitting experts, beginners, and everyone in between are invited to join us for Knitting Group on the first and third Thursday of every month at the Main Library!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Selma Burke Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Knitting experts, beginners, and everyone in between are invited to join us for Knitting Group on the first and third Thursday of every month at the Main Library!

Chair Yoga

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Services Community Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Chair yoga improves muscle and bone strength, flexibility, better dexterity, mind clarity, improves breathing and reduces stress.Chair yoga is the practice of yoga with the assista...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Chair yoga improves muscle and bone strength, flexibility, better dexterity, mind clarity, improves breathing and reduces stress.

Chair yoga is the practice of yoga with the assistance of a chair, seated or standing.

Let's Get Digital (West)

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
West Branch Meeting Room at West Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adults will receive one-on-one support with technology needs (iPads, laptops, apps, cell phones, etc.). This program is designed for adults with no or limited technology skills.&nb...

Required
Library Branch: West Branch
Room: West Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Adults will receive one-on-one support with technology needs (iPads, laptops, apps, cell phones, etc.). This program is designed for adults with no or limited technology skills.


 

Let's Get Digital (West)

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Branch Meeting Room at West Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adults will receive one-on-one support with technology needs (iPads, laptops, apps, cell phones, etc.). This program is designed for adults with no or limited technology skills.&nb...

Required
Library Branch: West Branch
Room: West Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Adults will receive one-on-one support with technology needs (iPads, laptops, apps, cell phones, etc.). This program is designed for adults with no or limited technology skills.


 

All Ages Bingo (West)

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
West Branch Meeting Room at West Branch
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Enjoy the classic Bingo game. Play for your chance to win a prize! 

Library Branch: West Branch
Room: West Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Enjoy the classic Bingo game. Play for your chance to win a prize!


 

Page Turners

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services Community Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Early elementary-age children 5-8 are invited to join us for a Saturday Storytime, which bridges the gap between Preschool Storytime and book clubs for older kids. During the progr...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Community Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Early elementary-age children 5-8 are invited to join us for a Saturday Storytime, which bridges the gap between Preschool Storytime and book clubs for older kids.

Speed Friending: A Program for People in their 20s and 30s

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Selma Burke Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you in your 20's or 30's and struggling to find new friends in the area? Join us for Friend Speed Dating and leave with a few new friendships. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Selma Burke Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Are you in your 20's or 30's and struggling to find new friends in the area? Join us for Friend Speed Dating and leave with a few new friendships.


 

Closed Sundays

All Day
Main Library, West Branch
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, West Branch

True Crime Podcast Discussion Group

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Selma Burke Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you love true crime? Join us for a true crime podcast discussion! Twice a month we'll meet at the Main Library to discuss a few episodes of "The Prosecutors, "The Death of Ellen...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Selma Burke Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Do you love true crime? Join us for a true crime podcast discussion! Twice a month we'll meet at the Main Library to discuss a few episodes of "The Prosecutors, "The Death of Ellen Greenberg" and share our thoughts on the case.

TAB Meeting

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Selma Burke Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Selma Burke Room
Age Group: Teens

Write On!

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Williams Wing at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Write On! Is open to any adult who is interested in writing – all genres, all levels of skill. Led by local author Katherine L. E. White. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Williams Wing
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Write On! Is open to any adult who is interested in writing – all genres, all levels of skill. Led by local author Katherine L. E. White.
 

Books Among Friends Book Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Selma Burke Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Books Among Friends meets the third Tuesday of the month. This program is currently full. Please go to the circulation desk to be added to the waiting list or call 704-664-292...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Selma Burke Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Books Among Friends meets the third Tuesday of the month. 

This program is currently full. Please go to the circulation desk to be added to the waiting list or call 704-664-2927.

 

Accessible Mat Yoga (West)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West Branch Meeting Room at West Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In this class we will begin on the floor with seated postures warming the body up. Then moving into standing poses as we work on balance. We will come to the floor once more with a...

Library Branch: West Branch
Room: West Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

In this class we will begin on the floor with seated postures warming the body up. Then moving into standing poses as we work on balance. We will come to the floor once more with a few seated postures and end class with a body relaxation.

Adult Historical Nonfiction Book Club (West)

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
West Branch Meeting Room at West Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A drop-in nonfiction book club for adults. Meetings will be held monthly at the West Branch. 

Library Branch: West Branch
Room: West Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

A drop-in nonfiction book club for adults. Meetings will be held monthly at the West Branch.


 

Chair Yoga

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Services Community Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Chair yoga improves muscle and bone strength, flexibility, better dexterity, mind clarity, improves breathing and reduces stress.Chair yoga is the practice of yoga with the assista...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Chair yoga improves muscle and bone strength, flexibility, better dexterity, mind clarity, improves breathing and reduces stress.

Chair yoga is the practice of yoga with the assistance of a chair, seated or standing.

Let's Get Digital (West)

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
West Branch Meeting Room at West Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adults will receive one-on-one support with technology needs (iPads, laptops, apps, cell phones, etc.). This program is designed for adults with no or limited technology skills.&nb...

Required
Library Branch: West Branch
Room: West Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Adults will receive one-on-one support with technology needs (iPads, laptops, apps, cell phones, etc.). This program is designed for adults with no or limited technology skills.


 

Let's Get Digital (West)

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
West Branch Meeting Room at West Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adults will receive one-on-one support with technology needs (iPads, laptops, apps, cell phones, etc.). This program is designed for adults with no or limited technology skills.&nb...

Required
Library Branch: West Branch
Room: West Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Adults will receive one-on-one support with technology needs (iPads, laptops, apps, cell phones, etc.). This program is designed for adults with no or limited technology skills.