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Turkey Tom is on the Run!

All Day 11/1–11/30
Children
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Turkey Tom and his friends are on the run and hiding in our Children’s Section. Can you help us catch them? They are sneaky and might be disguised as your favorite book characters.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Let's Discover

10:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Patrons of all ages can join us for this interactive STEM program, no experience required! We have a variety of engaging activities that you can run, build, and create all at your own pace. The possibilities are endless!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Let's Discover (West)

10:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: West Branch
Room: West Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Patrons of all ages can join us for this interactive STEM program, no experience required! We have a variety of engaging activities that you can run, build, and create all at your own pace. The possibilities are endless!

Closed Sundays

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, West Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group

Mat Yoga (West)

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
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.

Thanksgiving

11/26/2025 @ 5:00pm–11/29/2025 @ 5:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, West Branch

Closed Sundays

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, West Branch
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Diaper Tree

All Day 12/1–12/31
Everyone
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

During December, the Youth Services department at the Main Branch is collecting items for our annual Diaper Tree. We will collect diapers and wipes for the Iredell Partnership for Young Children.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

The Giving Tree (West)

All Day 12/1–12/31
Everyone
Library Branch: West Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

We will be collecting hats, scarves, gloves and canned goods to be donated in support of community members in need.


 

This event is in the "Children" group

Tree of Traditions

All Day 12/1–12/31
Children
Library Branch: Both Locations
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

It’s time to make our holiday tree sparkle!


Stop by the Youth Department, grab an ornament, and write down your favorite holiday tradition. Then hang it on the tree to share some cheer!

This event is in the "Children" group

Time for Tots (West)

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Library Branch: West Branch
Room: West Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Time for Tots is an interactive literacy program featuring simple stories, finger plays, songs, nursery rhymes, and movement activities. This program is for children, ages 18 - 36 months old and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Children" group

Movers & Shakers (West)

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
Library Branch: West Branch
Room: West Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Have fun listening to stories, singing songs, learning rhymes, and participating in movement activities that will enhance a love of books and introduce children to a world of imagination.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Art Cart (West)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: West Branch
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity and make arts and craft projects from our new art cart!

Teen programs are exclusively for patrons aged 13-18.  


 

This event is in the "Children" group

Baby & Me

9:00am–9:30am
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Community Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Baby and Me is a program for children ages 6 months to 18 months and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Children" group

Time for Tots

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Community Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Time for Tots is an interactive literacy program featuring simple stories, finger plays, songs, nursery rhymes, and movement activities. This program is for children, ages 18 - 36 months old and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Children" group

Movers & Shakers

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Community Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Have fun listening to stories, singing songs, learning rhymes, and participating in movement activities that will enhance a love of books and introduce children to a world of imagination.

This event is in the "Teens" group

TAB Meeting

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Selma Burke Room
Age Group: Teens
This event is in the "Children" group

Beginner Code Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Community Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
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! 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Mini Quilled Tree Ornament

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Selma Burke Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for the holidays creating your own 3d mini tree ornament out of paper strips.

Teen programs are exclusively for patrons ages 13-18. 


 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Not Your Momma's Book Club

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Selma Burke Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Not Your Momma's Book Club is held on the 1st Thursday of every 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

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool STEAM

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Community Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Each month preschool children, ages 3-6 years, and their caregivers will have an opportunity to create, discover and learn different concepts using the STEAM approach. Explore something new each month.


This event is in the "Adults" group

MPL Knitting Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
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!

This event is in the "Children" group

Page Turners

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
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 Storytime. During the program, children will hear a story each month and participate in great conversation and activities to spark their imagination.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Novels at Night

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Selma Burke Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Novels at Night meets on the first Thursday of the month and is now a drop-in book club for adult fiction books. Current titles are available at the circulation desk.