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This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Diaper Tree
All Day
12/1–12/31
Everyone
Library Branch:
Main Library
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.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
The Giving Tree (West)
All Day
12/1–12/31
Everyone
Library Branch:
West Branch
Event Details:
We will be collecting hats, scarves, gloves and canned goods to be donated in support of community members in need.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Tree of Traditions
All Day
12/1–12/31
Children
Library Branch:
Both Locations
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!
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This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Dec-Jan
2025
Winter Reading Wrap Up
All Day
12/20–1/3
Everyone
Library Branch:
Virtual Program
Event Details:
Finish out the year reading! We challenge you to read 300 minutes in these last two weeks of the year! Finish the book you stared and have not finished or the last few titles to complete your 2025 reading challenge.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
15
2025
Mon
Library Branch:
West Branch
Room:
West Branch Meeting Room
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Youth Services Community Room
Event Details:
Baby and Me is a program for children ages 6 months to 18 months and their caregivers.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Youth Services Community Room
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
West Branch
Room:
West Branch Meeting Room
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 waitlist or call 704-799-4200.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Youth Services Community Room
Event Details:
Come see where art meets reading. Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for a story and craft. Each month we will read a different picture book and create a craft based on the title.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Dec
20
2025
Sat
Library Branch:
West Branch
Room:
West Branch Meeting Room
Event Details:
Enjoy a classic Bingo game. Play for your chance to win a prize!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
15
2025
Mon
Library Branch:
West Branch
Room:
West Branch Meeting Room
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Youth Services Community Room
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
20
2025
Sat
Saturday Movers & Shakers
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Youth Services Community Room
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Selma Burke Room
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!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
19
2025
Fri
Library Branch:
West Branch
Room:
West Branch Meeting Room
Event Details:
Join us every Friday for an afternoon of Mahjong.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Dec
15
2025
Mon
Teen Kitchen Capers (West)
Library Branch:
West Branch
Room:
West Branch Meeting Room
Event Details:
Teens are invited to make easy and delicious recipes that can be reproduced at home. In December, we will be making banana pudding cheesecake. A waiver must be signed to participate in this program.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Selma Burke Room
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Youth Services Community Room
Event Details:
Have you attended Intermediate Code Club (formerly Code Club II)? Do you want to build more Scratch skills? If you do, then join us for Advanced Code Club. Children, grades K-6, will explore the Scratch coding program.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Williams Wing
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
17
2025
Wed
Between the Covers (West)
Library Branch:
West Branch
Room:
West Branch Meeting Room
Event Details:
Between the Covers is a drop-in adult fiction book club.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Books Among Friends Book Club
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Selma Burke Room
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.
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