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Are you ready for 2024!

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If you win all 12 challenges, you'll receive a special prize at the end of the year!
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Upcoming Closings

Monday, January 1
All branches closed

Monday, January 15
All branches closed

Program Spotlight:

The Kindertransport Journey: A Traveling Exhibit

Concord - Thu. Jan. 4 & Fri. Jan. 5 - 12-2pm

Kannapolis - Tue. Jan. 23 - 1-4pm  & Wed. Jan. 24 - 9:30-12pm

Ages 12+ - Join us in commemorating International Holocaust Remembrance Day this month by visiting The Kindertransport Journey exhibit. The exhibit showcases a significant piece of history, the Kindertransport, through photos, personal testimony, and historical background. Presented by the NC Council on the Holocaust & NCDPI.

Self-Care Saturday

Kannapolis – Sat. Jan. 6 - 10:30am

Ages 12+ – Self-care is about taking care of your mind, body, and soul in ways to reduce stress and enhance your happiness. Join us as we do a brief mindfulness meditation, journal our goals for the new year, work on a coloring page or two, or bring your own self-care projects to work on.

MasterChef Coffee Celebration

Mt. Pleasant — Thur. Jan. 11 - 4:30PM

Ages 12+ – From ice creams to cakes, coffee is now used for way more than just beverages. Unleash your inner MasterChef and try to create an innovative recipe using different gourmet coffee ingredients. All supplies provided.

D&D 101: Creating a Character

Concord - Sat. Jan. 20 - 2:30 PM

All ages (Ages 12+) - Interested in Dungeons & Dragons but not sure how to get started? Drop by to learn the basics of character creation and make your own adventurer!

Friends of Harrisburg Library Regional Authors’ Fair

Harrisburg – Sat. Jan. 27 | 10am-5pm

All ages – Come out to the 2024 Local Authors’ Fair presented by the Friends of the Harrisburg Library. A variety of local authors will represent many genres. Come find a new favorite author today! Be sure to check the Friends of the Harrisburg Library’s social media pages for the most up-to-date information.

Adult/teen DIY: Wooden Wall Calendar

Midland - Sat. Jan. 27 - 11am 

Ages 13 and up- New year, New Calendar… and it doesn’t have to be boring! We will be painting a wooden, hangable base and creating month and number cards with collage art. This calendar is reusable and adaptable for every year.