Title Whiskers in Waiting - Pop Up Adoption March 1, 2027 Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Whiskerville Kitty Cat Cafe 508 Beaty Road, Belmont, NC, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Starting in 2026, our book club will meet every SECOND THURSDAY of the month, 6:00 - 7:00pm.

Title A Village Beer Tasting with Suffolk Punch May 30, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Daniel Stowe Conservancy 6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, NC 28012, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Join us for a special Village Beer Tasting featuring Suffolk Punch Brewing on Saturday, May 30, from 4–6 p.m. at The Trailhead Store for just $20. Enjoy a curated flight of four unique beer samplings, thoughtfully paired with a savory snack. A brewery representative will guide you through the inspiration, craftsmanship, and story behind Suffolk Punch’s unique approach to beer making. This relaxed and interactive tasting experience is perfect for craft beer enthusiasts and newcomers alike, offering great conversation and a delightful way to spend your afternoon. Tickets are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot and raise a glass with us! Please note that attendees must be 21 or older to purchase tickets.

Title June Live Music Lineup June 1, 2026 Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Primal Brewery 52 Ervin St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE

Title Native Plants and Pollinators with Gaston County Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners May 30, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Gaston County Library Main Branch 1555 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Join the Gaston County Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners for a free program on incorporating native and pollinator-attracting plants into your garden. This event is suitable for all ages. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodation requests should be directed to Cynthia Gustashaw at cynthia_gustashaw@ncsu.edu, ideally at least 10 days prior to the event. NC State University emphasizes equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination based on various personal characteristics. For more details, visit https://gastonlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=7567.

Title BELMONT Movie In The Park - Homeward Bound June 13, 2026 Time: 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM Stowe Park 24 S Main St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE We’re back Belmont!! Join us select Saturday nights through the end of November for FREE outdoor movies at Stowe Park in @downtownbelmont Spring/Summer Line-up: 3/28 • Peter Rabbit • 7:30 PM 4/4 • A Bug’s Life • 8 PM 4/18 • Honey, I Shrunk the Kids • 8 PM 5/9 • The Little Mermaid - 8 PM 5/23 • Homeward Bound • 8:30 PM 6/6 • Back to the Future • 8:30 PM 6/27 • The Incredibles • 8:30 PM 7/11 • Beauty and the Beast • 8:30 PM 7/25 • Super Mario Galaxy • 8:30 PM 8/8 • The Emperor’s New Groove - 8:30 PM We will be announcing the Fall/Winter line-up later this summer! What to expect Big Screen Experience Immersive Sound Retro Arcade Games Movie Concessions Bring Your Own Chair 24 S. Main Street Belmont, NC See you all soon for another magical year of movies under the stars!

Title Extension Master Gardener Library Class-Fall Gardening September 26, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Gaston County Library Main Branch 1555 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Gardening classes are held monthly at library Feb-Oct. Topics change monthly. Volunteer activities can vary with each class topic.

Title October Blind Date Book Club (#4, #5, #6) October 21, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Belmont Bookshop 7 N Main St, Belmont, NC, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE It's like a "traditional" book club, but with a twist: you have no idea what you're about to read. We curate the books and give you hints to help in your selection. After you reveal your choice, take some time to read and savor the book. Then, your other "blind date bookers" will gather to discuss and get to know one another! Books  Surprises  Community    Blind Date with a Book Club Book This Month's Theme: tbd PLEASE NOTE:Books #1, #2, & #3 will be meeting on Tuesday, October 20Books #4 #5, & #6 will be meeting on Wednesday, October 21

Title Shrek JR. June 27, 2026 Time: 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM Little Theater Gastonia 238 S Clay St, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE June 27 & 28, 2026 Rated G; Family Friendly Saturday & Sunday at 6:00 pm Special Summer Children's Show Pricing Only $10 per ticket

Title Homeschool Day: Earth Day February 15, 2027 Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Daniel Stowe Conservancy 6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, NC 28012, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Celebrate Earth Day with a hands-on learning experience at Daniel Stowe Conservancy! Homeschool students will explore birds, seeds, and pond ecosystems, use microscopes to observe nature up close, and enjoy the Adventure Trail and Prairie Castle Playground. Educators will be stationed at learning stations throughout the conservancy, and families are welcome to explore at their own pace while discovering the wonders of the natural world. Pre-registration is required to attend.

Title LEGO® Night @ Main July 21, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM Gaston County Library Main Branch 1555 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Come and build at our summer LEGO® evening! Designed for PreK-5th graders https://gastonlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=7928

Title Saturday Night Trivia June 20, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Confluence 117 Center Street, Cramerton, NC, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE We are having such a great time on Thursday nights with our trivia friends that we decided to add a monthly Saturday night themed trivia. Each month will be a different theme by our favorite trivia host, Coleman. Come out for game night, stay for trivia and win cool prizes and gift cards. { } .sqs-html-content { } { mix-blend-mode: var(--tweak-text-block-blend ) ; border-radius: var(--tweak-text-block-radius) ; } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { { } } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { .sqs-html-content { } } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { }

Title Big Books Book Club: December December 3, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Belmont Bookshop 7 N Main St, Belmont, NC, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE We all have those super long books that we just don't have the time or accountability to get to. Well, here's your chance! A variety of genres with one thing in common . . . all of the books are over 500 pages! There is nothing like diving into a thick title that you can't get enough of! The Big Books Book Club is traditional book club that meets up once per quarter to discuss and review longer winded literature. Join us for a discussion that's sure to get as in-depth as the books themselves!PLEASE NOTE:Because of Thanksgiving, this meeting is being pushed back one week (from the last week in November to the first week in December) . The date is accurately reflected on the Events Calendar. December's Big Book:Tom's Crossing by Mark Danielewski NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the bestselling author of House of Leaves comes a magisterial novel about two friends determined to rescue a pair of horses set for slaughter.  Hard to figure how so much awful horror could've started out with just them two horses and not a one yet named. . . While folks still like to focus on the crimes that shocked the small city of Orvop, Utah, back in the fall of 1982, not to mention the trials that followed, far more remember the adventure that took place beyond municipal lines.