Title Gastonia Fall Festival October 17, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Rotary Pavilion Rotary Centennial Pavilion, 107 N South St, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Come out to downtown Gastonia on Saturday, October 17 from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM! There will be food trucks, a beer garden, live music, vendors, entertainment, a free KidsZone with mechanical rides, inflatables, and carnival games with prizes.*Please bring your own lawn chair and/or blanket to sit and enjoy the music*

Title Summer Day Camp 404 June 15, 2026 Time: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Schiele Museum 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Summer Day Camp 404 Event Date(s): Monday, 6/15/2026, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM, 10 hours Ages Allowed: 8 - 10

Title River Jam: Magenta Sunshine July 10, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Whitewater Center U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE River Jam is the Whitewater Center’s signature outdoor concert series, bringing live music to the banks of the Catawba River all summer long. Held Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings from May through September, this free music series features a rotating lineup of local favorites and nationally touring artists spanning Americana, folk, bluegrass, soul, and rock. Guests are invited to relax by the river, grab food and drinks, and enjoy the energy of live music in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting. Pair the show with rafting, trail running, or sunset yoga for the full Whitewater Center experience. Know before you go: Concerts are free (parking fee applies) Music typically starts around 7:00 PM Runs May – September (Thurs–Sat nights)

Title DG Jerry Coughter's Installation Event June 27, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Rotary Pavilion Rotary Centennial Pavilion, 107 N South St, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Description: Location: Mount Holly Municipal Complex 400 E Central Ave Mount Holly, NC 28120 Share:

Title Spring Cat Mask Painting April 3, 2027 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Whiskerville Kitty Cat Cafe 508 Beaty Road, Belmont, NC, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Get ready to let your imagination run wild. Join us for a purrfectly fun and creative event where you will design and paint your very own kitty cat mask. All supplies provided, you bring the creativity! Ages 5 and up are welcome for this event! Parent must sign up for the event as well, since this includes time in the Kitty Cat Lounge.

Title Brick by Brick – The Ultimate LEGO® Build Experience @ Dallas June 19, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Dallas Library 105 South Holland Street, Dallas, NC, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Get ready for a LEGO® build like you’ve never experienced before! Join us for an exciting, hands-on LEGO experience hosted by Cody Wells, one of the most sought-after custom LEGO® artists in the country! Traveling the United States with custom pieces and creative challenges, Cody encourages creators of all ages to create and compete in this one-of-a-kind building event. Ideal for ages 5-13. Cody Wells, owner of C3Brix Studios, is one of the most sought-after custom LEGO artists in the country. His clients range from private collectors and celebrities to the New York Hall of Science, New York Port Authority (for the 50th Anniversary of the 1964 World’s Fair) and beyond. Wells' work has been featured on "The Steve Harvey Show," "Good Day New York" and numerous other publications. All library programs are free to the public. No registration is required, and programs are open to individuals and families. Advanced registration is requested for groups of 8–10 or more people. Please call the hosting library branch before planning to attend. All library programs are subject to change. This project is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, and the Gaston Arts Council. This series is also supported by the Friends of the Gaston County Public Library. Programs like this are made possible in part by the support of patrons like you—thank you!

Title Morbidly Curious Book Club January 6, 2027 Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Belmont Bookshop 7 N Main St, Belmont, NC, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE We are excited to partner with Morbidly Curious Book Club! This is an 18+ non-fiction macabre-focused book club diving into the darker parts of your library, whether it be true crime cases, morally ambiguous medical practice, spirits & ghosts, or death. This month's read: "Society of the Snow: The Definitive Account of the World's Greatest Survival Story" by Pablo VierciClick on the button below to reserve your book! Pick up at Belmont Bookshop prior to the discussion. PLEASE NOTE: This date is serving as the December 2026 meeting. Follow the Morbidly Curious Belmont Bookshop group here to stay up to date on future reads!Morbidly Curious Book Club also has a podcast! Every month the host will sit down with the author and deep dive into their books... you can find it on Spotify here. DISCLAIMERS: Please check trigger warnings on all books. It is safe to assume they will be touching on many tough subjects. Some may be easy to miss. Proceed with caution. Monthly attendance is not mandatory; you do not have to commit to anything. Join as you wish and discuss at your own will. Even if you weren't quite able to finish the book!

Title Bavarian Festival December 12, 2026 Time: - Stowe Park 24 S Main St, Belmont, NC 28012, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Bavarian HOLIDAY FEST Holiday Cheer with a German Twist! Join us for our annual Bavarian Holiday Fest! Experience the magic of a German-themed holiday festival in downtown Belmont!

Title Monday Munchies June 15, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Kiser Senior Center 123 W Pennsylvania Ave, Bessemer City, NC, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE A NEW summer program. Let’s start off the week with flavor by making some yummy chocolate covered bananas for a tasty summer treat. RSVP by calling 704-729-6465.

Title Farm Friends June 2, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM Schiele Museum 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Take a guided tour of the Farm with stops at each animal enclosure. Learn about the animals’ personalities and daily routines. Farm Friends is included with the purchase of admission to The Farm.

Title ACOTAR Pre-Order October 26, 2026 Time: 10:00 PM - 12:30 AM Belmont Bookshop 7 N Main St, Belmont, NC, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE The highly anticipated publication of ACOTAR book #6 and book #7 have been announced! Pre-Order titles to receive 2x points on your rewards account as well as exclusive benefits and early access to release day tickets!

Title Family Camp Out May 31, 2026 Time: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM Warlick Family YMCA 2221 Robinwood Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA VENUE INFO LEARN MORE Escape to the great outdoors with your loved ones at the Warlick Family YMCA's Family Camp Night! Join us for a memorable night of tent camping at the picturesque Camp Tuscarora, surrounded by nature's beauty.