NEWS

Friday – October 3

Women’s Tennis Conference Masters (Friday-Sunday)

Oct 3 @ all day

Tennis Courts

First Friday (final event for 2025)

Oct 3 @ 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Downtown Davidson

First Fridays will be held on the first Friday of each month May-October from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. This is a gallery crawl type of event showcasing artworks from local artists, music and shopping as most of our businesses will stay open until 7:00 p.m. on these special Fridays. In addition, the entire footprint of this event along Main Street is part of Davidson’s Social District so you can enjoy strolling along the sidewalks with a beverage from one of our participating restaurants. This is a great way to support local businesses, artists and musicians.

Music at Summit: TBD

Oct 3 @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Summit Coffee Stage

Saturday – October 4

Community Shred Event

Oct 4 @ 8 – 10:00 a.m.

Davidson Town Hall and Community Center – Lower Level, Back Entrance

Davidson Farmers Market

Oct 4 @ 9:00 a.m.

Downtown – Behind Summit and Ben & Jerry’s

Men’s Soccer vs. Saint Joseph’s

Oct 4 @ 1:00p.m.

Alumni Soccer Stadium

Davidson Branch Library:  Creating with Books – Ghostly Dogs

Oct 4 @ 2:30 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Mahjong Beginner Open Play is a program where adults can play Mahjong at the beginner level. This means you know how to play but need to practice. At this time, this is a drop-in and play session for beginners, no formal

Davidson Branch Library:  Mahjong Beginner Open Play

Oct 4 @ 2:30 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Mahjong Beginner Open Play is a program where adults can play Mahjong at the beginner level. This means you know how to play but need to practice. At this time, this is a drop-in and play session for beginners, no formal instruction will be provided. It is, however, a safe space to practice playing with people who are also in the beginning stages. The tiles, mats, and cards are all provided in this session. Just bring yourself. American Mahjong is a tile game stamped with Chinese symbols. Four players play the game at a time. The goal of the game is to be the first to match your tiles to a specific set from a scorecard by picking and discarding. Mahjong is a fun game to play, but also it has many cognitive benefits. It is known to help dementia, aid concentration and memorization abilities. Come practice this inherently social game, and enjoy mental and social benefits!

Music at Summit: TBD

Oct 4 @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Summit Coffee Stage

Sunday – October 5

Summit: Sunday RunDay with Queen City Mother Runners

Oct 5 @ 9:00 a.m.

Summit Coffee

Women’s Soccer vs. Fordham

Oct 5 @ 1:00 p.m.

Alumni Soccer Stadium

Monday – October 6

Davidson Branch Library:  Baby Storytime

Oct 6 @ 9:30 a.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. Engage your little one with new sights and sounds through books, songs, and rhymes. This group is majorly lapsit program for babies from birth to 18 months. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Only the first 12 babies will be accepted. Please collect a ticket at the front desk upon arrival.

Davidson Branch Library:  Family Storytime (Outdoor)

Oct 6 @ 10:30 a.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Bring your whole family out to enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and reading in your child. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. This storytime will take place outdoors in front of the Davidson Library. [Inclement weather note: In the case of inclement weather, please check the website to confirm a cancellation.]

Community Shred Event

Oct 6 @ 5 – 7:00 p.m.

Davidson Town Hall and Community Center – Lower Level, Back Entrance

Tuesday – October 7

 Davidson Branch Library: The In-Person Book Club – Daytime Edition

Oct 7 @ 2:00 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Join us on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 2:00 pm for The In-Person Davidson Branch Book Club!

This month we will be discussing The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Any edition is fine.

Davidson Branch Library: Paws to Read

Oct 7 @ 4:00 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

This program will be provided by Davidson Paws to Read volunteers!
Boost your reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a volunteer therapy dog.
The length of sessions will be around 10 minutes. This is a drop-in program, so no registration is required.

Davidson Branch Library: Spanish Conversation Club

Oct 7 @ 5:00 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Practice your Spanish speaking and listening skills in a relaxed group environment. No lectures, just conversation! This program will be provided by a Davidson library Volunteer. We will talk about various topics, including art, civilization, culture, sports, sociology, nature, and talk about the many aspects of daily life in Spanish-speaking countries. It will be a time of sharing ideas, dreams, past experiences, and much more. We will have plenty of time for informal and spontaneous conversation. Requirements: 16 years old or older; Spanish fluency at an intermediate or advanced level. 

Book Club: Well-Read Black Girl

Oct 7 @ 7:00 p.m.

Virtual

Well-Read Black Girl is a nationwide book club. The WRBG book club is an affinity space for Black women readers & writers. Main Street Books is proud to have a chapter and is committed to the mission of WRBG to empower the narratives of Black women.

Wednesday – October 8

Davidson Branch Library: Homework Help

Oct 8 @ 4:00 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Children in K-5th grade are invited to drop in to the library on Wednesdays from 4pm-6pm for Homework Help! Trained Homework Help volunteers provide a welcoming and supportive environment where young learners can:

• Get help completing assignments
• Practice important foundational math and reading skills (such as math facts or reading)
• Explore and get connected to important Library resources, including Tutor.com, a free professional tutoring service that provides 15 free tutoring sessions in any subject each week with a Library card or ONE Access account

Whether your child needs a little extra support, or a focused one-on-one support session, Homework Help is a great way to build confidence and stay on track. Let us partner with you in your child’s learning journey! Note: While our homework help program is intended for student support, it is not a tutoring service. Volunteers provide help and guidance to the best of their ability, but are not certified teachers. Volunteers do not complete assignments for students. Students are called to work 1 on 1 with a trained volunteer for a 20-minute block after completing a short intake form to share your learning support needs.

Davidson Branch Library: Reading Buddies

Oct 8 @ 4:00 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

We want to be your school aged child’s reading buddy! Sign up your school aged child for a 30 minute reading buddy session to share in the joy and power of reading. Library volunteers read aloud favorite books by asking questions, building vocabulary, and connecting to your child’s world. This semester will begin September 17 – December 17 (no appointments for November 26). Sessions are available Wednesdays from 4pm-6pm. Children register for a weekly reading buddy time for the entire semester! Sessions are offered on a first come, first serve basis. Registration opens one week prior to session (September 2-13). Please call 704-416-4000 or stop by the front desk to view available slots and to register your child for this upcoming semester.

Davidson Branch Library: The In-Person Book Club – Evening Edition

Oct 8 @ 7:00 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Join us on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 2:00 pm for The In-Person Davidson Branch Book Club!

This month we will be discussing The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Any edition is fine.

Thursday – October 9

Culturally Relevant Reading - a Banned Books Week Panel Discussion

Oct 9 @ 11:00 a.m.

Smith 900 Room – Alvarez College Union

Join us for a panel discussion on Culturally Relevant Reading - Important Yet Under Siege. Selecting books that reflect and celebrate the diversity of students' backgrounds, cultures, and experiences is a common educational practice, with documented benefits. Our panelists will discuss current attacks on such books (Prof. Shireen Campbell, English and Educational Studies), the benefits of culturally relevant content for students (Asst. Prof. Tracy Bailey, Educational Studies and Maddie Wagler '26) and research on relevance and literacy (Prof. of Writing and Educational Studies).

Davidson Branch Library: Knit, Chat, Read

Oct 9 @ 1:00 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Join fellow yarn and textile enthusiasts to share inspiration, ideas, and stories from our experiences as knitters, crocheters, and crafters. This program is not led by an instructor--it's a social circle for sharing, building understanding and community. Meet up with other knitters or crocheters for self-directed projects in yarn and thread. Bring your own project to work on--no supplies are provided. While you're here, check out our many crafting books with knitting and crocheting projects to try. Join us on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. This program will take place indoors at the Davidson Branch Library.

Davidson Branch Library: Mock Interviews for Teens

Oct 9 @ 3:30 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Interviewing for the first time can be intimidating! Take the pressure off by participating in a live 1-on-1 interview with a friendly library staff member. You will get the experience of a real interview, while also receiving feedback and learning best practices for preparing and delivering a strong interview. Get a step ahead and register today! This program will be provided by Davidson Library staff and is recommended for teens ages 12-18.

Davidson Branch Library: Paws to Read

Oct 9 @ 4:00 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

This program will be provided by Davidson Paws to Read volunteers!
Boost your reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a volunteer therapy dog.
The length of sessions will be around 10 minutes. This is a drop-in program, so no registration is required.

Headstrong: Author Talk with Dr. Laurian Bowles

Oct 9 @ 4:30 p.m.

Smith 900 Room – Alvarez College Union

Please join us for a book reading from Dr. Laurian Bowles' recently published book Headstrong, followed by a short conversation with Drs. Vanessa Castañeda and Brittany Brown. Headstrong examines how young women head porters, known as kayayei, navigate life in Accra and contributes to ongoing conversations about the gendered politics of migration, transportation, and mobility in urban spaces, with a focus on women’s im/mobility in the evolving landscape of Ghanaian cities.

Davidson Branch Library: Learn, Connect, Play: Video Gaming

Oct 9 @ 4:30 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Grab your friends and come play our MarioKart and Mario Party on the Nintendo Switch and have some fun while developing literacy, critical thinking and teamwork skills. Snacks and light refreshments are provided. This program is for ages 12-18. Gamers are expected to abide by the Gaming Code of Conduct.

Craft Night: Banned Books Week Edition

Oct 9 @ 6:30 p.m.

Main Street Books

Gather with kindred spirits to celebrate Banned Books Week.

Jenny White, owner of Lucky Jonquil, will guide attendees in stitching the Lucky Jonquil's Banned Books Week Preservation Society Banner, embroidery on wood. We'll discuss the state of book banning and actions to take in the fight against censorship.

Event Guidelines: Ticket purchase required, this event is in person at Main Street Books, this project is beginner-friendly, all materials are included in the ticket price, and light snacks provided.