NEWS

Organ at Davidson resumes on January 11.

Friday – January 9

Davidson Branch Library:  Puzzle Game Swap

Jan 9 @ 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Join us at the Davidson Branch for our Puzzle and Game Swap! Have you completed the same puzzles more than once? Are you tired of playing the same board or card games? Ready for some new ones? Bring your gently used puzzles and games leave with new ones. Don't want to bring a puzzle or game home? Then stay and play with our puzzles and games. Puzzlers of all ages welcome! Any puzzles and games left at the end of the swap will be considered property of the Davidson Branch Library.

 Music at Summit: TBD

Jan 9 @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Summit Coffee Stage

Saturday – January 10

Davidson Farmers Market – NO Market this weekend

Men’s Basketball Hosts Rhode Island

Jan 10 @ 2:00 p.m.

John Belk Arena

Sunday – January 11

Organ at Davidson

Jan 11 @ 3:30 p.m.

Davidson College Presbyterian Church

Organ at Davidson continues with Evensong presented by The Choir of the Chapel of the Cross from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This event is free in person and online on January 11, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. at Davidson College Presbyterian Church, 100 N. Main Street, Davidson. Visit online for more information.

Monday – January 12

Nothing on our calendar at time of publication.

Tuesday – January 13

Davidson Branch Library: French Conversation Club – Intermediate and Advanced

Jan 13 @ 6:30 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Practice your French speaking and listening skills in a relaxed group environment. No lectures, just conversation. We will talk about various topics, including art, civilization, culture, sports, sociology, nature, and talk about the many aspects of daily life in France and other French-speaking countries. It will be a time of sharing ideas, dreams, past experiences, and much more. There will usually be a light preparation at home such as reading a short newspaper or magazine article, watching a you-tube video, etc. as a starting point for our discussion. We will also have plenty of time for informal and spontaneous conversation. Requirements: 16 years old or older, French fluency at an intermediate or advanced level.

Wednesday – January 14

 Main Street Books: Winter Story Time

Jan 14 @ 10:30 a.m.

Main Street Books

Main Street Stories is our storytime for young kids and their caregivers.

Join us for storytime at the bookstore. We'll explore themes through books and songs.

Event Guidelines

• Winter 2026 Session: Wednesdays, January 14 - March 25, 2026
• Please RSVP to each story time individually.
• Location: Main Street Books
• Address: 126 S. Main St, Davidson NC
• Main Street Stories is a free program.

Davidson Branch Library: Interactive Art – Make & Take

Jan 10 @ 4:00 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Adults come make art!  Join us for a series of art workshops exploring different mediums, including Collage, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Jewelry Design. All supplies included! This is a FREE program. This program is sponsored by Culture Blocks— a community partnership between the Arts & Science Council, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation to bring arts and cultural experiences closer to where residents live. Culture Blocks is funded by Mecklenburg County. Learn more about the program

Davidson Branch Library: Mock Interview for Teens

Jan 14 @ 4:00 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. More Info about College & Career Connections: Designed for teens ages 12 to 18, our College & Career Connections suite includes free programs and workshops offered by community experts and organizations such as the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) and the Princeton Review.

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

Jan 14 @ 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 Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi. From Library Journal: "Gyasi's beautifully crafted story is a masterwork of intertwining timelines and narratives. Gifty, the daughter of Ghanaian immigrants, sees her family go from four to three to two when her father travels back to Ghana for a visit but never returns to the family home in Alabama and her brother, a star basketball player, injures his ankle, becomes hooked on pain pills, and dies of a heroin overdose. His death sends Gifty's mother into a deep depression. As an adult, Gifty is studying neuroscience at Stanford when her mother suffers from another bout of depression and is sent to stay with her in California. Gifty begins to examine the spiritual beliefs she grew up with in her evangelical church, the emotions surrounding her brother's addiction and her mother's depression, and how each of those has affected her relationships as an adult. Bahni Turpin weaves Ghanaian words and accents and scientific terminology effortlessly into the narration of the story. Though the story is told from Gifty's perspective, Turpin creates unique voices for the host of supporting characters and makes it feel like there is a cast of voice actors instead of just one. VERDICT A must read. This is one of the rare books that is so well crafted, the narrative(s) flow so effortlessly, that you only feel the power of the story and don't realize the complex structure underneath." This program will be provided by Davidson library staff.

Women’s Basketball Hosts Fordham

Jan 14 @ 7:00 p.m.

John Belk Arena

Thursday – January 15

Davidson Branch Library: Emerging and Established Artists

Jan 15 @ 1:00 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Join fellow art enthusiasts to share inspiration, ideas, and stories. This program is not led by an instructor--it's an opportunity for you to bring in your canvas, paints, or other media to work in community with fellow artists. Note: No supplies will be provided. Join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. While you're in the branch, check out our many art books.

Davidson Branch Library: The Third Thursday Travel Club

Jan 15 @ 3:00 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Join our monthly meeting of the Third Thursday Travel Club. We'll chat about travel stories, experiences, share advice, invite in experts, share library resources, and maybe even do some armchair travel. This month will be a Holiday Party. If you've been thinking of joining, December will be a great time to come meet fellow travelers for a casual, fun celebration. Bring your questions, your stories and your Wanderlust! Newcomers always welcome! This program will take place indoors at the Davidson Branch library. Registration not required.

Davidson Branch Library: ASC Culture Blocks Presents Paint With Me: Art Classes at the Library

Jan 15 @ 5:00 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

"Paint with Me" is a free painting class at the Davidson Library, led by artist Janeva Tyree. Participants will receive guided instruction on painting and learn various techniques to create their own unique masterpieces, which they can take home. All necessary supplies will be provided.

Classes are open to individuals aged 9-18. This program is designed to educate and inspire the community, fostering creativity and hands-on learning. "Paint with Me" is sponsored by ASC Culture Blocks—a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County.