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Ready, Set, This Week in Davidson: May 29 – June 4
Friday, May 29
Davidson Branch Library: Preteen Perler Bead Projects
May 29 @ 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Join us for a DIY Perler Project at the Davidson Branch Library just for ages 10-12 years. Design and create your own project with perler beads! Use one of our templates, or come up with your own unique design.
Summit Coffee Basecamp: Live Music
May 29 @ 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Featuring Edan Aldridge Band
Saturday, May 30
Davidson Farmers Market
May 30 @ 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Parking lot behind Ben & Jerry's and Summit Coffee
Davidson Branch Library: Mahjong Beginner Open Play
May 30 @ 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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 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.
DavidsonLearns/Orchestra of the Carolinas Pre-Concert Conversation
May 30 @ 6:00 p.m.
Town Hall and Community Center - Community Room
This pre-concert conversation will be held in the Community Room on the lower level of the building, with entrance in the back of the building.
Orchestra of the Carolinas Concert
May 30 @ 7:00 p.m.
Town Hall and Community Center Auditorium
Join the Orchestra of the Carolinas for the final concert of its inaugural season, featuring Grammy Award winning jazz vocalist Carmen Bradford. A community reception will follow the performance. Tickets are available at the website and at the door.
Sunday, May 31
Main Street Books: Bullet Journaling Workshop
May 31 @ 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Interested in learning about bullet journaling? Join bookseller Reagan for this creative workshop! Learn how to set up your bullet journal, explore key techniques, and create functional art.
- We will provide basic supplies such as pens and markers. If you have your own supplies, you're welcome to bring them to supplement.
- Please bring your own bullet journal. We also have several available for purchase in-store. Participants will receive 10% off our journals!
- This is a ticketed event. If you wish to attend, please purchase a ticket from our website. https://www.mainstreetbooksdavidson.com/events/5133620260531. Tickets are $15. Tickets are virtual; you will not receive a physical ticket.
Monday, June 1
Davidson Branch Library: Family Storytime (Outdoor)
June 1 @ 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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.]
Tuesday, June 2
Davidson Branch Library: The In-Person Book Club – Daytime Edition
June 2 @ 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Join us on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. for The In-Person Davidson Branch Book Club! This month we will be discussing “Famous Last Words” by Gillian McAllister.
Davidson Branch Library: Straw Rockets
June 2 @ 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Get ready to blast off into reading with a fun space story! You'll also get to design a rocket and send it into the air! Supplies are limited. When registering, please register the number of children who will be participating in the craft! Ages 5-8
Wednesday, June 3
Davidson Branch Library: Frontline Storytellers
June 3 @ 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Enjoy the traditional art of storytelling through the shared experience of listening to stories told by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's own Frontline Storytellers! When registering, please register the total number of people in attendance. Ages 5-12
Please Note: Programs start at their designated times, and space is limited. We ask all attendees be punctual as latecomers may not be seated.
Davidson Branch Library: Tea Leaf Reading
June 3 @ 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Join us for a warm, shared experience of tea and storytelling as we explore the art of reading tea leaves. Step into the ancient art of tasseography! Participants will learn about the history and symbolism of tea leaf reading before enjoying a British-style cup of loose-leaf tea. Once finished with your cup of tea, you’ll turn your cup to discover how to interpret the patterns left behind. This guided event is based on the principles from the book "Harney & Sons’ Tea Leaf Reading."
Thursday, June 4
Davidson Branch Library: Baby Storytime
June 4 @ 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
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 a 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: Open Art Studio
June 4 @ 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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. Join us on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. No supplies will be provided. Registration required. Adults only
Davidson Branch Library: Teen & Preteen Board Game Night
June 4 @ 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Dive into the world of tabletop gaming with a variety of board games suitable for preteens and teens at Davidson. Participating in board games encourages cooperation, problem solving, letter and word recognition, and critical thinking skills. This drop-in program will be provided by Davidson's teen services staff member. A variety of board games and puzzles will be available to use during the program. Snacks and light refreshments will be provided. You're encouraged to bring your friends! Ages 9-18
Davidson Housing Coalition: Block Party
June 4 @ 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The Bungalows on Jetton Street
Come to hear Zeb Harrison & the Sound of Praise’s get-up-and-dance music. Enjoy food by the great cooks at Davidson Presbyterian Church. Take this opportunity to connect with neighbors who know a good party when they see one!