July 29, 2025

Five services you can get FREE with your library card

The Cabarrus County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program wraps up August 15, but your library card continues to unlock valuable resources year-round. Whether you're into reading, researching or streaming, here are five free services you can access with your card:

1.Hoopla

Access thousands of movies, TV shows, audiobooks, eBooks and music titles with your library card through Hoopla. Stream instantly on your device or download to enjoy offline. No waitlists and no late fees.

2.Libby

Access eBooks, audiobooks and digital magazines. This free and easy-to-use app lets you customize your reading experience and check out materials without visiting a branch.

3.Notary services

Need a document notarized? Free notary services are available at the Mount Pleasant, Concord and Kannapolis library branches. Be sure to call ahead to confirm a notary is on duty and bring a valid photo ID.

4.The Lore Room and Ancestry.com

Interested in genealogy or local history? Visit the Lore Local History Room at the Concord branch to explore archives and rare documents. Ancestry.com is also available for in-person use at all branches. Just bring your library card to log in from a library computer.

5.Free wi-fi and computer use

All library locations offer free high-speed internet access and public computer use. Whether you’re completing job applications, printing documents or just browsing the web, the library is a reliable resource for staying connected.

Register for a library card

CCPL library cards are free for Cabarrus and Rowan County residents, Cabarrus County employees, and students or educators at schools in Cabarrus County (ages 5+). To get a card, bring a photo ID and proof of address. Non-residents must show proof of employment or enrollment. Youth cards (ages 5–17) require a legal guardian’s card and the child must be present at pickup.

Library branches

Concord - 27 Union St. N

Harrisburg - 201 Sims Pkwy.

Kannapolis - 850 Mountain St.

Mt. Pleasant - 1111 Washington St.

Midland - 4297 NC-24 27 C

Afton Ridge - 6095 Glen Afton Blvd.

View all Cabarrus County Library System events

3 Things to Know

📌 2025 Tax bills are on the way | Cabarrus County and municipal real estate and personal property tax bills begin mailing today (July 29). Bills are based on Jan. 1, 2025, property values and tax rates set in June. Payments are due Sept. 1, with penalties starting Jan. 6, 2026.Property owners can view and pay bills at tax.cabarruscounty.us/TaxBill.aspx or through the myCabCo app or website.

The free service offers:

• Paperless billing
• Partial payments and payment tracking
• A shopping cart to pay multiple bills at once
• Alerts and saved receipts

Ways to Pay

• Online at myCabCo.cabarruscounty.us or via the app
• By mail using the return envelope
• In person at 65 Church St. S., Concord

For questions, call 704-920-2119 or email taxinfo@cabarruscounty.us.

🚌 Help Shape the Future of Transportation | The Cabarrus-Rowan Metropolitan Planning Organization (CRMPO) is updating its long-range Metropolitan Transportation Plan, and your input is needed. The plan outlines transportation goals and projects through 2055. Whether you drive, bike, walk or ride transit, your feedback will help guide future improvements. Take the short survey and share ideas on the interactive map at the CRMPO 2055 MTP Engagement Hub.

🎡 Online Fair & Rodeo tickets coming soon | For the first time, tickets for the Cabarrus Fair & Rodeo will be available for purchase online. General admission will be listed at base price, with additional processing fees applied at checkout. Ride wristbands will be available at a discounted rate online for $32, compared to $37 at the gate. Rodeo tickets are $25 and include admission to the fair. An official announcement with a link to purchase tickets will be shared to social media later this week.

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He was 14 when a black bear tore through his tent during a backpacking trip. Eleven years later, he was diagnosed with cancer.

Active Living and Parks Director Byron Haigler has turned personal adversity into a lifelong commitment to public service and outdoor education. Read full story.

Tap photo for event details (Select "Parks Programs" and "2nd Saturdays at Camp Spencer")

Paws & popsicles

August 2 | 2 to 4 p.m. | Community Church of Mt. Pleasant (400 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant)

Friends Of K9 Officers is hosting its first annual Paws and Popsicles event. There will be free popsicles for anyone in attendance, a meet and greet with some of the four-legged K9 officers and a live K9 demonstration!

Family game night

August 4 | 6 to 7:30 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Library

National Night Out 

August 5 | 5 to 7 p.m. | Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

Healthy soils workshops

Hosted by Cabarrus Soil & Water

Afton Library & Active Living Center | August 7 at 1 p.m.

Mount Pleasant Library & Active Living Center | August 22 at 2 p.m.

CORE (Collaborative Opioid Recovery & Education) event

August 28 | 6 p.m. | Afton Library & Active Living Center (6095 Afton Glen Blvd.)

Meet best selling author Hank Phillippi Ryan

September 20 | 3 p.m. | 73 & Main | $40 + tax/fees and includes hardcover copy of 'All This Could Be Yours' and light refreshments

This event is presented by The Friends of the Mt. Pleasant Library and is a fundraiser for the Mt. Pleasant Literary Festival coming March 19-21, 2026.

View Active Living & Parks Session Guide

Meet Sweet Pea

Female, domestic shorthair, 3 years

Available to adopt at Cabarrus County Animal Shelter.

Apply for Sweet Pea today!

*Appointments are highly recommended.*

📌 Rabies vaccine drive-thru clinic

August 2 | Noon to 3 p.m. | Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

1 year Rabies vaccines: $10

3 year also available for $10 with proof of previous vaccine

Also available:

-Microchips $10

-ID tags $5

-Distemper/parvo shot $5

Below, Commissioner Laura Lindsey shares her July Animal Shelter highlight. The three animals she featured have been adopted, but plenty of others are still looking for loving homes.

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting 07.21.25

Next Work Session: August 4 at 5 p.m.

Government Center, Board of Commissioners' Chambers, 65 Church Street S, Concord, NC, 28025

Next Regular Meeting: August 18 at 6 p.m.

Government Center, Board of Commissioners' Chambers, 65 Church Street S, Concord, NC, 28025

BOC meetings are broadcast live on Channel 22 https://www.youtube.com/cabarruscounty and https://www.cabarruscounty.us/cabcotv.

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