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Winter Reading, December 2nd through February 2nd, registration open for all ages November 25th through January 2nd

Winter Reading

All Day 12/2 - 2/2
Virtual at Main Branch
Program Type:
Reading Challenge, Seasonal, Winter Reading
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

We're here to help bring some cheer and color to the season with Winter Reading!Join us for a cozy seasonal challenge that rewards you for getting comfy with the books you were alr...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Reading Challenge, Seasonal, Winter Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

We're here to help bring some cheer and color to the season with Winter Reading!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have questions about accessibility or wish to request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at least three (3) working days before the scheduled event.

 

Murder Mystery Mayhem, third Saturday monthly at 2pm, intended for grades 6-12

Murder Mystery Mayhem

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Area at Main Branch
Program Type:
Gaming, STEM
Age Group:
Teens
Murder Mystery Mayhem:

Games for the Sherlocks and the not-so-sure-locks! Every month, Megan has a new, chaotic case for teen sleuths to solve through careful examination of clues and performances, criti...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming, STEM

Games for the Sherlocks and the not-so-sure-locks! Every month, Megan has a new, chaotic case for teen sleuths to solve through careful examination of clues and performances, critical thinking, and teamwork. Intended for grades 6-12.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have questions about accessibility or wish to request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at least three (3) working days before the scheduled event.

 

After-School Storytime, Mondays and Thursdays weekly at 4pm, intended for ages 12 and under

After-School Storytime

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
After-School Storytime:

Join Miss Atlanta for magical stories and a special matching craft! Intended for ages 12 and under.  

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Join Miss Atlanta for magical stories and a special matching craft! Intended for ages 12 and under.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for the duration. Dropoffs will not be permitted.

 

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Main Branch, Bookmobile, Outreach
Closing
Branches:
Main Branch, Bookmobile, Outreach
After-School Storytime, Mondays and Thursdays weekly at 4pm, intended for ages 12 and under

After-School Storytime

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
After-School Storytime:

Join Miss Atlanta for magical stories and a special matching craft! Intended for ages 12 and under.  

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Join Miss Atlanta for magical stories and a special matching craft! Intended for ages 12 and under.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for the duration. Dropoffs will not be permitted.

 

New Year

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Main Branch, Bookmobile, Outreach
Closing
Branches:
Main Branch, Bookmobile, Outreach
After-School Storytime, Mondays and Thursdays weekly at 4pm, intended for ages 12 and under

After-School Storytime

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
After-School Storytime:

Join Miss Atlanta for magical stories and a special matching craft! Intended for ages 12 and under.  

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Join Miss Atlanta for magical stories and a special matching craft! Intended for ages 12 and under.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for the duration. Dropoffs will not be permitted.

 

Preserving Your Heritage, first Thursday monthly at 5:30pm, intended for ages 18+

Preserving Your Heritage: A Moment in Time - Matthew Sellers and the First Airplane

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room A & B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Genealogy, Local History
Age Group:
Adults
Preserving Your Heritage:

Our library history and genealogy programming promotes an awareness of and interest in local heritage. Cindy's presentations are different every month, covering a wide variety...

Event Details:

Interested in learning about the first airplane? Join us as presenter Dennis Karwatka, a retired MSU Professor in Industrial Technology, tells us about Matthew Sellers as he flew h...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, Local History
Event Details:

Our library history and genealogy programming promotes an awareness of and interest in local heritage. Cindy's presentations are different every month, covering a wide variety of topics, and we often welcome special guests! Intended for ages 18+.

 

Interested in learning about the first airplane? Join us as presenter Dennis Karwatka, a retired MSU Professor in Industrial Technology, tells us about Matthew Sellers as he flew his four-winged quadraplane on December 28, 1908 in Grahn,

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have questions about accessibility or wish to request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at least three (3) working days before the scheduled event.

 

Playing by the Books: Library D&D Adventures, every other Friday at 3pm, intended for adults 18 and over

Playing by the Books: Library D&D Adventures

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Playing by the Books:

Follow Morgan into your very own fantasy story with Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, and have your heroic deeds chronicled in the library's hall of fame! All players will be usi...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Follow Morgan into your very own fantasy story with Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, and have your heroic deeds chronicled in the library's hall of fame! All players will be using the official D&D Beyond cloud app, so there are never any worries about forgetting your character sheet or dice, and rulebooks are supplied by us. Intended for adults 18+.

Please note: This program focuses on shorter adventures that are achievable over a reasonable number of sessions. At the conclusion of each adventure, there will be a new registration period to allow different community members to participate. Registration is always first come, first served; seats cannot be "held" based on prior or other program participation, but current players will necessarily be the first to know about upcoming registration periods.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have questions about accessibility or wish to request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at least three (3) working days before the scheduled event.

 

After-School Storytime, Mondays and Thursdays weekly at 4pm, intended for ages 12 and under

After-School Storytime

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
After-School Storytime:

Join Miss Atlanta for magical stories and a special matching craft! Intended for ages 12 and under.  

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Join Miss Atlanta for magical stories and a special matching craft! Intended for ages 12 and under.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for the duration. Dropoffs will not be permitted.

 

Zumba Gold at 6pm every monday

Zumba Gold

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room A & B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Zumba Gold:

Zumba Gold is a lower-intensity version of the typical Zumba class, designed to meet the needs of less active adults by improving balance, posture, flexibility, and coordination wh...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Zumba Gold is a lower-intensity version of the typical Zumba class, designed to meet the needs of less active adults by improving balance, posture, flexibility, and coordination while having fun. Join Cindy and get moving! Intended for ages 13+.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have questions about accessibility or wish to request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at least three (3) working days before the scheduled event.

 

Toddler Time, Tuesdays weekly at 10:15am, intended for ages 35 months and under

Toddler Time

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Children's Area at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Toddler Time:

Join Miss Jess for stories, songs, and activities especially for little ones! Intended for ages 6-35 months.  

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Join Miss Jess for stories, songs, and activities especially for little ones! Intended for ages 6-35 months.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for the duration. Dropoffs will not be permitted.

 

Preschool Storytime, Tuesdays weekly at 11:15am, intended for ages 3 to 5

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
Children's Area at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Preschool Storytime:

Join Miss Jess for stories, songs, and activities just for kids! Intended for ages 3-5 years.  

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Join Miss Jess for stories, songs, and activities just for kids! Intended for ages 3-5 years.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for the duration. Dropoffs will not be permitted.

 

Adult LEGO® Club, every other Wednesday at 10am, intended for ages 18+

Adult LEGO® Club

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Some people say LEGO® is just for kids, but we know better: They put "ages 4–99" right on the box! (And we won't tell anyone if you're 100 or older. 🤫) Join our other artists ...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Some people say LEGO® is just for kids, but we know better: They put "ages 4–99" right on the box! (And we won't tell anyone if you're 100 or older.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have questions about accessibility or wish to request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at least three (3) working days before the scheduled event.

 

KYNECT

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Atrium at Main Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Talk to people about SNAP and medicaid benefits

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Library Atrium
Purpose of Meeting

Talk to people about SNAP and medicaid benefits

LEGO® Club, second Wednesday monthly at 4pm and fourth Thursday monthly at 5pm, intended for ages 5-12

LEGO® Club

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area at Main Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
LEGO® Club:

Build something wonderful with Miss Atlanta as we bring out the LEGO® bricks! Let your imagination come to life through castles, cities, spaceships, and more. We'll even put your c...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM

Build something wonderful with Miss Atlanta as we bring out the LEGO® bricks! Let your imagination come to life through castles, cities, spaceships, and more. We'll even put your creations on display so they inspire others to add something great to the world! Intended for ages 5-12.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for the duration. Dropoffs will not be permitted.

 

Teen Game Night, second Wednesday monthly at 4pm, intended for grades 9-12

Teen Game Night

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room A & B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Game Night:

Come hang out with Megan and dive into our PS5, Xbox Series X, Oculus Rift, Nintendo Switch, and more! There are plenty of games to play cooperatively, competitively, and even solo...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming

Come hang out with Megan and dive into our PS5, Xbox Series X, Oculus Rift, Nintendo Switch, and more! There are plenty of games to play cooperatively, competitively, and even solo, so there's something for everyone. Refreshments are on us! Intended for grades 9-12.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have questions about accessibility or wish to request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at least three (3) working days before the scheduled event.

 

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

 

Device Advice, first Thursday monthly at 1pm, intended for seniors 55+

Device Advice

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room A & B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Seniors
Device Advice:

Do you need assistance with or have questions about technology? Trying to learn a new device? Want to pick up new computer skills or refresh old ones? April is here to help! Intend...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class

Do you need assistance with or have questions about technology? Trying to learn a new device? Want to pick up new computer skills or refresh old ones? April is here to help! Intended for ages 55+.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have questions about accessibility or wish to request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at least three (3) working days before the scheduled event.

 

After-School Storytime, Mondays and Thursdays weekly at 4pm, intended for ages 12 and under

After-School Storytime

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
After-School Storytime:

Join Miss Atlanta for magical stories and a special matching craft! Intended for ages 12 and under.  

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Join Miss Atlanta for magical stories and a special matching craft! Intended for ages 12 and under.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for the duration. Dropoffs will not be permitted.

 

Calliope The Cash strapped clown visits RCPL on January 9, 16, and 30th for money literacy for kids att starting at 4:30pm

Calliope the Cash-Strapped Clown's Literacy Night

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area at Main Branch
Program Type:
Guest Speaker, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Guest Speaker, Storytime

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have questions about accessibility or wish to request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at least three (3) working days before the scheduled event.

 

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for the duration. Dropoffs will not be permitted.

 

Photography/Film

Patron consent to be photographed or filmed at library-sponsored events is implied by virtue of their attendance at an event. If any adult, child, or adult on behalf of a child requests not to be photographed or filmed, that request will be honored.

Photographs and film taken by library representatives in library facilities or at library-sponsored events are used solely for library educational, promotional, and publicity purposes.

 

Library Yoga, every Wednesday at 5:30pm and first Saturday monthly at 9:15am, intended for ages 18+

Library Yoga

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Helen Williams Reading Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Library Yoga:

Find your center with co-yogis CJ and Allie! Take some time for yourself with our free yoga class, combining techniques for your body and mind. This is a gentle-flow fitness experi...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Helen Williams Reading Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Find your center with co-yogis CJ and Allie! Take some time for yourself with our free yoga class, combining techniques for your body and mind. This is a gentle-flow fitness experience featuring mindfulness as well as exercise, perfect for those in search of meditation as well as physical wellbeing. Intended for ages 13+.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have questions about accessibility or wish to request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at least three (3) working days before the scheduled event.

 

Senior Book Group, second Friday monthly at 12:30pm, intended for ages 55+

Senior Book Group: The Personal Librarian

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Book Club, Outreach
Age Group:
Seniors
Senior Book Group:

Take advantage of our community outreach services and be part of our monthly book club at the Rowan County Senior Citizens Center. There's a new book every month, requestable in ad...

Event Details:

January's title is The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray: The remarkable story of Belle da Costa Greene, hired by tycoon J.P. Morgan to curate th...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Outreach
Event Details:

Take advantage of our community outreach services and be part of our monthly book club at the Rowan County Senior Citizens Center. There's a new book every month, requestable in advance through our bookmobile! Intended for ages 55+.

 

January's title is The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray: The remarkable story of Belle da Costa Greene, hired by tycoon J.P.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have questions about accessibility or wish to request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at least three (3) working days before the scheduled event.

 

Crochet 101, every Friday at 3pm, intended for ages 13+

Crochet 101

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Helen Williams Reading Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Welcome to the wonderful world of fiber arts and crafts! We're hosting a complete crochet course designed for beginners: You'll learn the basic stitches, how to start a project, ho...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Helen Williams Reading Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Welcome to the wonderful world of fiber arts and crafts!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have questions about accessibility or wish to request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at least three (3) working days before the scheduled event.

 

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for the duration. Dropoffs will not be permitted.

 

Family Yoga Storytime, second Saturday monthly at 2pm, intended for ages 12 and under with accompaniment

Family Yoga Storytime

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Helen Williams Reading Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Family Yoga Storytime:

Come enjoy a family storytime—with a twist and bend! Join Miss Atlanta on the mat for an adventure full of peaceful vibes and mindful stretching. Let's get moving! Intended for age...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Helen Williams Reading Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime

Come enjoy a family storytime—with a twist and bend! Join Miss Atlanta on the mat for an adventure full of peaceful vibes and mindful stretching. Let's get moving! Intended for ages 5-12; siblings and grown-up family members are welcome to join in. Yoga mats and equipment are provided by the library while supplies last (first come, first served).

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for the duration. Dropoffs will not be permitted.