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Appalachian GameChangers

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room at Main Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Spring Plant Share, April 19 at 11am, intended for all ages

Spring Plant Share

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room A & B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Gardening, Seasonal, Sustainability
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

It's that time of year again: Time to meet and greet your neighbors at our semiannual plant share! Mingle with other green thumbs from our community; swap or give away seeds, cutti...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Gardening, Seasonal, Sustainability
Event Details:

It's that time of year again: Time to meet and greet your neighbors at our semiannual plant share!

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.

 

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.

 

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

Murder Mystery Mayhem

Saturday, April 19, 2025 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, April 21, 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, except the first monday

Zumba Gold

Monday, April 21, 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 for babies at 10:15 every tuesday

Toddler Time

Tuesday, April 22, 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, April 22, 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.

 

Chow Club, fourth Tuesday monthly at 12pm, intended for ages 18+

Chow Club

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room A & B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Culinary
Age Group:
Adults
Chow Club:

Cook up something special together! Join our cookbook club to explore new recipes and techniques with Missy. Themed cookbooks are chosen each month; you can find them at the circul...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culinary

Cook up something special together! Join our cookbook club to explore new recipes and techniques with Missy. Themed cookbooks are chosen each month; you can find them at the circulation desk and choose a dish that suits your tastes! Intended for ages 18+.

 

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.

 

KYNECT

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Vestibule 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: Vestibule
Purpose of Meeting

Talk to people about SNAP and medicaid benefits

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

Adult LEGO® Club

Wednesday, April 23, 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.

 

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

After-School Storytime

Thursday, April 24, 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.

 

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

LEGO® Club

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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 LEGO® Club, fourth Thursday monthly at 5pm, intended for grades 6-12

Teen LEGO® Club

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Area at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Teens
Teen LEGO® Club:

You're never too old to enjoy the wonder that comes from building with LEGO®! Join Megan in our teen area and let your imagination run wild—you never know what you'll end up creati...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM

You're never too old to enjoy the wonder that comes from building with LEGO®! Join Megan in our teen area and let your imagination run wild—you never know what you'll end up creating, whether from scratch or an official LEGO® set. Intended for grades 6-12.

 

Dust Busters Genealogy Club, fourth Thursday monthly at 5:30pm, intended for ages 18+

Dust Busters

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room A & B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Genealogy, Local History, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Dust Busters:

Want to learn how to trace your roots? Join Cindy for a monthly dive into family research and discover how to trace and identify historical documents, vet your sources, locate buri...

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

Want to learn how to trace your roots? Join Cindy for a monthly dive into family research and discover how to trace and identify historical documents, vet your sources, locate burial sites, and more. If you've ever wondered where you come from, finding out can be a real adventure! Intended for ages 18+.

 

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.

 

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 thursday at 5:30pm in the reading room

Library Yoga

Thursday, April 24, 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.

 

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, April 25, 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.

 

Movie Night Lock-In on April 25th at 5:30pm for kids 3-12

Movie Night Lock-In: Moana 2 [PG]

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Area at Main Branch
Program Type:
Film & Television
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for a magical night at the library with another Movie Night Lock-In! This special event is all about fun, comfort, and adventure as we watch the exciting new movie Moana 2!...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Film & Television
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join us for a magical night at the library with another Movie Night Lock-In! This special event is all about fun, comfort, and adventure as we watch the exciting new movie Moana 2!

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.

 

Food Allergies

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

 

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.

 

Bilingual storytime for children 8 and under March 15th, 19th, and April 26th at 1pm

Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos en Español e Inglés

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Area at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

It's another fabulous storytime in both English and Spanish, courtesy of our friends from the Morehead State University Spanish Club!

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

It's another fabulous storytime in both English and Spanish, courtesy of our friends from the Morehead State University Spanish Club!

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.

 

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

After-School Storytime

Monday, April 28, 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, except the first monday

Zumba Gold

Monday, April 28, 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.

 

Pool noodle exercise class, 10am April 29 at the Rowan County Senior Citizens Center, intended for ages 55 and up

Senior Citizens Center: Pool Noodle Exercise

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Outreach
Age Group:
Seniors
Senior Citizens Center:

Jess and Ronnie bring library programming to our local Senior Citizens Center every month: Join in for everything from craft projects to video games, performing arts, gardening, fi...

Event Details:

In April, we're bringing you fun and easy fitness with a pool noodle exercise class! Get moving with us and learn simple routines you can do for your own wellness at home. (We'll s...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Outreach
Event Details:

Jess and Ronnie bring library programming to our local Senior Citizens Center every month: Join in for everything from craft projects to video games, performing arts, gardening, fitness, and more! Intended for ages 55+.

 

In April, we're bringing you fun and easy fitness with a pool noodle exercise class! Get moving with us and learn simple routines you can do for your own wellness at home. (We'll supply the pool noodles, of course.)

 

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.

 

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.

 

Toddler Time for babies at 10:15 every tuesday

Toddler Time

Tuesday, April 29, 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, April 29, 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.

 

On Board, last Tuesday monthly at 4pm, intended for ages 18+

On Board

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
On Board:

Get your game on with Morgan as we break out our collection of board, card, and tabletop titles! Intended for ages 18+.  

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming

Get your game on with Morgan as we break out our collection of board, card, and tabletop titles! Intended for ages 18+.

 

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.