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Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (7/27)	Mon (7/28)	Tue (7/29)	Wed (7/30)	Thu (7/31)	Fri (8/01)	Sat (8/02)
All Day	This event is in the "Everyone" group 2nd Annual Community Card Contest All Day 5/5–7/30 Everyone Arts & Crafts, Seasonal, Summer Reading Virtual Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Virtual Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Seasonal, Summer Reading Event Details: Calling all artists: It's our second annual community card design contest! Disclaimer(s) Contest Entry Registrants for this program acknowledge that the Rowan County Public Library may use any submission(s) in advertising and promotional graphics and/or materials, including (but not limited to) social media and signage. By registering, you hereby grant all appropriate permissions to the Library regarding your submission(s), as described by attendant program and/or contest rules. 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.
10 am			This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Book Prize Pickup & Tie-Dye (Babies 35 Months & Under) 10:15am–11:15am Babies & Toddlers Summer Reading This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Green Space Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Summer Reading Event Details: As is tradition, we're bidding farewell to Summer Reading with a tie-dye extravaganza and Book Prize Pickup! Bring your own shirt, socks, or onesie to transform them into something colorful for your little one! 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. 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.				Reservation Trans Support Group 10:30am–1:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Conference Room
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12 pm					This event is in the "Everyone" group Summer Reading Closeout 12:00pm–4:00pm Everyone Culinary, Summer Reading This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room A & B Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Culinary, Summer Reading Event Details: Summer Reading participants of all ages are invited to stop by to say farewell to the season at our big finale! Inflatables will be set up outside, plus you can build your own ice cream sundae in our community room! 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.
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3 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Playing by the Books: Library D&D Adventures 3:00pm–5:00pm Adults, Seniors Gaming Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Closed Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Gaming Registration Required 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.
4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group After-School Storytime 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Tweens Arts & Crafts, Storytime This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group On Board: Beyblade Demo 4:00pm–6:00pm Adults Gaming, Workshop This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming, Workshop Event Details: Get your game on with Morgan as we break out our collection of board, card, and tabletop titles! Intended for ages 18+. Join us for a crash course in Beyblade: The toy-assisted sport that puts a completely different spin on tops! Learn about the game, the gear, how to get started, how to play, and participate in a demonstration so you can feel what it's like. 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.
5 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Book Prize Pickup & Tie-Dye (Teens) 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens Summer Reading This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Green Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Summer Reading Disclaimer(s) 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.		This event is in the "Adults" group Book Prize Pickup & Tie-Dye (Adults) 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults Summer Reading This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room A & B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Summer Reading Disclaimer(s) 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. This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Yoga 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults, Teens Health & Wellness This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Zumba Gold 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults, Seniors Health & Wellness This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 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.