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Friends of RPL Bookshop Open Saturday, October 8Visit the Friends of Rowan Public Library's Second Saturday Bookshop on Saturday, October 8 for phenomenal deals on fiction, nonfiction, children's, and young adult titles. The Bookshop also offers some specialty items, gift baskets, DVDs, books on CD, and more.
October's special deal is a 50% off sale on all cookbooks. Stop in between 10 am and 4 pm on October 8 for some great deals to get your fall cooking started off right. To learn more about the Second Saturday Bookshop or the Friends of RPL, visit www.friendsofrpl.org or call 704-216-8240.
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Friends of Libraries Week Coming SoonRowan Public Library will be spending the week of October 16-22, 2022 celebrating its Friends of the Library group as part of the 16th annual celebration of National Friends of Libraries Week.
The Friends of Rowan Public Library were established in 1969 and work hard to raise funds for the RPL system. The group’s efforts resulted in a complete renovation of the library in the early 1970s, plus a variety of other projects, programming seasons, equipment purchases, and beyond in the years following.
"Friends groups exist nationwide to step in and help their local libraries when ends don't meet, raising money and offering support to overworked, underpaid staff," explains RPL Friends president Jennifer Hubbard. "Our library here means so much to so many, and the Friends volunteer behind the scenes to make sure all four Rowan County branches continue offering essential programs to the community."
Additional members of the Friends of Rowan Public Library Board include Barbara Corriher (vice president), Cyndii Owen (treasurer), April Everett (secretary), Melissa Oleen (ex officio), Gary Freeze (ex officio), Duane DeBerry, Mary Frances Edens, Robert Jones, Melody Moxley, and Susan Waller.
To learn more about becoming a Friend of Rowan Public Library, visit www.friendsofrpl.org to sign up online, visit your most convenient RPL location, or call 704-216-8240.
National Friends of Libraries Week is coordinated by United for Libraries, a division of the American Library Association with approximately 4,000 personal and group members representing hundreds of thousands of library supporters. United for Libraries supports those who govern, promote, advocate, and fundraise for libraries, and brings together library trustees, advocates, friends, and foundations into a partnership that creates a powerful force for libraries in the 21st century. For more information, visit www.ala.org/united. |
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 Paramedic Allison Smith teaches teenagers at RPL South the basics of performing compression-only CPR using training mannequins. |
Teens Learn First Aid Basics at RPLTeen programming in September included an instructional session by retired Cabarrus County EMS paramedic Allison Smith. Smith, who has over 30 years of field experience, taught teens at RPL Headquarters, East, South, and West some basic skills they can use to potentially save someone's life in an emergency.
Teens learned how to perform the basics of compression-only CPR, how to call 911, how to use an automatic external defibrillator (AED) machine, how to stop a bleeding wound, how to treat bug bites, and how to treat burns. Participating teens also had the chance to ask questions and get information about various medical scenarios.
The program was a success with nearly one dozen teens walking away from the sessions with new knowledge and skills they could potentially use to save someone's life in an emergency situation.
Weekly teen programming continues into the fall at all RPL locations. To see a complete list of program opportunities for teens ages 11-17, visit www.rowanpubliclibrary.org or call Young Adult Librarian Amanda Brill at 704-216-8268.
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 RPL South children's librarian Stephanie Reister captivates an outdoor storytime audience with wild and watery tales.
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Creek Week 2022 Storytime Brings Families OutdoorsRowan Public Library helped launch the countywide week-long celebration with a Creek Week Storytime and Creek Exploration at Lake Corriher Wilderness Area on Sunday, September 18. The storytime led by RPL South children's librarian Stephanie Reister kicked off a week full of programming and activities for families to enjoy all around the county in celebration of Rowan's annual Creek Week, which was recognized September 18-24, 2022.
For this event, RPL partnered with Muddy Sneakers, an environmental education program that works with public school students to bring children closer to the natural world. After the storytime, representatives from Muddy Sneakers led participants into the creek found in Lake Corriher Wilderness Area. Children found all sorts of critters native to the area, such as crawfish, mayflies, and dragonfly nymphs. Thanks to all children and caretakers who participated in this fun and educational storytime event!
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 A display celebrating great Hispanic-American authors is currently nestled in RPL East's front display case, courtesy of East Associate Jailene Aguilar Valdovinos.
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 RPL West displays the supplies children and their families need to hunt for facts about various Hispanic countries as a part of October's scavenger hunt.
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Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage MonthNational Hispanic Heritage Month is here! Celebrate the many contributions made to American society by great Hispanic writers, inventors, leaders, scientists, and more.
Officially celebrated September 15 — October 15, National Hispanic Heritage Month started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.
The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30-day period.
To celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, RPL will have multiple displays across its different branches celebrating the written works of great Hispanic-American authors. The children's monthly scavenger hunt will teach children and their families different facts about a variety of Hispanic countries around the world.
Stop into RPL, pick up a great novel written by a Hispanic-American author, participate in the scavenger hunt, and learn more about the wonderful ways Hispanic-American people have contributed to society. To learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month, visit www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/about/.
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 The new document scanner provided by the Friends of Rowan Public Library will be used to scan and digitize various documents found in the Salisbury Post's morgue.
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New Scanner Acquired for ProjectRPL staff and volunteers involved with the Salisbury Post Morgue Preservation Project wish to extend a big thank you to the Friends of Rowan Public Library for the recent purchase of a new document scanner!
This generous donation by the Friends of RPL will be used to scan documents as a part of the Salisbury Post Morgue Preservation Project. The new scanner will be housed at RPL South, making it easier for staff there to assist with document processing and digitization tasks.
To learn more about the Salisbury Post Morgue Preservation Project, visit https://edithclark.omeka.net/spmpp for the latest updates or call History Room Supervisor Gretchen Witt at 704-216-8232.
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 Local musician Darrell Connor will be featured in the upcoming release of Come Gather 'Round Good People, episode four.
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Podcast Episode Set to Release SoonMark your calendars — the next episode of Rowan Public Library's podcast Come Gather 'Round Good People is set to release Monday, October 31 at 9 am.
Episode 4 of Come Gather ‘Round Good People will feature an interview with local musician Darrell Connor. Hear Connor and podcast host David Lamanno discuss the songs Wildwood Flower and Red Wing. Darrell has played these tunes as a medley since his early days as a budding musician.
Listeners will learn why the songs are meaningful to Darrell and why he continues to play them today. The episode will include an in-depth look at the history of the song Wildwood Flower, which evolved from a parlor song written in 1860. Listeners will also be treated to a performance of the tune at the end of the episode.
Come Gather ‘Round Good People is a quarterly podcast dedicated to informing listeners about the stories behind featured folk songs with a local, regional, or state-wide connection. Each episode will conclude with a musical performance. All previous episodes are available to stream now at bit.ly/RPLSoundCloud. Visit the SoundCloud site, follow the podcast, and catch up on previous episodes!
To learn more about Come Gather 'Round Good People, contact librarian David Lamanno at 704-216-8229.
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Upcoming Genealogy Programming in October The Edith M. Clark History Room is gearing up for a month full of opportunities to learn more about genealogy research!
All month long, Census Records Take Away Kits will be available for the public to claim. The kits will guide particpants through the process of using Census records and data in genealogical research, with a special emphasis on the 1950 Federal Census data that was released to the public earlier in 2022. To explore this aspect of genealogical research, register for a free kit at bit.ly/RPLCensusKit. Kits will be available to pick up at any RPL location. Supplies are limited — register for one today.
On Saturday, October 22 from 10 am to Noon at RPL Headquarters, the public is invited to attend a workshop focused on finding and researching specific populations of people for genealogical information. Co-hosted by the History Room and the Genealogical Society of Rowan County, this free class is open to the public and designed for adults ages 18+. This workshop has a follow-up component from a previous workshop; however, all are welcome to attend. Registration is encouraged; to register for the workshop, visit bit.ly/WhereWereThey. To learn more, call Gretchen Witt at 704-216-8232.
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RPL Reads: Staff Book Recommendations
Ever wonder what books library staff are reading? Check out some hot reads recommended by RPL staff. This month, recommendations are provided by the staff of RPL's Administrative Offices! |
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Melissa Oleen, Library Director
I just started the very readable non-fiction work Going to Church in Medieval England by Nicholas Orme. So many of my favorite works of English literature reference "livings," parishes, chapels, benefice(s), chaplains, patrons, and so on. I wanted to see how this all came about and changed over the years.
Orme goes into detail about how early parishes came into being after the fall of the Roman empire, the various ways boundaries were established, who they served, and how they were supported. As a bonus, a list of technical terms is included as well as lovely, useful illustrations throughout the book.
An interesting fact I've learned from reading this book: early chapels could be divided into at least three categories based on their outreach and may or may not be affiliated with a parish. I have a feeling Jane Austen’s Lady Catherine De Bourgh would have erased any evidence suggesting a cult chapel-of-ease was ever located within her parish!
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Alesha Woods, Communications Associate
I recently finished reading Alice Feeney's Rock Paper Scissors. I enjoyed this thriller so much! This story kept me intrigued, and I wanted to know more and get to the bottom of all the secrets within the story. Feeney does an excellent job setting the story's mysterious and spooky tone, and then she drives it home with twists that still boggle my mind!
The story follows a couple, Adam and Amelia Wright, who win a getaway weekend trip to a tiny, isolated chapel-turned-cottage in the middle of Scotland. Things have been wrong with Mr. and Mrs. Wright for a long time. When Adam and Amelia win the trip, they think it might be just what their marriage needs. Self-confessed workaholic and screenwriter Adam Wright has lived with face blindness his whole life. He can’t recognize friends or family, or even his own wife.
Every anniversary the couple exchange traditional gifts – paper, cotton, pottery, tin – and each year Adam’s wife writes him a letter that she never lets him read. Until now. They both know this weekend will make or break their marriage, but they didn’t randomly win this trip. One of them is lying, and someone doesn’t want them to live happily ever after.
I definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a seriously creepy, sit-on-the-edge-of-your-seat thriller novel with lots of twists and turns!
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Laurie Lyda, Library Services ManagerI’ve been reading Lana Harper’s Witches of Thistle Grove series – the first two books are out now, with the third coming out in 2023.
Payback’s a Witch is the first novel and From Bad to Cursed the second. These novels are fun reads with vivid characters, a delightfully magical setting (the town of Thistle Grove), and common themes. In the first novel, for example, Emmy grapples with coming back to her hometown after a lengthy absence and all of the memories – the good and the not-so-good – that experience can bring. I’m hoping to finish book two before Halloween, and I can’t wait for next year’s Back in a Spell!
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RPL Programs & Events: October 2022Planning to visit for a program and need special accommodations? Call 704-216-8240 for more information.
Scavenger Hunt: National Hispanic Heritage Month (HQ, East, South, West)
October 1 — 31
Go on a scavenger hunt in any of RPL’s Children’s Rooms to learn fun facts about different Hispanic cultures. What is the national bird of Mexico? Where is chimichurri a popular dish? Learn these answers and more with an interactive book scavenger hunt that celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. Successfully complete the hunt to win a prize! For more details, call 980-432-8670.
Take Away Kits: Census Records (HQ, East, South, West)
October 1 — October 31
Families and adults are invited to pick up a packet to begin exploring their family history using the Federal Census. Census information is released for public use every 72 years, and the 1950 census is the latest to be made available in April 2022. Registration is required with a limit of one kit per person/family. Kits are available during the month of October while supplies last. Visit bit.ly/RPLCensusKit to register. This program is designed for families or adults. For more information, call Gretchen at 704-216-8232.
STEAM Storytime (HQ)
Saturday, October 1, 10:30 am
Join us in the Children’s Room for a fun “bodies in motion” storytime followed by STEM activities exploring objects in motion with wooden blocks, ramps, and building supplies. This program is designed for kindergarteners and first graders, though all children are welcome. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caretaker (ages 16+). To learn more, call 704-216-8234.
Teens: Nancy Drew Escape Room (HQ, East, South, West)
Monday, October 3, 4 — 5 pm (RPL South)
Tuesday, October 4, 4 — 5 pm (RPL HQ)
Wednesday, October 5, 4 — 5 pm (RPL East)
Thursday, October 6, 4 — 5 pm (RPL West)
Teens are invited to help Nancy solve riddles and find clues to escape from the Old Clocktower! To learn more, contact Amanda at 704-216-8268.
Friends of RPL Second Saturday Bookshop
(West End Plaza)
Saturday, October 8, 10 am — 4 pm
The Friends of RPL’s Second Saturday Bookshop, located in the West End Plaza, is open the second Saturday of each month. Shop for great deals on fiction, nonfiction, children’s items, literary gift baskets, and more! Sales at the Second Saturday Bookshop support Rowan Public Library. For more information, visit www.friendsofrpl.org.
Cards for a Cause (HQ, East, South, West)
October 8 – December 16
Create holiday cards that will be delivered to active service members in the United States Armed Forces and to veterans at the Hefner VAMC in Salisbury. Patrons can specify if their card(s) is delivered to a certain branch of the USAF or to the VA. However, cards submitted for a branch of the USAF do have specific deadlines: November 4 for cards distributed internationally, December 2 for cards distributed Stateside. Cards submitted December 3-16 will only be delivered to the VA. For more information, contact Tammie at 704-216-7728.
Teens: Constellation Cross Stitch (HQ, East, South, West)
Monday, October 10, 4 — 5 pm (RPL South)
Tuesday, October 11, 4 — 5 pm (RPL HQ)
Wednesday, October 12, 4 — 5 pm (RPL East)
Thursday, October 13, 4 — 5 pm (RPL West)
Teens are invited to create beautiful constellation designs to display. To learn more, contact Amanda at 704-216-8268 or Amanda.Brill@rowancountync.gov.
Chapter Chats: Sensory Storytime (South)
Friday, October 14, 10 am
This bi-weekly program is designed for those with autism and/or sensory challenges and is coordinated in collaboration with Rowan County’s Therapeutic Recreation Division. The second and fourth Fridays of each month is an interactive Sensory Storytime that involves books, songs, and games and is designed for those with autism and/or sensory challenges. To learn more about how to participate in this program series, call Tammie at 704-216-7728.
Kids Paint (South)
Friday, October 14, 2 — 4 pm
School age children are invited to create a pour painting! Space is limited; participants must pre-register for this program by October 12. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caretaker (ages 16+). To learn more, call Tammie at 704-216-7728.
Teens: Doll Head Planters (HQ, East, South, West)
Monday, October 17, 4 — 5 pm (RPL South)
Tuesday, October 18, 4 — 5 pm (RPL HQ)
Wednesday, October 19, 4 — 5 pm (RPL East)
Thursday, October 20, 4 — 5 pm (RPL West)
Teens are invited to create spooky planters from recycled doll heads. To learn more, contact Amanda at 704-216-8268.
PJ Storytime: Halloween Party (HQ)
Tuesday, October 18, 6 pm
Wear a Halloween costume or your coziest pajamas, grab a blanket and your favorite stuffed animal, and attend this fall-themed event. Make fun crafts, enjoy yummy refreshments, and listen to entertaining stories! Recommended for ages 3 to 11, though all children are welcome. For more details, call 704-216-8234.
Pinterest Club: Hand Sewn Halloween (East)
Tuesday, October 18, 6 pm
Adults ages 18+ are invited to learn the basics of hand sewing by creating their own adorable fabric Halloween decorations. All materials will be provided, and light refreshments will be served. Registration is required to attend this program; space is limited. To reserve a spot or learn more, call Sydney at 704-216-7841.
Bilingual Storytime (HQ)
Friday, October 21, 10:30 am
This storytime will help children learn basic Spanish vocabulary. This program is geared toward babies and preschool ages. For more information, email Aida at Aida.Garwood@rowancountync.gov.
Crafters’ Community (South)
Friday, October 21, 10 am
Hang out with fellow crafters and spend time being creative together. The first hour will be learning simple jewelry-making techniques. Supplies will be provided. The second hour will give attendees who want to stay time to work on any form of craft project brought from home. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required as space is limited; visit bit.ly/RPL-crafterscorner. To learn more, contact Stephanie at Stephanie.Reister@rowancountync.gov.
Genealogy Workshop: Where Were They? (HQ)
Saturday, October 22, 10 am — 12 pm
Co-hosted by the Genealogical Society of Rowan County and RPL’s Edith M. Clark History Room, this free class is open to the public and designed for adults ages 18+. This workshop has a follow-up component from a previous workshop; however, all are welcome. Researching specific populations will be the focus of this workshop. Registration is encouraged. Refreshments will be served. Visit bit.ly/WhereWereThey to register or call Gretchen Witt at 704-216-8232 for additional information.
Sports Snack Recipe Swap (West)
Saturday, October 22, 1 pm
Teens and adults are invited to share their favorite Sports Snacks (appetizers) recipes with other members of the West Rowan community. Enjoy a recipe swap and taste-testing party! Recipes will be stapled together booklet-style prior to the event and shared with participants. Registration required. Limit one recipe per participant. To be included in the recipe swap, a copy of the recipe must be submitted to RPL West Supervisor Lyndsey Maloney by Thursday, Oct. 20. To learn more or to register, call Lyndsey at 704-216-8291.
Prehistoric Storytime (East)
Monday, October 24, 6 pm
Children are invited to enjoy a dinosaur-themed storytime complete with tales, snacks, and a craft. This program is designed for children; children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caretaker (ages 16+). To learn more, call 704-216-7842.
Tabletop Roleplaying Game for Teens (HQ)
Tuesday, October 25, 6 — 8 pm
Teens are invited to play a tabletop roleplaying game where they will slay dragons and find treasure! All materials will be provided, and no experience necessary. To learn more, contact Amanda at 704-216-8268.
Book Bites Book Club and Watch Party: Virtual Author Talk with Kate Quinn (HQ, East, South, West)
Tuesday, October 25, 6 pm
Come join an exciting author talk with Kate Quinn! Enjoy refreshments and discussion hosted by librarian Paulette Stiles before seeing bestselling author Kate Quinn talk about her latest book, The Diamond Eye. This event includes a virtual talk with the author as part of the Virtual Author Watch Party to start at 6:30 pm. To also attend the Virtual Author Watch Party, please register at bit.ly/RPLVirtualAuthorTalks. To learn more or procure a copy of the book, contact Paulette at Paulette.Stiles@rowancountync.gov or 704-216-7731 for details, including Zoom information.
Book and Cook with Spookley the Square Pumpkin and Stumpkin (West)
Wednesday, October 26, 4 — 5 pm
Join us for a fun and interactive story time featuring Spookley and Stumpkin. Afterwards, create your own unique pumpkin treat. This program is designed for children; children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caretaker (ages 16+). To learn more, call 704-216-8290.
Chapter Chats: Sensory Storytime (South)
Friday, October 28, 10 am
This bi-weekly program is designed for those with autism and/or sensory challenges and is coordinated in collaboration with Rowan County’s Therapeutic Recreation Division. The second and fourth Fridays of each month is an interactive Sensory Storytime that involves books, songs, and games and is designed for those with autism and/or sensory challenges. To learn more about how to participate in this program series, call Tammie at 704-216-7728.
RPL Podcast: Come Gather ‘Round Good People, Episode 4 Conversations: Sharing the Song
Available to stream October 31, 9 am
Come Gather ‘Round Good People is a quarterly podcast dedicated to informing listeners about the stories behind featured folk songs with a local, regional, or state-wide connection. Episode 4 will include an in-depth interview with a local musician. The podcast will discuss the first traditional song they learned, why it is meaningful, and why they continue to play it today. A performance of the tune will follow the conversation. Visit the RPL Soundcloud channel at bit.ly/RPLSoundCloud. To learn more, contact David at 704-216-8229.
Teens: Paper Making (HQ, East, South, West)
Monday, October 31, 4 — 5 pm (RPL South)
Tuesday, November 1, 4 — 5 pm (RPL HQ)
Wednesday, November 2, 4 — 5 pm (RPL East)
Thursday, November 3, 4 — 5 pm (RPL West)
Teens are invited to learn the process for making paper from recycled
materials. This is part one of a two-part program to allow paper to dry. To learn more, contact Amanda at 704-216-8268.
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The Rowan Public Library Foundation recognizes the following donation:
A gift in memory of Joyce Dixon to the Tea & Topics Book Club Endowment by the Tea & Topics Book Club
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The Friends of Rowan Public Library recognize the following donations:
A gift by Pat Beck
A gift by Amanda Harwood
A gift by Juanita Correll
A gift in memory of Harold Zoubul by Jayne Hubbard
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RPL Headquarters
201 W. Fisher Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
RPL East
110 Broad Sreet
Rockwell, NC 28138
RPL South
920 Kimball Road
China Grove, NC 28023
RPL West
201 School Street
Cleveland, NC 27013
rowanpubliclibrary.org
980-432-8670
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