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2-Day Sale Event Coming to Bookshop in NovemberVisit the Friends of Rowan Public Library's Second Saturday Bookshop on Saturday, November 12 or Sunday, November 13 for some special sales!
On Saturday, November 12, the Bookshop will be open from 10 am — 4 pm; Friends of RPL members who shop the last hour of the sale on Saturday (from 3 — 4 pm) can take an extra 50% off their entire purchase price!
On Sunday, November 13, Friends of RPL members can enjoy exclusive access from 1 — 2 pm to browse and purchase items from the late James (Jimmy) F. Hurley III collection. Mr. Hurley was a well known and respected community leader in Salisbury and the greater Rowan community. While he is best known for his fundraising efforts and support for various community entities, he was also an avid reader who amassed a great collection of antique books during his lifetime; books from his collection will be available for Friends of RPL members to browse first. From 2 — 4 pm, the sale will be open to the general public.
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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 Teens at RPL South had a blast making these creepy planters from repurposed doll heads. |
Teens 'Creep It Real' with Doll HeadsTeen programming in October included a Halloween activity that invited the teens to create their own planters...with a creepy twist! Teens used the heads of old dolls, craft supplies, and hot glue guns to make these terrifying homes for succulents, moss, and more. While the program produced hilariously spooky results, it also taught teens the value of using old, worn-out objects, like well-loved dolls, to create new projects with purpose.
Weekly teen programming continues through the first three weeks of November at all RPL locations. Teen programming (along with standard programming for children) will be on hiatus beginning December 1. 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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 Although Rowan County is just now settling into fall, Cards for a Cause is already underway with its 2022 campaign.
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Cards for a Cause 2022 Off to a Strong StartAlthough the days are just beginning to grow chillier and shorter, Cards for a Cause, an annual campaign led by RPL Children's Associate Tammie Foster, is already well underway.
The program, which originally launched in 2015, aims to get holiday cards into the hands of service members and veterans located in the local area and beyond. RPL staff recognized how many service members and veterans may not be able to see their friends and family members during the holidays for a wide variety of reasons and wanted to share some extra cheer with them during the holiday season. When she was asked to lead the program a few years ago, Foster took the opportunity and ran with it, steadily increasing participation each year.
In 2021, Cards for a Cause generated 4,521 cards, setting a new high for the number of cards returned and delivered to service members and veterans during the program.
There are a few ways interested RPL customers can participate in Cards for a Cause:
1. Visit your most convenient RPL location to complete a card or two onsite — all locations have free card-making materials available to the public.
2. Fill out or create some cards of your own and drop them off at any RPL location.
3. Take a handy bundle of blank cards to complete at home and return them to any RPL location later.
Cards for a Cause will accept new cards through December 16. To learn more about Cards for a Cause, contact Tammie Foster at 704-216-7728. |
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Photowalk Through Salisbury National CemeteryInterested in joining other photographers to capture some amazing shots? Want to learn some photography basics with a group who loves to share tips and tricks? Join RPL South librarian Paul Birkhead for a photowalk on Saturday, November 19 at 10 am. November's photowalk will take participants through the Historic Salisbury National Cemetery.
Photowalks are great opportunities for novice or experienced photographers to experience different picturesque places around Rowan County, capture some great photos, and swap tips and tricks with other photographers. This event is free; bring your own camera or cell phone for taking photos.
Want to see photos taken at previous photowalks? Check out the online album of participant submissions at https://bit.ly/RPL-Photowalk-Album.
Registration for the photowalk is requested. Please visit: bit.ly/Photowalk-NationalCemetery to get registered prior to the event.
New this year: On the photowalk registration form, you can request to pick up a free Cards for a Cause kit at the event. These kits are a way to deliver holiday greetings to active U.S. service members or veterans at the Hefner VAMC in Salisbury.
To learn more about photowalks, contact Paul Birkhead at 704-216-7737.
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SLNC 'Library for the Blind & Disabled' Gets New Name ChangeThe State Library of North Carolina (SLNC) Library for the Blind and Disabled has now become SLNC Accessible Books and Library Services (ABLS). This special public library offers materials for checkout for patrons who have difficulty reading or handling standard books. This may be a permanent disability or a temporary state of affairs. For patrons who have difficulty seeing. handling, or turning the pages of standard print books, there are free services available from SLNC to assist.
SLNC’s Accessible Books and Library Services is more than a place to check out books. SLNC ABLS division offers community and tailored services to entertain and engage folks with abilities that a standard library cannot necessarily meet. Audiobooks with player devices adapted for easy handling with plug and play ability are offered for those with limited fine motor skills. Braille books are offered for those who read braille. Classic books in large print are available for checkout. eAudiobooks are available for download in a variety of formats.
The SLNC ABLS goes above and beyond by offering magazines, descriptive videos, books from around the world, foreign language quarterly publications, and braille on demand books for download. All of these resources can be delivered to patrons free of charge through the US Postal Service or an internet connection.
Free SLNC cards also offer a number of podcasts hosted by Podbean including Talking Book Topics, Braille Book Review, Heard Any Good Books Lately?, and Notable on Noble that provide reviews, commentary, and previews of what is new in their collections. The SLNC also hosts a special section on locally-published books and audiobooks by North Carolina authors. These titles are downloadable or available to stream through the browser for easy access on smartphones, tablets, and other devices. They even have older issues of Our State magazine downloadable for free.
The application is short, but it does ask for a certifying signature from a competent authority, such as an educator, social worker, case worker, counselor, rehabilitation teacher, certified reading specialist, school psychologist, superintendent, or librarian. You can check out the SLNC's ABLS site for more information, news, and offerings at https://statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/about-us/accessible-books-and-library-services.
Existing RPL customers interested in the services provided by the SLNC's ABLS program can contact Adult Outreach Librarian Paulette Stiles at 704-216-8259 for assistance or more information.
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Swap Dessert Recipes at RPL EastJoin RPL East for a super tasty holiday desserts recipe swap event in November! Participants are invited to submit a favorite holiday or winter dessert recipe, make a sample of the treat to share, and come to a taste-testing and recipe swap at RPL East on Tuesday, November 29 at 6 pm. Get excited for the holidays with this chance to enjoy community, taste some delicious desserts, and get your own booklet of the recipes to try at home.
Registration is required to submit a recipe and participate. A copy of the recipe must be submitted by Saturday, November 26 to be included in the swap. Copies of recipes can be mailed, emailed, or hand-delivered to RPL East. To get registered or learn more, call RPL East Supervisor Sydney Smith at 704-216-7841 or email Sydney.Smith@rowancountync.gov.
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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 Available to StreamThe latest episode of RPL's first-ever podcast, Come Gather 'Round Good People, just released on October 31. It is available to stream now, along with other previous episodes.
Episode 4 of Come Gather ‘Round Good People features 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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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 East Branch! |
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Addison Bevis, Library Associate
The book I just finished reading is called Through the Woods by Emily Carroll. I wanted to read something a little spooky for Halloween, and this was perfect! I finished reading it in just one sitting.
It's a graphic YA anthology of original short horror stories. Emily Carroll's art style reminds me of a mixture between Tim Burton and N.D. Stevenson (author of Nimona), and Carroll's style often helps tell the story more than the narration. Every story reads like a grownup fairy tale; they're haunting and memorable, but never too gory. My favorite story was about a shy man who is suspicious of his charismatic brother.
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Sydney Smith, East Branch Supervisor
I recently finished reading Jennette McCurdy's memoir I'm Glad My Mom Died. While the title and cover image of the book are a bit shocking, it is 110% worth picking up and reading. I have read over 50 books this year, and I would call this one perhaps the best book I have completed so far.
When I was a tween in middle school around the early 2000s, iCarly, the television show featuring Jennette McCurdy as the lovable tomboy character named Sam, was all the rage. I was the same age as Jennette and her costar, Miranda Cosgrove, at the height of the Nickelodeon show's popularity. I loved watching the show and relating to their characters. However, underneath iCarly's fun and whimsical storyline was a very harsh reality for actress Jennette McCurdy.
In her memoir, McCurdy explores her career as a Hollywood actress, including the emotional and physical abuse she suffered at the hands of her mother in order to enter the spotlight as a major television star. Throughout the book, McCurdy explores her life from early childhood and eventually reaches the major turning point in her life so far — the death of her mother. If you want a read that is emotional, heart-wrenching, hilarious, relatable, and insightful, place a copy of this book on hold today. It is extremely powerful! A bonus: if you listen to the audiobook version like I did, you can hear it read by McCurdy herself.
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Jailene Aguilar Valdovinos, Library AssociateI recently finished reading Crying in H Mart: A Memoir by Michelle Zauner. It is a truly heartbreaking novel about the author’s experience of losing her mother to cancer. Zauner is Korean-American and discusses her attempts to strengthen her relationship with her Korean culture through food after her mother’s passing. My experience reading this book felt very personal and relatable in so many ways. I absolutely recommend grabbing a copy of this book.
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Charlene Horne, Children's AssociateA book I recently finished is Blood Sugar by Sascha Rothchild. A female therapist who counsels mentally ill and depressed individuals seems normal to everyone around her, but she has committed three previous murders. When her husband is found murdered, all eyes in the story turn to her as the most likely suspect. A twisted plot evolves around the main character, leaving the reader guessing "whodunnit" all the way up to the end of the book. If you are a fan of suspense and thriller novels, I recommend adding this one to your "to be read" list.
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RPL Programs & Events: November 2022Planning to visit for a program and need special accommodations? Call 704-216-8240 for more information.
Sesame Street Scavenger Hunt (HQ, East, South, West)
November 1 — 30
Visit the Children’s Room at any RPL branch and go on a scavenger hunt to find Oscar the Grouch, Elmo, and more. RPL is joining in the celebration of Sesame Street’s debut in 1969 with a scavenger hunt to locate Sesame Street characters. Successfully complete the hunt to win a prize! For more details, call 980-432-8670.
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 veterans at the VA. For more information, contact Tammie at 704-216-7728.
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.
Virtual Author Talk with Lisa Napoli (Virtual)
Wednesday, November 2, 4 pm
Bestselling nonfiction author Lisa Napoli discusses her 2021 book Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie: The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR. Register for this free event at bit.ly/RPLVirtualAuthorTalks. Participate live or watch later at your convenience. To learn more, contact Abby at 704-216-8248.
Crafters’ Community: Quilling (South)
Thursday, November 3, 10 am
Come hang out with fellow crafters and spend time being creative. The first hour will be learning quilling 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; visit bit.ly/RPL-crafterscorner2. To learn more, contact Stephanie at Stephanie.Reister@rowancountync.gov.
STEAM Storytime (HQ)
Saturday, November 5, 10:30 am
Join us in the Children’s Room for a Celebration of Flight Storytime followed by STEM activities exploring flight with planes and rockets! This program's target audience is K-1, though all ages and their caregivers are welcome. To learn more, call Wendy at 704-216-8258.
Introduction to Genealogy (West)
November 5, 10 — 11 am
This free hour-long class is open to the public. This general introduction to genealogical research will include an overview of essential records, the best websites and databases to use and familiarize the participants with RPL History Room resources. Registration is encouraged. Visit bit.ly/GenealogyIntro to register or call Gretchen Witt at 704-216-8232 for more information.
Teens: Paper Making (HQ, East, South, West)
Monday, November 7, 4 — 5 pm (RPL South)
Tuesday, November 8, 4 — 5 pm (RPL HQ)
Wednesday, November 9, 4 — 5 pm (RPL East)
Thursday, November 10, 4 — 5 pm (RPL West)
Teens are invited to bind their new paper to create handmade journals. This is part two of a two-part program, though teens who could not attend the first part are welcome to attend this session. To learn more, contact Amanda at 704-216-8268.
Friends of RPL Second Saturday Bookshop (West End Plaza)
Saturday, November 12, 10 am — 4 pm
Sunday, November 13, 1 — 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.
Teens: Perler Beads (HQ, East, South, West)
Monday, November 14, 4 — 5 pm (RPL South)
Tuesday, November 15, 4 — 5 pm (RPL HQ)
Wednesday, November 16, 4 — 5 pm (RPL East)
Thursday, November 17, 4 — 5 pm (RPL West)
Teens are invited to throw it back to the 1980s and create their own Perler bead designs using a template or their own design. To learn more, contact Amanda at 704-216-8268.
Chapter Chats: Sensory Storytime (South)
Friday, November 18, 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. Held on the second and fourth Fridays of each month, this program 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.
Bilingual Storytime (HQ)
Friday, November 18, 10:30 am
This storytime will help children learn basic Spanish vocabulary. This
program is geared for babies to preschool ages. For more information,
email Aida at Aida.Garwood@rowancountync.gov.
Photowalk (Historic Salisbury National Cemetery)
Saturday, November 19, 10 – 11 am
Enjoy a walk around the peaceful Historic Salisbury National Cemetery while taking photographs and learning basic photography principles. Bring a digital camera/phone. Photowalk participants will meet at the cemetery at 10 am. Registration requested; visit bit.ly/Photowalk-NationalCemetery. To learn more, contact Paul at 704-216-7737.
Tabletop Roleplaying Game for Teens (HQ)
Tuesday, November 22, 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, no experience necessary. To learn more, contact Amanda at 704-216-8268.
12 Gifts of Reading (HQ, East, South, West)
November 26 — December 16
Beginning Saturday, Nov. 26, check out 12, pre-wrapped children’s books and have a surprise to open and read each day. This exciting spin on your regular check-out routine is available at all RPL children’s room locations through December 16. To learn more, contact Stephanie at 704-216-7729.
Gather ‘Round Young People (HQ, East, South, West)
Monday, November 28, 10 am (RPL West)
Tuesday, November 29, 10 am (RPL East)
Wednesday, November 30, 10 am (RPL South)
Thursday, December 1, 10 am (RPL HQ)
Children are invited to enjoy a session of stories and songs with Kim Dinkins and David Lamanno. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caretaker (age 16+). To learn more, call 704-216-8234.
Holiday Desserts Recipe Swap (East)
Tuesday, November 29, 6 pm
Teens and adults are invited to get into the holiday spirit with a dessert themed community recipe swap. Submit your favorite holiday dessert recipe, make a sample to share, and join in on the swapping fun with others at RPL East. All recipes will be combined into a booklet for participants to take at the end of the swap. Limit one recipe per participant. Registration is required for this event; a copy of each participant’s recipe must be sent to Sydney at RPL East by Monday, November 28 to be included in the swap. To learn more or get registered, call Sydney at 704-216-7841 or email Sydney.Smith@rowancountync.gov.
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The Friends of Rowan Public Library recognize the following donations:
A gift by Pat Beck
A gift by Juanita Correll
A gift by Amanda Harwood
A gift by Donna Teeter
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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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