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 This red and green gift basket, complete with a mug and copy of Miss Read's Christmas Tales, is available for sale at RPL East.
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Holiday Gift Baskets for SaleRing in the holiday season with the perfect gift for the book-loving folks on your shopping list — a specially-created gift basket made by the Friends of Rowan Public Library!
The Friends of RPL volunteers create a variety of gift baskets all year long with a variety of themes, but the baskets always center around one important aspect: a love of reading! During the holiday season, the Friends of RPL volunteers make a variety of holiday-themed gift baskets that add a fun twist to giving a loved one the gift of reading.
These special holiday gift baskets will be available to purchase at all RPL locations. A large variety of gift baskets will also be available to purchase at the Second Saturday Bookshop on Saturday, December 10 from 10 am — 4 pm. Shoppers who visit the Bookshop on December 10 can take an extra 50% off their purchases of individual books if they shop the final hour of the sale from 3 — 4 pm.
To learn more about the Friends of RPL, the Second Saturday Bookshop, or gift baskets, call 704-216-8240 or visit www.friendsofrpl.org.
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Special December Storytimes
A special series of wintry storytimes will be making their way to all four RPL locations in December! Visit RPL Headquarters, East, South, or West to hear the wonderful Mr. Robert tell special tales to get children and adults alike into the cozy holiday spirit. Children are encouraged to wear their most comfortable and warm holiday pajamas for this fun-filled PJ storytime event.
Each RPL location will host their own storytime:
Monday, December 5, 6 pm: RPL South
Tuesday, December 6, 6 pm: RPL East
Wednesday, December 7, 6 pm: RPL West
Saturday, December 10, 4 pm: RPL Headquarters
All storytimes will include stories, snacks, and a craft. Storytimes are designed for children, though all are welcome to attend. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caretaker (ages 16+). To learn more, call 980-432-8670 to connect with your most convenient RPL location.
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 RPL Children's Associate Kim Dinkins (left) poses with RPL Reference Librarian David Lamanno (right). The musical duo performed a special singalong storytime series, Come Gather 'Round Young People.
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Come Gather 'Round Young People a Big SuccessDuring the final days of November, RPL Librarian David Lamanno and Children's Associate Kim Dinkins traveled to each RPL location and hosted a fantastic musical storytime for little ones. Paired with props, lots of instruments, and exciting folk tunes, David and Kim entertained crowds at RPL Headquarters, East, South, and West by allowing children to explore and experience a variety of instruments and participate in some of the popular folk songs used in the program.
Come Gather 'Round Young People was a child-friendly spinoff of David's podcast, Come Gather 'Round Young People, which he hosts through RPL's Soundcloud channel. The podcast's goal is to highlight a special folk song with either a local, regional, or statewide connection while also offering a sample performance of the tune for listeners. When brainstorming ideas for the program, David knew Kim would be the best person to join him. Kim's experience with storytelling and working with youth (as well as her wonderful singing voice) helped bring the spirit of Come Gather 'Round Good People to young listeners' ears in a fun, interactive, and exciting way.
Interested in streaming past episodes of Come Gather 'Round Good People? You can listen to all episodes and subscribe to the podcast at bit.ly/RPLSoundCloud. To learn more about children's programming opportunities, call 980-432-8670 to connect with your most convenient RPL location.
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 "All Together Now," the 2023 Summer Reading theme, encourages the spirit of teamwork and friendship.
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Friends of RPL Seek Donors for Summer Reading 2023While many folks are preparing themselves for the winter holidays, the Friends of RPL are already thinking ahead to summer of 2023! Planning for Rowan Public Library's Summer Reading Program requires a lot of time, effort, and coordination, and the Friends of RPL need help to make a great Summer Reading Program happen for library customers.
Any amount a member of the public would like to donate is always helpful. To make a donation toward supporting the Summer Reading Program or to learn more, visit www.friendsofrpl.org. Folks interested in becoming Summer Reading donors at the $250, $500, or $1000 level can email Friends of RPL President Jennifer Hubbard at jen4hubbard@gmail.com for more information.
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 An associate sits at a designated scanning station housed at RPL South so she can process a variety of documents found in the Salisbury Post's morgue.
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Salisbury Post Morgue Preservation Project ContinuesRPL History Room Supervisor Gretchen Witt reports that the Salisbury Post Morgue Preservation Project (SPMPP) is going quite well.
The morgue serves as a holding space for thousands of photos, news clippings, and other ephemera from the Salisbury Post's archives. The SPMPP aims to digitize and preserve a large volume of these items to make them visible and searchable by the public.
Since the last update provided in the November 2022 edition of the Friends Newsletter, the project hired ten new part time temporary library associates whose sole task is to scan documents for the project. The Friends of Rowan Public Library purchased a scanner for RPL South so the associates can scan at multiple RPL locations. With the extra associates and additional scanner, materials are able to be scanned much quicker. The entire "church" section of materials in the Salisbury Post's morgue have been completed, so the RPL South associates have moved on to scan items in the "business" section, and the HQ associates recently started scanning items in the "general" folders.Will Morris, the part time librarian hired to lead the project, reports that volunteers and associates have already scanned over 100 gigabytes' worth of materials. The entire staff leading and assisting with the project wish to extend their appreciation to the Friends of RPL for supporting this big project.
To learn more about the SPMPP or see updates, visit https://edithclark.omeka.net/spmpp.
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 A Cards for a Cause mailbox sits perched on a branch table, waiting to be filled with holiday cards. |
Cards for a Cause ContinuesAfter starting on October 8, Cards for a Cause continues on its successful pathway into December. Customers who are interested in completing cards to contribute to the campaign have until December 16 to submit cards of their own or visit an RPL location to complete a card there.
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, RPL Children's Services Associate Tammie 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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Standard Youth Programming on Winter HiatusStandard weekly programming designed for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, school age children, and teens will be on hiatus beginning December 1. These regular weekly programs will return to all RPL locations on Monday, February 6, 2023.
To learn more about standard weekly programming for youth, call Youth Services Supervisor Wendy Campbell at 704-216-8258. |
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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 Technical Services Department! |
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Rebecca Hines, Technical Services SupervisorI recently finished reading The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab. The book takes place in 1714 France and tells the story of a young, desperate woman who makes a bargain to live forever. However, the twist of her bargain is that nobody she meets will ever be able to remember her. Everything changes about her cursed situation when, nearly 300 years later, Addie stumbles across a young man in a hidden book store, and he remembers her name.
This book was a super fun piece of romance and historical fiction. I thought it did a great job of blending what a person's legacy becomes when memories fail. I absolutely recommend placing this title on hold!
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Beverly Griffith, Technical Services Associate
Lately, I've been revisiting one of my most favorite book series, the Miss Julia books by Ann B. Ross. Currently, I am reading Miss Julia Hits the Road, which begins with Julia's friend Sam sending her sappy poems and flowers (not to mention, he's started wearing a pair of cowboy boots). Suddenly, Sam offers her a chance to take on a big opportunity: hop on his motorcycle and complete a Poker Run with him.
Julia's longtime friend and housekeeper, Lillian, is facing an eviction from her greedy landlord. If she cannot come up with the money needed to save her home, it is going to be bulldozed. Julia decides to take her friend Sam's offer to see if she can raise some fast cash on the Poker Run and save Lillian's home from destruction, and the adventures that ensue are totally hilarious. I would recommend this series to anyone looking for a serious laugh.
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RPL Programs & Events: December 2022Planning to visit for a program and need special accommodations? Call 704-216-8240 for more information.
12 Gifts of Reading (HQ, East, South, West)
November 26 — December 16
Check out 12, pre-wrapped children’s books and have a surprise for each day. This exciting spin on your regular check-out routine is available at all RPL children’s room locations. To learn more, contact Stephanie at 704-216-7729.
Scavenger Hunt: Ornaments Around the World (HQ,
East, South, West)
December 1 — 31
Visit the Children's Room at any RPL branch and see if you can find all the ornaments. Each ornament goes with one of the many holidays celebrated during this festive season. 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 the VA. To learn more, contact Tammie at 704-216-7728.
PJ Storytime: Winter Holidays (HQ, East, South, West)
Monday, December 5, 6 pm (RPL South)
Tuesday, December 6, 6 pm (RPL East)
Wednesday, December 7, 6 pm (RPL West)
Saturday, December 10, 4 pm (RPL HQ)
Put on your pajamas, grab a blanket and your favorite stuffed animal, and attend this winter holiday-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 980-432-8670.
Friends of RPL Second Saturday Bookshop
(West End Plaza)
Saturday, December 10, 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.
Virtual Author Talk and Watch Party: Nicole Eustace (HQ) and Colonial Native Americans (HQ)
Wednesday, December 14, 11:30 am — 1:00 pm
Join local historian Aaron Kepley and Edith M. Clark History Room Librarian Gretchen Witt for a discussion about colonial indigenous people including Catawba and Cherokee nations in Pennsylvania and the Carolinas. This discussion will be followed by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Nicole Eustace’s presentation on Covered with Night at noon. To participate virtually, register for this event at RPLVirtualAuthorTalks. Participate live or watch later at your convenience. To learn more, contact Gretchen at Gretchen.Witt@rowancountync.gov or 704-216-8232.
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Rowan Public Library recognizes the following donations to the Rowan Public Library Foundation:
A gift in memory of Jim Whalen, Martha 'Mot' Hayes, and Edna Cannon Parker to the RPL Staff Endowment given by Melissa J. Oleen
A gift in memory of Harry Cooke to the McGuffey Graduates Book Club Endowment given by the McGuffey Graduates Book Club
A gift in memory of Jean & Trevor Williams to the Jean & Trevor Williams Endowment by Gail W. Hounshell
A gift to the John H. & Nina E. Hall Endowment by John Hall
A gift to the Jeff Hall Endowment by John Hall
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Rowan Public Library recognizes the following donations:
A gift by the Andrew Jackson Lodge
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The Friends of Rowan Public Library recognize the following donations:
A gift by Dr. and Mrs. Robert A. Bertram
A gift by Fran Burdig
A gift by Anna May Danner
A gift by John Michael Thompson
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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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