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Second Saturday Bookshop Open Saturday, May 11 Stop by Friends of RPL's Second Saturday Bookshop on Saturday, May 11 from 10 am – 3 pm for excellent deals on used books, including fiction, nonfiction, children's literature, gift baskets, and more! Most items are priced $2 or less. May's special includes a sale on Young Adult books – buy 1 YA hardcover book and receive 3 for free! Select CDs will also be free to take while supplies last. To learn more about Friends of RPL or the Second Saturday Bookshop, call 704-216-8240 or visit www.friendsofrpl.org. |
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 RPL Staff who assisted with Star Party 2024 smile for the camera and hold up an NC Science Festival banner. |
State-wide Star Party 2024 Brings Science and Fun to RPL South RPL staff hosted the 2024 NC State-wide Star Party at the Frank T. Tadlock South Rowan Regional Library Branch on Saturday, April 6. Science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) converged as library staff and community members joined together to experiment and experience the wonders of the sun and moon in an afternoon full of education and fun. RPL South extends a big thank you to the nearly 100 participants who attended the event, and to the RPL staff who helped implement this annual program. To learn more about the NC Science Festival, visit www.ncsciencefestival.org.
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Bookpalooza 2024 a Success The total sales from Bookpalooza 2024 are in: the event raised over $10,000! Friends of RPL wish to extend a huge thank you to everyone who shopped at or assisted with the sale. Bookpalooza, a huge four-day-long used book sale event, took place at the West End Plaza Event Center Friday, April 12 through Monday, April 15. Shoppers who visited the sale were able to stock up on lots of new fiction, nonfiction, young adult, and children's titles, as well as audiobooks on CD and DVDs. All sales from Bookpalooza support Rowan Public Library initiatives such as the annual Summer Reading program. If you missed out on Bookpalooza 2024, you can still shop for used books at great prices during Friends of RPL's monthly Second Saturday Bookshop sales. The next sale is slated for Saturday, May 11 from 10 am – 3 pm inside the West End Plaza, located at 1935 Jake Alexander Blvd W. in Salisbury. To learn more about Friends of RPL or the Second Saturday Bookshop, contact 704-216-8240 or visit www.friendsofrpl.org.
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Thank You, Summer Reading 2024 Donors! Rowan Public Library initiatives like the annual Summer Reading Program are generously supported by Friends of RPL members. This year, Friends of RPL wishes to thank the following people for their contributions to Summer Reading 2024: Phyllis Bodnar & Jim Tonseth Barbara & Darryl Corriher Friends of Rowan Sandy Goodman
in memory of Judy Goodman Elaine Howle Dottie & Geoffrey Hoy Jayne Hubbard Jennifer Hubbard & Steve Cobb Randy Lassiter Dyke & Deborah Messinger Cyndii Owen Alice & Fred Stanback
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 Rowan Public Library's Summer Reading 2024 theme is "Adventure Begins at Your Library." |
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Summer Reading 2024 Activities Begin in May It's almost time for Summer Reading fun to begin at Rowan Public Library! Summer Reading is an initiative designed to engage children, teens, and adults with educational, engaging, and exciting ways to keep reading and learning all summer long. For students, this is an excellent way to combat "summer slide," which is the loss of academic skills during prolonged breaks from school routines. While Summer Reading programs mostly take place in June and July, there are some opportunities to enjoy library fun and get registered to participate in May. Each RPL branch will host special events to get the Summer Reading fun started: May 18, 11 am – 2 pm (RPL Headquarters)
Visit RPL Headquarters' front lawn during the annual Cheerwine Festival to learn about Summer Reading, get registered, and win a prize. May 22, Noon – 3 pm (RPL West)
Visit RPL West for a kickoff event featuring yard games, feats of strength and knowledge, and a chance to get registered for Summer Reading and win a prize. May 22, 2 – 3 pm (RPL East)
Visit RPL East for an Asian culture-inspired kickoff event in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Activities will include crafts and games from various Asian cultures, plus a chance to get registered for Summer Reading and win a prize. May 23, Noon – 3 pm (RPL South)
Visit RPL South and enjoy a pre-summertime party filled with fun and adventure, plus a chance to get registered for Summer Reading and win a prize. June 1, 11 am – 2 pm (RPL Headquarters)
Visit RPL Headquarters for a kickoff event featuring a children's storytime at 11 am, Camping 101 for adults at Noon, and a Rowan Wild survival training session for 4th – 6th graders at 1 pm! Get registered for Summer Reading and win a prize. |
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 The StarLab features all the fun perks of visiting a planetarium...right inside of the library! |
StarLab Mobile Planetarium Returning to RPL in May
In keeping with the Summer Reading theme of "Adventure Begins at Your Library," customers of all ages are invited to visit any RPL branch in May to experience the StarLab mobile planetarium! The StarLab inflatable planetarium dome utilizes projectors to create immersive night sky experiences. The StarLab will spend one week at Each RPL branch throughout the month of May: RPL South (China Grove): May 6 – 11
RPL East (Rockwell): May 13 – 18
RPL West (Cleveland): May 20 – 24
*Note: All RPL locations will be closed Sat., May 25 and Mon., May 27 for Memorial Day weekend.
RPL Headquarters (Salisbury): May 28 – June 1 Special programs will also be held at each RPL branch the week of the StarLab's visit: Family Storytimes: Stars with the StarLab
Wed., May 8, 10 am & 4 pm (RPL South)
Mon., May 13, 6 pm (RPL East)
Mon., May 20, 4 pm (RPL West)
Tues., May 28, 6:30 pm (RPL Headquarters)
Thurs., May 30, 11 am (RPL Headquarters)
Enjoy a star-themed storytime! Then, step into the StarLab, a mobile planetarium, to see and learn about stars in the night sky. To learn more, call 980-432-8670. Teen StarLab
all programs begin at 4 pm
Thurs., May 9 (RPL South)
Thurs., May 16 (RPL East)
Thurs., May 23 (RPL West)
Thurs., May 30 (RPL Headquarters)
Teens are invited to be surrounded by stars in the StarLab and learn more about the stars and other objects in the night sky.
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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 Headquarters' Circulation Department! |
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Leslie Foshee, Circulation Services I recently finished reading Emilia Hart's Weyward. This story details the stories of three different women at different points in time, and how their struggles and challenges in life are very similar, despite happening hundreds of years apart from each other. The story contains a little witchcraft, a little magic, and a lot of resiliency. A great read highlighting the strength of women, this book also reminds the reader that there is big power within us all.
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Barbara Harper, Circulation Associate I recently finished reading The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose. This is the second book by Prose detailing the adventures of Molly the Maid, a character first introduced in Prose's The Maid. Molly's adventures begin again when a world-famous author suddenly drops dead on the hotel's tea room floor. After investigations begin, it is clear that the author was murdered...and everyone seems to be a suspect. I highly recommend this title, especially after reading the first book in Molly's adventures. Her viewpoint and flashbacks are intriguing and add an interesting angle to the mystery story.
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A gift in honor of Gerry Hurley and in memory of Jim Hurley to the Jim and Gerry Hurley Endowment given by Judy & Tom Childress A gift to in honor of Gordon "Buck" Hurley Jr. to the Buck Hurley Endowment given by Judy & Tom Childress
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Rowan Public Library recognizes the following donation: A gift to the Edith M. Clark History Room given by Larry Link
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