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Second Saturday Bookshop Open Saturday, November 9 Stop by Friends of RPL's Second Saturday Bookshop on Saturday, November 9 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. 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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Special Shopping Hour Coming for Friends of RPL Members
Friends of Rowan Public Library members can take advantage of a special Friends-only shopping hour at the Friends of RPL Second Saturday Bookshop in 2025. While the shop will still be open to the general public to shop from 10 am — 3 pm on these dates, it will open one hour earlier at 9 am for Friends of RPL members to shop first. This special shopping hour will be hosted on a quarterly basis on the following sale dates: Saturday, February 8
Saturday, May 10
Saturday, August 9
Saturday, November 8 Not a Friends of RPL member yet? You can purchase a membership online at www.friendsofrpl.org or at the bookshop. To learn more, call 704-216-8240.
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 "Harold," a spooky scarecrow character from beloved children's title Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, was the inspiration for RPL Headquarters' Scarecrow Stroll display. |
RPL Participates in Annual Scarecrow Stroll Rowan Public Library Headquarters' Youth Services Department worked together to create a particularly creepy scarecrow for RPL's entry into the NC Transportation Museum's annual Scarecrow Stroll. The literary-themed display features Harold from Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark surrounded by cornstalks displaying a variety of scarecrow-themed picture books. Led by Children’s Outreach Librarian Kimber Huffman and RPL Headquarters' Children’s staff including Autumn Scott, Duane DeBerry, and Amanda Decker, all worked together to create RPL’s Scarecrow display over three weeks. Installation onsite at the Transportation Museum was made possible by Huffman and Maintenance Mechanic Dan Flattery.
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"Break Through Brick Walls" with Genealogical Research Have you ever felt like you've hit a "brick wall" while trying to complete genealogical research? If so, join the Genealogical Society of Rowan County and the Edith M. Clark History Room staff for an evening of research in the History Room. Receive hands-on assistance with resources and ideas to solve difficult research problems. This free research session will be held in the Edith M. Clark History Room at RPL Headquarters (Salisbury) on Tuesday, November 19 at 7 pm. To learn more, call History Room Supervisor Gretchen Witt at 704-216-8232.
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Annual Genealogy Conference Coming to RPL West in November The Edith M. Clark History Room is excited to host this year's genealogy conference, Overcoming Obstacles: Insights to Genealogical Success, at RPL West (Cleveland) on Saturday, November 16 from 9:30 am — 4 pm. Genealogy researchers and enthusiasts of all skill levels are invited to attend and participate. Register to attend this free conference by visiting bit.ly/RPL_Conf2024. This year's featured speaker is Rhonda Roederer of Heritage with Heart, a company specializing in genealogy seminars, courses, and family history research services for clients across the United States. Dr. Gary Freeze, local professor and Rowan history expert, will also present during the conference. The conference will also feature a poster session. Genealogists and researchers are invited to present their findings during this session — all skill levels are welcome to participate! To register for a spot in the poster session, visit bit.ly/RPL_Conf24_Poster. Vendors are welcome to be onsite all day. The scheduled Vendor Session runs from 10 am — 2 pm. Setup begins at 9:30 am and breakdown should begin no earlier than 2 pm. Tables and chairs will be provided. Vendors are welcome to share information about their organizations or institutions and sell items. Vendors are responsible for staffing their tables and handling monetary transactions. Register to attend the free conference, reserve a poster session spot, or learn more about vendor applications by contacting RPL's History Room Supervisor, Gretchen Witt, at 704-216-8232. |
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ABCmouse Now Available
Children and their caregivers will be excited to learn that RPL is now offering a new free resource for young readers: ABCmouse! ABCmouse is an interactive learning program designed for children ages 2 – 8. The ABCmouse curriculum features over 800 activities across 10 levels and features songs, books, games, puzzles, and more. Children play the games and complete activities, allowing them to advance through the curriculum at their own pace. ABCmouse also offers thousands of printable activities caregivers can access for supplemental practice and instruction. Customers can access ABCmouse from RPL or from home. To learn more about this resource, visit your most convenient RPL branch or call 980-432-8670.
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RPL Reads: Staff Book Recommendations Ever wonder what books library staff have been reading? Check out some hot reads recommended by RPL staff. This month, recommendations are provided by the staff in RPL Headquarters' Youth Services Department! |
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Duane DeBerry, Children's Associate I recently enjoyed Kathryn Otoshi's Lunch Every Day as a read-aloud with my own family after dinner. In the story, the character Jimmy is introduced to the reader as a bully. Every day, Jimmy takes "skinny kid's" lunch and makes his life miserable. Told from Jimmy's point of view, the reader is quickly understands the deeper reason why Jimmy behaves in such a way. The story teaches that sometimes, traumatic experiences can cripple someone to the point of losing themselves in defensive behaviors. However, though understanding and sympathy, they can learn to heal and be better members of society. My family enjoyed this book. The author does a great job bringing sympathy to the forefront by informing the reader of the hardships that many young children experience, and how those experiences can often lead to negative labels and assumptions. I found the book relatable; there were multiple characters that we can all probably say we've been like at one point or another in our lives. I would recommend this book to any family looking for a way to introduce the concept of self reflection.
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Wendy Campbell, Youth Services Supervisor I recently enjoyed Have You Heard the Nesting Bird?, a picture book written by Rita Gray and illustrated by Kenard Pak. This book follows two children watching a quiet robin preparing for new babies and patiently waiting in a nest. Simple illustrations of a variety of birds found in backyards are displayed along with their bird calls and songs. The songs and jingle of the sparrow were my favorites to perform during a read-aloud for children at the library. The sounds of the backyard birds and the new birds hatching in contrast to the quiet robin was very engaging. I found this book to be a great choice for a mellow Friday morning storytime. Robin facts followed at the end for older preschoolers to learn about the nesting habits of the robin, which I thought was a nice addition to the story.
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Amanda Decker, Children's Associate I recently read Buzzing, a graphic novel for children by Samuel Sattin. Isaac, the main character, struggles with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), which in turn leads to constant conflicts in his relationships with his mother and sister. When new friends and new habits start to change Isaac, his mother and sister struggle with the balance of their relationships with him. How can Isaac make them see his truth? How OCD and mental health was portrayed through the author’s own voice experiences resonated with me. The artwork’s fluid use of lines and strong sense of pacing showcases the story brilliantly – the cover art is originally why I grabbed the book. This title would be great for older kids or tweens who love gaming, who are sorting out their sense of self and/or who are struggling with mental health issues, or those who are fans of they/them characters.
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The Rowan Public Library Foundation recognizes the following donations: A gift in memory of Doris G. Gaston to the RPL Staff Endowment given by Melissa J. Oleen A gift to the Peripatetic Reviewers Book Club Endowment given by the Peripatetic Reviewers Book Club
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Rowan Public Library recognizes the following donations: A gift by Stephan C. Lamb
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RPL Headquarters
201 W. Fisher Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
RPL East
110 Broad Street
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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