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  1. Children: Bilingual Storytime @ HQ

    June 9, 2023, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    @
    RPL Headquarters

    This storytime will include bilingual songs, rhymes and stories associated with the theme “All Together Now.” Children will practice basic Spanish vocabulary. This program is designed for children 3 years and older. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caretaker (age 16+). Children.

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  2. Teens: Coloring Quilts @ All RPL Branches

    June 9, 2023, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    @

    All RPL Branches

    Teens ages 11-17 (rising 6th-12th grades) are invited to decorate a coloring quilt square to be added to the branch’s Teen Space bulletin board as a display of unity in the Rowan County community. Teens.

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  3. Adults: Then & Now Photo Collaboration @ All RPL Branches

    June 10, 2023, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    @

    All RPL Branches

    Enjoy a walk, soak up some Rowan County history and help the Edith M. Clark History Room by taking current photos of historic views held in its collections! Using your digital camera/phone, visit these sites Now and take pictures of their current conditions. Visit bit.ly/Then-Now-RPL for full directions on how to participate in this on-your-own program and to explore the historical photos in a digital album or to reserve a print album. Adults.

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  4. Second Saturday Bookshop

    June 10, 2023, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    @
    West End Plaza Event Center

    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. Cash, credit cards and checks payments accepted. For more information, visit www.friendsofrpl.org.

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  5. Children: Mother Goose on the Loose Baby & Toddler Time @ West

    June 12, 2023, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    @
    RPL West

    This interactive, 20-25 minute program is designed for children from infants to 35 months old and their caretakers with lap bouncing nursery rhymes, action songs, fingerplays, and stories. A responsible caretaker (age 16+) must accompany children 8 and under. Children.

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  6. Children: Big Show: Grey Seal Puppets @ HQ

    June 12, 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    @
    RPL Headquarters

    Grey Seal Puppets will bring three favorite folktales from around the world come to life with a touch of the familiar and a taste of the new. Using a variety of puppet styles, the Grey Seal Puppets will bring "The Frog Prince" from Germany, "Three Billy Goats Gruff" from Scandinavia and "The Three Little Pigs" from England to life. This is a School Age Summer Reading program designed for rising 1st through 5th graders, though all are welcome. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caretaker (age 16+). To learn more, call Wendy at 704-216-8258. Children.

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  7. Children: Spectacular Storytime @ West

    June 12, 2023, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    @
    RPL West

    This interactive, 30 – 45-minute program is designed for children 3 to 6 years old and their caretakers. A responsible caretaker (age 16+) must accompany children 8 and under. Children.

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  8. Children: Big Show: Grey Seal Puppets @ HQ

    June 12, 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    @
    RPL Headquarters

    Grey Seal Puppets will bring three favorite folktales from around the world come to life with a touch of the familiar and a taste of the new. Using a variety of puppet styles, the Grey Seal Puppets will bring "The Frog Prince" from Germany, "Three Billy Goats Gruff" from Scandinavia and "The Three Little Pigs" from England to life. This is a School Age Summer Reading program designed for rising 1st through 5th graders, though all are welcome. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caretaker (age 16+). To learn more, call Wendy at 704-216-8258. Children.

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  9. Teens: DIY Camp Lanyards @ South

    June 12, 2023, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    @
    RPL South

    Teens ages 11-17 (rising 6th-12th grades) are invited to design fun keychains made from flexible, colorful plastic string. Teens.

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  10. Children: Spectacular Storytime @ HQ

    June 13, 2023, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    @
    RPL Headquarters

    This interactive, 30 – 45-minute program is designed for children 3 to 6 years old and their caretakers. A responsible caretaker (age 16+) must accompany children 8 and under. Children.

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  11. Children: Mother Goose on the Loose Baby & Toddler Time @ HQ

    June 13, 2023, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    @
    RPL Headquarters

    This interactive, 20-25 minute program is designed for children from infants to 35 months old and their caretakers with lap bouncing nursery rhymes, action songs, fingerplays, and stories. A responsible caretaker (age 16+) must accompany children 8 and under. Children.

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  12. Children: Big Show: Grey Seal Puppets @ South

    June 13, 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    @
    RPL South

    Grey Seal Puppets will bring three favorite folktales from around the world come to life with a touch of the familiar and a taste of the new. Using a variety of puppet styles, the Grey Seal Puppets will bring "The Frog Prince" from Germany, "Three Billy Goats Gruff" from Scandinavia and "The Three Little Pigs" from England to life. This is a School Age Summer Reading program designed for rising 1st through 5th graders, though all are welcome. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caretaker (age 16+). To learn more, call Wendy at 704-216-8258. Children.

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  13. Children: Big Show: Grey Seal Puppets @ South

    June 13, 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    @
    RPL South

    Grey Seal Puppets will bring three favorite folktales from around the world come to life with a touch of the familiar and a taste of the new. Using a variety of puppet styles, the Grey Seal Puppets will bring "The Frog Prince" from Germany, "Three Billy Goats Gruff" from Scandinavia and "The Three Little Pigs" from England to life. This is a School Age Summer Reading program designed for rising 1st through 5th graders, though all are welcome. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caretaker (age 16+). To learn more, call Wendy at 704-216-8258. Children.

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  14. Teens: DIY Camp Lanyards @ HQ

    June 13, 2023, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    @
    RPL Headquarters

    Teens ages 11-17 (rising 6th-12th grades) are invited to design fun keychains made from flexible, colorful plastic string. Teens.

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  15. Adults: Puzzle Pandemonium! @ East

    June 13, 2023, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    @
    RPL East

    Register a team of 2-4 people to compete in a puzzle building competition! Teams will race against each other to construct identical jigsaw puzzles within a 1-hour time frame. Prizes will be awarded to the quickest puzzlers; light refreshments will be provided. Registration is required — spots for teams are limited at each RPL location. Adults.

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  16. Children: Books & Babies @ HQ

    June 14, 2023, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    @
    RPL Headquarters

    This interactive, 20-25 minute program is designed for infants up to one year old and their caretakers to engage them through books, rhymes, and songs, and facilitate the bond between little ones and their caregivers. A responsible caretaker (age 16+) must accompany children 8 and under. Children.

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  17. Children: Mother Goose on the Loose Baby & Toddler Time @ South

    June 14, 2023, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    @
    RPL South

    This interactive, 20-25 minute program is designed for children from infants to 35 months old and their caretakers with lap bouncing nursery rhymes, action songs, fingerplays, and stories. A responsible caretaker (age 16+) must accompany children 8 and under. Children.

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  18. Children: Big Show: Grey Seal Puppets @ East

    June 14, 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    @
    RPL East

    Grey Seal Puppets will bring three favorite folktales from around the world come to life with a touch of the familiar and a taste of the new. Using a variety of puppet styles, the Grey Seal Puppets will bring "The Frog Prince" from Germany, "Three Billy Goats Gruff" from Scandinavia and "The Three Little Pigs" from England to life. This is a School Age Summer Reading program designed for rising 1st through 5th graders, though all are welcome. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caretaker (age 16+). To learn more, call Wendy at 704-216-8258. Children.

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  19. Children: Spectacular Storytime @ South

    June 14, 2023, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    @
    RPL South

    This interactive, 30 – 45-minute program is designed for children 3 to 6 years old and their caretakers. A responsible caretaker (age 16+) must accompany children 8 and under. Children.

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  20. Children: Big Show: Grey Seal Puppets @ East

    June 14, 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    @
    RPL East

    Grey Seal Puppets will bring three favorite folktales from around the world come to life with a touch of the familiar and a taste of the new. Using a variety of puppet styles, the Grey Seal Puppets will bring "The Frog Prince" from Germany, "Three Billy Goats Gruff" from Scandinavia and "The Three Little Pigs" from England to life. This is a School Age Summer Reading program designed for rising 1st through 5th graders, though all are welcome. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caretaker (age 16+). To learn more, call Wendy at 704-216-8258. Children.

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  21. Family: "All Together Now" Take Away Kits @ All RPL Branches

    June 14, 2023, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    @

    All RPL Branches

    Take Away Kit Registration Opens Monday, June 5 Customers of all ages can sign up for fun take away kit activities centered around the 2023 Summer Reading theme of “All Together Now” to enjoy at home. Individuals may register for a kit or families may register for a kit bundle. All kits are available while supplies last. To register, visit bit.ly/SRP23Kits.

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  22. Teens: DIY Camp Lanyards @ West

    June 14, 2023, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    @
    RPL West

    Teens ages 11-17 (rising 6th-12th grades) are invited to design fun keychains made from flexible, colorful plastic string. Teens.

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  23. Children: All Around the World Scavenger Hunt @ All RPL Branches

    June 15, 2023, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    @

    All RPL Branches

    Children are invited to create a passport and “visit” different countries stationed around the different RPL locations’ children’s rooms! Find the countries, record their information, and collect stamps inside the passport. Collect all the stamps and win a prize! Children.

    More Details
  24. Family: Neighborhood Birds Community Art Project @ All RPL Branches

    June 15, 2023, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    @

    All RPL Branches

    Celebrate Rowan County’s feathered friends and neighbors by spotting the birds in your yard or around town. Drop by any Rowan Public Library location and decorate a paper bird to represent the species you identified. Add your birds to the branch bird map to show where different species have been spotted around the county. Photos of the final maps will be shared on social media at the end of Summer Reading. Family. Children. Teens. Adults.

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  25. Children: Books & Babies @ HQ

    June 15, 2023, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    @
    RPL South

    This interactive, 20-25 minute program is designed for infants up to one year old and their caretakers to engage them through books, rhymes, and songs, and facilitate the bond between little ones and their caregivers. A responsible caretaker (age 16+) must accompany children 8 and under. Children.

    More Details
  26. Children: Mother Goose on the Loose Baby & Toddler Time @ East

    June 15, 2023, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    @
    RPL East

    This interactive, 20-25 minute program is designed for children from infants to 35 months old and their caretakers with lap bouncing nursery rhymes, action songs, fingerplays, and stories. A responsible caretaker (age 16+) must accompany children 8 and under. Children.

    More Details
  27. Children: Big Show: Grey Seal Puppets @ West

    June 15, 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    @
    RPL West

    Grey Seal Puppets will bring three favorite folktales from around the world come to life with a touch of the familiar and a taste of the new. Using a variety of puppet styles, the Grey Seal Puppets will bring "The Frog Prince" from Germany, "Three Billy Goats Gruff" from Scandinavia and "The Three Little Pigs" from England to life. This is a School Age Summer Reading program designed for rising 1st through 5th graders, though all are welcome. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caretaker (age 16+). To learn more, call Wendy at 704-216-8258. Children.

    More Details
  28. Children: Spectacular Storytime @ East

    June 15, 2023, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    @
    RPL East

    This interactive, 30 – 45-minute program is designed for children 3 to 6 years old and their caretakers. A responsible caretaker (age 16+) must accompany children 8 and under. Children.

    More Details
  29. Family: Piece It Together @ South

    June 15, 2023, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    @
    RPL South

    Library customers are invited to work on the RPL South community puzzle. Stop by the puzzle table anytime and spend some time “puzzling” with fellow South Rowan neighbors. June’s puzzle will be available all month long, and there will be a July puzzle as well. Family. Children. Teen. Adults.

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  30. Family: Piece It Together @ West

    June 15, 2023, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    @
    RPL West

    Library customers are invited to work on the RPL West Branch community puzzle. Stop by the puzzle table anytime and spend some time “puzzling” with fellow West Rowan neighbors. A big puzzle will be available all summer long for customers to enjoy. Family. Children. Teen. Adults.

    More Details
  31. Children: Big Show: Grey Seal Puppets @ HQ

    June 15, 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    @
    RPL Headquarters

    Grey Seal Puppets will bring three favorite folktales from around the world come to life with a touch of the familiar and a taste of the new. Using a variety of puppet styles, the Grey Seal Puppets will bring "The Frog Prince" from Germany, "Three Billy Goats Gruff" from Scandinavia and "The Three Little Pigs" from England to life. This is a School Age Summer Reading program designed for rising 1st through 5th graders, though all are welcome. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caretaker (age 16+). To learn more, call Wendy at 704-216-8258. Children.

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  32. Virtual Author Talk with Jamie Beck

    June 15, 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    Hear professional photographer and New York Times bestselling author Jamie Beck discuss her book An American in Provence. Register for this event and others at bit.ly/RPLVirtualAuthorTalks. Participate live or watch later at your convenience. Adults.

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  33. Teens: DIY Camp Lanyards @ East

    June 15, 2023, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    @
    RPL East

    Teens ages 11-17 (rising 6th-12th grades) are invited to design fun keychains made from flexible, colorful plastic string. Teens.

    More Details
  34. Teens: Coloring Quilts @ All RPL Branches

    June 16, 2023, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    @

    All RPL Branches

    Teens ages 11-17 (rising 6th-12th grades) are invited to decorate a coloring quilt square to be added to the branch’s Teen Space bulletin board as a display of unity in the Rowan County community. Teens.

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  35. Adults: Group Hike & Food Drive @ Fred & Alice Stanback Education Forest and Nature Preserve in Spencer

    June 17, 2023, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    @

    Participants will meet at the parking lot located at the end of 11th street at 9 am to begin the hike in Fred & Alice Stanback Education Forest and Nature Preserve in Spencer Woods

    Go for a walk in the woods, check out RPL’s new Book Bike, and donate canned goods for a worthy cause. Enjoy a guided group hike on the rolling trails of Spencer Woods. The group hike will explore approximately two miles of trails that include towering hardwoods, babbling brooks, and birdsong. Bring a canned good item or two to drop inside the RPL Book Bike’s basket — all items will be donated to a local food bank at the end of the program. Participants will meet at the parking lot located at the end of 11th street at 9 am to begin the hike. Adults.

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  36. Adults: Then & Now Photo Collaboration @ All RPL Branches

    June 17, 2023, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    @

    All RPL Branches

    Enjoy a walk, soak up some Rowan County history and help the Edith M. Clark History Room by taking current photos of historic views held in its collections! Using your digital camera/phone, visit these sites Now and take pictures of their current conditions. Visit bit.ly/Then-Now-RPL for full directions on how to participate in this on-your-own program and to explore the historical photos in a digital album or to reserve a print album. Adults.

    More Details
  37. Children: Mother Goose on the Loose Baby & Toddler Time @ West

    June 19, 2023, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    @
    RPL West

    This interactive, 20-25 minute program is designed for children from infants to 35 months old and their caretakers with lap bouncing nursery rhymes, action songs, fingerplays, and stories. A responsible caretaker (age 16+) must accompany children 8 and under. Children.

    More Details
  38. Children: Big Show: Amazing Teacher Steve Somers @ HQ

    June 19, 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    @
    RPL Headquarters

    Amazing Teacher Steve Somers returns this summer with a celebratory magic show and comedic interactive program for school age children. This is a School Age Summer Reading program designed for rising 1st through 5th graders, though all are welcome. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caretaker (age 16+). To learn more, call Wendy at 704-216-8258. Children.

    More Details
  39. Children: Spectacular Storytime @ West

    June 19, 2023, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    @
    RPL West

    This interactive, 30 – 45-minute program is designed for children 3 to 6 years old and their caretakers. A responsible caretaker (age 16+) must accompany children 8 and under. Children.

    More Details
  40. Children: Big Show: Amazing Teacher Steve Somers @ HQ

    June 19, 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    @
    RPL Headquarters

    Amazing Teacher Steve Somers returns this summer with a celebratory magic show and comedic interactive program for school age children. This is a School Age Summer Reading program designed for rising 1st through 5th graders, though all are welcome. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caretaker (age 16+). To learn more, call Wendy at 704-216-8258. Children.

    More Details
  41. Teens: Friendship Bracelets @ South

    June 19, 2023, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    @
    RPL South

    Teens ages 11-17 (rising 6-12th grades) are invited to make classic friendship bracelets to keep or share with their friends. Teens.

    More Details
  42. Children: Spectacular Storytime @ HQ

    June 20, 2023, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    @
    RPL Headquarters

    This interactive, 30 – 45-minute program is designed for children 3 to 6 years old and their caretakers. A responsible caretaker (age 16+) must accompany children 8 and under. Children.

    More Details
  43. Children: Mother Goose on the Loose Baby & Toddler Time @ HQ

    June 20, 2023, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    @
    RPL Headquarters

    This interactive, 20-25 minute program is designed for children from infants to 35 months old and their caretakers with lap bouncing nursery rhymes, action songs, fingerplays, and stories. A responsible caretaker (age 16+) must accompany children 8 and under. Children.

    More Details
  44. Children: Big Show: Amazing Teacher Steve Somers @ South

    June 20, 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    @
    RPL South

    Amazing Teacher Steve Somers returns this summer with a celebratory magic show and comedic interactive program for school age children. This is a School Age Summer Reading program designed for rising 1st through 5th graders, though all are welcome. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caretaker (age 16+). To learn more, call Wendy at 704-216-8258. Children.

    More Details
  45. Children: Big Show: Amazing Teacher Steve Somers @ South

    June 20, 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    @
    RPL South

    Amazing Teacher Steve Somers returns this summer with a celebratory magic show and comedic interactive program for school age children. This is a School Age Summer Reading program designed for rising 1st through 5th graders, though all are welcome. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caretaker (age 16+). To learn more, call Wendy at 704-216-8258. Children.

    More Details
  46. Teens: Friendship Bracelets @ HQ

    June 20, 2023, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    @
    RPL Headquarters

    Teens ages 11-17 (rising 6-12th grades) are invited to make classic friendship bracelets to keep or share with their friends. Teens.

    More Details
  47. Adults: Puzzle Pandemonium! @ South

    June 20, 2023, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    @
    RPL South

    Register a team of 2-4 people to compete in a puzzle building competition! Teams will race against each other to construct identical jigsaw puzzles within a 1-hour time frame. Prizes will be awarded to the quickest puzzlers; light refreshments will be provided. Registration is required — spots for teams are limited at each RPL location. Adults.

    More Details
  48. Children: Books & Babies @ HQ

    June 21, 2023, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    @
    RPL Headquarters

    This interactive, 20-25 minute program is designed for infants up to one year old and their caretakers to engage them through books, rhymes, and songs, and facilitate the bond between little ones and their caregivers. A responsible caretaker (age 16+) must accompany children 8 and under. Children.

    More Details
  49. Children: Mother Goose on the Loose Baby & Toddler Time @ South

    June 21, 2023, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    @
    RPL South

    This interactive, 20-25 minute program is designed for children from infants to 35 months old and their caretakers with lap bouncing nursery rhymes, action songs, fingerplays, and stories. A responsible caretaker (age 16+) must accompany children 8 and under. Children.

    More Details
  50. Children: Big Show: Amazing Teacher Steve Somers @ East

    June 21, 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    @
    RPL East

    Amazing Teacher Steve Somers returns this summer with a celebratory magic show and comedic interactive program for school age children. This is a School Age Summer Reading program designed for rising 1st through 5th graders, though all are welcome. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caretaker (age 16+). To learn more, call Wendy at 704-216-8258. Children.

    More Details
  51. Children: Spectacular Storytime @ South

    June 21, 2023, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    @
    RPL South

    This interactive, 30 – 45-minute program is designed for children 3 to 6 years old and their caretakers. A responsible caretaker (age 16+) must accompany children 8 and under. Children.

    More Details
  52. Children: Big Show: Amazing Teacher Steve Somers @ East

    June 21, 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    @
    RPL East

    Amazing Teacher Steve Somers returns this summer with a celebratory magic show and comedic interactive program for school age children. This is a School Age Summer Reading program designed for rising 1st through 5th graders, though all are welcome. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caretaker (age 16+). To learn more, call Wendy at 704-216-8258. Children.

    More Details
  53. Family: "All Together Now" Take Away Kits @ All RPL Branches

    June 21, 2023, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    @

    All RPL Branches

    Take Away Kit Registration Opens Monday, June 5 Customers of all ages can sign up for fun take away kit activities centered around the 2023 Summer Reading theme of “All Together Now” to enjoy at home. Individuals may register for a kit or families may register for a kit bundle. All kits are available while supplies last. To register, visit bit.ly/SRP23Kits.

    More Details
  54. Teens: Friendship Bracelets @ West

    June 21, 2023, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    @
    RPL West

    Teens ages 11-17 (rising 6-12th grades) are invited to make classic friendship bracelets to keep or share with their friends. Teens.

    More Details
  55. Children: All Around the World Scavenger Hunt @ All RPL Branches

    June 22, 2023, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    @

    All RPL Branches

    Children are invited to create a passport and “visit” different countries stationed around the different RPL locations’ children’s rooms! Find the countries, record their information, and collect stamps inside the passport. Collect all the stamps and win a prize! Children.

    More Details
  56. Family: Neighborhood Birds Community Art Project @ All RPL Branches

    June 22, 2023, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    @

    All RPL Branches

    Celebrate Rowan County’s feathered friends and neighbors by spotting the birds in your yard or around town. Drop by any Rowan Public Library location and decorate a paper bird to represent the species you identified. Add your birds to the branch bird map to show where different species have been spotted around the county. Photos of the final maps will be shared on social media at the end of Summer Reading. Family. Children. Teens. Adults.

    More Details
  57. Children: Books & Babies @ HQ

    June 22, 2023, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    @
    RPL South

    This interactive, 20-25 minute program is designed for infants up to one year old and their caretakers to engage them through books, rhymes, and songs, and facilitate the bond between little ones and their caregivers. A responsible caretaker (age 16+) must accompany children 8 and under. Children.

    More Details
  58. Children: Mother Goose on the Loose Baby & Toddler Time @ East

    June 22, 2023, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    @
    RPL East

    This interactive, 20-25 minute program is designed for children from infants to 35 months old and their caretakers with lap bouncing nursery rhymes, action songs, fingerplays, and stories. A responsible caretaker (age 16+) must accompany children 8 and under. Children.

    More Details
  59. Children: Big Show: Amazing Teacher Steve Somers @ West

    June 22, 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    @
    RPL West

    Amazing Teacher Steve Somers returns this summer with a celebratory magic show and comedic interactive program for school age children. This is a School Age Summer Reading program designed for rising 1st through 5th graders, though all are welcome. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caretaker (age 16+). To learn more, call Wendy at 704-216-8258. Children.

    More Details
  60. Children: Spectacular Storytime @ East

    June 22, 2023, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    @
    RPL East

    This interactive, 30 – 45-minute program is designed for children 3 to 6 years old and their caretakers. A responsible caretaker (age 16+) must accompany children 8 and under. Children.

    More Details
  61. Family: Piece It Together @ South

    June 22, 2023, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    @
    RPL South

    Library customers are invited to work on the RPL South community puzzle. Stop by the puzzle table anytime and spend some time “puzzling” with fellow South Rowan neighbors. June’s puzzle will be available all month long, and there will be a July puzzle as well. Family. Children. Teen. Adults.

    More Details
  62. Family: Piece It Together @ West

    June 22, 2023, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    @
    RPL West

    Library customers are invited to work on the RPL West Branch community puzzle. Stop by the puzzle table anytime and spend some time “puzzling” with fellow West Rowan neighbors. A big puzzle will be available all summer long for customers to enjoy. Family. Children. Teen. Adults.

    More Details
  63. Children: Big Show: Amazing Teacher Steve Somers @ HQ

    June 22, 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    @
    RPL Headquarters

    Amazing Teacher Steve Somers returns this summer with a celebratory magic show and comedic interactive program for school age children. This is a School Age Summer Reading program designed for rising 1st through 5th graders, though all are welcome. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caretaker (age 16+). To learn more, call Wendy at 704-216-8258. Children.

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  64. Teens: Friendship Bracelets @ East

    June 22, 2023, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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    RPL East

    Teens ages 11-17 (rising 6-12th grades) are invited to make classic friendship bracelets to keep or share with their friends. Teens.

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  65. Teens: Coloring Quilts @ All RPL Branches

    June 23, 2023, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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    All RPL Branches

    Teens ages 11-17 (rising 6th-12th grades) are invited to decorate a coloring quilt square to be added to the branch’s Teen Space bulletin board as a display of unity in the Rowan County community. Teens.

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  66. Adult: Get Schooled: Exploring Alternative Education Options @ HQ

    June 24, 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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    RPL Headquarters

    Local parents and caregivers are invited to learn more about different schooling options available to students and their families in Rowan County. Representatives from Yadkin Path Montessori, Nehemiah Enrichment Academy, Salisbury Academy, and many more will be present to answer attendees’ questions and explain more about how their schooling models work. Adults.

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  67. Adults: Then & Now Photo Collaboration @ All RPL Branches

    June 24, 2023, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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    All RPL Branches

    Enjoy a walk, soak up some Rowan County history and help the Edith M. Clark History Room by taking current photos of historic views held in its collections! Using your digital camera/phone, visit these sites Now and take pictures of their current conditions. Visit bit.ly/Then-Now-RPL for full directions on how to participate in this on-your-own program and to explore the historical photos in a digital album or to reserve a print album. Adults.

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  68. Adult: Pinterest Club: Map Coasters @ West

    June 24, 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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    RPL West

    Adults ages 18+ are invited to celebrate their love of travel by creating a set of map coasters. 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, contact Lyndsey Maloney at Lyndsey.Maloney@rowancountync.gov or 704-216-8291. Adults.

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  69. Children: Mother Goose on the Loose Baby & Toddler Time @ West

    June 26, 2023, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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    RPL West

    This interactive, 20-25 minute program is designed for children from infants to 35 months old and their caretakers with lap bouncing nursery rhymes, action songs, fingerplays, and stories. A responsible caretaker (age 16+) must accompany children 8 and under. Children.

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  70. Children: Big Show: Imagine Circus: Time with Tain @ HQ

    June 26, 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    @
    RPL Headquarters

    School age children with caregivers are invited to Time with Tain, an interactive show combining juggling, live music, and magic for a fun and inclusive experience! This is a School Age Summer Reading program designed for rising 1st through 5th graders, though all are welcome. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caretaker (age 16+). To learn more, call Wendy at 704-216-8258. Children.

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  71. Children: Spectacular Storytime @ West

    June 26, 2023, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    @
    RPL West

    This interactive, 30 – 45-minute program is designed for children 3 to 6 years old and their caretakers. A responsible caretaker (age 16+) must accompany children 8 and under. Children.

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  72. Children: Big Show: Imagine Circus: Time with Tain @ HQ

    June 26, 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    @
    RPL Headquarters

    School age children with caregivers are invited to Time with Tain, an interactive show combining juggling, live music, and magic for a fun and inclusive experience! This is a School Age Summer Reading program designed for rising 1st through 5th graders, though all are welcome. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caretaker (age 16+). To learn more, call Wendy at 704-216-8258. Children.

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  73. Children: Spectacular Storytime @ HQ

    June 27, 2023, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    @
    RPL Headquarters

    This interactive, 30 – 45-minute program is designed for children 3 to 6 years old and their caretakers. A responsible caretaker (age 16+) must accompany children 8 and under. Children.

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  74. Children: Mother Goose on the Loose Baby & Toddler Time @ HQ

    June 27, 2023, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    @
    RPL Headquarters

    This interactive, 20-25 minute program is designed for children from infants to 35 months old and their caretakers with lap bouncing nursery rhymes, action songs, fingerplays, and stories. A responsible caretaker (age 16+) must accompany children 8 and under. Children.

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  75. Children: Big Show: Imagine Circus: Time with Tain @ South

    June 27, 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    @
    RPL South

    School age children with caregivers are invited to Time with Tain, an interactive show combining juggling, live music, and magic for a fun and inclusive experience! This is a School Age Summer Reading program designed for rising 1st through 5th graders, though all are welcome. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caretaker (age 16+). To learn more, call Wendy at 704-216-8258. Children.

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  76. Children: Big Show: Imagine Circus: Time with Tain @ South

    June 27, 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    @
    RPL South

    School age children with caregivers are invited to Time with Tain, an interactive show combining juggling, live music, and magic for a fun and inclusive experience! This is a School Age Summer Reading program designed for rising 1st through 5th graders, though all are welcome. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caretaker (age 16+). To learn more, call Wendy at 704-216-8258. Children.

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  77. Adult: Book Bites Book Club: The Social Instinct: How Cooperation Shaped the World @ HQ

    June 27, 2023, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    @
    RPL Headquarters - Stanback Auditorium

    The Book Bites Book Club will meet to discuss Nichola Raihani’s book The Social Instinct: How Cooperation Shaped the World. Book Bites Book Club is a hybrid adult program that meets in-person at RPL Headquarters and online via Zoom. Light refreshments will be provided for in-person attendees. To learn more, obtain a copy of the book, or get the Zoom meeting information, contact Paulette at Paulette.Stiles@rowancountync.gov. Adults.

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  78. Adults: Puzzle Pandemonium! @ West

    June 27, 2023, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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    RPL West

    Register a team of 2-4 people to compete in a puzzle building competition! Teams will race against each other to construct identical jigsaw puzzles within a 1-hour time frame. Prizes will be awarded to the quickest puzzlers; light refreshments will be provided. Registration is required — spots for teams are limited at each RPL location. Adults.

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  79. Teens: Tabletop Roleplaying Game for Teens @ HQ

    June 27, 2023, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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    RPL Headquarters - Hurley Room

    Teens ages 11-17 (rising 6th-12th grades) are invited to play a tabletop roleplaying game where they will slay dragons and find treasure! All materials will be provided, and no experience is necessary. Teens.

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  80. Children: Books & Babies @ HQ

    June 28, 2023, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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    RPL Headquarters

    This interactive, 20-25 minute program is designed for infants up to one year old and their caretakers to engage them through books, rhymes, and songs, and facilitate the bond between little ones and their caregivers. A responsible caretaker (age 16+) must accompany children 8 and under. Children.

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  81. Children: Mother Goose on the Loose Baby & Toddler Time @ South

    June 28, 2023, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    @
    RPL South

    This interactive, 20-25 minute program is designed for children from infants to 35 months old and their caretakers with lap bouncing nursery rhymes, action songs, fingerplays, and stories. A responsible caretaker (age 16+) must accompany children 8 and under. Children.

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  82. Children: Big Show: Imagine Circus: Time with Tain @ East

    June 28, 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    @
    RPL East

    School age children with caregivers are invited to Time with Tain, an interactive show combining juggling, live music, and magic for a fun and inclusive experience! This is a School Age Summer Reading program designed for rising 1st through 5th graders, though all are welcome. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caretaker (age 16+). To learn more, call Wendy at 704-216-8258. Children.

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  83. Children: Spectacular Storytime @ South

    June 28, 2023, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    @
    RPL South

    This interactive, 30 – 45-minute program is designed for children 3 to 6 years old and their caretakers. A responsible caretaker (age 16+) must accompany children 8 and under. Children.

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  84. Children: Big Show: Imagine Circus: Time with Tain @ East

    June 28, 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    @
    RPL East

    School age children with caregivers are invited to Time with Tain, an interactive show combining juggling, live music, and magic for a fun and inclusive experience! This is a School Age Summer Reading program designed for rising 1st through 5th graders, though all are welcome. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caretaker (age 16+). To learn more, call Wendy at 704-216-8258. Children.

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  85. Family: "All Together Now" Take Away Kits @ All RPL Branches

    June 28, 2023, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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    All RPL Branches

    Take Away Kit Registration Opens Monday, June 5 Customers of all ages can sign up for fun take away kit activities centered around the 2023 Summer Reading theme of “All Together Now” to enjoy at home. Individuals may register for a kit or families may register for a kit bundle. All kits are available while supplies last. To register, visit bit.ly/SRP23Kits.

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  86. Rowan Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting @ HQ

    June 28, 2023, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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    RPL Headquarters - Stanback Auditorium

    Rowan Public Library Board of Trustees meetings are held quarterly in the Stanback Auditorium at RPL Headquarters in Salisbury.

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  87. Virtual Author Talk with Tananarive Due

    June 28, 2023, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    Hear award-winning and bestselling author Tananarive Due speak about her writing. Due is the author of over sixteen books, including The Blood Colony and Devil’s Wake. Register for this event and others at bit.ly/RPLVirtualAuthorTalks. Participate live or watch later at your convenience. Adults.

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  88. Children: All Around the World Scavenger Hunt @ All RPL Branches

    June 29, 2023, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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    All RPL Branches

    Children are invited to create a passport and “visit” different countries stationed around the different RPL locations’ children’s rooms! Find the countries, record their information, and collect stamps inside the passport. Collect all the stamps and win a prize! Children.

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  89. Family: Neighborhood Birds Community Art Project @ All RPL Branches

    June 29, 2023, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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    All RPL Branches

    Celebrate Rowan County’s feathered friends and neighbors by spotting the birds in your yard or around town. Drop by any Rowan Public Library location and decorate a paper bird to represent the species you identified. Add your birds to the branch bird map to show where different species have been spotted around the county. Photos of the final maps will be shared on social media at the end of Summer Reading. Family. Children. Teens. Adults.

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  90. Children: Books & Babies @ HQ

    June 29, 2023, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    @
    RPL South

    This interactive, 20-25 minute program is designed for infants up to one year old and their caretakers to engage them through books, rhymes, and songs, and facilitate the bond between little ones and their caregivers. A responsible caretaker (age 16+) must accompany children 8 and under. Children.

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  91. Children: Mother Goose on the Loose Baby & Toddler Time @ East

    June 29, 2023, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    @
    RPL East

    This interactive, 20-25 minute program is designed for children from infants to 35 months old and their caretakers with lap bouncing nursery rhymes, action songs, fingerplays, and stories. A responsible caretaker (age 16+) must accompany children 8 and under. Children.

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  92. Children: Big Show: Imagine Circus: Time with Tain @ West

    June 29, 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    @
    RPL West

    School age children with caregivers are invited to Time with Tain, an interactive show combining juggling, live music, and magic for a fun and inclusive experience! This is a School Age Summer Reading program designed for rising 1st through 5th graders, though all are welcome. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caretaker (age 16+). To learn more, call Wendy at 704-216-8258. Children.

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  93. Children: Spectacular Storytime @ East

    June 29, 2023, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    @
    RPL East

    This interactive, 30 – 45-minute program is designed for children 3 to 6 years old and their caretakers. A responsible caretaker (age 16+) must accompany children 8 and under. Children.

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  94. Family: Piece It Together @ South

    June 29, 2023, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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    RPL South

    Library customers are invited to work on the RPL South community puzzle. Stop by the puzzle table anytime and spend some time “puzzling” with fellow South Rowan neighbors. June’s puzzle will be available all month long, and there will be a July puzzle as well. Family. Children. Teen. Adults.

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  95. Family: Piece It Together @ West

    June 29, 2023, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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    RPL West

    Library customers are invited to work on the RPL West Branch community puzzle. Stop by the puzzle table anytime and spend some time “puzzling” with fellow West Rowan neighbors. A big puzzle will be available all summer long for customers to enjoy. Family. Children. Teen. Adults.

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  96. Children: Big Show: Imagine Circus: Time with Tain @ HQ

    June 29, 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    @
    RPL Headquarters

    School age children with caregivers are invited to Time with Tain, an interactive show combining juggling, live music, and magic for a fun and inclusive experience! This is a School Age Summer Reading program designed for rising 1st through 5th graders, though all are welcome. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caretaker (age 16+). To learn more, call Wendy at 704-216-8258. Children.

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  97. Teens: Coloring Quilts @ All RPL Branches

    June 30, 2023, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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    All RPL Branches

    Teens ages 11-17 (rising 6th-12th grades) are invited to decorate a coloring quilt square to be added to the branch’s Teen Space bulletin board as a display of unity in the Rowan County community. Teens.

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