As a public library, we're more than just books—we're a community center, and our library family loves bringing the best in information services, educational programming, and more to our friends and neighbors across Rowan County! We're just as glad to see you as we hope you are to see us, so if you aren't already a library user, come get to know us and see what you've been missing.
Administration
📧 director@rowancountylibrary.org
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Joined October 2025
Julie spends as much time outside as indoors with books, usually kayaking or fishing.
Favorite Books: Biographies & other nonfiction
📧 kbaker@rowancountylibrary.org
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Joined September 2014
Kody is a rollercoaster fanatic who also enjoys the occasional game of chance.
Favorite Books: Children of the Red King series (Jenny Nimmo; fiction)
📧 sjackson@rowancountylibrary.org
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Joined February 2026
Savannah reads a lot, but always finds time here and there for video and tabletop games.
Favorite Books: Fahrenheit 451 (Ray Bradbury; fiction); Uneven Ground: Appalachia Since 1945 (Ronald Eller; nonfiction)
📧 amoore@rowancountylibrary.org
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Joined October 2022
Allie likes to knit when it's cold, and looks forward to a good hike during the warm seasons.
Favorite Books: Ella Minnow Pea: A Novel in Letters (Mark Dunn; fiction); Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are? (Frans de Waal; nonfiction)
📧 mmullins@rowancountylibrary.org
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Joined October 2017
Somewhere between cooking and writing, Morgan always manages to find time for tabletop and board games.
Favorite Books: Discworld series (Sir Terry Pratchett; fiction); Palaces for the People (Eric Klinenberg; nonfiction)
Adult Services
📧 cleach@rowancountylibrary.org
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Joined January 2000
Historical research isn't just Cindy's job; it's also her favorite pastime, along with volunteering for animal rescue and welfare organizations.
Favorite Books: Any historical fiction or nonfiction (she's not picky)
Teen Services
📧 mharmon@rowancountylibrary.org
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Joined June 2018
While writing is her passion, Megan also makes time for recreational sewing and playing video games.
Favorite Books: My Best Friend's Exorcism (Grady Hendrix; fiction); What You're Getting Wrong About Appalachia (Elizabeth Catte; nonfiction)
Children's Services
📧 aboggs@rowancountylibrary.org
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Joined April 2019
Atlanta balances her love for video games with an equal love of yoga.
Favorite Books: The Princess Bride (William Goldman; fiction); Dancing at the Pity Party (Tyler Feder; nonfiction)
Joined April 2024
When the weather doesn't allow for nature walks, Missy sews and practices her digital illustration.
Favorite Books: The House of Leaves (Mark Z. Danielewski; fiction); Paperbacks from Hell (Grady Hendrix; nonfiction)
Outreach Services
📧 mfreidhof@rowancountylibrary.org
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Joined August 2012
A naturalist in her other life, Marilyn likes birdwatching, canoeing, kayaking, and wildflowers.
Favorite Books: Anything by Maeve Binchy, Charlaine Harris, Liane Moriarty, or similar authors
Joined September 2025
Chrissa is always up for a nice walk in the outdoors, and spends her time inside studyng languages or practicing various arts and crafts.
Favorite Books: The Demon-Haunted World (Carl Sagan; nonfiction); Drive Your Plows Over the Bones of the Dead (Olga Tokarczuk; fiction)
Joined October 2024
Booker doesn't get around much, but loves spending time with our littlest patrons, taking pictures together, and giving out rides at the front entrance.
Favorite Books: Anything about turtles, bright colors, or friendship
Programming Services
📧 jarnett@rowancountylibrary.org
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Joined July 2013
Aside from reading, Jess loves to collect unique salt and pepper shakers, and is on a relatable quest to pet every cat.
Favorite Books: Anything by Lisa Gardner or similar authors (fiction); Angela's Ashes (Frank McCourt; nonfiction)
📧 rlowe@rowancountylibrary.org
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Joined December 2021
Ronnie is a music buff and a gamer—two (2) great tastes that taste great together!
Favorite Books: Horror & thriller novels
Technical Services
📧 cforrest@rowancountylibrary.org
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Joined January 2020
CJ is definitely a reader, but between books, she pairs herbalism and teas with her crochet.
Favorite Books: Still Life with Crows (Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child; fiction); The Universe of Us (Lang Leav; nonfiction)
📧 emcclain@rowancountylibrary.org
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Joined June 2015
It's usually a safe bet that Emory's baking something, which he'll wash down with tea while reading up on spirituality and mythology.
Favorite Books: The Raven Cycle series (Maggie Stiefvater; fiction); Holy Sh!t: A Brief History of Swearing (Melissa Mohr; nonfiction)
Joined August 2022
If Aaron isn't playing video or board games, you can usually catch him at the movies.
Favorite Books: Jurassic Park (Michael Crichton; fiction); Something Like an Autobiography (Akira Kurosawa; nonfiction)
Joined March 2025
Surprising no one, Harley appreciates a good book; she also crochets and plays video games between reads.
Favorite Books: The Bluest Eye (Toni Morrison; fiction); I'm Glad My Mom Died (Jennette McCurdy; nonfiction)
Joined March 2025
It's not enough for Kyler just to run, so he flies planes, too.
Favorite Books: Darth Plagueis (James Luceno; fiction); The Backpacker's Field Manual (Rick Curtis; nonfiction)
Joined March 2025
Angel is an illustrator and does some audio and voice recording off the clock, too.
Favorite Books: Filmography & media/art history nonfiction
Joined December 2012
Not only is Heather an avid crafter who always has her hands in a DIY project, she's also a huge horror fan.
Favorite Books: Outlander (Diana Gabaldon; fiction)
Joined August 2001
A veteran quilter and prolific reader, Linda raises African violets in her garden and loves nature and history, in general.
Favorite Books: Anything by C.J. Box, Paul Doiron, Ellie Griffiths, Iris Johansen, or similar authors
📧 asexton@rowancountylibrary.org
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Joined October 2021
April's love for spending time with her family means she's also been bitten by the genealogy bug and loves digging through their history.
Favorite Books: The Chronicles of Narnia series (C.S. Lewis; fiction); The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (Rebecca Skloot; nonfiction)