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Second annual community card contest, May 5 through July 30

2nd Annual Community Card Contest

All Day 5/5 - 7/30
Virtual at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Seasonal, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Everyone

Calling all artists: It's our second annual community card design contest!

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Seasonal, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Calling all artists: It's our second annual community card design contest!

Disclaimer(s)

Contest Entry

Registrants for this program acknowledge that the Rowan County Public Library may use any submission(s) in advertising and promotional graphics and/or materials, including (but not limited to) social media and signage. By registering, you hereby grant all appropriate permissions to the Library regarding your submission(s), as described by attendant program and/or contest rules.

Photography/Film

Patron consent to be photographed or filmed at library-sponsored events is implied by virtue of their attendance at an event. If any adult, child, or adult on behalf of a child requests not to be photographed or filmed, that request will be honored.

Photographs and film taken by library representatives in library facilities or at library-sponsored events are used solely for library educational, promotional, and publicity purposes.

 

Sound and rhythm parade, 11am July 10, ages 3 through 5

Sound & Rhythm Parade!

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room A & B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Music, STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children

Get ready to make some noise! Music is like color for your ears—some people even hear in colors!—and we're figuring out which ones go together best, which don't, and how both can be fun as we practice moving in a team.

 

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music, STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get ready to make some noise! Music is like color for your ears—some people even hear in colors!—and we're figuring out which ones go together best, which don't, and how both can be fun as we practice moving in a team.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for the duration. Dropoffs will not be permitted.

 

Photography/Film

Patron consent to be photographed or filmed at library-sponsored events is implied by virtue of their attendance at an event. If any adult, child, or adult on behalf of a child requests not to be photographed or filmed, that request will be honored.

Photographs and film taken by library representatives in library facilities or at library-sponsored events are used solely for library educational, promotional, and publicity purposes.

 

Night at the museum, 1pm July 10, ages 6 through 8

Night at the Museum

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room A & B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children

Uh oh! All the museum's precious and colorful art is under threat—do you have what it takes to become a nighttime security guard and protect these treasures?

 

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Uh oh! All the museum's precious and colorful art is under threat—do you have what it takes to become a nighttime security guard and protect these treasures?

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for the duration. Dropoffs will not be permitted.

 

Photography/Film

Patron consent to be photographed or filmed at library-sponsored events is implied by virtue of their attendance at an event. If any adult, child, or adult on behalf of a child requests not to be photographed or filmed, that request will be honored.

Photographs and film taken by library representatives in library facilities or at library-sponsored events are used solely for library educational, promotional, and publicity purposes.

 

Pictionary charades, 3pm July 10, ages 9 through 12

Pictionary Charades

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room A & B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Can you explain yourself without saying anything at all? Miss Atlanta's prepared a colorful twist on a classic game by combining art with guessing, and we want to see how far you can go!

 

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Can you explain yourself without saying anything at all? Miss Atlanta's prepared a colorful twist on a classic game by combining art with guessing, and we want to see how far you can go!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for the duration. Dropoffs will not be permitted.

 

Photography/Film

Patron consent to be photographed or filmed at library-sponsored events is implied by virtue of their attendance at an event. If any adult, child, or adult on behalf of a child requests not to be photographed or filmed, that request will be honored.

Photographs and film taken by library representatives in library facilities or at library-sponsored events are used solely for library educational, promotional, and publicity purposes.

 

Senior Book Group, second Thursday monthly at 3pm, intended for ages 55+

Senior Book Group

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Seniors
Senior Book Group:

Be a part of Marilyn's monthly book club for Rowan County senior citizens! There's a new book every month, requestable in advance through our bookmobile or available at our front c...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Book Club

Be a part of Marilyn's monthly book club for Rowan County senior citizens! There's a new book every month, requestable in advance through our bookmobile or available at our front circulation desk. Intended for ages 55+.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have questions about accessibility or wish to request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at least three (3) working days before the scheduled event.

 

Photography/Film

Patron consent to be photographed or filmed at library-sponsored events is implied by virtue of their attendance at an event. If any adult, child, or adult on behalf of a child requests not to be photographed or filmed, that request will be honored.

Photographs and film taken by library representatives in library facilities or at library-sponsored events are used solely for library educational, promotional, and publicity purposes.

 

Morehead State University costume shop, 5pm July 10, ages 18 and up

In Costume at Breckinridge Hall

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Guest Speaker, Outreach, Summer Reading, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Take a guided tour through the magic of Morehead State University's costume shop, which is responsible for over 60 years of theatre magic!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker, Outreach, Summer Reading, Workshop
Event Details:

Take a guided tour through the magic of Morehead State University's costume shop, which is responsible for over 60 years of theatre magic!

Disclaimer(s)

Photography/Film

Patron consent to be photographed or filmed at library-sponsored events is implied by virtue of their attendance at an event. If any adult, child, or adult on behalf of a child requests not to be photographed or filmed, that request will be honored.

Photographs and film taken by library representatives in library facilities or at library-sponsored events are used solely for library educational, promotional, and publicity purposes.

 

Library Yoga every thursday at 5:30pm in the reading room

Library Yoga

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Helen Williams Reading Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Library Yoga:

Find your center with co-yogis CJ and Allie! Take some time for yourself with our free yoga class, combining techniques for your body and mind. This is a gentle-flow fitness experi...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Helen Williams Reading Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Find your center with co-yogis CJ and Allie! Take some time for yourself with our free yoga class, combining techniques for your body and mind. This is a gentle-flow fitness experience featuring mindfulness as well as exercise, perfect for those in search of meditation as well as physical wellbeing. Intended for ages 13+.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have questions about accessibility or wish to request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at least three (3) working days before the scheduled event.

 

Power In You: Find Your Movement

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Community Room A & B at Main Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Event ConceptAn all-day, (10am to 4pm on Saturday, July 12th) drop-in style community organizing fair at the local library where people can explore movements, meet organizers, refl...

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room A & B
Purpose of Meeting

Event Concept

An all-day, (10am to 4pm on Saturday, July 12th) drop-in style community organizing fair at the local library where people can explore movements, meet organizers, reflect on their values,

After-School Storytime, Mondays and Thursdays weekly at 4pm, intended for ages 12 and under

After-School Storytime

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
After-School Storytime:

Join Miss Atlanta for magical stories and a special matching craft! Intended for ages 12 and under.  

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Join Miss Atlanta for magical stories and a special matching craft! Intended for ages 12 and under.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for the duration. Dropoffs will not be permitted.

 

Zumba Gold at 6pm every monday, except the first monday

Zumba Gold

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room A & B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Zumba Gold:

Zumba Gold is a lower-intensity version of the typical Zumba class, designed to meet the needs of less active adults by improving balance, posture, flexibility, and coordination wh...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Zumba Gold is a lower-intensity version of the typical Zumba class, designed to meet the needs of less active adults by improving balance, posture, flexibility, and coordination while having fun. Join Cindy and get moving! Intended for ages 18+.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have questions about accessibility or wish to request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at least three (3) working days before the scheduled event.

 

Bubble bonanza, 10:15am July 15, ages 3 and younger

Bubble Bonanza

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Green Space at Main Branch
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

We're rounding out Summer Reading with a sensory journey through the magic of bubbles! Tots can explore movement, color, touch, and more in our green space as we break out some of our favorite toys and get things popping.

 

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Green Space
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

We're rounding out Summer Reading with a sensory journey through the magic of bubbles! Tots can explore movement, color, touch, and more in our green space as we break out some of our favorite toys and get things popping.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for the duration. Dropoffs will not be permitted.

 

Photography/Film

Patron consent to be photographed or filmed at library-sponsored events is implied by virtue of their attendance at an event. If any adult, child, or adult on behalf of a child requests not to be photographed or filmed, that request will be honored.

Photographs and film taken by library representatives in library facilities or at library-sponsored events are used solely for library educational, promotional, and publicity purposes.

 

Diamond art, 5pm July 15, ages 13 through 17

Diamond Art

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room A & B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens

Put some sparkle in your day while you learn a new art form: Diamond painting! Easy to pick up, hard to master, diamond painting involves careful placement of colored "gems" to create a picture, either something unique or from a template.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading, Workshop
Event Details:

Put some sparkle in your day while you learn a new art form: Diamond painting! Easy to pick up, hard to master, diamond painting involves careful placement of colored "gems" to create a picture, either something unique or from a template.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography/Film

Patron consent to be photographed or filmed at library-sponsored events is implied by virtue of their attendance at an event. If any adult, child, or adult on behalf of a child requests not to be photographed or filmed, that request will be honored.

Photographs and film taken by library representatives in library facilities or at library-sponsored events are used solely for library educational, promotional, and publicity purposes.

 

Board of Trustees meeting, third Wednesday monthly at 3pm, intended for adults, open to the public

Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room A & B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

The library's board of trustees will meet to discuss current and upcoming library business. These meetings are open to public attendance by adults.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

The library's board of trustees will meet to discuss current and upcoming library business. These meetings are open to public attendance by adults.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have questions about accessibility or wish to request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at least three (3) working days before the scheduled event.

 

Perler beads, all day July 17, ages 13 through 17

Perler Beads

All Day
Teen Area at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Passive, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens

Megan's got the works ready for your very own Perler beads creation! Color your world with a new magnet, keychain, or whatever you decide to make using our rainbow beads and a little careful application of heat.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Passive, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Megan's got the works ready for your very own Perler beads creation! Color your world with a new magnet, keychain, or whatever you decide to make using our rainbow beads and a little careful application of heat.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography/Film

Patron consent to be photographed or filmed at library-sponsored events is implied by virtue of their attendance at an event. If any adult, child, or adult on behalf of a child requests not to be photographed or filmed, that request will be honored.

Photographs and film taken by library representatives in library facilities or at library-sponsored events are used solely for library educational, promotional, and publicity purposes.

 

Mindfulness painting, 5pm July 17, ages 18 and up

Mindfulness Painting (Neurographic Art)

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room A & B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

We did it, you loved it, you asked for more, so here it is again! Explore this colorful therapeutic process and transform your stress and anxiety into something beautiful for Summer Reading.

 

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading, Workshop
Event Details:

We did it, you loved it, you asked for more, so here it is again! Explore this colorful therapeutic process and transform your stress and anxiety into something beautiful for Summer Reading.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Photography/Film

Patron consent to be photographed or filmed at library-sponsored events is implied by virtue of their attendance at an event. If any adult, child, or adult on behalf of a child requests not to be photographed or filmed, that request will be honored.

Photographs and film taken by library representatives in library facilities or at library-sponsored events are used solely for library educational, promotional, and publicity purposes.

 

Library Yoga every thursday at 5:30pm in the reading room

Library Yoga

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Helen Williams Reading Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Library Yoga:

Find your center with co-yogis CJ and Allie! Take some time for yourself with our free yoga class, combining techniques for your body and mind. This is a gentle-flow fitness experi...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Helen Williams Reading Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Find your center with co-yogis CJ and Allie! Take some time for yourself with our free yoga class, combining techniques for your body and mind. This is a gentle-flow fitness experience featuring mindfulness as well as exercise, perfect for those in search of meditation as well as physical wellbeing. Intended for ages 13+.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have questions about accessibility or wish to request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at least three (3) working days before the scheduled event.

 

Playing by the Books: Library D&D Adventures, every other Friday at 3pm, intended for adults 18 and over

Playing by the Books: Library D&D Adventures

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Playing by the Books:

Follow Morgan into your very own fantasy story with Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, and have your heroic deeds chronicled in the library's hall of fame! All players will be usi...

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required

Follow Morgan into your very own fantasy story with Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, and have your heroic deeds chronicled in the library's hall of fame! All players will be using the official D&D Beyond cloud app, so there are never any worries about forgetting your character sheet or dice, and rulebooks are supplied by us. Intended for adults 18+.

Please note: This program focuses on shorter adventures that are achievable over a reasonable number of sessions. At the conclusion of each adventure, there will be a new registration period to allow different community members to participate. Registration is always first come, first served; seats cannot be "held" based on prior or other program participation, but current players will necessarily be the first to know about upcoming registration periods.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have questions about accessibility or wish to request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at least three (3) working days before the scheduled event.

 

Trans Support Group

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:00pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Murder Mystery Mayhem, third Saturday monthly at 2pm, intended for grades 6-12

Murder Mystery Mayhem

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Area at Main Branch
Program Type:
Gaming, STEM
Age Group:
Teens
Murder Mystery Mayhem:

Games for the Sherlocks and the not-so-sure-locks! Every month, Megan has a new, chaotic case for teen sleuths to solve through careful examination of clues and performances, criti...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming, STEM

Games for the Sherlocks and the not-so-sure-locks! Every month, Megan has a new, chaotic case for teen sleuths to solve through careful examination of clues and performances, critical thinking, and teamwork. Intended for grades 6-12.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have questions about accessibility or wish to request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at least three (3) working days before the scheduled event.

 

Senior Medicare Patrol Presentation

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room A & B at Main Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Senior adults, learn how you can prevent, detect, and report Medicare fraud, errors, and abuse. Presentation by Kelly Waite, SMP/Americorps Seniors Programs Coordinator. 

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room A & B
Purpose of Meeting

Senior adults, learn how you can prevent, detect, and report Medicare fraud, errors, and abuse. Presentation by Kelly Waite, SMP/Americorps Seniors Programs Coordinator.

After-School Storytime, Mondays and Thursdays weekly at 4pm, intended for ages 12 and under

After-School Storytime

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
After-School Storytime:

Join Miss Atlanta for magical stories and a special matching craft! Intended for ages 12 and under.  

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Join Miss Atlanta for magical stories and a special matching craft! Intended for ages 12 and under.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for the duration. Dropoffs will not be permitted.

 

Zumba Gold at 6pm every monday, except the first monday

Zumba Gold

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room A & B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Zumba Gold:

Zumba Gold is a lower-intensity version of the typical Zumba class, designed to meet the needs of less active adults by improving balance, posture, flexibility, and coordination wh...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Zumba Gold is a lower-intensity version of the typical Zumba class, designed to meet the needs of less active adults by improving balance, posture, flexibility, and coordination while having fun. Join Cindy and get moving! Intended for ages 18+.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have questions about accessibility or wish to request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at least three (3) working days before the scheduled event.

 

NAMI

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Our VisionNAMI envisions a world where all people affected by mental illness live healthy, fulfilling lives supported by a community that cares.Our MissionNAMI provides advocacy, e...

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

Our Vision

NAMI envisions a world where all people affected by mental illness live healthy, fulfilling lives supported by a community that cares.

Adult LEGO® Club, every other Wednesday at 10am, intended for ages 18+

Adult LEGO® Club

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Some people say LEGO® is just for kids, but we know better: They put "ages 4–99" right on the box! (And we won't tell anyone if you're 100 or older.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Some people say LEGO® is just for kids, but we know better: They put "ages 4–99" right on the box! (And we won't tell anyone if you're 100 or older.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have questions about accessibility or wish to request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at least three (3) working days before the scheduled event.