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

After-School Storytime

Monday, December 15, 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, December 15, 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.

 

Create + Explore + Discover, third Tuesday monthly at 5pm, intended for grades 6 and up

Create + Explore + Discover: DIY Ornaments at WhimziWorks

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday Event, Outreach, Seasonal
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors

We're excited to bring you a fun family craft in partnership with WhimziWorks: A do-it-yourself gingerbread house ornament, just in time for the holidays!

Full
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Event, Outreach, Seasonal
Registration Required
Event Details:

We're excited to bring you a fun family craft in partnership with WhimziWorks: A do-it-yourself gingerbread house ornament, just in time for the holidays!

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.

 

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.

 

Tile coaster craft at the Rowan County Senior Citizens Center, 10am December 17, ages 55 and older

Senior Citizens Center: Tile Coasters

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Outreach, Workshop
Age Group:
Seniors
Senior Citizens Center:

Jess and Ronnie bring library programming to our local Senior Citizens Center every month: Join in for everything from craft projects to video games, performing arts, gardening, fi...

Just in time for the holidays, we've got a craft that's as beautiful as it is fast and simple!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Outreach, Workshop
Event Details:

Jess and Ronnie bring library programming to our local Senior Citizens Center every month: Join in for everything from craft projects to video games, performing arts, gardening, fitness, and more! Intended for ages 55+.

 

Just in time for the holidays, we've got a craft that's as beautiful as it is fast and simple!

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.

 

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

Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, December 17, 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.

 

Artist alley, 4:30pm third Wednesday every month, grades 6 through 12

Artist Alley: Charcoal

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Area at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Artist Alley:

Join Megan for this monthly opportunity to explore a new style and medium of art! Whether you're trying to grow beyond your comfort zone or just harness your creativity, we've got ...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Join Megan for this monthly opportunity to explore a new style and medium of art! Whether you're trying to grow beyond your comfort zone or just harness your creativity, we've got everything you need, from acrylic, watercolor, and pastel paints to charcoal, inks, clay, and more. 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.

 

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.

 

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

After-School Storytime

Thursday, December 18, 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.

 

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

Library Yoga

Thursday, December 18, 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.

 

CLOSING EARLY

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Branch, Bookmobile, Outreach
Closing
Branches:
Main Branch, Bookmobile, Outreach

Diamond Art w/ Cynthia

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room A & B at Main Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room A & B
Murder Mystery Mayhem, third Saturday monthly at 2pm, intended for grades 6-12

Murder Mystery Mayhem

Saturday, December 20, 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.

 

Winter Read, December 22 through February 27, all ages, registration required

Winter Reading

All Day 12/22 - 2/27
Main Branch
Program Type:
Reading Challenge, Seasonal, Winter Reading
Age Group:
Everyone

We're saying hello to the new year and farewell to the old with this season's Winter Reading challenge! Sign up, track your reading, and complete fun activities for a chance to win free books or even our grand prize.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Reading Challenge, Seasonal, Winter Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

We're saying hello to the new year and farewell to the old with this season's Winter Reading challenge! Sign up, track your reading, and complete fun activities for a chance to win free books or even our grand prize.

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.

 

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

After-School Storytime

Monday, December 22, 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.

 

CLOSED

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Main Branch, Bookmobile, Outreach
Closing
Branches:
Main Branch, Bookmobile, Outreach
After-School Storytime, Mondays and Thursdays weekly at 4pm, intended for ages 12 and under

After-School Storytime

Monday, December 29, 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.

 

On Board, last Tuesday monthly at 4pm, intended for ages 18+

On Board

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
On Board:

Get your game on with Morgan as we break out our collection of board, card, and tabletop titles! Intended for ages 18+.  

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming

Get your game on with Morgan as we break out our collection of board, card, and tabletop titles! 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.

 

CLOSED

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Main Branch, Bookmobile, Outreach
Closing
Branches:
Main Branch, Bookmobile, Outreach
After-School Storytime, Mondays and Thursdays weekly at 4pm, intended for ages 12 and under

After-School Storytime

Monday, January 5, 2026 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, January 5, 2026 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.

 

Craftin around, 1pm first Wednesday monthly, ages 18 and up, registration required

Craftin' Around

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A & B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Craftin' Around:

It's a new craft every month, including popular patron requests and ideas designed to be equal parts social, fun, and relaxing! Selected crafts may even have to-go kits for those w...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required

It's a new craft every month, including popular patron requests and ideas designed to be equal parts social, fun, and relaxing! Selected crafts may even have to-go kits for those who can't attend the entire program. No interest in the craft we've picked out? Bring your own and join us anyway! Arts and crafts are always better when we do them together. 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.

 

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.

 

Anime Club, first Wednesday monthly at 4:30pm, intended for grades 6-12

Anime Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room A & B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Film & Television
Age Group:
Teens
Anime Club:

Join Megan for a dive into anime, manga, and manhwa along with snacks and activities! Intended for grades 6-12.  

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Film & Television

Join Megan for a dive into anime, manga, and manhwa along with snacks and activities! Intended for grades 6-12.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

 

Playing by the Books: Library Tabletop Adventures, 5pm every other Wednesday, ages 18 and older

Playing by the Books: Library Tabletop Adventures

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
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...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
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.

 

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, January 8, 2026 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.

 

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

After-School Storytime

Thursday, January 8, 2026 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.