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NAMI

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
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. Our Mission NAMI provides...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Library Yoga

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 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 Alle! Take some time for yourself with our free yoga class, combining techniques for your body and mind. This is a gentle-flow fitness experie...

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 Alle! 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 any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact us ahead of the program or event date.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

After-School Storytime

Thursday, June 13, 2024 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.

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Senior Book Group

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Book Club, Outreach
Age Group:
Seniors
Senior Book Group:

Take advantage of our community outreach services and be part of our monthly book club at the Rowan County Senior Citizens Center. There's a new book every month, requestable in ad...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Outreach

Take advantage of our community outreach services and be part of our monthly book club at the Rowan County Senior Citizens Center. There's a new book every month, requestable in advance through our bookmobile! Intended for ages 55+.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact us ahead of the program or event date.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Crochet 101

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Teens
Event Details:

Welcome to the wonderful world of fiber arts and crafts! We're hosting a complete crochet course designed for beginners: You'll learn the basic stitches, how to start a project, ho...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Welcome to the wonderful world of fiber arts and crafts!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact us ahead of the program or event date.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Murder Mystery Mayhem

Saturday, June 15, 2024 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 any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact us ahead of the program or event date.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

After-School Storytime

Monday, June 17, 2024 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Zumba Gold

Monday, June 17, 2024 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 13+.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact us ahead of the program or event date.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Toddler Time

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Children's Area at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Toddler Time:

Join Miss Jess for stories, songs, and activities especially for little ones! Intended for ages 6-35 months.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Join Miss Jess for stories, songs, and activities especially for little ones! Intended for ages 6-35 months.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

The Lost Art of Letter Writing

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Teens
The Lost Art of Letter Writing:

The art of letter writing is a dying art. Join us and be one of the few helping to keep this wonderful and beautiful tradition alive! Write a letter to someone special, or be a par...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

The art of letter writing is a dying art. Join us and be one of the few helping to keep this wonderful and beautiful tradition alive! Write a letter to someone special, or be a part of our initiative to deliver little random acts of kindness around Rowan County by writing to a stranger. We provide the stationery, you provide the words! Intended for ages 13+. All materials provided by the library.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact us ahead of the program or event date.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
Children's Area at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Preschool Storytime:

Join Miss Jess for stories, songs, and activities just for kids! Intended for ages 3-5 years.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

Join Miss Jess for stories, songs, and activities just for kids! Intended for ages 3-5 years.

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.

Juneteenth

All Day
Main Branch, Bookmobile
Closing
Branches:
Main Branch, Bookmobile
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

After-School Storytime

Thursday, June 20, 2024 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Playing by the Books: Library D&D Adventures

Friday, June 21, 2024 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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 1

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 any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact us ahead of the program or event date.

Rainbow Rising

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Are you part of the LGBTQ+ community, or maybe has a friend or family member who is? Queer youth and their allies are invited to attend these meetings where your questions, curiosi...

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

Are you part of the LGBTQ+ community, or maybe has a friend or family member who is? Queer youth and their allies are invited to attend these meetings where your questions, curiosity, problems, and more can be discussed in a safe environment.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

After-School Storytime

Monday, June 24, 2024 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Zumba Gold

Monday, June 24, 2024 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 13+.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact us ahead of the program or event date.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Toddler Time

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Children's Area at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Toddler Time:

Join Miss Jess for stories, songs, and activities especially for little ones! Intended for ages 6-35 months.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Join Miss Jess for stories, songs, and activities especially for little ones! Intended for ages 6-35 months.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
Children's Area at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Preschool Storytime:

Join Miss Jess for stories, songs, and activities just for kids! Intended for ages 3-5 years.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

Join Miss Jess for stories, songs, and activities just for kids! Intended for ages 3-5 years.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chow Club

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room A & B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Culinary
Age Group:
Adults
Chow Club:

Cook up something special together! Join our cookbook club to explore new recipes and techniques with Julie. Themed cookbooks are chosen each month; you can find them at the circul...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culinary

Cook up something special together! Join our cookbook club to explore new recipes and techniques with Julie. Themed cookbooks are chosen each month; you can find them at the circulation desk and choose a dish that suits your tastes! Intended for ages 18+.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact us ahead of the program or event date.

Food Allergies

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

On Board

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room A 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: Community Room A
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 any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact us ahead of the program or event date.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Library Yoga

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 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 Alle! Take some time for yourself with our free yoga class, combining techniques for your body and mind. This is a gentle-flow fitness experie...

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 Alle! 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 any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact us ahead of the program or event date.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

After-School Storytime

Thursday, June 27, 2024 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

After-School Storytime

Monday, July 1, 2024 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.