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

After-School Storytime

Monday, August 26, 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.

Zumba Gold, Mondays weekly at 6pm, intended for ages 18+

Zumba Gold

Monday, August 26, 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.

Toddler Time, Tuesdays weekly at 10:15am, intended for ages 35 months and under

Toddler Time

Tuesday, August 27, 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.

The Lost Art of Letter Writing, every other Tuesday at 11am, intended for ages 13 and up, online registration required

The Lost Art of Letter Writing

Tuesday, August 27, 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.

Preschool Storytime, Tuesdays weekly at 11:15am, intended for ages 3 to 5

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, August 27, 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.

Chow Club, fourth Tuesday monthly at 12pm, intended for ages 18+

Chow Club

Tuesday, August 27, 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.

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

On Board

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 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 any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact us ahead of the program or event date.

Library Yoga, every Wednesday at 5:30pm and first Saturday monthly at 9:15am, intended for ages 18+

Library Yoga

Wednesday, August 28, 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.

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

After-School Storytime

Thursday, August 29, 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.

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, August 30, 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.

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

After-School Storytime

Monday, September 2, 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.

Toddler Time, Tuesdays weekly at 10:15am, intended for ages 35 months and under

Toddler Time

Tuesday, September 3, 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.

Preschool Storytime, Tuesdays weekly at 11:15am, intended for ages 3 to 5

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, September 3, 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.

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

Anime Club

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 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.

Library Yoga, every Wednesday at 5:30pm and first Saturday monthly at 9:15am, intended for ages 18+

Library Yoga

Wednesday, September 4, 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.

Device Advice, first Thursday monthly at 1pm, intended for seniors 55+

Device Advice

Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Seniors
Device Advice:

Do you need assistance with or have questions about technology? Trying to learn a new device? Want to pick up new computer skills or refresh old ones? April is here to help! Intend...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class

Do you need assistance with or have questions about technology? Trying to learn a new device? Want to pick up new computer skills or refresh old ones? April is here to help! 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.

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

After-School Storytime

Thursday, September 5, 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.

Preserving Your Heritage, first Thursday monthly at 5:30pm, intended for ages 18+

Preserving Your Heritage: When the President Visited Kentucky

Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room A & B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Genealogy, Local History
Age Group:
Adults
Preserving Your Heritage:

Our library history and genealogy programming promotes an awareness of and interest in local heritage. Cindy's presentations are different every month, covering a wide variety...

Event Details:

Retired Kentucky Library Commissioner Wayne Onkst is our speaker for September! Join us as he shares the background stories of Presidential trips to Kentucky and why we've become a...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, Local History
Event Details:

Our library history and genealogy programming promotes an awareness of and interest in local heritage. Cindy's presentations are different every month, covering a wide variety of topics, and we often welcome special guests! Intended for ages 18+.

Retired Kentucky Library Commissioner Wayne Onkst is our speaker for September! Join us as he shares the background stories of Presidential trips to Kentucky and why we've become a regular stop since 1819.

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.

Library Yoga, every Wednesday at 5:30pm and first Saturday monthly at 9:15am, intended for ages 18+

Library Yoga

Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
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.

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

After-School Storytime

Monday, September 9, 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.

Toddler Time, Tuesdays weekly at 10:15am, intended for ages 35 months and under

Toddler Time

Tuesday, September 10, 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.

The Lost Art of Letter Writing, every other Tuesday at 11am, intended for ages 13 and up, online registration required

The Lost Art of Letter Writing

Tuesday, September 10, 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.

Preschool Storytime, Tuesdays weekly at 11:15am, intended for ages 3 to 5

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, September 10, 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.