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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.

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

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.

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

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...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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.

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

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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Friends of the Rowan County Public Library will meet to discuss current and upcoming business. These meetings are open to public attendance by adults, especially if you're inte...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

The Friends of the Rowan County Public Library will meet to discuss current and upcoming business. These meetings are open to public attendance by adults, especially if you're interested in joining the Friends!

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

LEGO® Club

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area at Main Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
LEGO® Club:

Build something wonderful with Miss Atlanta as we bring out the LEGO® bricks! Let your imagination come to life through castles, cities, spaceships, and more. We'll even put your c...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM

Build something wonderful with Miss Atlanta as we bring out the LEGO® bricks! Let your imagination come to life through castles, cities, spaceships, and more. We'll even put your creations on display so they inspire others to add something great to the world! Intended for ages 5-12.

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 "Teens" group.

Library Yoga

Wednesday, September 11, 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, September 12, 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, September 13, 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.

Playing by the Books: Library D&D Adventures

Friday, September 13, 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...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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.

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

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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...

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

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 "Tweens" group.

Tween Game Night

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room A & B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens
Tween Game Night:

Come hang out with Ronnie and dive into our PS5, Xbox Series X, Oculus Rift, Nintendo Switch, and more! There are plenty of games to play cooperatively, competitively, and even sol...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Gaming

Come hang out with Ronnie and dive into our PS5, Xbox Series X, Oculus Rift, Nintendo Switch, and more! There are plenty of games to play cooperatively, competitively, and even solo, so there's something for everyone. Refreshments are on us! Intended for grades 6-8.

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.