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Seed Library

All Day 3/31 - 5/10
Everyone
Gardening, Seasonal
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Library Atrium
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Gardening, Seasonal
Event Details:

Spring is here, and so is our 2nd annual seed library! We've vegetables, herbs, and flowers that are free to take by anyone who wants to do a little gardening.

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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.

 

EKY Mutual Aid Spring Seed Fling-a-thon

12:00pm - 4:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room A & B
Purpose of Meeting

EKY Mutual Aid is ready to celebrate springtime and sunshine with a seed swap and free yard sale! Join us at the Rowan County Public Library and bring your seeds or plant starts! We’ll have speakers to help with garden planning and offer up tips.

Light Pollution & You with Dr. Kevin Adkins

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Everyone
Guest Speaker, STEM, Sustainability
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Guest Speaker, STEM, Sustainability
Event Details:

April 21–28 is International Dark Sky Week! We’ve been losing our view of the night sky since the beginning of the 20th century, when cities began to adopt electric streetlamps. Is this only a problem for astronomers?

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.

 

Appalachian GameChangers

10:00am - 11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room

Spring Plant Share

11:00am - 12:00pm
Everyone
Gardening, Seasonal, Sustainability
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Gardening, Seasonal, Sustainability
Event Details:

It's that time of year again: Time to meet and greet your neighbors at our semiannual plant share!

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.

 

Murder Mystery Mayhem

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Gaming, STEM
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.

 

After-School Storytime

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
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.

 

Board of Trustees Meeting

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults
Board Meeting
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.

 

Zumba Gold

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness
Cancelled
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 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.

 

Earth Day: Lightbulb Exchange

All Day
Everyone
Seasonal, Sustainability
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Seasonal, Sustainability
Event Details:

One of the best ways to celebrate Earth Day is to embrace sustainability, and one of the easiest ways to practice sustainability is to use energy-efficient lighting.

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.

 

Earth Day: Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Everyone
Gaming, Outreach, Seasonal, Sustainability
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Gaming, Outreach, Seasonal, Sustainability
Event Details:

We've hidden six (6) secret caches for Earth Day; can you use our clues to find them all? Each cache you locate will have a stamp you can use to prove you found it.

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.

 

Toddler Time

10:15am - 11:15am
Babies & Toddlers
Storytime
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

11:15am - 12:15pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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: Sustainable Eats

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Culinary
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culinary
Event Details:

Cook up something special together! Join our cookbook club to explore new recipes and techniques with Missy. 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+.

 

For April, we're exploring earth-friendly and planet-conscious meals in celebration of Earth Day!

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.

 

Food Allergies

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

 

KYNECT

12:00pm - 2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Vestibule
Purpose of Meeting

Talk to people about SNAP and medicaid benefits

Earth Day: Recycling Dos & Don'ts with Tyler Brown

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Everyone
Guest Speaker, Seasonal, Sustainability
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Guest Speaker, Seasonal, Sustainability
Event Details:

Join us for a talk with Tyler Brown, manager of the Morehead Community Recycling Center, about what you can and can't recycle, how it helps, the best ways to organize your recyclables, and more!

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.

 

Earth Day: Green Burials with Carrie Chastain, Michael Watson, & Stacy Watson

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Everyone
Guest Speaker, Health & Wellness, Seasonal, Sustainability
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Guest Speaker, Health & Wellness, Seasonal, Sustainability
Event Details:

You may have heard terms like "green burial, "natural burial," and similar floating around.

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.

 

Adult LEGO® Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts, STEM
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.

 

After-School Storytime

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
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.

 

LEGO® Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children, Tweens
STEM
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.

 

Teen LEGO® Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM

You're never too old to enjoy the wonder that comes from building with LEGO®! Join Megan in our teen area and let your imagination run wild—you never know what you'll end up creating, whether from scratch or an official LEGO® set. Intended for grades 6-12.

 

Dust Busters

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Genealogy, Local History, Workshop
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Genealogy, Local History, Workshop

Want to learn how to trace your roots? Join Cindy for a monthly dive into family research and discover how to trace and identify historical documents, vet your sources, locate burial sites, and more. If you've ever wondered where you come from, finding out can be a real adventure! 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.

 

Library Yoga

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults, Teens
Health & Wellness
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

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Gaming
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Registration 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 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.