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All About Consent

12:00pm - 5:00pm
Guest Speaker, Health & Wellness, Storytime
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Adults, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Guest Speaker, Health & Wellness, Storytime
Event Details:
Understanding boundaries like saying "no" and asking first is key to developing safe, healthy relationships at every age. Come enjoy a special storytime that's all about consent, along with some fun activities for kids and important resources for you...

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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.

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

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Health & Wellness
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+.

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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.

On Board: How to Make a D&D Character

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Gaming
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

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

For April, we're taking an in-depth look at everything you'll need to make a Dungeons & Dragons character in the game's 5th Edition ruleset: How to come up with a concept and give it life, how to mesh well with the adventure you'll be p...

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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

5:30pm - 6:30pm
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 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.

Preserving Your Heritage: Ancestral Stories Through Newspapers

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Genealogy, Local History
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Library Atrium
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+.

David Bryant, Assistant Manager at the central office of our sister Lexington Public Library system, will be joining us this May for a look at how to discover your ancestors' stories using historical newspapers. Local newspapers are often cataloged i...

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

9:00am - 10:00am
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 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.

Zumba Gold

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Health & Wellness
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.

The Lost Art of Letter Writing

11:00am - 12:00pm
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration 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.

Adult LEGO® Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
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. 🤫) Join our other artists at a LEGO® program just for grown-ups like you, and let your crea...

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

5:30pm - 6:30pm
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 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.

Zumba Gold

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Health & Wellness
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.

Friends of the Library Meeting

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Friends of the Library
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! Find out more about the Friends on this...

Board of Trustees Meeting

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Board Meeting
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
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 any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact us ahead of the program or event date.

Library Yoga

5:30pm - 6:30pm
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 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.

Crochet 101

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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, how to hold your hook, how to read a pattern, and more with simple goals...

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.

Zumba Gold

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Health & Wellness
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.

The Lost Art of Letter Writing

11:00am - 12:00pm
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration 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.

Kentucky Adult Education Class: College Prep

5:00pm - 6:45pm
Technology Class, Workshop
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class, Workshop
Event Details:
We're proud to offer this class in partnership with MSU's Adult Learning Center, free to everyone aged 18 and up who's withdrawn from school! If you're thinking of applying to college, this session has everything you need: How to complete a FAFSA ...

Adult LEGO® Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
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. 🤫) Join our other artists at a LEGO® program just for grown-ups like you, and let your crea...

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

5:30pm - 6:30pm
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 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.

Chow Club

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Culinary
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

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Gaming
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

5:30pm - 6:30pm
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 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.

Library Yoga

9:00am - 10:00am
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 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.