CLOSED 5/3

Due to facility maintenance, we're CLOSED Friday (5/3), and so is our drive-thru book drop. No items will be due that day, and due dates have been adjusted!

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After-School Storytime

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.

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.

Pride Month Community Storytime

10:00am - 1:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room A & B
Purpose of Meeting

Pride of Morehead, Inc. is hosting a community storytime! This event is open to the public, so parents, bring your little readers for a fun time filled with magic and color.

Crochet 101

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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.

After-School Storytime

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.

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.

Toddler Time

10:15am - 11:15am
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.

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.

Preschool Storytime

11:15am - 12:15pm
Storytime
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.

KYNECT

12:00pm - 3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Library Atrium
Purpose of Meeting

Talk to people about SNAP and medicaid benefits

FAFSA Workshop

5:00pm - 7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room A & B
Purpose of Meeting

Help students complete the FAFSA

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.

Device Advice

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Technology Class
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
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

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.

Author Visit by Mindy Steele

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+.

There's no better time than Summer Reading to broaden your literary horizons, and this year, adventure starts at your 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.

Playing by the Books: Library D&D Adventures

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Gaming
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

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.

If you're ready to explore the unknown, join us for our inaugural adventure as a part of this year's Summer Reading program! This initial meeting will be a "session zero" where the players can:

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

11:00am - 2:00pm
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.

Tween Game Night

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Gaming
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.

Family Yoga Storytime

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Health & Wellness, Storytime
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Helen Williams Reading Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime

Come enjoy a family storytime—with a twist and bend! Join Miss Atlanta on the mat for an adventure full of peaceful vibes and mindful stretching. Let's get moving! Intended for ages 5-12; siblings and grown-up family members are welcome to join in. Yoga mats and equipment are provided by the library while supplies last (first come, first served).

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.

After-School Storytime

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.

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.

Toddler Time

10:15am - 11:15am
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
Storytime
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.