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Name: Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale
Start: 2024-04-26T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-04-27T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Rowan County Public Library

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Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale

04/26/2024 @ 9:00am to 04/27/2024 @ 5:00pm

Community Room A & B at Main Branch

Program Type:

Friends of the Library, Library Operations

Age Group:

Everyone

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Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Community Room A & B

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Friends of the Library, Library Operations

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We know you've been waiting... It's time once again for our Friends of the Rowan County Public Library annual spring book sale! Softcover, hardcover, paperback, children's books, nonfiction, and more are waiting for you to take them home for your own...

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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.

All About Consent

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Area at Main Branch

Program Type:

Guest Speaker, Health & Wellness, Storytime

Age Group:

Adults, Babies & Toddlers, Children

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Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: Adults, Babies & Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Guest Speaker, Health & Wellness, Storytime

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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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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.

Medieval Storytime, April 30th at 4pm, intended for children ages 5 through 10

Medieval Craft & Storytime

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Area at Main Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, Storytime

Age Group:

Children

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Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Guest Speaker, Storytime

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HEAR YE, HEAR YE: By royal decree, we're partnering with MSU's Honors Program students for a fun storytime that's all about medieval history! Kids 5–10 are can enjoy the tale of The Knight and the Dragon by Tomie dePaola, craft their own shields...

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

Preserving Your Heritage: Ancestral Stories Through Newspapers

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Library Atrium at Main Branch

Program Type:

Genealogy, Local History

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Library Atrium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Genealogy, Local History

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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...

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The Lost Art of Letter Writing

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Conference Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors, Teens

Open

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.

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Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale

04/26/2024 @ 9:00am - 04/27/2024 @ 5:00pm

Friends of the Library, Library Operations

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Community Room A & B

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Friends of the Library, Library Operations

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