This event is in the "Everyone" group. May-Jun 2025 2nd Annual Community Card Contest All Day 5/5 - 6/1 Everyone Arts & Crafts, Seasonal, Summer Reading Virtual Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. May-Jun 2025 2nd Annual Community Card Contest All Day 5/5 - 6/1 Arts & Crafts, Seasonal, Summer Reading Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Virtual Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Seasonal, Summer Reading Event Details: Calling all artists: It's our second annual community card design contest! Disclaimer(s) Contest Entry Registrants for this program acknowledge that the Rowan County Public Library may use any submission(s) in advertising and promotional graphics and/or materials, including (but not limited to) social media and signage. By registering, you hereby grant all appropriate permissions to the Library regarding your submission(s), as described by attendant program and/or contest rules. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. May 19 2025 Mon After-School Storytime 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Tweens Arts & Crafts, Storytime This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. May 19 2025 Mon 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. May 20 2025 Tue Preschool Storytime 11:15am - 12:15pm Children Arts & Crafts, Storytime This event is in the "Children" group. May 20 2025 Tue Preschool Storytime 11:15am - 12:15pm 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. May 22 2025 Thu After-School Storytime 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Tweens Arts & Crafts, Storytime This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. May 22 2025 Thu 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. May 22 2025 Thu Teen LEGO® Club 5:00pm - 6:00pm Teens Arts & Crafts, STEM This event is in the "Teens" group. May 22 2025 Thu Teen LEGO® Club 5:00pm - 6:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 22 2025 Thu Dust Busters 5:30pm - 6:30pm Adults, Seniors Genealogy, Local History, Workshop This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 22 2025 Thu Dust Busters 5:30pm - 6:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. May 27 2025 Tue Preschool Storytime 11:15am - 12:15pm Children Arts & Crafts, Storytime This event is in the "Children" group. May 27 2025 Tue Preschool Storytime 11:15am - 12:15pm 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. May 27 2025 Tue Crafternoon: DIY Puzzles 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Tweens Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. May 27 2025 Tue Crafternoon: DIY Puzzles 4:00pm - 5:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room A & B Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: This Crafternoon, we’re putting the pieces together—literally—as we make our own puzzles! Design, decorate, and assemble a blank puzzle board into a unique jigsaw puzzle creation! 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. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 28 2025 Wed Adult LEGO® Club 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults, Seniors Arts & Crafts, STEM This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 28 2025 Wed 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. 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.
This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 28 2025 Wed Senior Citizens Center: Bad Art Night 10:00am - 12:00pm Seniors Arts & Crafts, Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 28 2025 Wed Senior Citizens Center: Bad Art Night 10:00am - 12:00pm Arts & Crafts, Outreach Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Outreach Jess and Ronnie bring library programming to our local Senior Citizens Center every month: Join in for everything from craft projects to video games, performing arts, gardening, fitness, and more! Intended for ages 55+. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. May 29 2025 Thu After-School Storytime 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Tweens Arts & Crafts, Storytime This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. May 29 2025 Thu 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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 31 2025 Sat Summer Reading Kickoff: Color Chaos! 3:00pm - 5:00pm Everyone Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 31 2025 Sat Summer Reading Kickoff: Color Chaos! 3:00pm - 5:00pm Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Entire Library Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Event Details: Summer Reading this year is all about celebrating color, so we need your help to go outside the lines: We're planning to make a mess with every color we can find! 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. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Jun 2 2025 Mon After-School Storytime 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Tweens Arts & Crafts, Storytime This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Jun 2 2025 Mon 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 4 2025 Wed Anime Club 4:30pm - 6:30pm Teens Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Film & Television This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 4 2025 Wed Anime Club 4:30pm - 6:30pm Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Film & Television 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 "Children" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Sandpaper Art & Color Mixing 11:00am - 12:00pm Children Arts & Crafts, STEM, Summer Reading This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Sandpaper Art & Color Mixing 11:00am - 12:00pm Arts & Crafts, STEM, Summer Reading Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room A & B Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM, Summer Reading Event Details: We've got everything you need to explore and learn about how different textures affect the outcome of a drawing! Join in, mix and match colors, and create something new as we experiment with painting on sandpaper and more. 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. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Foam Painting 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children Arts & Crafts, STEM, Summer Reading This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Foam Painting 1:00pm - 2:00pm Arts & Crafts, STEM, Summer Reading Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room A & B Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM, Summer Reading Event Details: We hope you're ready to splatter, scatter, smoosh, and goosh as we get messy with paint! Join us and help make both some art and a mess (because sometimes, the best things in life can be two [2] things). 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. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Squeegee Painting 3:00pm - 4:00pm Children, Tweens Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Squeegee Painting 3:00pm - 4:00pm Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room A & B Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Event Details: Are you ready to create a sticky situation? Come tape out a design, then swipe and smear paint with a squeegee to create your very own negative space design when the tape is removed! 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. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Jun 9 2025 Mon After-School Storytime 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Tweens Arts & Crafts, Storytime This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Jun 9 2025 Mon 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 11 2025 Wed Adult LEGO® Club 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults, Seniors Arts & Crafts, STEM This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 11 2025 Wed 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. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu Yarn Painting 11:00am - 12:00pm Children Arts & Crafts, STEM, Summer Reading This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu Yarn Painting 11:00am - 12:00pm Arts & Crafts, STEM, Summer Reading Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room A & B Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM, Summer Reading Event Details: There are so many ways to make art, why stop at just one? Learn how to "paint" using colorful yarn, and learn about letters and shapes at the same time as we create together! 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. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu Friendship Bracelets 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu Friendship Bracelets 1:00pm - 2:00pm Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room A & B Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Event Details: Bring a little color to someone's day with the age-old art of friendship bracelets: We'll use love, string, and other materials to make a gift that puts a smile on your friend or family member's face! 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. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu Friendship Bracelets 3:00pm - 4:00pm Children, Tweens Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu Friendship Bracelets 3:00pm - 4:00pm Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room A & B Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Event Details: Bring a little color to someone's day with the age-old art of friendship bracelets: We'll use love, string, and other materials to make a gift that puts a smile on your friend or family member's face! 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. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Jun 16 2025 Mon After-School Storytime 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Tweens Arts & Crafts, Storytime This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Jun 16 2025 Mon 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.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Let's Go to the Zoo 10:15am - 11:15am Babies & Toddlers Arts & Crafts, STEM, Summer Reading This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Let's Go to the Zoo 10:15am - 11:15am Arts & Crafts, STEM, Summer Reading Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Children's Area Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM, Summer Reading Event Details: Just like us, other animals come in all kinds of different colors! Learn about fierce and fantastic critters by helping a lion to grow a mane, giving a zebra its stripes, and fingerpainting spots on a giraffe! 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. 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.