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This event is in the "Everyone" group
Everyone
Arts & Crafts,
Seasonal,
Summer Reading
This event is in the "Everyone" group
May-Jul
2025
2nd Annual Community Card Contest
All Day
5/5–7/30
Arts & Crafts,
Seasonal,
Summer Reading
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group
Everyone
Library Operations,
Summer Reading
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Everyone" group
May-Jun
2025
Name Our Turtle!
All Day
5/31–6/30
Library Operations,
Summer Reading
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Virtual
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Library Operations,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
One of our library's most important staff members needs your help: We want you to pick a name for our Morehead Turtle Walk statue!
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
Teens
Arts & Crafts,
Passive,
Summer Reading
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jun
5
2025
Thu
Scratch Art
All Day
Arts & Crafts,
Passive,
Summer Reading
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Teen Area
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Passive,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Dig into Summer Reading by visiting our teen area and scratching through a blank canvas to reveal what's underneath!
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.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
Babies & Toddlers
Summer Reading
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
Jun
3
2025
Tue
It's a Party!
10:15am–11:15am
Summer Reading
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Children's Area
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Help us serve up some colors to celebrate the beginning of Summer Reading: We're teaming up to decorate a big (pretend) cake using stickers and crayons, but it'll only be its best if we get some little hands to help out!
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.
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Conference Room
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This event is in the "Children" group
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
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
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
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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 "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Jun
5
2025
Thu
Device Advice
1:00pm–3:00pm
Technology Class
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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 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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
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
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Jun
6
2025
Fri
Playing by the Books: Library D&D Adventures
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Gaming
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
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
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
Teens
Arts & Crafts,
Book Club,
Film & Television
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jun
4
2025
Wed
Anime Club: Horimiya
4:30pm–6:30pm
Arts & Crafts,
Book Club,
Film & Television
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Community Room A & B
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Book Club,
Film & Television
Event Details:
Join Megan for a dive into anime, manga, and manhwa along with snacks and activities! Intended for grades 6-12.
June's franchise is Horimiya, a story about how opposites attract and the secret selves we don't show to other people.
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
Teens
Arts & Crafts,
Summer Reading
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jun
3
2025
Tue
Hydro Dip
5:00pm–6:00pm
Arts & Crafts,
Summer Reading
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Green Space
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Dip your toes (and shoes, and all kinds of stuff) into Summer Reading with Megan's first big teen art program of the season: We're exploring the wet and often wild world of water transfer printing, also known as "water marbling" or "hydro dipping!
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 "Adults" group
Adults
Genealogy,
Local History
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
3
2025
Tue
Preserving Your Heritage - History of Bath County
5:30pm–6:30pm
Genealogy,
Local History
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Community Room A & B
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+.
Preserving Your Heritage is back with another special guest to teach you about the History of Bath County and the Bath County Museum: Brent Frizzell!
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Arts & Crafts,
Summer Reading
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
5
2025
Thu
Bad Art Bags
5:00pm–6:00pm
Arts & Crafts,
Summer Reading
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Community Room A & B
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Ready to be cringe and have some fun? If you didn't already know, we promise you can do both!
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Adults,
Teens
Health & Wellness
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jun
5
2025
Thu
Library Yoga
5:30pm–6:30pm
Health & Wellness
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adults,
Seniors
Health & Wellness
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Jun
2
2025
Mon
Zumba Gold
6:00pm–7:00pm
Health & Wellness
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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 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.
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