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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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Branches:
Main Branch,
Bookmobile,
Outreach
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
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
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:
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.
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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 "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jun
20
2025
Fri
Sensory Room Grand Opening
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Helen Williams Reading Room
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
We know you've been waiting for this, and we have too: We're proud to announce that our new sensory room will officially open to our community June 20!
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.
Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jun
21
2025
Sat
Murder Mystery Mayhem
2:00pm–4:00pm
Gaming,
STEM
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Teen Area
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming,
STEM
Games for the Sherlocks and the not-so-sure-locks! Every month, Megan has a new, chaotic case for teen sleuths to solve through careful examination of clues and performances, critical thinking, and teamwork. Intended for grades 6-12.
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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Jun
20
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
16
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,
STEM,
Summer Reading
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jun
17
2025
Tue
Slime Time
5:00pm–6:00pm
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:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
STEM,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
There comes a time in most people's lives when they must smash stuff into slime. For you, that time is now. What will you make out of Megan's maniacal ingredients? And will it come out in the wash? The mystery is part of the fun!
Disclaimer(s)
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
Adults,
Seniors
Health & Wellness
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Jun
16
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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