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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,
Health & Wellness,
Passive,
Summer Reading
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jun
26
2025
Thu
Sugar Scrub
All Day
Arts & Crafts,
Health & Wellness,
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,
Health & Wellness,
Passive,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Megan has our teen area ready for you to relax with another drop-in Summer Reading project: Come hang out and use our ingredients to make a custom sugar scrub in your favorite color!
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
Babies & Toddlers
Arts & Crafts,
STEM,
Summer Reading
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
Jun
24
2025
Tue
Undersea Explorers
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:
Green Space
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
STEM,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Take advantage of the summer weather with us and splash around in our kiddie pool as we learn about sea creatures—then paint one of your own!
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
Adults,
Seniors
Arts & Crafts,
STEM
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Jun
25
2025
Wed
Adult LEGO® Club
10:00am–12:00pm
Arts & Crafts,
STEM
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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
Seniors
Gaming,
Music,
Outreach
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Jun
25
2025
Wed
Senior Citizens Center: Musical Bingo
10:00am–12:00pm
Gaming,
Music,
Outreach
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Seniors
Program Type:
Gaming,
Music,
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Health & Wellness,
Outreach,
Summer Reading
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
28
2025
Sat
Morning Yoga at Rodburn Hollow Park
10:00am–12:00pm
Health & Wellness,
Outreach,
Summer Reading
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness,
Outreach,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
CJ and Allie invite you to take advantage of the warm weather for a visit to beautiful Rodburn Hollow Park, where they're greeting the day with an open-air yoga session.
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 "Children" group
Children
Arts & Crafts,
STEM,
Summer Reading
This event is in the "Children" group
Jun
26
2025
Thu
Skyscraper Construction
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:
It's time to become a city planner: We want you to use our giant colored bricks to build skyscrapers, houses, and more—and then, of course we'll have to knock them down to make room for 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 is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Vestibule
Purpose of Meeting
Talk to people about SNAP and medicaid benefits
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Library Operations
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
23
2025
Mon
Request for Proposals
1:00pm–3:00pm
Library Operations
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:
Library Operations
Event Details:
We're seeking proposals from qualified, licensed, and insured roofing contractors to perform a full asphalt shingle roof replacement!
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
Children
Arts & Crafts,
Summer Reading
This event is in the "Children" group
Jun
26
2025
Thu
Paper Garlands & Mobiles
1:00pm–2:00pm
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
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
The color doesn't have to stay at the library, and we don't want to keep it all to ourselves—come use construction paper and string to make some decorations and take a little color home with you!
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
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Children,
Tweens
Arts & Crafts,
STEM,
Summer Reading
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Jun
26
2025
Thu
Group Sculpture
3:00pm–4:00pm
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,
Tweens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
STEM,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
We're working on a brand-new sculpture for our children's area, but we just can't get it quite right on our own... Maybe you can help?
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
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
23
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
24
2025
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Gaming
Get your game on with Morgan as we break out our collection of board, card, and tabletop titles! 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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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
25
2025
Wed
Board of Trustees Meeting
4:00pm–7:00pm
Board Meeting
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Event Details:
The library's board of trustees will meet to discuss current and upcoming library business. These meetings are open to public attendance by adults.
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 "Teens" group
Teens
Arts & Crafts,
Summer Reading,
Workshop
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jun
24
2025
Tue
Bath Bomb Extravaganza
5:00pm–6:00pm
Arts & Crafts,
Summer Reading,
Workshop
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,
Summer Reading,
Workshop
Event Details:
Megan has all the stuff you need to handcraft your own bath bombs for Summer Reading! Fight the heat with all kinds of colors and scents that you can add to your soak at the end of a long day—and as a bonus, maybe a little fizz, too.
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.
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Study Room B
Purpose of Meeting
Our VisionNAMI envisions a world where all people affected by mental illness live healthy, fulfilling lives supported by a community that cares.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Arts & Crafts,
Summer Reading,
Sustainability,
Workshop
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
26
2025
Thu
Candle Making
5:00pm–6:00pm
Arts & Crafts,
Summer Reading,
Sustainability,
Workshop
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,
Sustainability,
Workshop
Event Details:
We're using up our old, worn-out crayons to make new art: Colorful candles! Sign up for our wax-melting workshop and convert stuff that might otherwise get thrown out into something useful, instead.
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.
This event is in the "Teens" group
Teens
Arts & Crafts,
STEM
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jun
26
2025
Thu
Teen LEGO® Club
5:00pm–6:00pm
Arts & Crafts,
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:
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 "Teens" group
Adults,
Teens
Health & Wellness
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jun
26
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
23
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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