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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
Jul
3
2025
Thu
Hand Fans
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:
It's a breeze to beat the heat with a custom hand fan, and Megan's gathered all you need to make your own! Swing by our teen area and relax while you craft and decorate one to keep.
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
STEM,
Summer Reading
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
Jul
1
2025
Tue
Vroom, Vroom: Things that Go!
10:15am–11:15am
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:
STEM,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
You're in the driver's seat as we color our world with another Summer Reading program! Take the wheel and explore the many cars, trucks, and more that make us go 'round the world as we work together to make the world go round.
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,
Summer Reading
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
3
2025
Thu
Chalk It Up! (3-5)
11:00am–12:00pm
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:
If your library looks colorful, well, you can probably chalk it up to Summer Reading! We're following up on our Color Chaos kickoff with more sidewalk art and want to see young imaginations come to life. What will you draw?
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,
Summer Reading
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
3
2025
Thu
Chalk It Up! (6-8)
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:
If your library looks colorful, well, you can probably chalk it up to Summer Reading! We're following up on our Color Chaos kickoff with more sidewalk art and want to see young imaginations come to life. What will you draw?
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,
Summer Reading
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Jul
3
2025
Thu
Blackout & Collage Poetry
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:
There's something special about turning old stuff into new stuff.
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 "Teens" group
Teens
Arts & Crafts,
Summer Reading
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
1
2025
Tue
Crayon Melt
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:
We can't always be in control—and you know what? Sometimes that isn't a bad thing. Join Megan in a project where the art takes over, and you're mostly along for the ride: Crayon melting!
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
Adults
Arts & Crafts,
Guest Speaker,
Summer Reading,
Workshop
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul
3
2025
Thu
Inkredible w/ Local Tattooist Erin McFarland
5:00pm–6:00pm
Arts & Crafts,
Guest Speaker,
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:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Guest Speaker,
Summer Reading,
Workshop
Event Details:
Are you curious about the art of tattooing? Do you have friends or family with tattoos, but haven't mind up your mind to get your own? Come meet local tattooist Erin McFarland as she helps us color our world for Summer Reading!
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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