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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Adults,
Seniors,
Teens
Holiday Event,
Passive,
Performance,
Seasonal,
Virtual
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Grave Sights
All Day
10/1–10/25
Holiday Event,
Passive,
Performance,
Seasonal,
Virtual
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors,
Teens
Program Type:
Holiday Event,
Passive,
Performance,
Seasonal,
Virtual
Event Details:
'Tis the season for the strange and spooky, and we want to hear your accounts of ghosts, cryptids, eerie events and haunted places!
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens
Passive,
Seasonal
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Adopt a Monster!
All Day
10/6–10/18
Passive,
Seasonal
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Children's Area
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Passive,
Seasonal
Event Details:
Every Halloween, there are monsters left out with no one to scare. 😔🎃 Maybe they're sick, their parents won't let them go out, or they just need a little encouragement. Give them a hand with our letter-writing campaign!
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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Main Branch,
Bookmobile,
Outreach
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This event is in the "Everyone" group
Everyone
Arts & Crafts,
Exhibit,
Seasonal
This event is in the "Everyone" group
7th Annual Literary Pumpkin Pageant (Submissions)
All Day
10/14–10/18
Arts & Crafts,
Exhibit,
Seasonal
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Library Atrium
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Exhibit,
Seasonal
Event Details:
It's that time again: We're bringing back our literary pumpkin pageant for the seventh year in a row! Y'all always wow us across all age categories with your creations, and we can't wait to see what you've got to show off this time.
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
Storytime
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
Oct
14
2025
Tue
Toddler Time
10:15am–11:15am
Storytime
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:
Storytime
Join Miss Atlanta for stories, songs, and activities especially for little ones! Intended for ages 6-35 months.
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 "Children" group
Children
Arts & Crafts,
Storytime
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
14
2025
Tue
Preschool Storytime
11:15am–12:15pm
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
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytime
Join Miss Atlanta 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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct
18
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 "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
Oct
16
2025
Thu
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 "Seniors" group
Adults,
Seniors
Book Club
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Oct
14
2025
Tue
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:
Book Club
Join us for the chillest book club ever! Hang out with other book lovers as we explore new books every month and different themes each session. It's bring your own book—we only ask that you choose titles we've also got on our shelves, so that anyone interested in your selection can check it out. Enjoy light refreshments and come prepared to share about your pick! Intended for ages 18+.
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
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
15
2025
Wed
Playing by the Books: Library Tabletop Adventures
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
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.
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 "Teens" group
Adults,
Seniors,
Teens
Author Visit / Book Signing,
Guest Speaker
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct
16
2025
Thu
An Evening with Silas House
5:00pm–8:00pm
Author Visit / Book Signing,
Guest Speaker
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Library Atrium
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors,
Teens
Program Type:
Author Visit / Book Signing,
Guest Speaker
Event Details:
We're excited to welcome Kentucky-born author and former state poet laureate Silas House for an evening of Q&A, book signing, and more!
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
Cancelled
Adults,
Teens
Health & Wellness
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct
16
2025
Thu
Cancelled
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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