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February 2018
News, etc
From the Friends of Rowan Public Library
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Let Freedom Ring:
Music and Poetry of Black History
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Thursday, February 15, 6 pm
RPL Headquarters (Salisbury)
This powerful and accessible family production from Bright Star Theatre takes the audience on a journey through African American History and Culture. Follow the journey from Africa through slavery to the Civil Rights Movement and hear the powerful voices of Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Maya Angelou and more.
Gain a better understanding of these historical events by hearing the speeches, songs and poetry of these powerful Americans.
This free hour-long, family-friendly program is open to the public and best suited for ages 8 to adult. For more details, please call 704-216-8245.
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Blind Date with a Book
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February 1-February 14, East Branch (Rockwell)
February 1-February 28, South Rowan Regional (China Grove)
Take a risk and check out a wrapped book without knowing the title or seeing the cover. Who knows? You might discover a new favorite book. This
program is for all ages. For more details, call 704-216-7727
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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Puts Books Into the Hands and Hearts of Children Across the World
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Dolly Parton believes that if you can read, you can do anything, dream anything, and be anything. Through her Imagination Library program, she wants to ensure all children have books at home, regardless of the environment in which they live.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library puts books into the hands and hearts of children across the world. They partner with local communities to provide a specially-selected, high-quality book each month to participating children from birth to age five. These books are personalized with each child's name and mailed directly to their home to create a gifting experience that makes books exciting and encourages families to spend time enjoying books together. Best of all, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is available to all children at no cost to the family.
In Rowan County, Smart Start Rowan is pleased to sponsor the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program. This program is for any child in Rowan County beginning with newborn and ending on the child's 5th birthday. Once your child is registered, they will receive one book per month in the mail until they turn 5, or until funding is no longer available. It typically takes several months before the first book is received, so if your 4 year old will be turning 5 in the next few months, please do not register them as they will not be eligible to receive a book.
To register please use this link: 
http://www.smartstart.org/dolly-partons-imagination-library/registration-dolly-partons-imagination-library/. A survey will pop up before you register. Please take a few moments to complete this. The information will be used to support our funding requests to keep this program going year after year.
Please share this link with friends and family that have young children that reside in North Carolina. (They may do a simple search to determine if their child is also eligible). You can also scan the QR code to register.
Smart Start is a network of 75 nonprofit local partnerships that serve all 100 North Carolina counties. This network is led by The North Carolina Partnership for Children, Inc., which ensures fiscal and programmatic accountability and coordinates the statewide network to create better outcomes for children and families. For questions or more information, please call the Smart Start office at 704-630-9085.
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Meet with an Attorney for Free at Lawyers in the Library Night
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Monday, February 5, 6 pm
RPL Headquarters (Salisbury)
 Need legal advice? Our Lawyers in the Library event February 5 is a free opportunity to ask questions and learn your rights. Wills/Probate, Divorce/Custody/Child Support, Debtor/Renter rights, and Criminal/Expungement areas will be represented. Sign up today on our website or call 704-216-8248 for more information.
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Random Fandom: Star Wars (For Teens)
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Monday, February 5, 6:30 pm, RPL East Branch (Rockwell)
Tuesday, February 6, 4:30 pm, RPL Headquarters (Salisbury)
Wednesday, February 7, 6 pm, South Rowan Regional (China Grove)
If you're a teen and a fan of Star Wars, then "Random Fandom: Star Wars" is for you. Be "one with the Force" while you enjoy food inspired by the popular animated series, watch "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," and make your very own lightsaber.
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Celebrate All Things Chocolate at the Teen Chocolate Festival
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Monday, February 12, 6:30 pm East Branch (Rockwell)
Tuesday, February 13, 4:30 pm, RPL Headquarters (Salisbury)
Wednesday, February 14, 6 pm, South Rowan Regional (China Grove)
Celebrate Valentine's Day and all things chocolate with games, trivia, and a chocolate fountain. For more details, contact Hope at 704-216-8258.
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Learn.Act.Grow.: Introduction to Yoga
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Monday, February 19, 6 pm
South Rowan Regional (China Grove)
This free program offers an introduction to yoga with an instructor from SoFul Yoga and Wellness Studio in Salisbury. Registration requested. Call Amy at 704-216-7731 or click here to register. Please bring a mat or towel. This program is part of the Learn.Act.Grow. Spring 2018 series.
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Escape! at the Library for Teens
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Monday, February 19, 6:30 pm, RPL East Branch (Rockwell)
Tuesday, February 20, 4:30 pm, RPL Headquarters (Salisbury)
Wednesday, February 21, 6 pm, South Rowan Regional (China Grove)
RPL now has its own escape room. See if you can solve the clues and codes to get out of the room before the timer hits zero! February's escape room is Escape the DEATH STAR, a Star Wars escape room. For more information, contact Hope at 704-216-8258.
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Tech Tuesdays: Reading on Your Favorite Device
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Tuesday, February 20, 7 pm
South Rowan Regional Library (China Grove)
Do you like to read on your tablet or phone? Or does the thought intrigue you? Then come to this one hour class. Space is limited, so registration is required. For more information, or to register, contact Paul at
Paul.Birkhead@rowacountync.gov or 704-216-7737.
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Can You Solve the Seusstastic Mystery
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Seusstastic Mystery
Saturday, February 24, 9 am-5 pm
RPL Headquarters (Salisbury)
 Someone has made a mess in the library, and damaged books. Who could it be? Can you solve the mystery? Kick-off Read Across America and honor Dr. Seuss's birthday with a fun library mystery. This free program is for families and/or children 7-11 years old.
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Book Bites Book Club
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Tuesday, February 27, 6 pm
South Rowan Regional (China Grove)
Free and open to the public. Do you enjoy good books, fun fellowship, and tasty food? If so, join this free book club where we discuss a different book each month and serve refreshments loosely related to the theme. February's title is
Girl Waits With Gun by Amy Stewart. This meeting also features a virtual visit online with the author. Need more information? Call 704-216-7731.
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Friends of RPL and Cheerwine Concert Series:
Castlebay Presents "Irish Bards and Blarney" |
Tuesday, February 27th, 7
pm
RPL Headquarters (Salisbury)
The Friends of Rowan Public Library and Cheerwine Concert Series returns in February with Julia Lane and Fred Gosbee of Castlebay performing "Irish Bards & Blarney." Celebrating the Irish bardic tradition, this concert includes poetry and legends accompanied by music and songs inspired by Celtic literature and lore.
The concert will be held at RPL Headquarters (Salisbury) on Feb. 27; doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with the performance beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is free, and all ages are welcome. For more information about Castlebay, visit
www.castlebay.net.
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Prepare for College and Career Advancement with Help from RPL and NC Live
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Rowan Public Library card holders now have access to
Gale's Testing and Education Reference Center, an interactive eLearning tool that provides college and career planning assistance. With this tool users can make informed, confident decisions about their professional future. It's available free through NC Live.
With the
Testing and Education Reference Center users are able to prepare for standardized tests, research undergraduate and graduate programs, find tuition assistance and explore potential careers. Additionally, users can prepare for certification exams, get advice on their resumes and cover letters, prepare for job interviews and learn more about networking.
Testing and Education Reference Center provides users with:
- Test prep: Full-length, timed practice exams that simulate the actual testing experience for AP, ACT, SAT, PSAT, GED, HiSET, TASC, LSAT, GRE exams and more. Additionally, career-oreinted test prep for nursing programs (NCLEX), military (ASVAB), teaching (PRAXIS) and cosmetology are also included.
- College planning: Intuitive searches and quick results deliver information on more than 4,000 accredited schools, including school location, tuition, academics, admission requirements, campus life and much more.
- Financial aid tools: Helps students and parents discover financial aid sources and funding tips with tools like scholarship search, financial aid award analyzer, college savings calculator, tuition cost finder and more.
- Career development: The Resume Builder and Virtual Careers Library tools assist students and job seekers in building essential career skills. Users at any career stage can learn how to build a resume, cover letter and get interviewing tips.
- International tools: Helps individuals prepare to pass the TOEFL (iBT), TOEFL (PBT), TOEIC and U.S. Citizenship tests with online practice tests and eBooks.
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Four Author Book Signing at South Main Book Company
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Friday, February 2, 6 pm
South Main Book Company, 110 S. Main St. (Salisbury)
Visit the South Main Book Company, located at 110 S. Main St in Salisbury, to meet local authors with new books available at the bookstore. Four new authors will be in the store ready to meet and greet including Philip Lewis, MJ Simms-Maddox, Nicki Lynn and Fabio Hurtado. This event is free and open to the public. Call 704-630-9788 for more information or visit www.southmainbookcompany.com.
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Valentine's Day Literary Gift Baskets On Sale Now
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Treat your Valentine to a literary gift basket from the Friends of RPL. Valentine's Day baskets will be on sale at all RPL locations in February. Each basket features a gently used book and gift items related to the book's theme. All proceeds benefit the Friends of RPL.
The Friends are in need of these popular gift items for gift baskets:
- Baby items--hats, bonnets, bibs, booties, rattles, etc.
- Cat and Dog items--toys, figurines, treats, etc.
- Men--sports memorabilia, caps, hats, neckties, key chains, fishing lures, golf tees, golf balls, etc.
- Cooking--small utensils, serving items, napkins, aprons, pot holders, kitchen towels, etc.
- Gardening--gloves, seed packs, hand tools, planters, wind chime, etc.
Donated items are accepted at any RPL location. The Friends of RPL appreciate your donations and support.
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Gifts to Rowan Public Library
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Rowan Public Library appreciates your gifts and will purchase materials for the library that can be enjoyed by our community for years to come.
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We gratefully acknowledge these recent gifts:
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Dane and Sue Hartgrove
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James O'Donnell |
Sammie Hinshaw
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Jerry Shelby |
Geoffrey and Dottie Hoy
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Dr. and Mrs. John Robert Spencer |
Wayne and Jill Nelson
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Peggy Wilson |
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In Memory of Judy McDaniel given by John Hall to the John A. and Nina E. Hall Endowemnt
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A Gift That Keeps on Giving @ RPL
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Lillian Gascoigne established the Lillian H. Gascoigne Endowment
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Given by Diana Ricketts to the June W. Evans and son, David B. Evans Endowment
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Given by John and Nancy Luther to the Francis M. Luther Endowment
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Given by Susan Waller to the Allan and Mary Rouzer Endowment
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Given by Gail Hounshell to the Trevor and Jean Williams Endowment
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In Honor of Allan Rouzer, Jr. given by Ann Rouzer to the Allan and Mary Rouzer Endowment
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In Honor of Betty Dan Spencer given by Juanita Lagg to the Betty Dan Nicholas Spencer Endowment
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In Honor of Amelia Brier Trundle given by Robert Trundle to the Amelia Brier Trundle Endowment
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In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Wallace and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wallace given by John and Suzanne Casey to the Leo Wallace Jr. Endowment
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In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. John Casey and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wallace given by Mr. and Mrs.Victor Wallace to the Leo Wallace, Jr. Endowment
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In Honor of Amy Williams given by Sylvia Wiseman to the Amy Harrell Williams Endowment
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In Memory of Clarence Bailey given by Clio Book Club and Melody Moxley to the
Clio Book Club Endowment
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In Memory of Jane Hege given by Steve and Gevevia Mozolak to the Jane and Ed Hege Endowment
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In Memory of Judy McDaniel given by John Hall to the John A. and Nina E. Hall Endowemnt
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