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October 2016
News, etc
From the Friends of Rowan Public Library
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Healthy Living Series--China Grove
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Monday, October 3rd, 10:00 am-Noon
Monday, October 10th, 10:00 am-Noon
Monday, October 17th, 10:00 am-Noon
South Rowan Regional Library (China Grove)
The Healthy Living Series, offered by N.C. State University's Plants for Human Health Institute, focuses on disease prevention and healing through food choices and preparation methods. Discussion topics will include prebiotics, probiotics, inflammation, PH balance, and fermentation. Register here or call 704-216-7734. This event is free and open to the public.
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Annual Fall Photowalk
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Saturday, October 22nd, 10:30 am-Noon
Meet at Gold Hill, NC
Join us for a walk, and bring your digital camera/phone to take photos together. This year we are meeting at historic Gold Hill, NC. To reserve your spot, please call Paul at 704-216-8242 or email
paul.birkhead@rowancountync.gov
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Adult Classes
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 Money Mondays: Protecting Against Common Types of Fraud
Monday, October 3rd, 7:00-8:00 pm, RPL Headquarters (Salisbury) -OR-
Monday, October 17th, 7:00-8:00 pm, RPL Headquarters (Salisbury)
Learn to recognize and understand common types of financial fraud, such as identity theft, tax refund fraud, debit and checking account fraud, credit repair fraud, and online fraud. Learn what to do if you are a victim.
 Meet Gale! Introductory Course
Tuesday, October 4th, 7:00-8:00 pm, RPL Headquarters (Salisbury)
In this class, a librarian will review information about Gale's online, free course offerings and discuss the technology requirements and usage. Participants will also have the opportunity to register for their chosen classes and receive help as needed.
Gale Lessons Class
Tuesday, October 18th, 7:00-8:00 pm, RPL Headquarters (Salisbury)
Access your online, free Gale class from the RPL computer lab and get help if needed from an on-site staff member.
Technology Tuesdays: iPad Basics
Tuesday, October 11th, 7:00-8:00 pm, RPL Headquarters (Salisbury)
Become a confident iPad user. Learn about components, navigation, and the use of apps. Requirements:
- Pre-registration: Call 704-216-8248 to reserve your spot or email info@rowancountync.gov
- Bring your own iPad
- iPad needs to be charged and have up to date iOS (operating system)
- Bring a current, valid apple ID. Free and easy sign-up at https://appleid.apple.com
 Technology Tuesdays: Computer Safety
Tuesday, October 25th, 7:00-8:00 pm, RPL Headquarters (Salisbury)
Learn how to keep your computer healthy and stay safe online.
All classes are free and everyone is welcome.
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Contests at RPL
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2016 Book Cover Contest for Teens
Contest ends October 10th
This contest is for middle and high school students in grades 6th-12th. Entries will be closed on October 10th. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners
in each age group for the best original book cover design for a published book. For more information, contact Hope at Hope.Loman@rowancountync.gov or 704-216-8258 or visit www.rowanpubliclibrary.org and click on teen zone. Sponsored by Friends
of Rowan Public Library.
2016 Bookmark Contest
Contest opens Monday, October 24th
This contest is for children 4-11 years old. Entries will be accepted at any library location Monday, October 24th, through Saturday, November 5th. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each age group of 4-6, 7-9, and 10-11 years old. See official entry form for more details or contact the Children's Room at 704-216-8234.
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Spooky Science (Teen Program)
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Spooky Science for Teens
Tuesday, October 18th, 4:30 pm-6:00 pm RPL Headquarters (Salisbury)
Monday, October 24th, 4:30 pm-6:00 pm East Branch (Rockwell)
Thursday, October 27th, 4:30 pm-6:00 pm South Rowan Regional (China Grove)
Join us as we look at, create, and explore some hands-on experiments and activities that will get us in the "spirit" of the Halloween season. It's science, not scary!
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Book Bites Book Club (Adult Program)
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Tuesday, October 25th, 6:00 pm-7:00 pm, South Rowan Regional (China Grove)
 Free and open to the public. This month's book choice is
The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson.
Book Bites Book Club meets the last Tuesday of every month, and all are welcome. Light refreshments served.
For more information, please call 704-216-7731.
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Library Card Sign-Up Month Raffle Winners Announced
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RPL celebrated Library Card Sign-up month in September with special events and a raffle drawing. Separate raffle drawings were held for children and adult library card holders.
The September 16th winners in the adult category were:
Macy Childers (RPL Friends Adult Coloring Basket and $10 Walmart Gift card)
Jean Chamberlain (Mini toolkit and $25 Walmart Gift card)
The winners in the children's category were:
Jordynn Gillespie (Goody Bag and $15 Walmart Gift card)
Landon Morgan (Goody Bag and $15 Walmart Gift card)
Congratulations to all the winners! Additional winners will be contacted October 1st.
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Home Grown eBooks Collection Now Even Better
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Did you know you have free access to hundreds of ebooks? Through NC LIVE, Rowan Public Library offers a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction works from North Carolina publishers. The Home Grown eBook Collection features works by North Carolina writers, including novels, poetry, young adult literature, short stories and nonfiction.
NC LIVE recently partnered with six local publishing houses, including Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill and UNC Press, and added 980 new ebooks to Home Grown. Now, with more than 2,200 titles to choose from, readers can explore the works of popular writers like Lee Smith, as well as new releases such as
And West is West by Ron Childress and
Southern Tailgating Cookbook by Taylor Mathis.
All Home Grown ebooks have unlimited, simultaneous user access, meaning that multiple users can access the same ebook at the same time. They are a permanent part of the NC LIVE collection and can be accessed by anyone with a library card. You can view the ebooks in a web browser on any computer or download them to a tablet or other electronic device via the BibliBoard Library app.
To access NC LIVE's Home Grown eBook Collection, visit
www.rowanpubliclibrary.org and click on the Home Grown eBooks link in the green column on the right. You will need your Rowan Public Library card number and pin (the four-digit number you selected when obtaining your RPL card). If you've forgotten your pin, ask a librarian for assistance.
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Donations Needed for Literary Gift Basket Sale
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The Friends of RPL are still in need of donated baskets for their literary gift basket sales fundraiser. Also needed are cat and dog-related, kitchen and cooking-related, and men's gift items. Thank you for your continued support of the Friends of RPL.
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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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Richard S. Gathany
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church
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Dottie Hoy
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Judy and Louis Kandl
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Lorin Oden, Hearing Solutions of NC
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A Gift That Keeps on Giving @ RPL
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Gavine Pitner to the Stuart Pitner Endowment
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In Honor of Allan and Wade Rouzer given by Susan Waller to the
Allan and Mary Rouzer Edowment
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