Celebrate National Library Week April 9 through 15! The national observance celebrates the contributions of libraries and library staff to their communities and promotes library use and support. This year's theme is "Libraries Transform."

 

It's a given that institutions must continuously evolve to meet the ever-changing needs of the communities they serve. Rowan Public Library has risen to the challenge and provides resources like free internet access, computer labs, technology classes, and programs for job seekers; RPL also offers interactive programs that are educational and enriching. One such example is the monthly "Maker Monday" event series, whi ch is held in the Cooperate Lab, located on the second floor of RPL Headquarters in Salisbury. The lab affords people the opportunity to experiment with new technologies, including a 3D printer. "Maker Monday" events will be held April 10 and May 15.

 

National Library Week festivities include the observance of National Bookmobile Day on Wednesday, April 12. Many Rowan County daycare centers and preschools utilize RPL's Bookmobile and its Stories-to-Go program. In addition to Stories-to-Go, RPL's Outreach Services provides on-site assistance at various meeting center, lunch clubs, and senior care facilities around the county.

 

At the heart of RPL's many programs and services are the staff who make those endeavors possible; their versatility, energy, and creativity enrich the communities of which RPL is a part. Tuesday, April 11, is National Library Workers Day, celebrating the library staff, users, administrators, and Friends groups who make RPL the thriving organization that it is.

 

For more information about National Library Week, visit www.ala.org

  

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Saturday, April 8th, at 10:30 am
North Carolina Transportation Museum (Spencer)

Join us for a walk and bring your digital camera/phone to take photos together.  This time we are meeting at the North Carolina Transportation Museum in Spencer. 

To reserve your spot, click here or contact Paul at 704-216-8242. 

Monday, April 10th, at 6:00 pm
RPL Headquarters (Salisbury) 

 

See the RPL Cooperative Lab's 3D printer in action. Learn about the process from start to finish, and witness how a 3D printer can make ideas reality. 

Tuesday, April 18th, at 5:30 pm
RPL Headquarters (Salisbury)

Teens younger than 19 are invited to perform up to three original poems in front of a panel of judges and the audience. Winners will be determined in middle and high school-aged categories and will receive prizes. Poems are judged according to content, length, word usage, organization, and audience response; performances are judged per poet's eye contact, voice projection and clarity, relation to the audience, delivery, and overall execution.

Registration is required. Click here to register or contact Hope at 704-216-8258.  This event is free. Audience participation is open to the public and to all ages. 

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Monday, April 24th, at 6:00 pm
RPL Headquarters (Salisbury)

Everyone is welcome. This community sing requires no experience and no commitment.  No charge or prior registration is required.  Arrive at 6:00 pm for a short practice of two songs.  April's sing will culminate with a final performance of the night's songs. For more information, contact Abigail at 704-216-8248 or email Abigail.Hardison@rowancountync.gov.

Monday, April 24th at 5:30 pm
South Rowan Regional (China Grove)

Learn the secrets of capturing great moments with photographers Aaron Cress and April Everett.  Participants may bring their cameras.

Registration is requested. Click here to register or call 704-216-7734. 

For more information, please call 704-216-7731.

Shop Spring and Easter Literary Gift Baskets for all ages at all RPL locations.

If you are spring cleaning, updating decor, or clearing an estate, the Friends of RPL can use your donations.  We need baskets, theme mugs, and rolls of ribbon. We can also use baby items, photo frames, sports items, hobbies and craft-related items, dog and cat-themed items, kitchen linens, and tools.

Your generous donations make our basket creations possible. Thank you for supporting the Friends through donations and the purchase of our Literary Gift baskets.

Rowan Public Library appreciates your gifts and will purchase materials for the library that can be enjoyed by our community for years to come.

We gratefully acknowledge these recent gifts:

Memorials:

In Memory of  Tommy Davidson given by Master Gardner's Volunteer Assoc.

In Memory of Rose Post given by David Post