Dr. Betty Middleton
By Rowan Public Library
You may already be aware that the Rowan Public Library has Kindle ebook readers that can be checked out for two weeks. These Kindles come preloaded with more than 100 titles for your reading pleasure.
Now we are happy to announce to all of you who have your own e-readers that the North Carolina State Library has available through their Digital Library hundreds of ebooks that you can download to your computer, smart phone or ebook reader.
To take advantage of that service you must first be a card holding member of the Rowan Public Library (or any of the 20 participating public libraries) and you must have created a PIN for your card at you local library. Access is simple and can be done through the Rowan Public Library home page.
To browse the ebook collection from the home page look for the green block on the right. At the bottom of that block you will find (under the NClive.org symbol), NC Digital Audio & Ebooks. Double click on that line to enter the screen where you will find the instructions on how to download titles, view the hold list and register your devices.
The electronically downloaded ebook will magically appear on your device and stay there for two weeks. At the end of that two weeks, it will magically disappear and, if you need more time, will have to be reloaded again.
Now your portable library can be ějust a clickî away.
Computer classes: Classes are free. Sessions are approximately 90 minutes long. Class size is limited and on a first- come, first-serve basis. Dates and times at all locations are subject to change without notice.
Headquarters ó Oct. 13, 9:30 a.m., Basic Word 2003.
South ó Oct. 10, 1 p.m., Basic Word 2003.
East (registration required for East Branch only, call Paul at 7047-216-7841) ó Oct. 11, 1 p.m., Basic Word 2003.
Childrenís Storytime: Weekly Storytime runs through Nov. 18. For more information call 704-216-8234.
Headquarters ó Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m., Toddler Time (18- to 35-month-olds); Wednesdays, 11 a.m., Baby Time (6- to 23-month-olds); Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., Preschool Time (3- to 5-year-olds) and 4 p.m., Noodlehead (4- to 8-years-old).
Southó Mondays, 4 p.m., Noodlehead (4- to 8-years-old); Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m., Baby Time (6- to 23-month-olds), 1:30 p.m., Preschool Time (3- to 5-year-olds); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m., Toddler Time (18- to 35-month-olds).
East ó Mondays, 10:30 a.m., Baby Time (6- to 23 month-olds); Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m., Toddler Time (18- to 35-month-olds); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m., Preschool Time (3- to 5-year-olds).
Centennial event ó Bernie Harbertsí ěHoofing It By Mule Across N.C,î Tuesday, 7 p.m., Stanback Auditorium. Harberts will talk about his journey at the Road Scholar program, part of the Centennial Celebration. A reception will follow, along with a chance to meet Bernie and talk more about his adventures.
Histories and mysteries storytelling at China Grove Roller Mill: Oct. 9, 2 p.m., China Grove Roller Mill, China Grove. Learn fascinating facts about a local landmark. The whole family can enjoy a free and entertaining afternoon of storytelling and refreshments. This event is sponsored by the China Grove Historical Society and RPL. For more information call the library at 704-216-7728.
JRís Adventure Club: Headquarters, Oct. 8, 11 a.m. Enjoy time building, exploring or discovering something new. The club is open to all school age children. Light refreshments will be served. Call 704-216-8234 to learn more.
Movies in October: Headquarters ó Oct. 11, 6:30 p.m., ěThe Greatest Movie Ever Soldî; Oct. 18, 6:30 p.m., ěGod Grew Tired of Us.î Two movie documentaries. Following ěGod Grew Tired of Us,î join us for a discussion of the lost children of Sudan led by Karen Puckett. All movies are rated G, PG or PG-13. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Free popcorn and lemonade!
Teen program: All 5:30-7 p.m. Headquarters, Oct. 25; East, Oct 24; South, Oct. 11. Free monthly programs for middle and high school students. Come share your favorite books while creating your own Tie-dye T-shirt (please bring a white T-shirt). For more information call 704-216-8234.
Book Chat for Children: South only, Oct. 20, 4:15 p.m., ěThe Stormî by Cynthia Rylant, second grade. Children in grades 2-5 (different grade each month) may participate in ěBook Chats,î at South Rowan Regional Library in China Grove. Registration is required and space is limited. Please call 704-216-7728 for more information.
American Girl Club: Headquarters, Oct. 22, 11 a.m., a book discussion group about the life and times of the American Girls characters. This yearís discussion will be about Addy.
Book Bites Club: South only ó Oct. 25, 6:30 p.m., ěThe Color of Water,î by James MacBride (Book Club Kit). Book discussion groups for adults and children are held at South Rowan Regional Library and will meet the last Tuesday of each month. The group is open and anyone is free to join at any time. There is a discussion of the book and light refreshments at each meeting. For more information please call 704-216-8229.
Displays: Headquarters, AARP, NAMI HOLD by Susan Agner; South, student artwork by Carson High School; East, pottery by Bob Listerman.
Literacy: Call the Rowan County Literacy Council at 704-216-8266 for more information on teaching or receiving literacy tutoring for English speakers or for those for whom English is a second language.