Rowan Public Library

Monday is the last day of the Rowan Public Library Book Sale. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., you can fill a bag with books for $1.

Programs coming up include:

Free computer classes

Headquarters – Computer Basics

May 5 — 7 p.m.

May 21 — 9:30 a.m.   

If you’re new to computers — or if you’ve just never felt comfortable with them — this is the class for you. 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. Call 704-216-8242 for more information.

Headquarters – Getting to Know Your iPad

May 19 — 7 p.m. (Registration is required)

We’ll discuss components, navigation, and the use of apps.

Requirements: Must bring your own iPad charged and have an updated iOS (operating system). Also, bring a current, valid Apple ID. For more info or to register call Paul Birkhead at 704-216-8242.

Summer reading registration begins

Register opens May 18 for Summer Reading 2015 – Every Hero Has a Story!

Join us this summer as RPL celebrates the many types of heroes and encourages children to discover the heroes within themselves.  Registered participants may log reading hours between June 10 and Aug. 8 to earn prizes, complete weekly book reviews to enter weekly program raffles, and attend special weekly reading programs for their age group between June 15 and July 30.  Registration is free and can be done at any library location.

Teen summer reading @ RPL

Registration begins on May 18 at all library locations for rising sixth- to 12th-graders. Teens are invited to participate in Rowan Public Library’s Unmask! summer reading program where they will explore the world of super and everyday heroes through fun programs and reading.  Teens can begin tracking reading hours June 10.

All programs starting June 16 and running through July 23 will be held from 3:30 – 5 p.m.  Programs will take place on Tuesdays at RPL Headquarters in Salisbury, Wednesdays at the East Branch in Rockwell, and Thursdays at South Rowan Regional Library in China Grove.

Every teen who registers receives a booklet for keeping track of the library dollars they earn. Those library dollars will be used to enter various raffles for great prizes provided by the Friends of RPL and other local sponsors. Winners will be announced at the end of the summer at the National Teen Lock-in to be held at Rowan Public Library, Headquarters, Salisbury on July 31 from 6:30-10:30 pm.  For more information or questions, please contact Jennifer Nicholson at Jennifer.Nicholson@rowancountync.gov or at 704-216-8229.

Licensed to GrilL

South Branch                 

May      18   –  5:45 pm   –  South Rowan Regional Library, 920 Kimball Rd. China Grove

Admission to this event is by ticket only.  Tickets may be obtained by visiting at least one other Learn.Act.Grow. workshop.  The cookout will feature tips on how to grill healthy alternatives to traditional cookout fair.  This free workshop is sponsored by Morrison Healthcare and Chuck Misenheimer and it concludes the 2015 Learn.Act.Grow. series.

Book Bites Club

South Branch

May       19   –    6:30 pm  – Elegy for Eddie by Jacqueline Winspear

Book discussion groups for both adults and children are being held at South Rowan Regional Library and will meet the last Tuesday of each month. The group is open to the public and anyone is free to join at any time. There is a discussion of the book, as well as light refreshments at each meeting. For more information please call 704-216-7841.

Library closings

May   23-25   –   All RPL locations closed for Memorial Day Holiday.

Displays for May

HEADQUARTERS – Older Americans month by Jo Kearns

SOUTH –  Student Art by South Rowan High School Art Class

EAST – Seashells by Glenda Hunsucker

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.