With the holidays fast approaching, Rowan Public Library has planned a number of events for children and teens.

Winter tradition: Headquarters, Dec. 2, 10:30 a.m.-noon. For children 3 and up to learn about different winter holiday traditions from different religions and cultures. Sponsored by Smart Start Rowan.

RoBoJo Holiday Show: Headquarters, Dec. 5, 2-3:30 p.m. RoBoJo Theatre Troupe returns for the 16th annual Holiday Theatre. A crew of local actors will join library children’s staff for an hour-long variety show of skits, songs, readers’ theatre and audience participation.

Holiday Stories with the Elves from the East: East Branch, Rockwell, Dec. 5, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Join Santa’s helpers for Christmas stories and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. Refreshments, crafts and music. Call 704-216-7842.

Holiday Pajama Express: South, China Grove. Dec. 8, 6-7:30 p.m. Hop on board for an evening of fun, refreshments and a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Wear your favorite holiday pajamas. Call 704-216-7729 for details.

TREEmendous Christmas Party: Headquarters, Dec. 16, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Special Christmas storytime with holiday fun, crafts, refreshments and Santa and Mrs. Claus. Bring your camera.

Teen program: Middle and high school teens. 5:30-7 p.m. Thanksgiving in a Jar, create Thanksgiving themed crafts and food in a jar, East, Nov. 23.

Holiday Hangtime Teen program: Dec. 15, 5:30-7 p.m., headquarters. Enjoy a holiday movie and free popcorn.

Reading with Ringling: Through Jan. 31, 2016. Children ages 2-12 may register at any library location to read and report on five books to receive a voucher for a ticket to the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus Jan. 27-21, 2016, at Time Warner Cable Arena, Charlotte. For information and program rules, call 704-216-8234 or visit www.rowanpubliclibrary.org.

Cards for a Cause: All locations, Saturday, Nov. 28, 10 a.m.-noon. Families may make cards for service men and women. Mailboxes will be set up at all library locations Nov. 21-Dec. 5 to collect additional cards.