Rowan Public Library

America 250 NC Film Fridays, RPL HQ, Fri., April 17, 2 p.m. Join us for ep. 2 of Ken Burns’ “The American Revolution”, followed by a discussion. Light refreshments will be provided. This program is geared toward ages 18 & up. No registration is required. Questions? 704-216-8232

Wish Upon a Star Family Storytime RPL HQ Friday, April 24, 10 a.m. Children and their caregivers are invited for stories and songs followed by a craft to decorate stars. This program is designed for preschoolers and their caregivers. To learn more, call 704-216-8234.

Join us on Tues., May 5 at RPL HQ for @kristywharvey's Book Launch of Summer State of Mind. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. & the event will begin at 6 p.m. A book signing and reception will follow Kristy's talk. Books will be sold onsite at the event by Fred & June's Books.

Heartstrings Book Club RPL South Tuesday, April 7, 6 p.m. Calling all Romance Readers! Bring your latest book and join fellow romance enthusiasts for a chat. This program is geared toward adult readers ages 18+. To learn more, call Amanda at 704-216-7737.

Friends of RPL Second Saturday Bookshop Rowan Community Center Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shop for great deals on fiction, nonfiction, children’s items, and more! Sales at the Second Saturday Bookshop support RPL. To learn more, visit friendsofrpl.org.

Community Volunteer Fair RPL HQ Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit RPL HQ for a Community Volunteer Fair! Representatives from local organizations will be on-site to share ways individuals can lend their time to make a difference. To learn more, call 704-216-8248.

Friends Annual Meeting RPL Headquarters (Salisbury) Tuesday, April 21, 6:00 p.m. Consider attending and becoming a Friend of RPL today! After the annual meeting join us for a special program Baseball in the Movies. All are welcome; memberships can be purchased at the door.

Striving for Freedom RPL Headquarters (Salisbury) Tuesday, April 14, 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a panel discussion from local experts Allyson Yankle, PhD, Anne Marie Martin, PhD, and Aaron Kepley as they discuss the role of the constitution and their importance in North Carolina History.

See Original NC Constitutions on Display at RPL RPL Headquarters (Salisbury) Tues., April 14 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. View the 1776 and 1868 NC Constitutions and select John Adams Papers on loan from the State Archives of NC.

New Operating Hours April 1, 2026 RPL East (Rockwell) RPL South (China Grove) RPL West (Cleveland) Mon., Tues., Wed. 9am - 7 pm Thurs., Fri., Sat. 9 am - 5 pm RPL Headquarters (Salisbury) Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. 9 am - 8 pm Fri., Sat. 9 am - 5 pm

Ages 11 to 17: Media March Madness Round 3 is now available for teens, ages 11 to 17, to vote for their favorite media in a virtual March Madness-style tournament! Find the weekly voting forms here: linktr.ee/RPLMarchMadness To learn more, contact Alex at 704-216-8268.

Introduction to AI RPL HQ Wednesday, March 25, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Learn the basics of AI, explore important ethical questions, and receive step-by-step instructions on today’s most popular tools. To learn more, contact Alex at 704-216-8268, or David at 704-216-8229.

Heart disease is a leading cause of death in Rowan County. Has your doctor asked you to self-monitor your blood pressure for an upcoming appointment? RPL offers blood pressure cuff kits for checkout. To learn more, call 980-432-8670, or visit tinyurl.com/rpl-hearthealth.

The Three Elizabeths RPL HQ Wednesday, March 18, 6:30 p.m. Theresa Pierce will introduce Rowan County’s three famous Elizabeths beginning with Elizabeth Maxwell Steele, Revolutionary War patriot. To learn more, contact Gretchen Witt at 704-216-8323.

Palliative Medicine vs. Hospice Care RPL HQ Monday, March 16, 6 p.m. Join Amanda Buck with Carolina Caring to learn about Palliative Medicine versus Hospice Care. To learn more, contact Paulette at Paulette.Stiles@rowancountync.gov.

Passport Fair RPL HQ Saturday, March 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rowan County Register of Deeds will be at RPL Headquarters on Saturday, March 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to help people apply for or renew their passports. No appointment is needed. To learn more, call 704-216-8248.

Book Bites Book Club RPL HQ Tuesday, March 24, 6 p.m. Book Bites Book Club is a hybrid adult program that meets in-person and online via Zoom. March’s book is “Remain” by Nicholas Sparks & M. Night Shyamalan. To learn more, contact Paulette at Paulette.Stiles@rowancountync.gov.

Ages 15 to 17: Mario Kart Madness RPL Headquarters Wednesday, March 11, 6 p.m. Start your engine and get ready to race! Teens ages 15 to 17 will go head-to-head in a Mario Kart tournament with a March Madness twist. To learn more, contact Alex at 704-216-8268.

Heartstrings Book Club RPL South Tuesday, March 3, 6 p.m. Calling all Romance Readers! Bring your latest book and join fellow romance enthusiasts for a chat. This program is geared toward adult readers ages 18+. To learn more, call Amanda at 704-216-7737.

Many thanks to the Town of Rockwell for declaring February as Heart Awareness Month! Celebrate by visiting any RPL branch or the @TownofSpencerNC Library to use a blood pressure kiosk. Learn more about this initiative at tinyurl.com/rpl-hearthealth.