Rowan Public Library Holiday Closing

RPL Headquarters (Salisbury), RPL East (Rockwell), RPL South (China Grove), and RPL West (Cleveland) will be closed Saturday, May 24 through Monday, May 26. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, May 27, 2025. https://www.rowancountync.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=8288

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All Ages: Win A Pizza Party @ All RPL Branches

Visit all four branches of the Rowan Public Library system, get your passport stamped, and enter to win a pizza party! Winner will be announced July 29 at the End of Summer Reading Finale Celebration. Pizza party passports may be picked up at any branch. One is also l......More

Visit all four branches of the Rowan Public Library system, get your passport stamped, and enter to win a pizza party! Winner will be announced July 29 at the End of Summer Reading Finale Celebration. Pizza party passports may be picked up at any branch. One is also located on the last page of the Summer Reading tabloid. Present the passport at each branch’s circulation desk to receive a branch exclusive stamp. All four stamps must be present on one form to qualify. One stamp given per person per visit. Must have an RPL card to participate. All ages eligible. Once you’ve obtained all four stamps, fill in the contact information and submit your completed pizza party passport at any RPL branch circulation desk by the end of day on Saturday, July 26. https://www.rowancountync.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=8627

<p>All RPL Branches: RPL HQ (Salisbury), RPL East (Rockwell), RPL South (China Grove), RPL West (Cleveland)</p> -

All Ages: Summer Reading Kick-off @ RPL HQ

Join RPL Headquarters staff for a Summer Reading Kickoff event! Get registered to participate in Summer Reading, enjoy storytime, play games, and participate in a creative movement session. Get registered for Summer Reading at this event and win a prize. To learn more, ......More

Join RPL Headquarters staff for a Summer Reading Kickoff event! Get registered to participate in Summer Reading, enjoy storytime, play games, and participate in a creative movement session. Get registered for Summer Reading at this event and win a prize. To learn more, call 704-216-8234. https://www.rowancountync.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=8722

RPL Headquarters - 201 W Fisher Street Salisbury NC 28144

All Ages: Win A Pizza Party @ All RPL Branches

Visit all four branches of the Rowan Public Library system, get your passport stamped, and enter to win a pizza party! Winner will be announced July 29 at the End of Summer Reading Finale Celebration. Pizza party passports may be picked up at any branch. One is also l......More

Visit all four branches of the Rowan Public Library system, get your passport stamped, and enter to win a pizza party! Winner will be announced July 29 at the End of Summer Reading Finale Celebration. Pizza party passports may be picked up at any branch. One is also located on the last page of the Summer Reading tabloid. Present the passport at each branch’s circulation desk to receive a branch exclusive stamp. All four stamps must be present on one form to qualify. One stamp given per person per visit. Must have an RPL card to participate. All ages eligible. Once you’ve obtained all four stamps, fill in the contact information and submit your completed pizza party passport at any RPL branch circulation desk by the end of day on Saturday, July 26. https://www.rowancountync.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=8628

<p>All RPL Branches: RPL HQ (Salisbury), RPL East (Rockwell), RPL South (China Grove), RPL West (Cleveland)</p> -

Children: People Who Bring Color to Our World Scavenger Hunt @ All RPL Branches

Search RPL Children’s Rooms for famous people who bring color to our world through inventions creativity, and actions. This on-your-own activity is designed for children ages 10 and under, though all are welcome to participate. Find all the figures and win a prize. To l......More

Search RPL Children’s Rooms for famous people who bring color to our world through inventions creativity, and actions. This on-your-own activity is designed for children ages 10 and under, though all are welcome to participate. Find all the figures and win a prize. To learn more, call 980-432-8670. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver (age 16+). https://www.rowancountync.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=8653

<p>All RPL Branches: RPL HQ (Salisbury), RPL East (Rockwell), RPL South (China Grove), RPL West (Cleveland)</p> -

Children: Baby and Toddler Time @ RPL West

This interactive 30-minute program is designed for children under three years old and their caregivers, and includes lap bouncing, nursery rhymes, action songs, fingerplays, and stories. A responsible caregiver (age 16+) must accompany children ages 8 and under. https:......More

This interactive 30-minute program is designed for children under three years old and their caregivers, and includes lap bouncing, nursery rhymes, action songs, fingerplays, and stories. A responsible caregiver (age 16+) must accompany children ages 8 and under. https://www.rowancountync.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=8674

RPL West - 201 School Street Cleveland NC 27013

Children: Spectacular Storytime @ RPL West

This 30-minute program is filled with storytelling, rhymes, and songs is designed for children ages 3 to 6 years old and their caregivers. Each week will feature a different talented storyteller from RPL's creative Youth Services staff! A responsible caregiver (age 16+)......More

This 30-minute program is filled with storytelling, rhymes, and songs is designed for children ages 3 to 6 years old and their caregivers. Each week will feature a different talented storyteller from RPL's creative Youth Services staff! A responsible caregiver (age 16+) must accompany children ages 8 and under. https://www.rowancountync.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=8680

RPL West - 201 School Street Cleveland NC 27013

Children: Big Show: Shepherd Shakespeare @ RPL HQ

This week, Shepherd Shakespeare Company is bringing As You Like It to RPL! Shepherd Shakespeare’s touring shows are designed for maximum fun and understanding of William Shakespeare’s timeless stories. To learn more about this performer, visit shepherdshakespeare.com. ......More

This week, Shepherd Shakespeare Company is bringing As You Like It to RPL! Shepherd Shakespeare’s touring shows are designed for maximum fun and understanding of William Shakespeare’s timeless stories. To learn more about this performer, visit shepherdshakespeare.com. This is a School Age Summer Reading program designed for rising 1st through 5th graders, though all are welcome. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caretaker (age 16+). To learn more, contact Wendy at Wendy.Campbell@rowancountync.gov. https://www.rowancountync.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=8725

RPL Headquarters - 201 W Fisher Street Salisbury NC 28144

Children: Big Show: Shepherd Shakespeare @ RPL HQ

This week, Shepherd Shakespeare Company is bringing As You Like It to RPL! Shepherd Shakespeare’s touring shows are designed for maximum fun and understanding of William Shakespeare’s timeless stories. To learn more about this performer, visit shepherdshakespeare.com. ......More

This week, Shepherd Shakespeare Company is bringing As You Like It to RPL! Shepherd Shakespeare’s touring shows are designed for maximum fun and understanding of William Shakespeare’s timeless stories. To learn more about this performer, visit shepherdshakespeare.com. This is a School Age Summer Reading program designed for rising 1st through 5th graders, though all are welcome. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caretaker (age 16+). To learn more, contact Wendy at Wendy.Campbell@rowancountync.gov. https://www.rowancountync.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=8726

RPL Headquarters - 201 W Fisher Street Salisbury NC 28144

Middle Schoolers: Ink Blot Coasters @ RPL East

Teens ages 11 – 14 are invited to engage in art literacy by creating their own unique ink blot coaster sets! Light refreshments will be available. https://www.rowancountync.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=8732

RPL East - 110 Broad Street Rockwell NC 28138

Middle Schoolers: Ink Blot Coasters @ RPL West

Teens ages 11 – 14 are invited to engage in art literacy by creating their own unique ink blot coaster sets! Light refreshments will be available. https://www.rowancountync.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=8734

RPL West - 201 School Street Cleveland NC 27013

Middle Schoolers: Ink Blot Coasters @ RPL South

Teens ages 11 – 14 are invited to engage in art literacy by creating their own unique ink blot coaster sets! Light refreshments will be available. https://www.rowancountync.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=8735

RPL South - 920 Kimball Road China Grove NC 28023