This summer, Rowan Public Library invites kids to join the library for a fun-filled summer of exciting programs and great reads with One World, Many Stories.
Pre-registration begins on Monday at all library locations for children age 12 months to rising fifth-graders. Prizes will be given for every 5, 10, 15 and 20 hours of reading with door prizes at the school-aged programs.
The kick-off celebration will be Saturday, June 11, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the South Rowan Regional location in China Grove; Saturday, June 11, from 10:30 a.m.-noon at the East Branch in Rockwell; and Saturday, June 11, 10 a.m.-noon at RPL headquarters in Salisbury.
Weekly programs begin on June 13 and run until July 28 with the RPL staff entertaining the youngest participants and professional performers helping the school-age children travel the globe.
New for this year, limited family programs will be offered at Cleveland Town Hall, and reading hours can be tracked at the time of the program.
Special performers for the school-aged group include Mo and Ro, Mark Daniel magic and stories, Criss Cross Mangosauce, Marian the Librarian, Didgeridoo Down Under, Grey Seal Puppets and Action Animals.
Les Enfants: 12- to 24-month-olds, Mondays, 10:30 a.m., East Branch; Tuesdays, 11 a.m., Headquarters; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., South Library. Each program lasts about 30 minutes; runs for the first four weeks.
Bambinos: 2-year-olds, 10:30 a.m.; Tuesdays, East Branch; Wednesdays, South Library; Thursdays, Headquarters. Each program lasts about 30 minutes; runs for the first four weeks.
NiŇos: 3- to 5-year-olds, 10:30 a.m.; Mondays, South Library; Wednesdays, Headquarters; Thursdays, East Branch. Each program lasts 30-45 minutes and runs for seven weeks.
Kinder: Rising first- through fifth-graders, Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m., South Library; Wednesdays, 2 p.m., Headquarters; Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m., East Branch; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., Cleveland Town Hall (select programs only). Programs last about 45 minutes and run for seven weeks.
June 13-16 (Cleveland): Mark Daniel, Incredible World, Fantastic Stories & Magical Books.
June 20-22: Didgeridoo Down Under, Australian Adventure.
June 27-30 (Cleveland): Marian the Librarian.
July 5-6, July 28 (Cleveland): Mo and Ro, Stories, Songs and Silliness.
July 11-14 (Cleveland): Criss Cross Mangosauce, Bilingual Extravaganza.
July 18-20: Action Animals, Exotic Furry Friends.
July 25-27: Grey Seal Puppets, Tangle of Tales.
Programs are also available for camps and daycares. Call 704-216-8234 for more information.
Teen programs
Calling all Teens: Travel the Globe with You Are Here.
There are many ways for teens to see the world this summer at the Rowan Public Library. Starting June 13 and running through July 28, all rising sixth-graders to 12th-graders are invited to participate in events happening this summer at the library. Teens can earn library dollars to be used at the end of the summer to bid on prizes provided by the Friends of Rowan Public Library.
Programs will be held on Tuesdays, 3:30-5 p.m. at Headquarters; Wednesdays from 3:30-5 p.m. at East Branch in Rockwell; Thursdays, 3:30-5 p.m. at South Rowan Regional in China Grove.
This year, our teen You Are Here events include Japanese Game shows, Antarctic explorations, world coin identification, Africa Jeopardy, making South American inspired crafts and a scavenger hunt.
Each teen will receive a booklet when they register for summer reading. The booklet is a way to keep track of library dollars, which can be used to bid on prizes at the after-hours, end-of-the-summer North American Cookout. The bash will be at South Rowan Regional in China Grove on July 28.
This program is made possible by the Young Adult Library Services Associationís Summer Reading Program Grant (YALSA) with funding provided by Dollar General Literacy Foundation.
Teen event schedule
World Tour Australia: Identify world coins and learn about Australia.
Headquarters, Salisbury, June 14, 3:30-5 p.m.
East Branch, Rockwell, June 15, 3:30-5 p.m.
South Rowan Regional, China Grove, June 17, 3:30- 5 p.m.
South America: Learn about South America and make a PiŇata or necklace.
Headquarters, June 21, 3:30-5 p.m.
East Branch, June 22, 3:30-5 p.m.
South Rowan Regional, June 23, 3:30-5 p.m.
Asia: Learn about countries in Asia and play a Japanese Game show.
Headquarters, June 28, 3:30-5 p.m.
East Branch, June 29, 3:30-5 p.m.
South Rowan Regional, June 30, 3:30-5 p.m.
Antarctica Explorations: Learn about life on Antarctica.
Headquarters, July 5, 3:30-5 p.m.
East Branch, July 6, 3:30-5 p.m.
South Rowan Regional, July 7, 3:30-5 p.m.
Africa Jeopardy: Explore the countries of Africa and test your knowledge.
Headquarters, July 12, 3:30-5 p.m.
East Branch, July 13, 3:30-5 p.m.
South Rowan Regional, July 14, 3:30-5 p.m.
European Scavenger Hunt: interactive scavenger hunt at the library.
Headquarters, July 19, 3:30-5 p.m.
East Branch, July 20, 3:30-5 p.m.
South Rowan Regional, July 21, 3:30-5 p.m.
North American Cookout and Prize Auction: July 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m., end of summer celebration at South Rowan Regional.
Also this summer
Parent and Family Reading Workshops: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Monday, June 27, Headquarters, Salisbury.
For more information please check the library website at www.rowanpubliclibrary.org or call your closest RPL location ó headquarters, 704-216-8234; South Rowan Regional, 704-216-7728; East Branch, 704-216-7842.