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Explore a Universe of Stories at Rowan Public Library Branches • Headquarters, 201 W Fisher St., 704-216-8228 • East, 110 Broad St., Rockwell, 704-216-7838 • South, 920 Kimball Road, China Grove, 704-216-7727 SALISBURY – This year’s Summer Reading theme is “Universe of Stories,” and Rowan Public Library has a multitude of program offerings for patrons of all ages to explore. Summer Reading programs include children’s storytimes, teen activities, adult programs and a Summer Reading Film Series. Though registration for Summer Reading is encouraged, programs are open to the public. Some age restrictions may apply. R P L’ s S u m m e r R e a d i n g programming is designed to help students and learners of all ages. “It’s always important to us here at Rowan Public Library that our programs are both entertaining and educational,” said Hope Loman, RPL Youth Services supervisor. “We’re hosting performers and putting on our own programs that show not only how important reading is in our lives, but also how much fun it can be.” Summer Reading participants are organized by age bracket: children, teens and adults. Each participant tracks his or her reading hours, which qualifies them to win prizes within the age bracket, using READsquared, an online readers advisory and reading program tool that tracks reading and activities. It is compatible with all mobile devices and gives participants easy and quick access to log and track their reading. RPL staff are trained in the use of READsquared, and staff at any branch can assist participants. Summer Reading registration
opens for all ages on May 18, and participants can register online via READsquared or at any RPL branch: Headquarters, East Branch or South Rowan Regional. Special kick-off events are planned for May 18, too. The “East Branch Summer Reading Kick-Off” will be held at the branch from 10:30 a.m. to noon. “Blast Off with Summer Reading 2019!” will be held at headquarters from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. On Saturday, June 1, from 5 to 8 p.m., South Rowan Regional will have a special booth promoting summer reading during the China Grove Community Block Party. Read on for a preview of “Universe of Stories” programs, organized by age. All Summer Reading programs are free and open to the public. Contact your nearest RPL branch for more information. Summer Reading for children is coordinated by Hope Loman (Headquarters), Tammie Foster (East Branch), and Stephanie Reister (South Regional) and is
designed to include children from birth to rising fifth graders. Children who haven’t yet learned to read can still participate with their parents’ help, and several of the activities are designed for non-readers. Children’s reading hours may be tracked June 10 through Aug. 5. Prizes are awarded when children complete various activities on their summer reading activity logs or read a certain amount of time, which can be done on paper logs or online with READ-squared. Children who earn 20 points will receive a special certificate and be entered into the Super Reader Raffle, which will be held Aug. 9. Weekly children’s programs begin June 10 and, depending on the target age group, run four or seven weeks. These programs, designed for babies, toddler, and preschoolers, are highly interactive programs run by RPL children’s staff. Baby Time (0-23 months) This RPL-staffed, 30-minute program is for children 0-23 months old and their adult caregivers. Program runs four weeks, June 11 through July 6. H e a d q u a r t e r s (S a l i s b u r y), Wednesdays, 10 a.m. East (Rockwell), Mondays, 10 a.m. South (China Grove), Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Toddler Time (18-35 months) This RPL-staffed, 30-minute program is for children 18-35 months and their adult caregivers. Program runs four weeks, June 11 through July 6.
H e a d q u a r t e r s (S a l i s b u r y), June 11-1 3, Rowan Salisbury Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. School’s Horizons Unlimited will East (Rockwell), Tuesdays, 10:30 lead hands-on science experiments. a.m. S o u t h (C h i n a G rove), June 18-20, Didgeridoo Down Wednesdays,10:30 a.m. Under’s high-energy, Australiathemed show combines music, Preschoolers (3-5 years) culture, puppetry, storytelling and These RPL-staffed, 30-45 minute more. This show includes space program is for children 3 to 5 years posters, intergalactic storytelling, old and their adult caregivers. and other “celestial” surprises. Program runs seven weeks, June 11 through July 27. June 25-27, The Piedmont Players once again bring the theatre to the H e a d q u a r t e r s (S a l i s b u r y), library. Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. East (Rockwell), Thursdays, 10:30 J u l y 2- 5 , Ro & Mo Stories, a.m. featuring Mr. Robert and Mary Ann, South (China Grove), Mondays, return to perform live-action stories. 10:30 a.m. July 9-11, the Science Tellers School Age (rising first-through combine exciting experiments and fifth-graders) dynamic Th e scho ol-a ge d children’s programs feature professional July 16-19, Alina Celeste, a family performers and are designed for musician and teaching artist, leads a Kindergarteners through rising musical program. fifth graders, though all ages are welcome. To enter the weekly prize July 23-25, Lee Street theatre drawing, submit completed “Reader returns with inventive and exciting Book Reviews” before the program storytelling. begins. A responsible caretaker (age 16+) must accompany children 8 and Cleveland Town Hall, located under. Programs last approximately at 302 E. Main St. in Cleveland, one hour. will again host programs for the entire family. Patrons attending the H e a d q u a r t e r s (S a l i s b u r y), Cleveland site events can record Thursdays, 2 p.m. their reading points then, too. For *July 4 performance moved to details, contact the Children’s Friday, July 5 Department at RPL Headquarters *July 18 performance moved to at 704-216-8234. Friday, July 19 RPL also offers special Summer East (Rockwell), Wednesdays, 2 Reading programs for camps and p.m. daycares, though by reservation South (China Grove), Tuesdays, 2 only. Call 704-216-8258 for more p.m. information. Cleveland Town Hall (Cleveland), Thursdays, 10 a.m. Summer Reading for Teens *July 18 performance moved to is coordinated by Hope Loman Friday, July 19
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