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teens summer reading: beneath the surface

Teens:  Beneath the Surface
 
Teens can have fun this summer participating in the Beneath the Surface Summer Reading Program where they will explore the underground through fun programs and reading.  Pre-registration begins on May 13th at all library locations for rising 6th graders to 12th graders.

All programs starting June 18th and running through July 25th will be held from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm.  Programs will take place on Tuesdays at Headquarters in Salisbury, Wednesdays at the East Branch in Rockwell, and Thursdays at the Frank T. Tadlock South Rowan Regional location in China Grove.
 
Each week our teen Beneath the Surface events will focus on exploring our world underground including Mummies, Gems and Cities below the surface.   Each teen will receive a booklet when they register for summer reading to keep track of library dollars they earn.  Those library dollars will be used to enter various raffles for great prizes provided by the Friends of the Rowan Public Library and other local sponsors.  Winners will be announced at the after hours end of the summer Masked Ball to be held at the South Branch on August 1st from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm.

RPL staff thanks the Friends of the Rowan Public Library and all of our sponsors for their continued support of our Summer Reading Program!

children's summer reading: dig into reading!

Children’s Summer Reading:  Dig Into Reading!

Rowan Public Library and the Friends of Rowan Public Library invite children of all ages to Dig Into Reading this summer.  Sign your child up for a fun filled summer of programs and reading.  Pre-registration begins on May 13^th at all library locations for children ages 12 months to rising 5^th graders.   Children will be able to earn prizes throughout the summer by reading!  Reading begins on June 10^th after school is out and goes through August 10^th.  Those who complete their Treasure Map will be able to pick a book to keep.         

Our Dig Into Reading arts and crafts Kick-off events will be held on Thursday, June 13^th at the Frank T. Tadlock South Rowan Regional Library in China Grove from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm, at the East Branch in Rockwell on Friday, June 14^th from 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm and at Headquarters in Salisbury on Saturday, June 15^th  from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. 

             

All programs begin on June 17^th and run until August 1^st.  RPL staff will be entertaining the youngest participants, while professional performers “Dig In” with the school-aged children.  These guests include “Pint Size Polka” , “Captain Jim” , Salisbury’s own “Dapper Dion” , “Flows Circus” , “Blue Moon Puppets” and crowd favorite “Ro and Mo” .  One School age show will be offered at each library location and Cleveland Town Hall.  Check with your local library for times and dates of all programs. 

           

This summer the library is pleased to sponsor a special Literacy Event hosted by Altrusa at Patterson Farm on June 8^th from 10am to 2pm.  All children will be able to participated in many literacy based activities and leave with a free book.  The library will also hold a Literacy Workshop for parents of children ages 0-5 on Monday, June 17^th at 6:30 pm.  Registration is required for the workshop and space is limited. You can register at any library branch starting May 13^th.  Check with your library for anymore special events or activities throughout the summer.