Rowan Public Library announces Summer Reading Plan
It’s Time for “Tails and Tales” at Rowan Public Library Summer Reading 2021 is generously sponsored by the Friends of Rowan Public Library (Source: Rowan Public Library) By David Whisenant | May 7, 2021 at 7:18 PM EDT - Updated May 7 at 7:18 PM
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - Each year, Rowan Public Library launches a summer program series for all ages that promotes the joy and value of reading. This summer, programs for children, teens, and adults are planned in conjunction with “Tails and Tales,” the 2021 Collaborative Summer Library Program.
“This year’s theme has worked well for children’s staff,” said Children’s Associate Robert Jones. “It’s been a lot of fun to think about how to connect the physical animal world and narratives with our programming.”
Digital Navigators available to assist community in May
Rowan Public Library is partnering with state government agencies to provide access to Digital Navigators for the month of May Digital Navigators will guide community members to address their needs around home connectivity, devices, and digital skills. (Source: WBTV File) By David Whisenant | May 5, 2021 at 6:46 AM EDT - Updated May 5 at 6:46 AM
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - Rowan Public Library is partnering with state government agencies to provide access to Digital Navigators for the month of May. Digital Navigators will guide community members to address their needs around home connectivity, devices, and digital skills. This temporary service is part of larger efforts to close the digital divide in North Carolina and may be helpful to those interested in the federal Emergency Broadband Benefit launching on May 12.
Appointments at Rowan County first-dose vaccination clinic arenât filling up despite expanded eligibility
Officials hoping for higher demand at vaccine clinic in Rowan County By David Whisenant | April 7, 2021 at 4:29 PM EDT - Updated April 8 at 7:48 PM
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - With COVID-19 vaccinations opening Wednesday for anyone in North Carolina aged 16 and over, many local health departments are expecting a strong turnout.
But in Rowan County, a local official said that appointments for Thursdayâs first dose clinic arenât being filled very quickly.
To use NASCAR terminology, drivers were down and away quickly after getting the second shot vaccine in Rowan County on Wednesday.
Rowan Public Library celebrates National Library Week April 4 - 10 A patron checks out their items using one of the first floor self-check out machines at RPL Headquarters in Salisbury. (Source: Rowan Public Library) By David Whisenant | April 1, 2021 at 12:53 PM EDT - Updated April 1 at 12:53 PM
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - Celebrate National Library Week with Rowan Public Library! From April 4 through 10, libraries everywhere will practice this annual, week-long observance sponsored by the American Library Association.
This year, “Welcome to Your Library” is the theme of National Library Week to celebrate the ways that libraries extend beyond their physical walls and exist wherever their customers are – and their customers can be anywhere!