October 2009

October 2009

RPL Hosts Jackie Torrence Storytelling Festival in Granite Quarry Join the Rowan Public Library for a day of storytelling and fun at the 2009 Jackie Torrence Storytelling Festival to be held at Granite Lake Park, Granite Quarry, on Saturday, October 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is a family friendly, multicultural event that is dedicated to the memory of Rowan County’s own “Story Lady.” Storytellers from throughout North Carolina have been invited to be a part of this very special day, including: Michael Reno Harrell, Appalachian tales; Obakunle Akinlana, Nigerian Folk Tales and Music; Lona Bartlett, North Carolina Tales; Elisha Minter, “Mother Minter”; Ramona Moore Big Eagle, Native American Tales; Bobbie Pell, Celtic Tales; Patricia Trueblood,

“Grandma Honey,” Original Folk Tales; and Ilse Cardelle, Latin American Tales. Concessions will be provided by the Granite Quarry Civitans or bring your own picnic lunch. Later that day there will be musical programs by local music groups, so plan a full day of cultural festivities!

Obakunle Akinlana

Book Chats For Children Begin Children in grades 2-5 are invited to participate in “Book Chats,” a new program at RPL’s South Rowan Regional Library in China Grove. Each child will read a selected book and then come into the library to participate in a discussion and other related activities. Featured books are: • Stanley and the Magic Lamp by Jeff Brown, October 15 at 4:15 p.m. — Grade 2. •

The Chocolate Touch by Patrick Skene Catling, November 5 at 4:15 p.m. — Grades 3-4.

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No Talking by Andrew Clements, November 19 at 4:15 p.m. — Grades 4-5.

Registration is required and space for the program is limited. Registration will begin three weeks before each scheduled program. At the time of registration each child will get a copy of the selected book to check out on their library card. Please call 704-216-7728 for more information or stop by South Rowan Regional to register.

Sponsored by the Friends of Rowan Public Library

Friends of Rowan Public Library Book Sale Saturday, November 7 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 8 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Monday, November 9 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Paperbacks 50¢ and less Hardbacks $2.00 and less Sale items include books, videos, and audiotapes. Great for gifts!

Friends of RPL Gift Baskets on Sale October 31 Friends of RPL gift baskets will go on sale Saturday, October 31. All proceeds from the sales of these baskets go to support library programs. This year’s baskets are better than ever and meet a wide variety of interests. Each basket is beautifully finished and ready to go — no wrapping needed! They make great Christmas, birthday, and baby shower gifts. Last year there were over 500 items offered at all three RPL locations. Start your holiday shopping early when the sale begins October 31. Page 2

“Oddball” Films at RPL in October Four unique films are featured in RPL’s “Oddball October” film series. Movies are free and begin at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday in the Stanback Auditorium in RPL’s Salisbury branch. Popcorn and lemonade are served. Children should be accompanied by an adult. October 6: The Visitor — Richard Jenkins stars as a disillusioned Connecticut economics professor whose life is transformed by a chance encounter in New York City. October 13: Juno — Juno's smart script and direction are matched by assured performances in a coming of age story with a 21st century twist.

October 20: Doubt — Academy Award nominees Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Viola Davis, and Amy Adams star in the film version of John Patrick Shanley’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play. October 27: Last Chance Harvey — Romantic comedy starring Academy Award winning actors Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson.

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October 2009 Computer Classes Headquarters: Salisbury, 704-216-8243 Absolute Beginners Digital Photos Monday, October 5, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Digital Photos: Beyond the Basics Monday, October 12, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Yahoo Email: Beyond the Basics Monday, October 19, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

South Rowan Regional Library: China Grove, 704-216-7737 Basic Windows Monday, October 12, 7:00 p.m. — 8:30 p.m. Genealogy: Saving Stuff Thursday, October 15, 11:00 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.

Internet Searching: Beyond the Basics Thursday, October 22, 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

East Branch: Rockwell, 704-216-7737

Absolute Beginners Computer Class Thursday, October 29, 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Email Class Tuesday, October 20, 1:00 p.m. — 2:30 p.m.

Classes are free. Dates and times correct at time of printing.

Gifts That Keep On Giving @ RPL Rowan Public Library appreciates your gifts and will purchase materials for the library that can be enjoyed by our community for years to come.

Gifts Maurice Bowen Eleanor Manning

Memorials and Honorariums In Honor Of Dr. J. Robert “Bobby” Spencer given by Gordon and Carolyn Hurley In Memory Of Rose Barker Carter, Phil Crafton, Kathleen Craven, and Ruby Knox given by Melody Moxley In Memory Of Charles Dameron Goodman given by Jane Welch

RPL Foundation Endowments support library programs and materials. Share your success with a permanent endowment of $1000 or more. Call Pam Nance at 704-216-8231.

In Memory Of Ruby Bane Knox given by the Clio Book Club to the Clio Book Club Endowment

OCTOBER 2009

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28145 HEADQUARTERS 201 W. Fisher St. Salisbury, NC 28144 704-216-8228

EAST BRANCH 110 Broad St. Rockwell, NC 28138 704-216-7839

FRANK T. TADLOCK SOUTH ROWAN REGIONAL 920 Kimball Rd. China Grove, NC 28023 704-216-7727

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Did You Know? The Summer Reading Challenge community-wide reading initiative will have its closing events at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13 at the Waterworks Visual Arts Center: a free public reception and panel discussion on “Stories of Courage.” Whether you’ve read the selected books or not, you are welcome to join in that evening. Visit RPL on the Web! www.rowanpubliclibrary.org Email us: [email protected]

Seven people attended East’s first computer class, Basic Windows, in September at RPL’s East branch in Rockwell. The class was held in a meeting room using laptop computers to create a mobile lab. The next class scheduled for East is Basic Email, on Tuesday, October 20 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (See page 3 for a complete class schedule)