August 2012

RPL Has the Tools You Need to Succeed

A new school year begins soon! Rowan Public Library has the tools you need for help with homework assignments, research, and test taking. The library has plenty of materials available for checkout, computers to use, and staff to help you find what you need. The library also offers powerful online resources that can help you this school year. NC LIVE is North Carolinas statewide online library service. NC LIVE resources include eBooks, and North Carolina information. Try out the Biography Reference Center, a database offering a comprehensive collection of more than 460,000 fulltext biographies. Users can enter the name of an individual directly, but can also locate biographies of interest by browsing more than 30 categories. These include actors, authors, historical figures, inventors, and presidents. High school students looking for help with college preparation will find Learning Express Library to be a

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magazines, newspapers, journals, and other online materials. Library users enjoy free electronic access to all NC LIVE-has to offer, either at the library or from home with a Rowan Public Library card and pin number. Visit www.rowanpublic library.org. and click on the link for NC LIVE, or use the Access from Home link. From there, click the link for Homework Help, and youll see a wealth of resources for help with school assignments, ranging from science and literature to biography

very helpful resource. Users sign in to get access to practice exams and study guides for the SAT, PSAT, ACT, and more. Learning Express also offers general test-taking strategies for any exam type. For reports on North Carolina, check out NCPedia, another link on the Homework Help page. NCpedia is an online encyclopedia that highlights the states unique resources, people, and culture. NCpedia is coordinated and managed by the Government and Heritage Library at the State Library of North Carolina, part of the NC Dept. of Cultural Resources. Use the menu tabs to browse NC history, geography, wildlife and more. Or choose quick facts for information and links to state symbols, political figures, and population statistics.

Sponsored by the Friends of Rowan Public Library

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Computer Classes August 2012

Introduction to NC Digital Library and eBooks
Monday, August 20, 7:00-8:30 pm South Rowan Regional, China Grove Tuesday, August 21, 1:00-2:30 pm East Branch, Rockwell T h e D r e a m B i g Re a d ! Summer Reading Program at RPL was a huge success, with over 1,100 children registered at all three RPL locations. Participants enjoyed weekly entertainment provided by RPL staff and professional performers including Red Herring Puppets (photo, top left), Zelnick the magician (photo, middle), and Ventriloquist Steve Brogan (photo, bottom left).
Registration required for East classes only. Please call 704-216-7731 to register.

Thursday, August 23, 9:30-11:00 am Headquarters, Salisbury

Rowan Public Library appreciates your gifts and will purchase materials for the library that can be enjoyed by our community for years to come.

Memorials: In Memory of Paul Bernhardt given by David Post In Memory of Mary Helen Brown Earnhardt given by Phil Barton In Memory of Anna Hardage given by Pam and Tony Misenheimer In Memory of Jim Hurley given by Sue Hayworth and David Post In Memory of Jean Lee Clark Miller given by Melody Moxley In Memory of Margaret Misenheimer given by Pam and Tony Misenheimer

Sergeant Amerson with the Rowan County Sheriffs Office spoke to teens during a program on Crime Scene Investigation and selfdefense. Amersons visit was part of RPLs Own the Night Summer Reading Program for teens. The well-attended programs were a big hit, and there were over 185 teens registered. Amerson shared stories from his 25 year career in law enforcement with the teen audience (photo, left) and discussed safety tips with Ashley Lynn (photo, right). Other weekly programs included learning about nocturnal animals with Rowan County Nature Center Supervisor Bob Pendergrass, painting with light, and fun with astronomy!

A Gift That Keeps on Giving @ RPL

We gratefully acknowledge these recent gifts: In Honor of John Hall given by Cathy Kirchin and Phillip and Beverly Norris to the John A. and Nina E. Hall Endowment
AUGUST 2012

David Post In Memory of Frank Fork given by Dan and Kathleen Ponder

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Your very best place to start!

Book Bites Book Club meets the last Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm at the South Rowan Regional Library in China Grove. Next up Aug. 28th, Calico Joe by John Grisham. Call April at 704-216-8229 for more information.

Visit RPL on the Web! www.rowanpubliclibrary.org