September 2014
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From the Friends of Rowan Public Library
topStoryteller Timmy Abell at RPL
Please join us Thursday, September 18th at 7:00 pm at Rowan Public Library Headquarters when we welcome storyteller Timmy Abell to RPL. The show is free and all are welcome.

Abell's dynamic and highly engaging performance centers around a repertoire of unforgettable original stories and song. His concerts offer a spellbinding interplay of storytelling and music.

Abell's storytelling includes a rich variety of adventure stories, tall tales, fairy tales, and mountain Jack Tales. His concerts also feature award-winning music on seven different instruments, poetry, and an original puppet performance that has captivated audiences around the world.

For more information visit http://www.timmyabell.com/.  Please join us Thursday, September 18th at 7:00 pm for this joyful and richly varied program your family won't want to miss.
 
In This Issue
Storyteller Timmy Abell at RPL
Banjoist Bob Carlin in Concert
Computer Basics
Book Bites Book Club
Travel with the Friends
Gift Baskets
Gifts to RPL

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Cheerwine Music Hour Presents Southern Banjo Traditions with Bob Carlin
Please join us Thursday, September 11th at 7:00 pm at RPL Headquarters in Salisbury when banjo player Bob Carlin makes his Rowan Public Library debut. The concert is free and all are welcome. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

Carlin has entertained audiences with his distinctive 'clawhammer' banjo style and takes pride in sharing his love of this traditional southern instrument with appreciative audiences worldwide.

As a solo performer and a member of John Hartford's Stringband, Carlin has appeared at countless festivals, schools, and museums including the Philadelphia Folk Festival, Merle Fest, the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, and Rockygrass. Various national radio appearances have included NPR's Weekend Edition, A Prairie Home Companion, Mountain Stage, and The Grand Ole Opry.

For more about the artist visit http://www.bobcarlinmusic.com/.  This concert has been made possible through funding from the Friends of Rowan Public Library and Cheerwine. Please join us Thursday, September 11th. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the show begins at 7:00 pm.

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Computer Basics Class
  Tuesday, September 9th, 7:00-8:30 pm
  or
  Thursday, September 25th, 9:30-11:00 am

 RPL Headquarters, Salisbury

 New to computers? Never felt comfortable? This is the class for you!
 No registration required. Call 704-216-8242 for more information.

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Book Bites Book Club


Book Bites Book Club meets the last Tuesday of every month at South Rowan Regional Library (China Grove), and all are welcome. Light refreshments served.

For more information, please call 704-216-7841.


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Travel with the Friends of RPL in 2015!
Looking for great vacations in 2015?  Be sure to check out the travel opportunities offered by the Friends of Rowan Public Library and Collette Vacations.We have four great trips planned for 2015!  Brochures for all the trips are available at any library location or by calling Melody Moxley at 704-216-8230 ([email protected]).

Discover Tuscany (April 9-18, 2015) offers an insightful tour of this beautiful, historic region.  Highlights include a visit to the Academy Gallery and Michelangelo's famous statue of "David"; a chance to sample wines during a wine tasting in the heart of the Chianti region; Rome, Florence, and a walking tour of the breathtaking, historic city of Siena.

Want more information?  Come to a free program about this trip on Thursday, October 23 at 7:00 pm in the Stanback Auditorium at RPL Headquarters. 

Trains, Wineries & Treasures of Northern California (May 24-June 1, 2015) offers a beautiful (and delicious!) tour of Northern California. You'll be immersed in the Northern California culture of laid back cities, some of the world's finest wines, and most historic railways. Highlights include San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, Sacramento, Lake Tahoe, the Sonoma Wine Country, a winery tour, and the Napa Valley Wine train.

Discover Switzerland, Austria and Bavaria (August 26-September 4, 2015) features travels through spectacular mountain scenery and picturesque cities as you experience the enchanting Alpine cultures of Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria. Highlights include Bern, Chateau de Chillon, Montreux, GoldenPass Panoramic Train, Gstaad, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Austrian Alps, Salzburg, Mirabell Gardens, Oberammergau, and the Tryolean Folklore Show.

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta (October 6-11, 2015) features the unforgettable sight of hundreds of hot air balloons ascending over Albuquerque in this world-class festival.  Other highlights include Old Town Albuquerque, the Nuclear Science and History Museum, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, the Turquoise Trail, Santa Fe, and the Santa Fe School of Cooking.

Programs will be offered later in the year about the Northern California, Switzerland, and Albuquerque  trips.  If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact Melody Moxley.

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Literary Gift Baskets Donations Needed
With upcoming holidays, we would like to offer requested children's baskets and need your help! New or gently used children's items are needed: small stuffed animals, puzzles, games, toys, and craft supplies. 

Last year a few generous friends shopped at dollar stores and brought us bags of children's goodies. Without those items we could not have made our baskets. Whether clearing out closets, thrift shopping, or end of season sales, remember us with your donations.

Shop our seasonal baskets for unique gifts!

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Friends of RPL
 
Gifts:
In Honor of Lynn Denison given by the Friends of Rowan Public Library
In Memory of Charles Peacock given by Harold and Laura Newman
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   A Gift That Keeps on Giving @ RPL
In Memory of  Raymond Austin and Edith Alcorn given by Melody Moxley to the Elmer and Mildred Moxley Endowment