Tracy Cunning "Sometimes a soldier returns home and all he can do is share his story in the hopes that somehow, in some way, it helps another soldier make sense of things. And although the stories may not be perfect, sometimes just sharing is enough to make a difference." — Michael Anthony I normally write … Continue reading Walk a Mile in Their Boots @ Your Rowan County Public Library
May – Celebrating Mothers’ Day
It's May and many of us are celebrating Mothers' Day! If you're looking for moms to read about that will inspire you or pull on your heartstrings, these recommendations are for you. Keep in mind there are all different types of families and no two mothers look exactly alike. All mothers and children deserve representation on this day, so hopefully there's a little something for everyone.
April – Love Our Earth!
It's April and spring has finally sprung! Earth Day is coming up on April 22 so we collected a few reads that will help you cultivate your appreciation for our lovely planet. Picks are sorted into Young Readers, Young Adult, and Adult. The links below the picture will take you directly to the book in … Continue reading April – Love Our Earth!
March – Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month, which is set aside to honor women’s contributions to American history and the history of the whole world around us.
February – Relationships and Love
It's February and love is in the air! Love is all around us — whether it's familial, platonic, romantic, or otherwise — keeping us warm through the cold times and enveloping us in fuzzy feelings. Here are some interesting reads to wake up that lil love bug inside!
Winter Reading — Do You Accept the Challenge?
Our Winter Reading program is in full swing! Have you signed up yet? How is your reading going? We know it can sometimes be hard to figure out just what you're in the mood for, so we thought it might be fun to issue you some reading prompts — are you up to the challenge? Each age group is working toward a different goal, so we came up with five different prompts to cover our bases. You'll find out what some of our circulation staff plans to read this winter to help you choose a book that fills the prompt!
January – New Year, New ME!
We all want something different out of the new year: some set goals, some break tradition, and some just keep on plowing ahead without any sort of reset. Whether or not you're the goal-setting type, these life-changing books below will have you seeing through different eyes. New year, new YOU!
December – Winter Holiday Fun!
It's almost time for the holidays. Are you looking for something perfect to read when the snow is falling? When it's too cold to go out and get some last minute shopping done or spend time with family, perhaps these books will be just what you need to get you into the right spirit!
November – The Spirit of Autumn
There are lots of things that make us feel the month of November upon us: it is a time of thinking about what makes us grateful, the start of the oncoming holiday season, and the time to curl up with a cozy read and get going will some fall vibes. Check out some of these reads to get you in the spirit of autumn!
October – It’s Spooky Season!
Welcome back to the RCPL Booklist, we're so happy to be bringing you some recommendations for Spooktober! Do you have any reading goals this month? Whether you're looking for something thrilling or horrifying, we've got just the list for you.