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Let the Rowan-Cabarrus Library help you navigate the world of books. Want to read the latest thought-provoking non-fiction book? How about a light-hearted fiction book? Either way, the Library has you covered.

The semester is winding down, and it is time for a break!

Rowan-Cabarrus Libraries will close at 7:00PM on December 16th and will resume regular hours on January 10th, 2025

During the break, you can return books (no other items, please!) to the book drops in front N107 and outside the library in N105 at North Campus, in the parking lot and in front of the library at South Campus, or in the Student Lounge at NCRC.

All Calculators and Hotspots are due back on December 11th


 

    Get wrapped up in a cozy story this holiday season!

Overdrive and the Libby app house most of our online books.
Explore ebooks, audiobooks, comics, graphic novels, cookbooks, magazines, Spanish-language materials, and more!

Ebook Central also provides a variety of ebooks, including graphic novels.

The NC LIVE HomeGrown Collection provides access to locally published ebooks and audiobooks that are always available, no waiting!

Remember! When accessing these off-campus, do not include @student.rccc.edu or @rccc.edu in your username.


Three book covers from the "Cozy Reads Collection" against a wooden background with cozy elements such as a coffee mug and blanket. Books include works by Agatha Christie, Laura Joh Rowland, and Louise Penny.

 

 

Prefer to curl up with a physical book? 

Explore our new books below, or browse the catalog!

Remember, we can have your book delivered to the campus of your choice!
 Looking for something we don't have?

Request it from another library. 

New to Your Library:

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MCU: the reign of Marvel Studios

North Campus - PN 1999 .M25 R63 2024

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Rocks and minerals

North Campus - QE 431.6 .P5 B66 2012

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The Wild Robot

North & South Campus - PZ 7 .B81668 Wi 2016

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Black Panther

South Campus - PN 6728 .B519338 C628 2016

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Otherlands: a journey through Earth's extinct worlds

North Campus - QE 714.3 .H34 2023

Also available as an eBook!

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To dye for: how toxic fashion is making us sick--and how we can fight back

North Campus - RA 779 .W53 2023

Also available as an eBook!

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Anime: a history

North Campus - NC 1766 .J3 C528 2023

Sleigh movie night with our streaming video databases!


What is Kwanzaa?Kwanzaa is celebrated annually from December 26th - January 1st

Originating from the Swahili phrase "matunda ya kwanza", Kwanzaa is an African and African American holiday celebrating family, culture, and community. 

The seven principles celebrated are also expressed in Swahili - 

Umoja, Unity
Kujichagulia, Self-Determination
Ujima, Collective Work and Responsibility
Ujamaa, Cooperative Economics
Nia, Purpose
Kuumba, Creativity
Imani, Faith


Learn more about Kwanzaa and the seven principles from the National Museum of African American History and Culture

Interested in exploring Swahili or another language? Yule love these resources!

Mango Languages

Transparent Language Online

These databases provide lessons in over 40 languages including Swahili, Biblical and Modern Hebrew, Aramaic, and many more!
English as a Second Language (ESL) lessons are available for speakers of over 45 other languages, and Transparent Language offers some languages in a format designed for children's learning.