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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.

Spring Research Workshops

RCCC offers hour-long, virtual workshops each month on: 

APA Format - Wednesday, April 24, 12:00

MLA Format - Wednesday, April 24, 1:00

Plagiarism - Thursday, April 25, 12:00

Using the Library for Research - Thursday, April 25, 1:00

Find other dates and register here!

Exam Jam

Relax with therapy dogs, snacks, and activities as we prepare for the end of the semester!

Librarians, tutors, and wellness center staff will be available for any questions.

North Campus - Tuesday, April 23rd

South Campus - Wednesday, April 24th 
 

 

 

Ways to Celebrate

Poetry Books

Monday, April 8: Right to Read Day is a National Day of Action in support of the right to read. The State of America's Libraries Report is released, including Top Ten Most Challenged Books of 2023.

Tuesday, April 9: National Library Workers Day, a day for everyone to recognize the valuable contributions made by library workers.

Wednesday, April 10: National Library Outreach Day, a day the dedicated library professionals who are meeting their patrons where they are.

Thursday, April 11: Take Action for Libraries Day, a day to rally advocates to urge members of Congress to protect the freedom to read.

NC Reads

North Carolina Reads

is a statewide book club hosted by NC Humanities. In 2024, North Carolina Reads will feature five new books that explore issues of racial, social, and gender equity and the history and culture of North Carolina.

American Refuge

American Refuge: True Stories of the Refugee Experience  is the NCReads pick for April

American Refuge: True Stories of the Refugee Experience is available as an eBook or Audiobook through Overdrive.

Non-Fiction. In this intimate and eye-opening book, Diya Abdo–daughter of refugees, U.S. immigrant, English professor, and activist—shares the stories of seven refugees. Coming from around the world, they’re welcomed by Every Campus A Refuge (ECAR), an organization Diya founded to leverage existing resources at colleges to provide temporary shelter to refugee families. We learn that these refugees from Burma, Burundi, Iraq, Palestine, Syria, and Uganda lived in homes they loved, left against their will, moved to countries without access or rights, and were among the 1% of the “lucky” few to resettle after a long wait, almost certain never to return to the homes they never wanted to leave. We learn that anybody, at any time, can become a refugee.


Find out more about NC Reads and the rest of this year's picks here. 

Jazz Classics

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