Rowan County Literacy Council, Inc.

08/27/2026

📖🌳 Join us at the Danny Gabriel Memorial Park on September 18th at 3:30 PM for the Cleveland StoryWalk® for the Ribbon-cutting Ceremony and fun activities!

We are excited to bring a new outdoor literacy experience to the Town of Cleveland and the West Rowan community! Join us for the Rowan Reads STORYWALK Ribbon Cutting, held in honor of Creek Week.

A STORYWALK is a fun, interactive way for children and families to enjoy a book while getting outside and exploring Pages from a children's book are placed along a walking path, allowing families to read the story together as they walk from station to station.

The West Rowan Ukulele Club will kickoff the event. Featuring speakers from Rowan County Public Health, Rowan County Literacy Council, The Town of Cleveland, and West Rowan Elementary School. ( Special Thanks to Rowan County Public Health and Rowan Literacy Council for providing this community project grant )

September 18th 2026 from 3:30 - 5:00 P.M.
Bring your little ones and maybe a picnic blanket or just show up to visit a few food vendors and walk to see the things we are excited to share with you.

Bringing STORYWALK to the town of Cleveland in Rowan County supports the improvement of the lives of our citizens.
STORYWALK can promote:
- A healthier lifestyle
- Higher Literacy Rates
- The importance of getting outside and away from technology
- Better Mental Health
- Family and Community Engagement
- FREE, monthly activities for local youth and families

If you are interested in being a vendor please contact 704 278 4777 or for more information on Danny Gabriel Veteran Park visit the Town of Cleveland Website https://townofclevelandnc.gov/government/services/trails-parks/

08/27/2026

Grab a copy and read this beautiful article about our 50th Anniversary Celebration. It captured the spirit of the night and highlights our superstar tutors, students, and community partners!

Thursday’s Salisbury Post is on racks now. RSS and Salisbury have plans in motion. Meanwhile, the Rowan County Literacy Council turns 50! Plus plenty of fall sports coverage and a tribute to the late Ted Bush Jr. Pick up your copy wherever papers are sold.

08/25/2026

❤️📚 50 Years of Turning Pages and Changing Lives!

Our 50th Anniversary Dinner was a beautiful celebration of the people who have been part of our journey, from longtime supporters and volunteers to friends, partners, and advocates. We are so grateful to everyone who came together to celebrate this milestone with us.

A special thank you to Catawba College, Miller Davis, Church Creek Farm, , and Salisbury Symphony for helping to make our 50th Anniversary Dinner a memorable event!

Here’s to 50 Years of Turning Pages and Changing Lives!

08/24/2026

🏆 Celebrating the people who make literacy possible! At our 50th Anniversary Dinner, we were proud to recognize and honor those whose dedication and contributions have helped advance literacy in Rowan County.

❤️ Congratulations to all of our incredible honorees, and thank you for being part of our 50-year journey!

Miller Davis Community Care Clinic of Rowan County

08/24/2026

❤️ Our 50th Anniversary Dinner was made even more special by the inspiring voices who joined us to celebrate five decades of literacy, learning, and community impact.

📚Thank you to our wonderful speakers for sharing their stories, reflections, and vision for the future. Your words helped make this milestone celebration memorable!

08/21/2026

We’re honored to be recognized by the Rowan County Literacy Council, Inc. as the 2025 Corporate Partner of the Year. ❤️

At Miller Davis, serving our community has always been about more than showing up. It’s about supporting the people and organizations doing meaningful work every day.

While we’re grateful for this recognition, the real heroes are the volunteers, tutors, and advocates who give their time to help others build confidence, create opportunities, and change lives through literacy. We’re simply proud to play a small part in supporting their work.

As William J. Clinton said, “Literacy is not a luxury; it is a right and a responsibility.”

Thank you to the Rowan County Literacy Council for this honor and for the incredible work you continue to do throughout our community. We’re proud to serve alongside you.

08/05/2026

We are so grateful to provide a book for every child attending Camp Triumph at the Terrie Hess Child Advocacy Center. 💙 Honored to share the joy of reading and stand alongside organizations dedicated to helping every child heal, grow, and thrive. Thank you for including Rowan County Literacy Council in such meaningful work. 📚

07/15/2026

💻📄📚 This is a friendly reminder to sign up for our first Business English Class by July 17th!

📚💻 Are you interested in learning about Business English and navigating the workplace in the United States? Register now for our first Business English Class hosted on Wednesday evenings starting July 22nd. Scan the QR code on this post or visit https://forms.gle/X7zqrd3KJ9cnCGAA9 to register!

07/08/2026

🌳😎 So many smiles for miles! Yesterday we had a wonderful time with Parks and Recreation summer camp students, Parks and Recreation Department, For Salisbury Mayor, , and the community, celebrating the opening of the first StoryWalk® in Rowan County. We had popsicles and temporary tattoos for the summer camp children as they went along the StoryWalk® path.

Thank you to the Propst family for sharing the legacy of Sara Propst, who loved reading and walking the Greenway.

Thank you to the four rising seniors from RSS interning with Novant Health who helped bring joy to the Parks and Recreation summer camp students!

07/07/2026

We are so grateful for partners who believe in creating spaces where our community can learn, connect, and thrive. 💙 Thank you to the Salisbury Parks and Recreation Department and Rowan County Health Department for making this vision a reality. The Salisbury Greenway StoryWalk® is more than a trail, it's a place where families can build a love of reading while enjoying movement together. We can't wait to see our community enjoying these stories together! 📚🚶‍♀️