Dear Library Supporters,
We celebrate National Library Week and National Poetry Month in April!
The theme for National Library Week is "Libraries Lead".
Appalachian Regional Library is leading the way for our community to learn about how to take care of your mental health. Pick up a copy of
Cracked Not Broken by Kevin Hines at the library -- either a cataloged copy with your library card or give us a call to see if we have a Read and Return copy.
There are two opportunities to hear Kevin speak in Watauga County:
- Boone United Methodist Church on Monday, April 16 at 6:30 PM. (meet and greet beginning at 5 pm ) Books will be sold before and after the presentation.
- Mount Vernon Baptist Church as part of the State of the Child Forum on April 17 at 2 pm
See the logo below for appearances: 
~ Monica Caruso, County Librarian
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National Library Week, April 8-14
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This week, enjoy guest readers for story times, a movie, yoga, programming on mental wellness and
 author Susan Rivers! Look for a bookmark in your books for the option of either a Stick Boy Bread Company free cookie coupon or $1 off of your fines!
- Monday, April 9: State of America's Libraries Report released, including Top Ten Frequently Challenged Books of 2017
- Tuesday, April 10: National Library Workers Day, a day for library staff, users, administrators and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers Nominate a stellar library worker!
Nominations may come from library users, students, children, colleagues, faculty, or management.
- Wednesday, April 11: National Bookmobile Day, a day to recognize the contributions of our nation's bookmobiles and the dedicated professionals who make quality bookmobile outreach possible in their communities. Sandra Diaz, a nutrition and health coach, will present "Nutrition and Lifestyle Interventions" from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
- Thursday, April 12: Take Action for Libraries Day, let your county commissioners know how much you value the library! Shred-It truck at library at library 10 am to 1 pm. Local Government Federal Credit Union will have a table set up as well. Susan Rivers, author of "The Second Mrs. Hockaday", will speak to High Country Writers at 10:00 am on the writing process and will present a book talk at 2:00 pm
This year, in keeping with the Libraries Lead theme, patrons may tell how the library led them to
 something of value in their lives.
One randomly selected winner will receive a $100 VISA gift card and a copy of "Firebird", the Coretta Scott King Award-winning book by Misty Copeland, 2018 National Library Week Honorary Chair. The promotion begins Sunday, April 8 at noon CT and ends Saturday, April 14 at noon CT. Click on the picture for more information.
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Legal Aid of North Carolina
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"Social Security and Disability" is a free legal self-help webinar from Legal Aid of North Carolina. This free clinic will educate participants on the types of adult Social Security Disability benefits, how you qualify , the application process, and what you will need to show to prove you are entitled to benefits. There will be an instructional video. At the end of the video, participants can ask general questions to a volunteer attorney through a webinar. Specific legal advice is not provided at these clinics.
Thursday, April 5 at 2:30 pm. For more information, click
here.
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History of Downtown Boone
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On Thursday, April 5 at 5:30 pm, Dr. Eric Plaag will present "Building Boone: An Architectural Overview of Downtown." His talk will include historical images of some of Downtown Boone's most significant buildings and the stories behind their construction. This is a co-sponsored event presented by the Watauga County Historical Society and Watauga County Public Library.
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Feed Your Head: Supporting Mental Wellness through Food and Lifestyle
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On Wednesday, April 11 at 5:30 pm, Sandra Diaz will present "Feed Your Head: Supporting Mental Wellness through Food and Lifestyle." She will discuss how providing the brain with the physical and emotional support it needs can help you be more content, focused, productive and resilient Sandra Diaz is a health coach and will discuss functional medicine theories and emotional health practices that can help you support your mental wellness. While not a nutritionist or mental health professional, she is impassioned about empowering individuals in pursuing a more proactive approach to their mental health even as she works with her own issue of anxiety. Provided by the Good Neighbor grant promoting mental wellness in our community.
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High Country Writers welcomes
Susan  Rivers, author of The Second Mrs. Hockaday, on Thursday, April 12 from 10:00 am until noon. She will talk about the writing process.
Ms. Rivers will discuss her novel The Second Mrs. Hockaday on Thursday, April 12 at 2:00 pm.
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Join local author and historian, Michael C. Hardy, for a presentation of his newest book, Kirk's
Civil War Raids Along the Blue Ridge on Thursday, April 19 at 5:30 pm. Visit michaelhardy.com to learn more.
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 Free screening of the 2006 documentary film "The Bridge" by Eric Steel on Monday, April 23 at 5:30 pm.
San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge is the site of numerous suicides and attempted suicides every year. Filmmaker Eric Steel and crew set out to document these suicides and attempts over a one-year period, hoping to comprehend the phenomenon of suicide by interviewing those who attempted to end their lives at the bridge and their family and friends.
Brought to you by funds from the Good Neighbor series of grant-supported programming on mental wellness and well-being. For more information, click here.
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Wednesday, April 25
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
Geared towards those wanting to start their own business, local entrepreneur and former Small Business Center Director David Waechter teaches the basics of getting your business off the ground.
This 3 hour session discusses the topics that you need to be aware of. Topics in this course include:
- How to name your business and why your business name is so important
- Registering your business with Secretary of State
- How to obtain your LLC, Sole Proprietorship, or Incorporation
- How to find the proper tax forms
- How to obtain your tax ID or your EIN (Employer Identification Number) from the IRS
- How to set up a Business Checking account and credit card
- How to find out what licenses and permits you need to get started
- Renting a space- things to consider
- Easy and cheap marketing to start NOW
- Sales and Service
- Bookkeeping absolutely must do's
More in-depth classes will be offered in the future that discuss a majority of these topics in more detail.
If you have any additional questions, please call Ben Willis at (828) 726-2615.
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Dementia Friendly Training
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The Dementia Friendly training is centered around helping our community be aware and know how to be helpful to those with Dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Learn the signs, symptoms, and ways to assist members in the community with Dementia, as well as ways to identify early signs of cognitive impairment to prevent early onset of Dementia. By learning these skills it will empower the person who is suffering and how they can be of assistance. For more information, click here.
Friday , April 27 at 3 pm
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Join the Friends of the Library for the Annual Friends of the Library Meeting on Wednesday, April 25 at 11:30 am in the Evelyn Johnson Meeting Room. Lunch will be provided, and a donation of $8.00 is recommended. The guest speaker will be Dr. Eric Plaag, Director of Digital Watauga Project. Please RSVP to Monica Caruso at Watauga County Public Library (828) 264-8784 or [email protected].
COMING IN MAY...
Friends of the Library Book Sale
More information will be provided at a later date.
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Family Story Time
Stories, songs, and crafts!
Daily at 11:00 am
Alphabet Ready by 5
Celebrate a different letter of the alphabet on Thursdays!
Baby Laptime
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 am
Lego Club
Wednesday, April 4 at 3:30 pm
All ages welcome!
Ray's Weather Story Time with David Still
Monday, April 9 at 11:00 am
Story Time with Officer K
Tuesday, April 10 at 11:00 am
Bird Scouts
Thursday, April 12 at 3:30 pm
Ages 9 and up
Yoga for Kids
Friday, April 13 at
11:30 am
Express Yourself with Music with Laura Donovan
Tuesday, April 17 at 11:00 am
Beginning Coding Club
Ages 10-12
Tuesday, April 17 at 4:00 pm
Earth Day Bird Feeder
Open Craft Table
Monday, April 23 at
Nominators Book Club
Grades 4 and 5
Tuesday, April 24 at 4:00 pm
Bird Scouts
Thursday, April 26 at 3:30 pm
Ages 9 and up
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Genealogy with
Marcellaus Joiner,
Director of the Town of High Point's Heritage Research Center
iMonday, April 2 at
4:00 pm
Cook the Books
Faithful Place by Tana French
Tuesday, April 3 at 4:00 pm
VITA Tax Help, by appointment
Friday, April 6
beginning at 3:00 pm
VITA Tax Help, by appointment
Saturday, April 7 beginning at 9:00 am
High Country Lifelong Learners
Free movie, "Singin' in the Rain," (1952)
Run-time: 103 minutes, Rating G
All are welcome, and popcorn will be served!
VITA Tax Help, by appointment
Friday, April 13 beginning at 3:00 pm
VITA Tax Help, by appointment
Saturday, April 14 beginning at 9:00 am
Gentle Yoga with Sandra Diaz at Neighborhood Yoga
Sunday, April 15 at 4:00 pm
Legal Aid N.C. Clinic: Simple Divorce
Thursday, April 19 at 2:30 pm
The annual "My Favorite Poem" event, honoring National Poetry Month and Earth Day
Saturday, April 21 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm
Please arrive early to sign up if you wish to bring and read a poem. Co-sponsored by the Behind the Stacks poetry group and the library. For more information, call Mary Gray at 828-264-5620.
Mindfulness Meditation with Sophia Ojha
"Focusing the Mind on Kindness"
Saturday, April 21 at 3:00 pm
Small Business Bootcamp
Wednesday, April 25 at 4:00 pm
Mental Health 101 with Ashley Cole of VAYA Health
Friday, April 27 at 10:00 am
Suicide Prevention Training (Question, Persuade, Respond) with Ashley Cole
Friday, April 27 at
11:15 am
Book Bunch
Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Bachman
Tuesday, April 24 at 1:30 pm
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Western Watauga Branch Programs and Events
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Celebrating National Library Week with special story time with Sharon Clarke, "The Story Lady," on April 12 at 9:30 am.
Friends of Western Watauga Branch Library
Garden Book Sale
Thursday, April 19 from 10:00 am until 7:00 pm
Friday, April 20 from 9:00 am until noon
Books, plants, garden tools, and more!
Friends of Western Watauga Branch Library Garden Baskets Raffle
Drawing will be held on Friday, May 11
. Tickets are as follows:
1 = $2.00
3 for $5.00
Available are garden gloves, spade, hummingbird feeder, bird feeder, bird food, stained glass, lots of garden themed items. Tickets can be purchased at the Branch Library.
LEGO Free Play
Thursday, April 12 at 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Dementia Support Group
Thursday, April 26 at 3:00 pm
For more information, contact Sandra Basel at 828-773-0530.
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