Wilkes County Public Library   October 2020 Announcements Discover, Enjoy, Connect, Be Safe.

The Wilkes County Library building is open to the public.You must cover your nose and mouth with a cloth covering. Non-medical masks, bandanas, or scarves can also be used. We appreciate your cooperation! Contact-free curbside pickup services are also available. Many services are online. Our website and Facebook page have great programs and materials for you to enjoy. A few programs will be held outdoors at Smoot Park, Yadkin Valley Marketplace, and the Commons in Wilkesboro.

Connect with us. Hours Wilkes County Public Library Monday-Thursday, 10 am-6 pm Friday-Saturday, 10 am-4 pm 336-838-2818 Traphill Branch Library Tuesday & Thursday, 10 am-6 pm 336-863-3563  For newly-ordered items, click here. For online and digital services, and news, see Wilkes County Public Library's website at wilkeslibrary.org. For virtual programs, educational information, and fun, see our Facebook page, Wilkes County Public Library Facebook page. Give us a follow on Instagram @wilkescountypubliclibrary. Email us at wilkesreference@arlibrary.org. Our live chat box is on the right side of our website. It's available when the library is open.

Our Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Week of Oct. 5 Drop your decorated pumpkins off at the library. Make sure the pumpkin is not carved or punctured in decorating it. Next two weeks: Vote for the best pumpkin. Oct. 26 Winner will be announced.

Halloween Costume Extravaganza Come show off your costumes, grab some candy, and enjoy our selfie booth! October 19-31 All day @ the Library

Children's Outdoor Programs Story Time Fun stories, tales, & crafts Tuesdays @ 10 am Music & Movement Active story time, 2 years & up Wednesdays @ 10:30 am Yadkin Valley Marketplace, the Farmer's Market space in North Wilkesboro BY REGISTRATION ONLY! Space is limited. Please note: Outdoor programs will end October 24. To register, stop by the library, call 336-838-2818 ext. 231, or email us at wilkesfacebook@arlibrary.org

Kids' Online Programs on our Facebook page Online Programs Weekly Schedule Mondays 9 am Movin' Mondays Fun exercise for the whole family Tuesdays 11 am Story Time with your favorite actors reading popular stories Thursdays 9:30 am Baby Songs for age 2 and under Fridays 10:30 am Fairy Tales and Fables, featuring your favorite fantastical tales Saturdays 1 pm Builders' Club to construct fun, creative building projects

Exciting StudentAccess Program The StudentAccess program allows all Wilkes County public school children to check out books at our Library with their student ID (lunch number). And the StudentAccess program allows students to check out ebooks from NC Kids Digital Library. Use the Libby App.

Need a Quiet Study Place to Study? See a description of this new program and sign up for library study time here.

Silent Book Club @ Dom's Bakery Bring your own book, read quietly, relax, and enjoy! First Tuesday of every month. Tuesday, October 6 @ 5:30 pm

Live Well: Take Charge of Your Health! This free series of classes will help you understand medical information to make your best health decisions. Live Well sessions will be three consecutive Thursdays, October 8, 15, and 22 at 6 pm. Sessions are live and presented through Zoom. There will be a $100 gift card drawing to Lowe’s Foods from the names of participants who are present through all three sessions. You can register by completing this form. Sponsored by Wilkes Literacy & Appalachian Regional Library

Outdoor Program for Adults Wednesday Morning Yoga A gentle session with Martha Hawkins Carolina West Wireless Community Commons, Wilkesboro Wednesday, October 14 @ 10:00 am BY REGISTRATION ONLY! Space is limited. Please bring your own mat. To register, stop by the library, call 336-838-2818 ext. 231, or email us at wilkesfacebook@arlibrary.org.

Outdoor Program for Adults Thursday Meditation with Joanie Taylor Yadkin Valley Marketplace, the Farmer's Market space in North Wilkesboro Thursday, October 15 @ 5:30 pm BY REGISTRATION ONLY! Space is limited. Please bring your cushion/towel. To register, stop by the library, call 336-838-2818 ext. 231, or email us at wilkesfacebook@arlibrary.org.

Outdoor Program for Adults Monday Yoga Flow with Laurie Brintle-Jarvis Yadkin Valley Marketplace, the Farmer's Market space in North Wilkesboro Monday, October 19 @ 5:30 pm BY REGISTRATION ONLY! Space is limited. Please bring your own mat. To register, stop by the library, call 336-838-2818 ext. 231, or email us at wilkesfacebook@arlibrary.org.

The Wilkes Mystery Book Club is for people who love true crime, thrillers, and all kinds of mysteries but don't have time to go to book clubs. Copies of each month's selection will be available at the library a month in advance, or you may choose to download the eBook via our Libby app.  You can join us for a book discussion virtually in our Goodreads discussion forum, https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1066171-wilkes-mystery-book-club, whenever you have time and no matter what you're wearing!

Library Book Club Join us @ Smoot Park to discuss Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline. Tuesday, October 20 @ 4 pm Copies of this book are available to check out at the upper level of the Library. Call 336-838-2818 option 2 for more information.

Learn how to check out as many digital magazines as you want. The selection is vast, including coloring books with printable pages. Try the rbdigital app on your phone or tablet.

Link to NC Kids Digital Library, a fantastic resource!

Click here for a diverse collection of adult and teen ebooks and audiobooks, including titles for High School Battle of the Books.

Here is a CREDO Reference article on the electoral system for choosing U.S. presidents.

Visit NC Live! These databases have info on all subjects: educational resources, high quality information for papers and projects, learning a new language, test prep,  videos, and much more!

For accessing most online & digital resources: Use your library card number and PIN, which is the last 4 numbers of the phone number you gave us. Or, if you are a student in Wilkes County public schools, you can log in with your student ID (lunch) number and your PIN is the last 4 numbers of your student ID. Want to download an app? The Libby App is for downloadable ebooks and audiobooks. RB Digital is for magazines. Your institution is Appalachian Regional Library.

Register to Vote! Come to the library to pick up a voter registration form, check your voter information online, and find out how and where to vote in the upcoming general election. Click here and you can print an online form in English. You can also change the language of the form at the bottom right-hand corner of that page. North Carolina requires your signature on a voter registration form and you must register before Friday, October 9.

Researching your family's history? Ancestry Library Edition is available free through September 30 with your library card number and PIN. Ancestry Library is always available at the library. HeritageQuest is available from NCLive.org.

Wilkes County Public Library   (336) 838-2818 Aimee Berry James County Librarian   Traphill Branch Library   (336) 863-3563  Linda Pranger Branch Manager  Traphill's Facebook page Wilkes County Library, 215 Tenth St., North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 Traphill Branch Library 6938 Traphill Rd. Traphill, NC 28685