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From Suzanne Moore, our County Librarian
Move over St Valentine’s, because 14 February is also Library Lovers’ Day! In fact, the whole month of February is nationally recognized as Library Lover’s Month and is a chance for everyone to reconnect with Wilkes County Public Library and show a little library love.
You are invited to visit online with me, Suzanne Moore, on the first Thursday of every month (February 3). All you need is a computer, tablet, or iPhone to log into the virtual ‘coffee talk’ at 9:00 a.m. You will find the link on the library’s website in a front page banner . . . just click and join. We want to hear your favorite things about our library (we are pretty partial to the staff). We would also love to have you drop by anytime in February and add a reason you love the library to our window of hearts. Do you love to read? Are you a big fan of our programs? Do you like the technology we offer? Let us know!
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Connect with us.
Wilkes County Public Library
Please note that the library will close at 2 pm on February 23.
Monday-Thursday, 9 am-7 pm
Friday-Saturday, 9 am-5 pm
336-838-2818
Traphill Branch Library
Tuesday & Thursday, 10 am-6 pm
2nd & 4th Saturdays, 10 am-3 pm
336-863-3563
Online schedule, services & news:
Virtual programs & fun:
Add us on Snapchat, user name wilkescountylib.
Use our live chat box during open hours on our website.
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Coffee with the County Librarian
February 3 @ 9am
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Welcome Aruna Ross,
Our Library Intern!
Aruna Ross is finishing her degree in social work at AppState. As a library intern this semester, Aruna helps people find community resources, build resumes, apply for jobs, and use the computers at the library's upper level.
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Meet Martin Tucker
Stop by the library at 11 am on February 5 to meet Martin Tucker, Vietnam Veteran/ Photojournalist. Martin has an amazing project that documents the experiences of North Carolina Vietnam Veterans. Click here to find out more about his work. Copies of his books will be available for sale. Find out about how to participate in the Wilkes County Veteran History Project.
Talking Service Book Club will resume regular meetings at 10 am on March 11 (every second Friday). Pick up a copy of the anthology Standing Down: From Warrior to Civilian. Join our monthly conversations reflecting on reading in this anthology.
Saturday, February 5 at 11 am
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Take Your Child to the Library Day
Join us on February 12 when we celebrate the 11th annual Take Your Child to the Library Day! We will offer new virtual story times and contests, take-home craft kits, and brand new StoryWalks at Fish Dam Creek and Smoot Park. Visit our website and social media for more information.
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Hear Donia Simmons
Monday, February 21 @ 6:30 pm
Wilkes County Public Library presents author, entrepreneur and inspirational motivational speaker, Donia S. Simmons with a virtual talk on her book, Courage: Walking Out of Our Cage and Unlocking the Power Within.
OR drop by the library to join the conversation via Zoom. (To attend at the library, you must be on time). This program "supporting community inclusion" is grant-funded and in partnership with NAMI High County, NCDHHS, and SAMHSA.
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Celebrate Black History Month with Dianne Bondy
"With the transformational power of social justice and diversity, yoga becomes much more than a workout. Yoga is for everyone." Dianne Bondy is a social justice activist, author, accessible yoga teacher, and the leader of the Yoga For All movement. Join us @ the library for live, online yoga sessions lasting 1 1/2 hours on these Wednesdays,
February 9, 16, & 23 at 2 pm.
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The Reading Challenge Continues!
From January until March 1st, Youth Services is hosting a Winter Blues Reading Challenge. In our YA and Juvenile sections, you will find a reading challenge card with 13 different reading prompts. Teens and tweens are invited to read as many books as you can before March 1st, fill out your card, and return it to Youth Services for a prize. This challenge will also be available on social media -- keep an eye out for that!
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Online Programs
Weekly Schedule
Mondays
11 am Monday Mayhem
Tuesdays
11 am Story Time
Wednesdays
10:30 am Music & Movement
Thursdays
9:30 am Baby Songs
Fridays
6 pm Pajama Stories
Saturdays
1 pm STEM
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The read for the March 3rd meeting will be Celestina, by Fernando de Rojas. You can find a copy (English version) of Fernando de Rojas’s book online at THIS LINK This story was originally published in 1499 and is known to be the first Spanish novel, often compared to Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
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Traphill Branch Library will host jam sessions every fourth Saturday. Jammin’ at the Branch is open to anyone who wants experience playing and singing old-time standards at a moderately slow tempo and in a supportive, educational, fun jam setting. The emphasis is on participants playing and hearing basic chord changes cleanly and in time. We will work on arrangements of selected material. Participants will also learn how to begin a song, how to order solos, how to end a song, and how to communicate with the other musicians. Geared for beginners, experienced musicians are also welcomed to help others with technique and timing. |
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LIBRARY BOOK CLUB
For information & to join the email list, call Mara Lynn at
336-838-2818 ext. 242.
Tuesday, February 15 @ 4 pm
Library Book Club meets monthly every THIRD TUESDAY.
Visitors are always welcome!
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Want something fun to do outside? Read a story and participate in the activities. The library's Story Walks are located at Smoot Park and W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir at the Fish Dam Creek Park walking trail. |
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Creative Writers
Second Tuesdays @ 10am
in the library
Enjoy a group of writers who come together to share their stories facilitated
by Dr. Larry Kilby.
Writers & audience members are welcome!
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Chix with Sticks (and crafty fellas, too)
create beautiful needlework.
This group meets weekly to share crochet and/or knitting projects. Come see what your needles can do! Visitors & new members are welcome.
Every Tuesday @ the library, 5 pm
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For checkout: Kindles for everyone and Chromebooks for Adults
The library has Kindles loaded with kids' books, such as Sesame Street, Pete the Cat, Frozen, & many more. There are Kindles with popular fiction titles for adults, who can also check out Chromebooks or use them with our WiFi inside or in the parking lot. Chromebooks require a gmail account to use Google docs or the Google suite. Return devices to a staff member. WiFi is available 24/7.
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Try out the StudentAccess Program and the NC Kids Digital Library!
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To access most online & digital resources at the library: Use your library card number and PIN (the last 4 numbers of the phone number you gave us). Or, if you are a Wilkes County public school student, you can log in with your student ID (lunch) number; your PIN is the last 4 numbers of your student ID. To install the Libby App, use your device's App Store for downloadable ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines. Your institution is Appalachian Regional Library.
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NEW PROGRAM:
Computer Literacy Classes
@ the library
Wilkes Community College will teach computer literacy classes at our library 12:30 - 4:30 pm Tuesdays & Thursdays,
beginning on February 15.
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Learn Computer Skills
@ the library
Need to brush up on your computer skills or learn something new? Make a 1-on-1 appointment with Adult Services staff. Call 336-838-2818 option 2 to arrange a time. Technology lessons are available 24/7 at gcflearnfree.org.
Call 336-838-2818 Option 2
to reserve your spot.
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Get Growing, Gardeners!
We are happy to report that Lowe's has donated new, non-GMO vegetable seeds to the library's Free Seed Library. Gardeners will also appreciate that Baker Creek has gifted us with a selection of heirloom vegetable seeds. Ask at the Information Desk for help.
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Baby's Easy Safe Sleep Training
Wilkes Health Department program
@ the library
Wednesday, February 9 at 11 am
This 1-hour class teaches families the safest sleep practices for babies to reduce SIDS. To attend, you must be at least 30 weeks pregnant or a parent of an infant under 1 year old. You will receive a free PACK'N'Play for attending (one per infant). For more info, call the Health Department at 336-651-7469.
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Vaya Health program
@ the library.
Depression: From Surviving to Thriving 2-3 pm
Antidepressants: Not Just for Depression 3-4 pm
Friday, February 4, 2-4 pm.
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
Thursday
February 10 @ 5-7 pm
Friday & Saturday
February 11-12 @ 9 am-5 pm
611 Cherry Street, North Wilkesboro
near the Stone Center
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Wilkes County Public Library
215 Tenth Street
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Suzanne Moore, County Librarian
Traphill Branch Library
6938 Traphill Road
Traphill, NC 28685
Linda Pranger, Branch Manager
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