1ST ANNUAL MARATHON JAM

Calling all musicians to join a Marathon Jam

at Wilkes VFW Post 1142

Saturday, November 5 from 1pm until 11pm!

Come join us to honor veterans & first responders and hear great music!

This event will help raise money for Ft Bragg and Camp Lejeune Fisher Houses and honor the families of our military and first responders, including wrapping veterans in patriotic quilts of honor.

In partnership with Wilkes Acoustic Folk Society & Marathon Jam Iron Quilters.

Come meet Laura A. Bailey!

She has a Masters' degree in World War II Studies from Arizona State University. Her presentation will highlight North Carolina's role in WWII, specifically touching on stories of Wilkes County veterans.

Wednesday, November 9, 2 pm

@ Wilkes County Public Library

 Meet Eric Groce, author of The Canteen: A Story of Sacrifice, Courage, and Community.

Hear how families in North Platte, Nebraska united to give support and home-cooked meals to young soldiers, black and white, going off to serve in World War II. An inspirational true story for all ages to enjoy! Books will be available for purchase.

Thursday, November 10

6:30pm @ Wilkes County Public Library

Wilkes County Public Library can help you get the party started! If you’re looking for some fun, click here to checkout the newest items available. All you need is an active library membership to take home fun and games for outdoor entertainment. Enjoy pickleball, ladder ball, disc golf, corn hole, badminton, croquet, horseshoes, and bowling. While playing outside with friends and family, you may want to amplify your party music with Bluetooth speakers, too.

Pocahontas and the Powhatans

We'll talk to the Virginia Museum of History and Culture about life for the Powhatan Indians. They were Algonquian-speaking Woodland Indians in Virginia before the first English settlers arrived. We will examine various natural resources that Native Americans used to make their tools and clothing. Call 336-838-2818 ext. 231 for more info.

Monday, November 21, 1pm @

Wilkes County Public Library

Pictured here: An engraving made by Simon Van de Passe in 1616 while Pocahontas was in England.

Jammin' at the Branch Library is

taking a break for the holidays!

We'll reconvene in January 2023.

Story Walks

Locations:

Smoot Park & Fish Dam Creek Park

Here's something fun to do outdoors!

Enjoy one of our story walks. Read a story at your pace & participate in each activity you come across.

Chix with Sticks

Join the fun at the library

every Monday from 4 pm to 6 pm.

Like to crochet or knit or learn how to?

All skill levels welcome.

VAYA Health program @ the library



Friday, November 4

2-3 pm: A rainbow of mental health, an introduction, Part 1

3-4 pm: A rainbow of mental health, an introduction, Part 2

Friday, December 2

2-3 pm: Living with dementia

3-4 pm: Dementia medications

For more information, contact Mandy Matney at 336-818-1229 ext. 4442 or mandy.matney@vayahealth.com.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Thursday, November 10 @ 5-7 pm



Friday & Saturday

November 11-12 @ 9 am-5 pm

611 Cherry Street, North Wilkesboro

near the Stone Center

Thank you to those who have made the Seed Library a success this year: Andy's Garden Center, Baker Creek Seeds, Lowe's Home Improvement, Wilkes County Cooperative Extension, the Master Gardeners & our library patrons. And here are some holiday programs offered by our local cooperative extension.