Dear Readers,

The Summer Learning Program is almost upon us, and there is an "Ocean of Possibilities" to choose from at the Watauga County Public Library! 

We make it easy for babies, children, and teens to participate, so come on in and speak with our staff in the Youth Services Department and learn how to register. Read at least 20 minutes daily or 100 minutes weekly for a prize. 

The Summer Learning Program runs from June 6 - July 30.

A big thank you goes out to the Friends of the Watauga County Public Library and the Friends of the Western Watauga Branch as well as numerous community businesses

For Adults, the Reading Challenge is a great way to diversify your reading and runs all year!

~ Monica Caruso

County Librarian

The branch library is open, but for your convenience curbside service will continue. To place a hold, call

(828) 297-5515.

Summer Learning

Amazing Al Magic Show

Wednesday, June 15

10:00 am

Gem Mining by Schiele Museum

Thursday, June 23

10:00 am

For more information, click here.

Take it & Make It kits are available each Monday.

Story is repeated on Thursday.

Story times include songs, books, activities, and a take-and-make craft!

Write the letters that match with each picture to decode the secret message on the answer sheet.

Pick up a small prize at the Youth Services desk upon completion!

Bilingual Story Time with Oprah

Amigos y Libros

Join us for Spanish and English fun with stories, songs, and more!

Saturday, June 4 and June 18

11:00 am

Check out the Appalachian Regional Library YouTube channel for virtual library story times.

Summer Learning: An Ocean of Possibilities

Ocean Slime with Lindsay

Thursday, June 2

11:30 am

Music with Laura

Tuesday, June 7

11:00 am

For a complete list of events, click here.  For additional information, click here.

Family Science Program

Tuesday, June 7

2:00 pm

The goal of this program is to bring exciting, hands-on science activities into the library to promote science exploration for kids and families. A particular aim is to bring activities to reach kids who may not otherwise be exposed to science. Thank you to Appstate's Math and Science Education Center for providing this program.

Enjoy Story Walk® at the Tot Lot!

Story Walk is an outdoor reading experience.

Located at the Watauga County Recreation Complex

141 Complex Drive, Boone, NC 28607

Everyone is Tok-ing about BookTok! Check out our first Booktok video and stay tuned for more @wataugalibraryyouth! If you are interested in creating a BookTok for Youth Services, please contact Lindsay via email at lshumate@arlibrary.org or by phone, 828-264-8784 EXT. 3.

More Adult Programs

Author Sharyn McCrumb

Thursday, June 9

10:00 am

Contact reestrawser@bellsouth.net

for more information.

For events information, click here.

Webinars

Resumes and Job Applications

Tuesday, June 7

2:00 pm

Interviewing

Thursday, June 16

10:00 am

For more webinars, click here.

Call your local NCWORKS Career Center to register.

Thanks to federal funding, we have 4 laptops available for lending.

Check with Circulation for more details on checking out a laptop!

For those using our meeting room, we have an Owl Pro, which allows for quality hybrid meetings.

Read more about this technology grant here.

Brian Fannon will talk about the history of the Horn in the West

Wednesday, June 22

6:00 pm

Sponsored by the Watauga County Historical Society

Please go to the HCLL webpage for information:

HCLL website

Rainbow Inspirations: Meet Susan Wilson

Wednesday, June 1

12:00 pm

via Zoom

For more information and to register,

click here.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

6 week class series on Zoom

Wednesdays, June 8 -

Wednesdays, July 13

2:00 pm

For more information and to register, click here.

For additional programming, click here.

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The Next Chapter Book Club is for adults and young adults with developmental disabilities. The discussion group provides a connection to books, friends, and community. The book we are using is Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo. To attend via Zoom, please contact Adult Services at (828) 264-8784 ext. 2.

The group meets at 2:30 pm every Wednesday in June.

Book Bunch Book Club

Dear Edward

by Ann Napolitano

Discussion at the library Tuesday,

June 28 at 1:30 pm. Please stop by the Adult Services desk for a copy of the book.

Cook the Books Book Club

Join Cook the Books by clicking here to discuss Peril at End House by Agatha Christie. The discussion continues through the end of June in Goodreads.

We will also have an in person book discussion on Tuesday, June 14 at 3:00pm.

The 2022 book selection for the Common Reading Program at Appalachian State University is Junaluska: Oral Histories of a Black Appalachian Community. For more information, click here.

The Library will be ordering more copies for the collection as well as obtaining more Read and Return copies.

Free digital copies of "Belonging," the 2021 selection, are available on a first come, first served basis. All folks have to do is go to the following link and follow the simple directions:

https://glose.com/o/appstate-2021

North Carolina Legal Aid

Thursday, June 2

Free Social Security Disability Clinic

Tuesday, June 7

Free Criminal Record Expungement Clinic

For additional programs or to register, click here. All programs are at 2:30 pm via Zoom.

VAYA Health Training

Anxiety: Calming the Anxious Mind

Anxiety can be a debilitating force in life- at times, so debilitating that it interferes with the ability to manage one’s own activities of daily living. When this happens, it’s important to know that there are supports available to treat and assist in the management of symptoms. This curriculum focuses on different types of anxiety disorders and specifically details ones more commonly seen in older adults and interventions available to assist in calming the anxious mind.

Friday, June 10

10:00 am

To register, click here.

Coping with Anxiety: Medications and More

Everyone experiences some anxiety at times. Life experiences, perceptions of the world around us and personal coping skills help determine if medication is needed to help an individual manage anxiety in everyday circumstances. This course provides information on best practices, side effects and additional ways to reduce and manage stress. Participants also learn about specific medications and particular concerns for the older adult.

Friday, June10

11:15 am

To register, click here.

For a complete list of webinars, click here. For Geriatric and Adult Mental Health Specialty Team information, click here.

NCDHHS, SAMHSA, and NAMI High Country in partnership with Watauga and Wilkes are hosting the following programs:

Free Mental Health and Psychology Letter, "How to Live"

Click here for more information.

Author Genevieve Austin 

Presents “Poetry Flow.” Collaborative Art 

Monday, June 6

6:30 pm

via Zoom

To register, click here.

For more information, click here.

Three members of the Southern Appalachian Writers Cooperative will read their work June 24 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. For more information, please click here.

This event will also be streamed live, online. To receive a link to watch online, please register here.

Wiley Wednesday

Book Discussions

When Ghosts Come Home

Wednesday, June 29

11:00 am and 4:00 pm

Save the Date

In partnership with the Appalachian State University Libraries and Boone 150, a free book talk by NYT bestselling author Wiley Cash will take place at the Rosen Concert Hall

Monday, July 18 at 3 pm

Ticket info will be forthcoming

Save the Date

"I Come to Boone" by Cratis Williams

Saturday, July 9

10:00 am

Read and Return copies available at the library.

For more information, click here.

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