Watauga County Public Library will close on the following days:

Thursday, November 11 for Veteran's Day

Thursday, November 25 for Thanksgiving Holiday

Friday, November 26

Saturday, November 27

Dear Readers,

During this pandemic, we have all experienced loss in one way or another. The Library is partnering with local artist Andi Gelsthorpe to provide an interactive art installation on the lawn in November titled "The Crooked Path of Grief". This installation is meant to create a temporary safe and sacred space for reflection and recognition of those losses. The Grief flags are inspired by the Buddhist tradition of prayer flags which are hung with the intention that the wind will blow goodness and healing throughout the land. 

 Kick Off

Monday, November 1 at 6 pm on the lawn (weather permitting)

The Kick Off will feature an original reading from writer and poet Amber Moodie- Dyer

This project is funded by an artist support grant through the NC Arts Council in collaboration with the Watauga Arts Council and the Watauga County Public Library

~ Monica Caruso

County Librarian

Friends of Western Watauga Branch received a Schwab Charitable Fund grant to transform the existing back deck into usable, appealing space that will expand the current Library's footprint, creating an alternative space for outdoor programming, relaxation, or quiet reading. Changes are happening now and will continue through Spring of 2022.

The branch library is open, but for your convenience curbside service will continue. To place a hold, call (828) 297-5515.

No in-house programming

Take it & Make It kits are available each Monday.

Wednesdays and Thursdays

11:00 am

(Two chances to catch

the same story)

Outdoor on the front lawn or indoor in the meeting room depending on the weather

complete with songs, books, activities, and a take-and-make craft!

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

Visit the library garden to decode a different riddle each week in November!

Grab a decoder sheet from the brochure holder in the garden. Once you have the answer to the riddle, turn in your worksheet for a small prize at the Youth Services Desk.

Lego Club

Wednesday, November 17

3:30 pm

8 Word Mystery Contest for Kids

Winners will be announced on Wednesday, November 3

10:00 am

The Watauga County Public Library, Blowing Rock Parks and Recreation, and BRAHM are teaming up in honor of early literacy!

The Blowing Rock Art and History Museum is hosting a traveling exhibit through January 22, entitled "Storyland."

Play a Hide and Seek game based on Eric Hill's beloved dog, Spot, at the Blowing Rock Parks and Recreation playground. For more information, click here.

Leap into Science: Light and Shadow Exploration and

Story Time

Wednesday, November 17 and repeat Thursday, November 18

11:00 am

For more information, click here.

Adult Programs

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Members of the Digital Watauga team are working to capture history in the making.

As we reflect on the last nineteen months and the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic, we wonder how history will remember this time. We would like to ask the community to help write this important chapter in the story of Watauga County by sending in photos, journal entries, letters, artwork, etc. pertaining to your time in Watauga County during this pandemic. As we continue to look back and learn, help us also look forward by making history together.

Click here to submit! For more information, click here.

Watauga County Historical Society Speaker Series:

Dr. Tom Whyte, "Boone Before Boone"

Thursday, November 18

5:30pm

VIA Facebook Live

For more information, click here.

Fall Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series

Appalachian State presents the Fall Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series events. Jacinta White to speak Thursday, November 18. For more information and speakers, click here.

Book Talk and Signing at

Jones House

Wednesday, November 10

5:30 pm

For more information, click here.

High Country Lifelong Learners Presents:

History of Mount Jefferson

State Park

Ranger Tom Randolph

Monday, November 1

11:30 am

For Zoom link and future programs, visit our new HCLL website.

Join Appalachian State Cyber-Seniors!

Are you 50 or older? Wanting to connect with your community? Do you have technology-based questions? Join this free program. For more information, click here.

Rainbow Inspiration: Living Today- Kim Giovacco

Wednesday, November 3

12:00 pm

via Zoom

For more information and to register, click here.

Tech Chat

Saturday, November 6

11:30 pm

For more information and to register, click here.

For additional programming, click here.

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 Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe. To attend via Zoom, please contact Adult Services at (828) 264-8784 ext. 2.

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

Book Bunch Book Club

Create a free account with Goodreads.com to participate.

Join the discussion of Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens by clicking here for Book Bunch. This book will be the topic of discussion until the end of November.

Cook the Books Book Club

Join Cook the Books by clicking here to discuss Pardonable Lies by Jacqueline Winspear. The discussion begins on October 1 and continues through the end of November.

Pardonable Lies is book #3 in this series. The book club has previously read and discussed the first two books. If you would like to catch up with the rest of the group begin with book #1 entitled Maisie Dobbs, and book #2 Birds of a Feather. Both are available from the library. 

Appalachian State Common Reading announces Belonging by Nora Krug as the 2021- 2022 book selection. For more information, click here.

Read and share copies are available at the library.

North Carolina Legal Aid

Tuesday, November 2

Free Criminal Expungement Webinar

Tuesday, November 9

Free Child Custody Clinic

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

Hi! I am Scott, an employment Specialist with Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina.

NCWorks and the High Country Workforce Development Board are proud to present a creative new workshop series answering all your questions about returning to work. Learn resume writing basics, interview techniques, and how to navigate a criminal background during the hiring process. All the workshops are free, and you can ask questions at the end. 

Registration is required, so call 336-838-5164 to reserve your spot today. You can make an appointment at your local library or visit one of the NCWorks Career Centers to participate. For a list of specific workshops, click here.

Third Thursday Job Fairs Return to the NCWorks Career Center in Boone

Join us every third Thursday

11:00 am – 2:00 pm for

multi-employer job fairs.  We always have at least four employers with an immediate hiring need from various industries.

Dress appropriately for an interview and bring your resume. Don’t have a resume? No problem! Schedule an appointment to meet with a career advisor at the NCWorks center and be ready to land that job. 

Call 828-265-5385 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

For more information, click here.

Connections Support Group

Thursday, November 4

4:00 pm

Currently meeting via Zoom

For more information, click here.

Join the 2021 Bingo Reading Challenge Part 2! The goal is to complete a reading challenge for each category on the Bingo card. Each time you win Bingo and submit a form, your name will be entered for a chance to win a prize. Names will be drawn in December.

Available to purchase:

gently used books, CDs,

DVDs, and magazines

decorative gift-wrapped baskets of books with some surprising additions

children’s paperbacks

Friends of the Library Members Only

(See Join the Friends for info on memberships as low at $5)

Thursday, November 4  

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Open to the Public

Friday, November 5

1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Saturday, November 6

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

For more information, click here.

Friends of the Library will resume accepting donations

Monday, November 8.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

(VITA)

During the 2021 tax filing season, our volunteers at the library prepared 129 tax returns. For this coming tax season, we are looking for volunteers and a Site and Assistant Site Coordinator. The service will run Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings during the tax season. Attend an orientation via zoom

to learn more:

Wednesday, November 10 at 5:30 pm



RSVP with Monica at 264-8784 X 4

Watch this short 1 min. video to learn about VITA.

NC Works Virtual Workshops



Resumes 101

Tuesday, November 2

10:00 am

Expungement

Tuesday, November 9

10:00 am

For additional workshops or for more information, click here.

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