Beyond Books
Entertainment starts here!
Did you know you can check out new release DVDs from the library? Grab your library card and check out 7 dvds at a time for 1 week- FREE! Whether you're looking for a holiday favorite, a documentary, or the latest season of your favorite TV series, we've got you covered!
Need to catch up on celebrity gossip, redecorating your home, or looking for the latest and greatest in news magazines? Be sure to visit our extensive periodicals section. All back issues are available for checkout!
Checkout Wilkes
Made possible by a partnership between the North Wilkesboro Recreation Department, Town of North Wilkesboro, the Wilkesboro Tourism Development Authority, and the Wilkes County Library, “Checkout Wilkes” is a lending program that provides equipment that can be used to enhance recreational experience in Wilkes County. Whether you are a resident interested in trying something new, or a guest of our community, all items are free to borrow and can be used for one week. A photo ID or current library card are required to check out materials.
Items may be reserved for specific dates. Simply call our circulation department, (336) 838-2818.
Current Items Available for Checkout:
- Pickleball Equipment
- Ukuleles
- Tennis Rackets
- Skateboards
- Soccer
- Disc Golf Sets
- Fishing Poles
- Basketballs
- Volleyballs
- Horseshoes
- Binoculars and Birding Books
- EcoExplore Kits
- and many more items
If you normally use our Traphill Branch, just ask to have any of these items sent your way for checkout!
Community Resources
We were pleased to host two interns from Appalachian State University's Social Work Program during the Spring of 2021. They were available to provide referrals to various services (food, clothing, shelter, etc.); assist with completing applications, building resumes, and job searching; assist with finding information about colleges; talk about your feelings and offer relaxation tips; and much more. They have moved on in their social work journey, but they have left us with a great resource--a guide to Wilkes Community Resources. Resources listed provide assistance with everything from abuse to utilities and rent assistance.
Seed Library
Ready to get some dirt under your fingernails? Find what you need in our seed library. Seeds are free, but please take only what you'll use. Information is available about growing, seed varieties, and seed saving.
Story Walks
Story Walks take the joy of reading outdoors! Experience a story as you take a stroll or explore a park. Each story board also contains literacy tips for caregivers. See a story walk in action at Smoot Park in North WIlkesboro or the Fish Dam Creek Park across the dam from the Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir Visitor Center. Learn more by clicking here.
Book Vending Machine
Check out our Downtown Read-a-Around. This story walk experience takes you along the path in downtown North Wilkesboro to read stories that are posted in merchants windows. The stories alternate between 10th and Main Street leading readers to the library for the last page. Once the story walk is read, children will receive a token for the vending machine from the children's librarian to chose a free book!
Books and Beans
Our Books and Beans coffee station offers a variety of hot and cold beverages, snacks, and a microwave. Hot drinks may be purchased for $1.25 ($1.00 if you have your own cup with a lid) and cold beverages are available for $1.00. Prices for snacks vary.