Appalachian Regional Library will be closed on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Tuesday, 26 March 2024 12:36
Celebrate National Library Week April 7-13 at Wilkes County Public Library
by Suzanne Moore, Wilkes County Librarian
Ready, set, library! National Library Week is April 7–13, 2024, and Wilkes County Public Library encourages everyone in the community to visit the library to take part in the festivities and explore all the library has to offer.
Monday, 18 March 2024 17:47
Irish Tales and Folklore are Shared in Honor of Henry Glassie
by Suzanne Moore, Wilkes County Librarian
Henry Glassie, a renowned folklorist, and College Professor Emeritus at Indiana University Bloomington, celebrates his birthday on March 24th. His book, Passing the Time in Ballymenone, is a fascinating and detailed exploration of life in a small, tight-knit community in Northern Ireland. In this book, Glassie captures the rich cultural traditions, values, and beliefs of the people of Ballymenone, offering readers a unique and insightful glimpse into the daily lives of this community.