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Wilkes County Blog
'Love Your Library' Open House
Wednesday, 29 January 2025 16:21by Suzanne Manners, County Librarian
During February, don’t forget to show your love for your library! This month, libraries are nationally celebrated for their value in the community. You may be familiar with the saying, “It’s not a house; it’s a home…” In a similar vein, we can say, “It’s not just a building that houses books; it’s the heart of the community!”
The library is not only a place to enjoy great novels or discover amazing adventures and untold histories. Libraries have resources for research papers and offer quiet spaces to study. For preschoolers, there are story times and numerous hands-on activities that expose them to music, art, and the foundations of friendships.
Wilkes County Public Library features several meeting rooms and spaces for groups to gather for special programs and classes. In addition to lending books and DVDs, the library offers unique items such as ukuleles, alphabet activity backpacks, and outdoor activity equipment. There are computers available and librarians ready to assist with technological needs, as well as one of the best reference reading rooms in the state to help with research and genealogy.
In celebration of Library Lovers Month, join us at the Wilkes County Public Library on February 20 for an Open House from 10:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. Enjoy refreshments and meet the Friends of Wilkes County Library, who will be recruiting new members. Consider volunteering your time as well! If you don’t have a library card, it’s never too late to get one. Visit the library to sign up, and using #NationalLibraryLoversDay, share your experience on social media.
Save-the-Date for Special Events in February:
- Little Library Lovers Book Giveaway (February 14th, all day): Giving out a free book (Valentine’s Day/Black History Month-themed) to all children who visit on Valentine’s Day
- Black History Month Double Feature on February 15 in the Community Room: Selma at Noon; A docudrama that chronicles Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s campaign to secure equal voting rights in 1965 Alabama. And Till at 2:30 p.m.; based on the true story of Mamie Till Mobley, who fought for justice after her son Emmett Till was murdered in Mississippi in 1955.
- Pokémon Week (February 24-28th): Pokémon-themed craft bags, activities, prizes, and trivia all week long
- Library Lovers Month Indoor StoryWalk: StoryWalk inside the library for a free book token! (The Library Book by Tom Chapin and Michael Mark)