All Appalachian Regional Library locations will be closed from Thursday, November 27th through Saturday, November 29th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Wilkes County Blog
Save-the-Date for Library Festivities
Wednesday, 26 November 2025 12:02by, Suzanne Manners
Holiday Fun at the Friends of the Library Book Sale
The celebrations begin early with a special visitor at the Friends of the Library Book Sale on Thursday, December 11. Santa will be on hand for photos beginning at 5:00 p.m., followed by a cozy reading of The Night Before Christmas at 6:00 p.m. After story time, Santa will even autograph the book!
Raffle tickets to win this autographed copy will be available for $1 each, with one lucky winner drawn at the event. It’s the perfect way to kick off your holiday cheer—alongside great book sale bargains and festive fun for the whole family. This event takes place in the FOL Bookstore, behind the Stone Center on Cherry Street in North Wilkesboro.
Getting Festive on the Library’s New Stage!
Celebrate the sounds of the season as holiday happenings begin on the library’s new top-floor performance stage at 1:00 p.m. on December 13. Enjoy a special performance by the mixed chorus of Central Wilkes Middle School, featuring talented 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.
This concert is made possible through a collaborative grant program between the Wilkes County Public Library, the Wilkes Art Gallery, and the North Carolina Arts Council through the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
Following the student performance, stay for a community jam led by the Wilkes Acoustic Folk Society, presenting their traditional holiday concert at 2:00 p.m. Local musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments and join the fun.
Refreshments will be provided, and families of all ages are welcome. If you’re looking to get into the holiday spirit, you won’t want to miss this festive afternoon at the library!