Appalachian Regional Library - Wilkes County Blog
Real-life Stories about Pianos!
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 16:42
by Suzanne Moore, Wilkes County Librarian
The Traphill Branch Library's group, The Reading Trap, recently celebrated Thad Carhart's 74th birthday on February 16 by reading his memoir, The Piano Shop on the Left Bank. In the book, Carhart talks about his discovery of the joy of pianos at a piano atelier in Paris, France.
New Library Pickup Lockers and Library Lovers Month Highlights!
Monday, 29 January 2024 16:33
by Suzanne Moore, Wilkes County Librarian
Library Lovers Month Takes the National Spotlight Every February! Libraries are amazing community centers that offer a wide range of books and other resources for public consumption. The best part is that all you need to gain access to these resources is a library card, which is completely free of charge! So, if you haven't got a library card yet, it's high time you get one and start exploring the vast world of knowledge and information that awaits you at the library.
Listen and Read . . . The Sound of Waves, a Reading Trap Recommendation
Thursday, 25 January 2024 17:46
by Suzanne Moore, Wilkes County Librarian
While visiting my grandmother in Florida, during Christmas vacation and sitting on Holmes Beach with a mesmerizing view of the ocean, I read a book titled "The Sound of Waves" by Yukio Mishima, which was published in 1954. Mishima's birthday is on January 14, 1925. If you can’t physically go to the ocean, I promise this book will take you there!
Lessons from Literary Introverts
Sunday, 24 December 2023 08:41
by Suzanne Moore, Wilkes County Librarian
The latest *Reading Trap authors to celebrate birthdays are Fyodor Dostoyevsky (b. Nov 11, 1821) and Alain de Botton (b Dec 20, 1969). Both authors are renowned for their philosophical works, and their books were recently selected for discussion. The reflections about their works are uniquely connected, and they offer an insightful perspective on various philosophical themes that are worth exploring.
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Liberty Sessions Unplugged, a Patriotic ‘Picking’ Party
Tuesday, 28 November 2023 15:09
by Suzanne Moore, Wilkes County Librarian
Wilkes County Public Library is hosting “Liberty Sessions Unplugged” in support of local veterans on December 9, 2023. The event will take place at VFW Post 1142, located at 802 Veterans Drive in North Wilkesboro. The jam session kicks off at 2:00 p.m. with performances by Will Easter, Doug Davis & Friends, and Highway 268. All players and pickers are welcome to join an open jam session from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event ends with performances by Helen Morris and Friends, The Wilkes Record Players, Autumn Ridge, and Randy McNeil.
Wilkes County Public Library Offers Programming for Spiritual Wellness
Tuesday, 28 November 2023 12:21
by Suzanne Moore, Wilkes County Librarian
The holidays can be a stressful time of year, with all the demands of shopping, cooking, entertaining, and traveling. All these factors can upset our spiritual wellness. Spiritual wellness offers a meaningful connection between our inner selves, the world, and the transcendent. It provides purpose, resilience, and a sense of belonging. By exploring life’s questions, spiritual wellness guides us towards purposeful lives. Emotionally, it equips us with tools like compassion and resilience. This wellness fosters unity, empathy, and belonging. This understanding provides a way to achieve greater peace, freedom, and increased manageability over our healing process. Come out for these special events and find inspiration and support to lift your spirits and find joy.
Holiday Happenings at Wilkes County Public Library
Tuesday, 28 November 2023 12:17
by Suzanne Moore, County Librarian
December 4, 2023
OPEN HOUSE 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Are you tired of the same old boring store-bought ornaments? Are you interested in adding a unique and personal touch to your Christmas tree? Try making your own DIY Christmas ornaments with crafty supplies provided by the library. Explore your ‘ornamentality’ by creating a beautiful keepsake for your seasonal décor.
Literary Birthday Spotlight for October
Tuesday, 24 October 2023 14:29
by Suzanne Moore, County Librarian
Aravind Adiga, one of India’s acclaimed authors, was born on October 23, 1974 in Madras (now called Chennai), and grew up in Mangalore in the south of India. His book, The White Tiger, is a 2008 winner of the prestigious Booker Prize for Fiction. Each year the best novel published in the United Kingdom and Ireland, written in the English language, wins this award, named for a British wholesale distribution company.