Suzanne Moore, County Librarian


September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when Wilkes County Public Library joins the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to remind everyone about the valuable resources available with a library card.

Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month takes place each September to mark the beginning of the school year. During the month, the ALA and libraries work together in a national effort to ensure every child signs up for their own library card.



Human Books on Loan at The Masthead

Tuesday, 29 August 2023 14:50

by Sebastian Dionicio

Wilkes County Public Library held its first Human Library on August 22, 2023, at The Masthead, located in North Wilkesboro, in honor of American novelist and short-story writer Ray Bradbury, where a diverse selection of human "books" were available for "check out" and "readers," like me, were encouraged to look beyond preconceived notions of others and instead to the person who lies within the "pages."



by Suzanne Moore, Wilkes County Librarian

Traphill Branch Library (and Wilkes Co. Library) coincidently recognizes two books with a unique connection.  The Reading Trap Book Club’s Literary Birthday celebrations honored July’s birthday author Martin Sherwin (b. 2 July 1937) and during August pays respect to Barbara Stoller-Miller (b. 8 August 1909).



Kindness Wins with Summer Reading!

Monday, 26 June 2023 17:54

by Suzanne Moore, Wilkes County Librarian

The Wilkes County Public Library launched a successful summer reading campaign with 639 people signed up to participate as of last Friday.  If you are reading this now, it is not too late to register . . . you have until Saturday, July 1.  This year the summer reading theme is ‘All Together Now’ with an emphasis on kindness, friendship and unity.  All ages are encouraged to relish in good reading and programs. In addition, there are many incentives for tracking your time spent reading.  Sign up, READ ON and win prizes!