Alert

Appalachian Regional Library will be undergoing circulation system upgrades from Friday night, November 1st, through Monday, November 4th. You will still be able to check out items and use computers in the library, but you will not be able to place holds, renew items, pay fines, or look up account information. Please bring your library card, as we will be unable to look up your account information.

by, Suzanne Moore, Wilkes County Librarian

Recognizing America’s Black history and even that of African-Americans is so important when we look at how far our country has come with efforts to create racial equality.   We need to know about struggles endured though time, what has gone on in the past, to appreciate the blessings we have today. 



by Suzanne Moore, County Librarian

Wilkes County Public Library recently received an LSTA (Library Science and Technology Act) Grant to offer Heritage Cooking Classes in 2023.  The total award was $17,000, allowing the library to purchase a demonstration cart for ‘edible’ education (Kitchen a la Cart), supplies, curriculum for teaching, and a community fridge.



by Suzanne Moore, Wilkes County Librarian

What exactly is a hobbit?  I heard this question recently and was amazed.  I thought everyone knew about hobbits.  I always imagined a hobbit was as famous as any cartoon character.  When I was a small child, I remember seeing the cartoon version of The Hobbit at the theater.  That of course was many years ago, and since then there have been major motion pictures released on the sagas of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, based on books by beloved high-fantasy author J.R.R. Tolkien.



The Reading Trap is ‘Keeping it Reel’

Wednesday, 28 December 2022 07:30

The Reading Trap, meets every second Thursday (6:00 p.m.) in the Branch Library, 6938 Traphill Rd.  Traphill, NC.  With so many books to choose from, it is always exciting to see the list of books randomly selected for discussion. This book club narrows the list by reading a book each month in honor of a particular author’s birthday.  January begins with a celebration for J.R.R. Tolkien and his book The Hobbit.   Save the date and join The Reading Trap on January 12 for lively conversation and a taste of Bilbo Baggins’ Seed Cake.

For those who would rather ‘read’ the movie, The Reading Trap is ‘keeping it reel’ with free monthly features at Two Rivers Cinema in North Wilkesboro.  Visit the theater every first Saturday at 1:00 p.m. to see films based on, or related to, the book club’s monthly read.  Stop by to see The Hobbit on the big screen this Saturday, January 7 and have a ‘reel’ good time!