Appalachian Regional Library - Wilkes County Blog
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.
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.
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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.
H.G. Wells, “Father of Science Fiction”
Tuesday, 26 September 2023 13:03
By, Suzanne Moore, Wilkes County Librarian
Herbert George Wells (b. Sept 21, 1866), an English author from the early 1900s, became a ‘Reading Trap’ celebrity at the book club’s September meeting. Wells’ novella masterpieces; War of the World, Invisible Man, Tono-Bungay, The Island of Doctor Moreau, and The Time Machine are recognized as ‘must-reads’ and have also gained popularity over the years in film and radio broadcasts. It was during a performance reading of War of the Worlds, that the radio drama induced mass hysteria by listeners who feared a real Martian invasion.
Fare-thee-well Elizabeth Lee, Youth Services Manager
Tuesday, 26 September 2023 10:53
by: Suzanne Moore, Wilkes County Librarian
Elizabeth Lee, Wilkes County Children’s Librarian, is a champion for the library’s youngest users and an inspiration to their parents. She has been at the helm of the youth services department for 13 years and has quite a following.
Get in Your Element this Fall with a Library Card
Friday, 01 September 2023 13:07
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.