All Appalachian Regional Library locations will be closed on Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day.
Children's Services
Always check our Facebook or Instagram for up-to-date information about programs and events, or check out our online calendar!
Children below the age of 12 must be accompanied everywhere in the library at all times by a parent or caregiver who is 18 years of age or older.
The Teen Room on our upstairs level is open for ages 13-18. Hang out, read, do homework, play boardgames: this room is just for teens!
The Wilkes County Public Library will be closed Monday, September 7, for Labor Day.
September Events and Programs
All children and teen programming will be taking a break until September 8th while we prepare for our regularly scheduled Fall Programming!
Family Storytime: Tuesdays starting September 8 @ 11AM (Recommended for Ages 3-5)
Stories, songs, rhymes, and more for the whole family to enjoy!
Books & Babies: Fridays starting September 11 @ 11AM (For Ages 2 and Under)
Bounce and sing along with Ms. Amber, then stay and play with our toys after we're done!
Thursday Fun Days: Thursdays @ 11AM
-September 10: Messy Art (Recommended for Ages 2-5)
Wear old clothes and get messy at our Art Stations in the Meeting Room!
-September 17: PreK Yoga with Susan Cogdill (Recommended for Ages 3-5)
Mrs. Susan is back to teach yoga moves and stretches to the littles!
-September 24: Wiggles & Giggles (Recommended for Ages 2-5)
Dancing, scavenger hunts, crafts, sensory playtime: you never know what we'll get up to!
Teen Volunteer Orientation: Saturday, September 12 @ 12PM (Must be Ages 13-18)
Learn about being a teen volunteer at the library, then fill out an application and sign up for volunteer hours!
Homeschool Meetup: Monday, September 14 @ 12PM (Recommended for Ages 5-12)
We're meeting up in the Meeting Room for fun activities, snacks, and friend time! This month, we're having Pirate Time!
Dig Into the Library: Saturday, September 26 @ 11AM-1PM (All Ages)
The Wilkes County Landfill is bringing back their Treasure Truck for Round 2! Kids can climb in the back of a garbage truck filled with sand and dig for buried treasures. Everything they find, they can keep!
Tween Book Club: Saturday, September 26 @ 1:30PM (Must be Ages 8-12)
Register for one of 8 spots in our book club to discuss September's book: The Baby-Sitters Club #1: Kristy's Great Idea. Participants will receive a copy of the new Super Special Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novel: Baby-Sitters on Board!
To register for a program, please call (336) 838-2818, ext. 231, email [email protected], or drop by the
Youth Services desk in the Children's Library!
Services
StoryWalk
StoryWalks take the joy of reading outdoors! Experience a story as you take a stroll or explore a park. Story boards also contain literacy tips for caregivers. See a story walk in action at Smoot Park in North WIlkesboro, the Fish Dam Creek Park across the dam from the Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir Visitor Center, and in downtown North Wilkesboro. Learn more by clicking here.
StoryWalks can also be found at various locations in Watauga and Ashe Counties. If you complete a StoryWalk at these locations, please go to the corresponding library to collect your prize.
***StoryWalk at Kerr Scott Dam currently not up this summer due to renovation and upkeep at the park.
NC Kids Digital Library
Don't miss NC Kids Digital Library's newest collection for Juveniles and Young Adults: NC Kids Level Up!
The NC Kids Digital Library is available to all library card holders in North Carolina.
Select Appalachian Regional Library and sign in with your library card to get access to:
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- more than 19,800 eBooks, 5,200 audiobooks, and 1,100 streaming videos
- 1,600+ titles available at any time with no wait list
All titles are available at NCKids or on the Libby app on all major computers and devices, including iOS®, Android™, Chromebook™ and Kindle® (U.S. only).
Plus, Wilkes County Schools students can use their StudentAccess cards to log in to the NC Kids Digital Library!
Computers
Two computers are currently available for Juvenile use only in the Rose Herring Children's Library. There are computers available for Adult use in the upstairs computer lab. Please call (336) 838-2818 for more information.
StudentAccess Cards
Using their StudentAccess cards, Wilkes County Schools students may check out up to 10 books or audiobooks from the library. Titles are checked out for three weeks and can be renewed. Late fees are not charged on Student Access accounts, but you are responsible for lost or damaged books.
Students also have access to Overdrive, NCKids, and NCLive using their student ID (lunch) numbers.
Check out our StudentAccess page for more information.
Library Tours and Outreach
Contact the WCPL Youth Services Department at 336-838-2818 ext. 231 or email [email protected] to schedule a tour for your group or request an Outreach visit.
Resources
- Need homework help? Check out the LearningExpress Library for help with math, English, test prep, and more!
- Does your child need to research a topic? Check out NCLive for resources from scholarly articles and biographies to how-to videos and local e-books.
- Notable Children's Digital Media lists real-time, dynamic, and interactive media content for children 14 years of age and younger that enables and encourages active engagement and social interaction while informing, educating, and entertaining in exemplary ways.
- Want to know what is available in Wilkes County for you and your children? Check out this list of resources here if you find yourself in need of help for your family.