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.

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.

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.   

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.