This October, Wilkes County Public Library will partner with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and local organizations to host a series of community events focused on support, recovery, and open conversation. All events are free and open to the public.

Wilkes County Public Library is excited to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of its building with a community-wide Open House on Saturday, September 20.

by Suzanne Manners, Wilkes County Librarian

What do a barefoot cook stirring cloves and cinnamon in Bahia and the son of a gun-inventing genius in New England have in common? More than you’d think. Both Jorge Amado’s lush novel and Hiram Percy Maxim’s witty memoir show how personality, passion, and humor can shake loose the legacies that try to pin us down.

by Suzanne Manners, Wilkes County Librarian

This September, Wilkes County Public Library invites you to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month and discover how a single card can open the door to endless opportunities.