Items filtered by date: June 2025
Wilkes County Public Library to Host Veterans Appreciation Event
The Wilkes County Public Library, in collaboration with the Wilkes Friends of the Library, the Wilkes Art Gallery, and the North Carolina Arts Council (a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources), is proud to host a Veterans Appreciation Event on Saturday, August 16, at 1:00 PM.
Appalachian Regional Library Names Russell Taylor as New Director of Libraries
Following a nationwide search, the Appalachian Regional Library Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Russell Taylor as the new Director of Libraries, effective August 4, 2025.
David McCullough’s Truman: Biography at Its Best
by, Suzanne Manners, Wilkes County Librarian
In celebration of historian David McCullough’s July 7th birthday, The Reading Trap, our branch library’s book club, embarked on an ambitious literary journey: a “BIG Book Read” of Truman, McCullough’s Pulitzer Prize–winning biography of President Harry S. Truman. Known for his meticulous research, vivid storytelling, and ability to bring historical figures to life, McCullough invites readers into the heart of Truman’s world with a narrative that is both enlightening and engaging. Our group was eager to take on the challenge—and the nearly 1,100 pages—of this sweeping portrait of America’s 33rd president.
Wilkes County Public Library Announces Reduced Hours and Programming Due to Budget Cuts
The Wilkes County Board of Commissioners has approved a budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 that reduces library funding by 9%. This reduction equates to $73,404 less than the library’s approved budget for 2024-25. Due to our limited staffing capacity, the library will reduce its operating hours by five hours each week, along with a decrease in staff hours. These changes are essential to maintaining core library services.