Appalachian Regional Library - Wilkes County Blog
1st Annual Marathon Jam and Library Programs to Honor Military Veterans
Monday, 31 October 2022 23:16
by, Suzanne Moore County Librarian
The 1st Annual Marathon Jam will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. on November 5, 2022 at VFW Post 1142, located in North Wilkesboro, 802 Veterans Dr. In partnership with Wilkes Acoustic Folks Society and VFW Post 1142, the library is encouraging listeners and musicians to join the Marathon Jam.
Special Programs Featuring Alice Gerrard and Michael Almond
Tuesday, 11 October 2022 20:24
Wilkes County Public Library is hosting two upcoming programs with rare and notable guests who are visiting the last week of October. Alice Gerrard will be here on October 25 and Michael Almond will be here on October 27. Read on for more details about these amazing folks and save-the-dates. You won’t want to miss them!
Celebrating Banned Books Essay/Art Contest
Monday, 22 August 2022 08:12
by Suzanne Moore, Wilkes County Librarian
Banned Books Week is an annual awareness campaign spearheaded by the American Library Association to celebrate the freedom to read. Throughout human history, and across many countries and cultures, many books have been banned, confiscated, censored, destroyed in bonfires, had content edited out, and challenged in schools. Also, many authors and their readers have been fined, imprisoned, threatened, assaulted and even executed for their association with banned books that were disapproved by some authorities and governments.
September is Library Card Sign-up Month
Monday, 22 August 2022 08:06
With September just around the corner we’d like to encourage everyone to register for a library card during “Library Card Sign-up Month.” All who stop by Wilkes County Public Library to sign-up for a library card will receive a special treat. Read on for the scoop about this National Annual Campaign . . .
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Harry Potter Day at the Library!
Monday, 25 July 2022 12:13
by Suzanne Moore, Wilkes County Librarian
J K Rowling, author of the Harry Potter book series, celebrates her 57th birthday on July 31. It is not only a special day for her, but for her character Harry who also was ‘born’ on this day (different year, of course). Ms. Rowling is a British writer who invented the fantasy series about Harry Potter. It is exciting to see her books translated into so many languages and sold to so many readers, both young and old. There are 80 different translations of these books and sales are astronomical. In 2007, when the seventh and final novel in the series was released, 11 million copies sold within the first day!
A Tree in Memory of Rose
Sunday, 24 July 2022 21:50
Recently a tree was planted outside the childrens garden, at Wilkes County Public Library. The tree is in memory of Rose Herring, and is called Acer griseum; aka Paperbark Maple. Though native to China it is well adapted to our local climate. It is not very common but a highly sought after tree due to it’s peeling,cinnamon colored bark and scarlet fall color. Its size is similar to the better known Japanese maple.
There may be ‘Oceans of Possibilities’ . . . but only ONE accurate solution for measuring Longitude at sea
Monday, 20 June 2022 16:05
by Suzanne Moore, county librarian
June’s literary highlight honors Dava Sobel (b. June 15, 1947), author of Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time (published 1995). This story follows John Harrison through a 40-year process of inventing the marine chronometer which made it possible for calculating longitude, allowing safe and secure passage across the sea.
Wilkes County Public Library Invites You to Join the Summer FUN!
Monday, 23 May 2022 13:13
by, Suzanne Moore - Wilkes County Librarian
Check out a Party –
Wilkes County Public Library can help you get the party started! If you’re looking for a little summertime fun, check-out the newest items available. All you need is a ‘free’ active library membership to take home fun and games for outdoor entertainment. Enjoy pickle ball, ladder ball, disc golf, corn hole, badminton, croquet, horseshoes, and bowling. While playing outside with friends and family, you may want to amplify your party music with Bluetooth speakers too.