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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT ALAMANCE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES
SEPTEMBER 16-21, 2024
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Celebrate Constitution Day | |
Alamance Reads Events This Week | |
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This week, we kick off our Alamance Reads programming with a something for kids and for adults!
On Sept. 18, May Memorial will have a storytime and supply drive for refugees. Join us for a special afterschool story time for K-5th graders where we will explore the theme of Kindness. Best part, there will be an opportunity to express Kindness through Giving! We will be collecting supplies for our neighbors from across the globe** Then we’ll sit amongst new friends and create treasure boxes.
**All donations will go to local CWS & NCASC organizations that help refugees settle into their new homes, new schools & new communities
Registration is not required; call 336-604-6776 for more information.
On Sept. 19, from 12:30-2:00 p.m., May Memorial is hosting the Southern Oral History Program for a Lunch and Learn about preserving oral history. Lunch will be provided and registration is required; call 336-229-3588 to register or for more information.
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September Branch Programming Calendars | |
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Libby | |
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with our online reading resource, Libby! Access ebooks, eaudiobooks and magazines, using the Libby app or access through a web browser. You can check out up to five items at once. | |
Want to read about the latest releases each week? Wowbrary has all of our new books, audiobooks, movies and music listed! This week, we're featuring our great new children's books! | |
Our new book club is Urban Girl's Book Club! They will meet at North Park Library and discuss great books each month. This month's meeting is Monday, September 16 at 5:30 p.m., and we'll be discussing The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest. For more information, call 336-226-7185. | |
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Mary Beth Adams is the Community Engagement Librarian for Alamance County Public Libraries. She can be reached at madams@alamancelibraries.org.
Guterson, Ben. The World-Famous Nine. New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2024.
Middle grade mystery/fantasy books are always popular, because they are so much fun to read! The World-Famous Nine is no exception.
Zander and his parents live in Pittsburgh, where his parents are professors. But this summer, Zander gets to spend 5 long weeks with his grandmother, who owns and operates The Number Nine Plaza, an amazing department store with a Ferris Wheel, several restaurants, a pet shop, and many other magnificent departments to explore.
Read more...
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Mobile Library Public Stops This Week | |
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See our website for further details!
Or call (336) 513-9331 for the latest stop information.
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Monday, September 16
3:30 p.m. - Morrowtown Garden, Burlington
Tuesday, September 17
10:30 a.m. - Crump Village Education and Resource Center, Burlington
Wednesday, September 18
10:30 a.m. - Pleasant Grove Community Center
5:00 p.m. - Collington Farms Playground, Mebane
Thursday, September 19
10:00 a.m. - ACC Dillingham Campus, Burlington
Sunday, September 22
12:00 - 5 p.m. - Esperanza, Graham
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BookMARK Public Stops This Week | |
See our website for further details! Or call (336) 524-3242 for the latest stop information. | |
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Monday, September 16
2:30-4:30 p.m. - Lawrence Slade Park, Elon
Tuesday, September 17
2:30-4:30 p.m. - Rocky Top Mobile Home Park, Graham
Wednesday, September 18
2:30-4:30 p.m. - Earl Gerow Homes, Burlington
Thursday, September 19
2:30-4:30 p.m. - Burchwood Mobile Home Park, Burlington
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Programs This Week - for Kids and Teens | |
Programs This Week - For Adults | |
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The Small Business Lending Process
Friday, September 20, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Online
Are you seeking funding or a capital infusion to grow your small business? Have you ever wondered how the small business lending process works? Or, have you simply wonder whether or not your business is eligible for a small business loan?
If you responded YES to any of these question, this is the session you do not want to miss!
Join us for the presentation of The Small Business Lending Process where guest presenter, Jonathan Collins of Carolina Small Business Development Fund shares insights small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs will find beneficial.
Speaker(s): Jonathan Collins Carolina Small Business Development Fund (CDFI)
Fee: No Cost
Registration here
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Voices & Votes
SMITHSONIAN TRAVELING EXHIBITION
Sep 10 - Oct 15, 2024
Alamance Community College is proud to host the Smithsonian traveling exhibition "Voices & Votes: Democracy in America" from September 9 to October 15. This engaging exhibit explores the history of American democracy, highlighting the crucial role of debate, participation, and the voices that shaped our nation. Visitors are welcome to tour the exhibit anytime during the College’s open hours.
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Charlotte's Web
Friday, September 20
Doors: 12:15pm // Show: 12:45pm
$5
Theatreworks USA presents this timeless story of friendship in a live stage version. The show will last about an hour.
Limited tickets available.
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Music at the Plaza: Graymatter
Friday, September 20
6:00-8:00 p.m.
West College Ave., Elon
Join us in the downtown plaza on West College Ave., for our Fall Music at the Plaza concert series!
Friday, September 20th, enjoy a night of local food, drinks in our social district, and 60s/70s rock and folk music with Graymatter!
*Food and drinks may be purchased from participating businesses in our social district. No outside alcohol permitted.
Sponsored by the Town of Elon & Greenhawk.
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Jekyll & Hyde
Studio 1, 309 Huffman Mill Rd., Burlington
September 13-15, 20-22, 27-29, 2024
Friday/Saturday 7:30 pm
Sunday 2:00 pm
Tickets $20 adults
$18 Students/Seniors
Experience the epic struggle between good and evil in “Jekyll & Hyde,” based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale. With a thrilling pop rock score by Frank Wildhorn and Leslie Bricusse, this gothic musical has captivated audiences worldwide.
Follow Dr. Henry Jekyll, a scientist whose experiments unleash the terrifying Mr. Hyde. Two men—one romantic, one a madman—and two women—one trusting, one self-reliant—are entangled in a dark, evocative tale of love and secrets.
Warnings: Rated PG-13
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Flavors of Fall
9-21-24
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Downtown Mebane
Join us throughout Downtown Mebane for the Flavors of Fall! �
Grab a map from any participating business and stroll downtown to taste all the flavors that autumn brings. You’ll find everything from cocktails to cookies, coffee to smoothies, and everything in between! Follow along in this event to see exciting updates from each business and invite your friends to sample the Flavors of Fall!
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Grahamtoberfest
Saturday, September 21, 3:00-10:00 p.m.
Little Brother & Forgotten Road Ales Beer Tents!
What's great beer without some delicious Food Trucks. Check out our current line up!
Taco Neza, Crispy Goza, Stuffyman's Vegan Stuff, Mexi Cali Food Truck, Baconessence, Fiya Pit Food Truck, Cinnabon, Sip Haven & more...!
Craft, art, & other fun vendors:
Graisy River Candles, Galactic Gem Stones, Linked.by.faith, Painted Grape, Recovering Clay, Projects by Shenanigans, Charlie Mike, Paws4ever and more!
You won't want to miss the Brat Eating Competitions 5pm & Stein Holding 7:15pm!
-Live Music:
3:00pm- 4:45pm- Carri Smithey and Keith Ingalls
5:30pm- 7pm- Molly McGinn and Kate Musselwhite
8:00pm-10:00pm Old Heavy Hands
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Alcovets Concert and Cruise-In
Saturday, September 21
4:00-9:00 p.m.
Graham Ampitheater
104 E. Elm St., Graham
Every third Saturday from May to October, join ALCOVETS in Graham for Classic Cars and Live Music! Come cruise downtown. Bring your classic car and lawn chair. Featuring Jordan Pickett live at the Graham Amphitheater at 104 E. Elm Street behind Colonial Hardware at 7:00 pm.
We can't wait to see you all there!
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Movies in the Park at Bill Cooke Park
1010 Townbranch Road, Graham, NC 27253
Wish
Saturday, September 21
7:30-9:30 p.m.
For All Ages (all movies are rated PG)
Cost: Free, concessions available to purchase (cash & VISA/Mastercard accepted)
Join Graham Recreation & Parks on Saturday evenings in September for Movies in the Park at Bill Cooke Park! Bring a blanket or chair and set up under the stars for a family movie night. The concession stand will be open for the purchase of popcorn, drinks, candy, and glow-in-the-dark necklaces!
Vendors will also be on-site with delicious, sweet, cold treats to purchase: September 7, 21, & 28 will feature Mike’s Icys and September 14 will feature Paradise Ice!
2024 Movie Lineup
September 21 – Wish
September 28 – Trolls Band Together
Follow us on Facebook to stay up to date on additions to the event and any inclement weather updates. For more information, please visit https://www.cityofgraham.com/grpd-special-movies-in-the.../.
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Esperanza Festival 2024
Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024
Times: 12:00pm – 8:00pm
For All Ages
Cost: Free
Location: In the Streets of Downtown Graham • 100 Block of West Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253
The vision of Esperanza Festival 2024 is for everyone in Alamance County and beyond to come together to enjoy and experience Hispanic culture through dance, music, food, and family. We welcome everyone to join us as we promote acceptance, cultural awareness, diversity, and respect for one another. Enjoy live music and cultural performances, food, crafts, community resources, kids zones, and fun for all!
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