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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT ALAMANCE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES
SEPTEMBER 3-7, 2024
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Alamance County Libraries will be closed Monday, September 2, for Labor Day. Regular hours will resume on September 3. | |
New Calendar on ACPL Site | |
We are rolling out a new calendar on our website this week! You'll notice that our event listings below now link to the event on the calendar. For some events, you'll be able to register through our website calendar! See our Cover Letter Clinic example below. We hope this makes registration for our event easier and more accessible (but we will still take registrations over the phone and in person at the branches). | |
August Branch Programming Calendars | |
Friends of the Library Book Sale | |
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Friends of the Library Book Fall Book Sale Dates
Friday, September 6 (Member Only Day) - 12:00-6:00 p.m. Memberships available at the door for $10
Saturday Sept. 7 - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 8 - 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 9-Friday Sept. 13 - 12:00-6:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 14 - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 15 - 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Shoppers using a scanner will be a charged at $10 fee, good for the entire sale. Sale is cash or check only.
Address: 342 S. Spring St., Burlington (Use Davis St. entrance)
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Book Club Discussion Dates
September 18, noon, Noonday Book Club, Mebane Historical Museum (919) 563-6431
October 5, 10:30 am, Breakfast Book Club, Graham Public Library (336) 570-6730
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Alamance Reads Oral History Event | |
The Southern Oral History Program will present a Lunch and Learn about preserving oral history at May Memorial Library on Sept. 19, 12:30-2:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided with this program! For more information, call 336-229-3588, and click here to register. | |
Alamance Reads Author Visits | |
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We have two events featuring American Refuge’s author, Diya Abdo, on Thursday, Sept. 26. Abdo will be speaking at Elon Community Church from 12:30-2:00 p.m., and at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Burlington at 6:00 p.m. Both events are free; the Elon event does require registration. We are collecting items needed by local refugees at the events, and will be posting a list of requested items in the next couple of weeks.
For ages 10-16, we have a virtual visit with Victoria Jamieson, co-author of When Stars are Scattered, on September 24 at 4:30 p.m. at May Memorial Library! All attendees will have an opportunity to participate in an interactive drawing exercise and Q & A session with Jamieson. Call 336-229-3588 for more information.
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Want to read about the latest releases each week? Wowbrary has all of our new books, audiobooks, movies and music listed! Check out our new large print books by popular authors! | |
If you're interested in learning more about stand-up comedy, and how to begin your life as a comic, join Alex Fanning for a three-week Stand-Up Comedy 101 class! The classes will be Saturday 7, 14 and 21 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at Mebane Public Library. Register by clicking here or by calling (919) 563-6431. | |
YALSA 2024 Best Fiction for Young Adults, Winners and Nominees | |
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YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association) puts out a list every year of the best fiction titles of the year before. Anyone can recommend a title, and the blogging team chooses the top ten titles. Alamance County Public Libraries owns most of the titles already, and I’ve included a link to our request form if one of the titles we don’t have appeals to you!
Top Ten
Becoming a queen by Clay, Dan
Mark wore a dress for a talent show, and his boyfriend broke up with him. His older brother, whom he often turns to when he’s upset, is struggling with his own issues. So Mark puts on a dress again, and finds it offers escape from his pain and a chance to be his authentic self (and see others’ authentic selves).
Read more...
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Mobile Library Public Stops This Week | |
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See our website for further details!
Stop times may be changed or shortened when the heat index is above 95 degrees; call (336) 513-9331 for the latest stop information.
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Monday, September 2
Closed for Labor Day
Tuesday, September 3
10:30 a.m. - Mebane Ridge Retirement Community, Mebane
Wednesday, September 4
10:30 a.m. - The Hawbridge School, Saxapahaw
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BookMARK Public Stops This Week | |
See our website for further details! Stop times may be changed or shortened when the heat index is above 95 degrees; call (336) 524-3242 for the latest stop information. | |
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Monday, September 2
Closed for Labor Day
Tuesday, September 3
2:30-4:30 p.m. - Snow Camp Dollar General
Wednesday, September 4
2:30-4:30 p.m. - Durham Street Mobile Home Park, Burlington
Thursday, September 5
2:30-4:30 p.m. - Misty Springs Mobile Home Park, Burlington
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Programs This Week - for Kids and Teens | |
Programs This Week - For Adults | |
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Saturdays in Saxapahaw
featuring Caique Vidal & Batuque
The weekly festivities include performances by local bands and a thriving Farmer’s Market with fresh local produce, eggs, baked goods, flowers, honey, locally produced microbrews, handmade arts and crafts, food trucks, ice cream and more!
Festivities take place every Saturday with the market opening at 5pm and music going from 6 to 8pm from the first Saturday in May through first Saturday in September. Admission is free though donations are appreciated, organizers will have our famous “Swan Buckets” on stage each week and Swan Venmo information posted for the bands! Please give what you can to these wonderful musicians!
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Join us Friday, September 6th for another Music at the Plaza event! Enjoy a night of food, drinks in our social district, and 60's-80's hits from Impulsive Tattoo. Food and drinks may be purchased from participating businesses in our social district. No outside alcohol permitted. | |
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The City of Graham presents the fourth annual 9/11 Commemorative 5K Run/Walk Event on Saturday, September 7, 2024.
Come dressed in your red, white, and blue for the event! The event will also feature a non-competitive 1-mile run/walk, a Runner Services station located in the fire bays, a Touch A Truck area, games, and music with a DJ.
This is a community event and is open to all to participate! Lawn chairs are permitted. This event is rain or shine.
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Movies in the Park
Saturdays in September
The movie begins around 7:30pm (pending sunset time)
For All Ages (all movies are rated PG)
Cost: Free, concessions available to purchase (cash & VISA/Mastercard accepted)
Location: Bill Cooke Park • 1010 Townbranch Road, Graham, NC 27253
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 7 – Migration
September 14 – Wonka
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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Toyota Day of Work
(Toyota Battery Manufacturing)
September 11, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
NC Works Alamance
2640 Columbine Ln.
Burlington
Join us for a Day of Work with assessment readiness training, where you'll learn about the hiring process, participate in hands-on training activities, and speak directly with those involved in hiring and training!
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