Watauga County Public Library | | |
Happy November!
Watauga County Public Library needs to hear from you!
We are beginning to develop a five-year plan and want to hear from our community about how we can improve library services. Two community engagement sessions are planned for November, so mark your calendars. We'll have a pie drawing at each.
- Tuesday, November 10 at 6 pm at the main library in Boone (pizza served)
- Friday, November 13 at 10:30 am at the Western Watauga Community Center in Sugar Grove (same building as the Western Watauga Branch Library and Senior Center)
This is an important opportunity to make your voice heard, and we look forward to seeing new and familiar faces at our sessions.
Additionally, a survey is available through the following links. This survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete and will help us create goals for our plan:
Survey in English
Survey in Spanish
As far as renovation updates, we plan to put the project out to bid in December. We anticipate renovation work early next year and will share more updates throughout the project.
~Monica Caruso
County Librarian
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Library Listening Session
Friday, November 13
10:30 AM
Western Watauga Community Center
We're collecting feedback from the community on our collections, services and programs. Come by to our library listening session to weigh in on what we're doing and how we can improve!
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Dementia Caregiver Support Group
The Dementia Caregiver Support Group, sponsored by the Friends of Western Watauga Branch Library will meet:
Friday, November 13
2:00 PM
For more information, contact Sandra Basel at (828) 773-0530
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Western Watauga Branch Book Club
Wednesday, November 18
2:30 PM
Book Club will be discussing
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans.
| | | Last month, local author Scott Ballard visited Bethel, Cove Creek and Mabel Elementary schools. Thanks to the Friends of the Western Watauga Branch Library, each third grader was given a signed copy of his book,
Mila and the Mountain! | | Watauga County Public Library Activities | | Story times include songs, books, and activities! | | |
Book Buddies Club
Mondays
4:00 PM
Grades K-2
Help your child to foster a love of books. Sign them up for our Book Buddies Club! Develop beginning reading strategies with a certified teacher.
Call the Youth Services desk at (828) 264-8784 extension 3 or email Debbie with any questions!
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Creative Writing Club
Monday, November 2
4:00 PM
Explore your creative side in our creative writing workshop! This November, we're trying out National Novel Writing Month, to attempt to write a whole novel in a single month! Contact Abe for more info.
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International Games Month
Every Tuesday in November
5:00 PM
Ms. Jenna is celebrating International Games Month in November by playing a different game every Tuesday! Show up to the library every Tuesday evening to find out what game she's playing.
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Outdoor Adventure Club
Saturday, November 7
Boone United Trail behind Boone United Methodist Church on New Market Blvd.
2:00 PM
This club is for kids and their adults to explore the great outdoors. Meet us at Boone United Trail and learn about geology from Dr. John Callahan from Appstate! Be sure to check up on our Instagram for any updates or cancellations.
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STEM Kids: Student-Led STEM Activities
Tuesday, November 10
4:30-5:30 PM
Come to the library to do some fun STEM activities with volunteers from WHS!
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"Crafty Gens" Intergenerational Craft Workshop: No-Sew Fleece Tie Blanket
Friday, November 13
3:30 PM
Come do this fleece tie blanket craft with your child! This intergenerational craft workshop is designed for adults and children to work together.
Registration required; call (828) 264-8784 extensions 2 or 3 to register.
For this and more crafts, check out Creativebug, available with your library card!
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Girls Who Code
Saturday, November 14
2:00 PM
Are you interested in learning how to code? Join our Girls Who Code Club! Clubs are open to all who meet the age requirements, regardless of gender or coding experience. Email Jenna with any questions, or if you need to set up a Girls Who Code login!
If you have your own laptop or chromebook, please bring it!
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Battle of the Books Club
Tuesday, November 17
3:30 PM
Want to sharpen your Battle of the Books skills or meet other kids doing Battle of the Books? Come to the Library's Battle of the Books Club for Elementary and Middle School BoB! We'll be reviewing and discussing the books. Email Abe with any questions!
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Play and Learn with the Children's Council
Wednesday, November 18
11:30 AM
Stick around after storytime for special activities with the Children's Council!
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D&D Club
Thursday, November 19
3:00 PM for beginners
~or~
4:00 PM for advanced players
Meet us in the youth area for Dungeons and Dragons Club! We'll be doing TTRPG one-shots for all experience levels; just bring yourself and your imagination. If you want to build your own character instead of using a pre-built one, come a little early!
Registration required. To register, email Abe or call (828) 264-8784 extension 3
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Work it Out Playtime
Wednesday, November 25
11:30 AM (after storytime)
Join us for a Work It Out Wombats themed playtime after storytime!
| | | Click here to see the new books coming to our collection soon! | | |
Friends of the Library November Book Sale Event
Thursday, November 5
4:00-6:00 PM
(Friends Members Only)
Friday, November 6
1:00-6:00 PM
Saturday, November 7
10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Looking for your next great read or a fun family activity? Join us for our November Book Sale Event at the Library Meeting Room featuring over 3,000 gently used books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, and games—all at unbeatable prices! Bring your tote bags, your friends, and your love for reading. All proceeds support library programs and services for our community! As always, Friends of the Library memberships are available at the library circulation desk, online, or at the Book Sale Event.
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Monday Matinees
Come to the library every Monday at 2:00 for a movie. This November, we're puzzling our way through a selection of mysteries and thrillers!
If you want more regular emails about our Monday Matinees and the movie voting process, email Sarah.
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Tell Us What Movies YOU Want to Watch!
We're planning to play action-adventure movies in December, but we want to know which ones will draw a crowd! Click on this link to vote online!
| | | The Next Chapter Book Club is for adults and young adults with developmental differences. The discussion group provides a connection to books, friends, and community. With the exception of the second Wednesday of the month, the group meets Wednesdays at 1:30 PM.
If you have questions, please contact Adult Services at (828) 264-8784 extension 2. | | | |
Library Listening Session
Tuesday, November 10
6:00 PM
We're collecting feedback from the community on our collections, services and programs. Come by to our library listening session to weigh in on what we're doing and how we can improve!
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Screener and Preparer Orientation
Peacock Hall, Room 2013
Friday, November 13
2:00 PM
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Wednesday, November 18
5:30 PM
Want to help your community? Volunteer to be a VITA screener or preparer for the upcoming tax season. We'll be holding orientations at Appstate's Peacock Hall, Room 2013. Come eat some pizza and learn how to help keep our volunteer income tax assistance going!
| | We've partnered with Vaya Health to offer trainings on the third Thursday of each month here at the Watauga County Public Library! These training sessions are free and open to the public, though you can register by going to the Vaya Partners events calendar or calling the Adult Services department at (828)264-8784 ext. 2. | | |
Understanding Schizophrenia and Psychosis
Thursday, November 19
1:30 PM
People living with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders have been misunderstood throughout history. In this presentation, the focus is on the manifestation of symptoms, causality, and risk factors. We’ll also explore ways to support and treat an individual experiencing psychosis.
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Parkinson's Support Group of the High Country
Tuesday, November 24
10:00 AM
Parkinson's Support Group meets on the last Tuesday of every month. Come by to meet other folks living with Parkinson's Disease. For more information, contact John Padgett at john@livinghopenc.org or (828) 773-2864
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Got a Smart Phone?
Then you can access your library card account, place holds, and even check books out yourself with an in-app barcode scanner using the myLIBRO app!
Download the myLIBRO app:
Call the adult services desk at (828) 264-8784 extension 2 with any questions.
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Candid access available at the Watauga County Public Library!
The Candid database of information and data on nonprofits is available for patron use here at the library, either on our lab computers or on any device connected to our Wi-Fi network. If you need a hand navigating Candid, ask someone at Adult Services or make an appointment!
| | We're excited to announce that we've partnered with Creativebug, the number one inspirational resource for DIY, crafters, and makers! Creativebug has thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design artists and experts! These include classes on textile work, painting, ceramics, collage, origami, beading, cooking, gardening, and more. To get started, just follow the link, enter your Watauga County library card number, and then create an account. Thanks to the Friends of WCPL/Town of Boone for their support. | | A Message from the Circulation Department | | |
This fall, the NC Cardinal Library Consortium is testing some changes to save money. This affects how the Evergreen Integrated Library System fills holds.
During a test period from September through November, NC Cardinal is limiting the number of resource-sharing items that are in transit or on a hold shelf for each patron to 10 at a time. Once a patron checks out their items from the hold shelf, their next resource-sharing materials will start making their way to the library
Why is this being done?
Over the course of this past year, NC Cardinal has been analyzing their resource sharing costs as part of a larger conversation about Federal funding and sustainability. They are trying to take small steps to make resource sharing more affordable.
What Will Be The Impact of These Changes?
These changes will not alter the total number of items a patron can request holds for, but it will create delays that would allow for more time for the material to be filled from within the Appalachian Regional Library System, rather than from a library that's further away. The goal is to reduce shipping costs by allowing more opportunity for local items to fill holds.
This change will not restrict the number of holds that can be filled from within Appalachian Regional Library, so any available item from Ashe, Wilkes, and Watauga County's Public Libraries and their branch libraries won't count against your ten items coming from libraries that are further away.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to provide the best service possible to our patrons.
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Online classes for seniors on topics ranging from finance, wellness, fitness, computers, technology, and more are available on Senior Planet!
Check them out!
| Address: 130 Poplar Grove Road Connector, Boone, NC 28607 | VAYA Health Training Webinars | |
Self-Care: Learning to Live Well, Work Well pt. 1
This training supports care providers in recognizing stress, understanding its impact, and developing practical self-care routines. Participants will explore how prioritizing their own well-being leads to more sustainable and effective care for others.
Friday, November 13
10:00 AM
For a full list of events, visit our events calendar.
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NAMI Family Support Group
Meeting virtually on
the second Monday at 7:00 pm.
Please contact Mike Tanner if you would like to join this meeting. For more information click here.
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Groups
Meeting virtually on the last Tuesday at 6:00 PM. For zoom link please contact Pam Thomas.
For a full list of online programs from NAMI affiliates, please visit NAMI's North Carolina calendar.
| The Appalachian Institute for Health and Wellness in Leon Levine Hall offers many fantastic services and programs to the community, including a caregiver support series, a walking group, age-based health assessments, and more! For more information, contact the interprofessional clinic at (828) 262-8658 or ipc@appstate.edu. | | |
Thank you to the following donors:
Derr – Miscellaneous
Repair Hub attendees – Adult Supplies
Callahan – Adult Supplies
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