Bird's Eye View...
Thanks to Microsoft's Live Service, you can type in an address and get a satellite image view of the location. You can actually zoom in pretty close. It isn't perfect (it had the library's address smack dab in the middle of US 311 about a mile north--so I moved it--the pointer, not the library), but it is a great way to look at landmarks and get directions.

As you can see from the image, it is not a current image. Looking at the state of the front yard, it appears that there is construction work being done. That would place this image around 2002.

Google Earth offers a similar service, but it does require a download. Windows Live is a web application. Google Maps has satellite imagery, but you can't zoom in as close as Windows Live.

Have fun!

Thanks for reading,
George

Did you know that residents of North Carolina have a new website they can reference to compare hospitals statewide?

Check out http://www.nchospitalquality.org! It compares the care hospitals provide to surgical patients, heart attack victims and pneumonia patients. The N.C. Hospital Association reported that North Carolina is the first state to launch such a site, which also rates hospitals across the state. They gather information from Medicare, then it compares hospital records to determine if patients improve while being treated at a particular facility. The hospitals are also rated based on their use of recognized medical practices that improve patient care, prevent infection, speed recovery and avoid complications.
Carol

Looking for the Newest DVDs?

Try this link to our catalog. It should load a list of every DVD by publication date (meaning the "newest" movies first).

We get this question a lot. I hope this helps!

Thanks for reading,
George

Looks Pretty...Doesn't It?

You can see a few more pictures on our Flickr account. We like the snow when it doesn't turn into ice. At least not until dark.

Thanks for reading,

George

Artwork on Display from Uwharrie Middle School

Stop by and check out the artwork on our bulletin boards and in the display cases from students at the Uwharrie Middle School.

You can see more pictures at our Flickr page. Or click on the banner.

www.flickr.com

Thanks for reading,
George

Is it too Taxing?

Don't worry...we've got the forms to cover you. If you can't find the one you need in our lobby, just check out the IRS web site.

You can also get more help and a link to North Carolina forms on the Library's Tax page.

Thanks for reading,

George

Upcoming Artist Programs

Call the Randolph Arts Guild to register at 629-0399.