The June 2009 Book Page is here! 

Get 'em while they are hot (since we only get 50 copies).

This issue focuses on Father's Day, Michael Connelly, Jane Green, John Updike and grilling!

Thinking About Starting a Small Business?

We have the Summer 2009 Small Business Center Preview from Randolph Community College in our Archdale-Trinity Chamber of Commerce Small Business & Leadership Collection (whew--long name). The preview lists available courses you can take at RCC to develop your entrepreneurial skills. The courses cover pricing, marketing, cash flow, tax planning, payroll and more!

If you are thinking about starting your own business, make sure to contact the staff of the Small Business Center (336-633-0275) at RCC or the counselors in the GATE program (336-633-0306).

We offer over 100 different books at the library that you can check out on starting and running a small business--it is a great place to start!

Financial Survival Book Available at the Library!

Thanks to the author, Kristen Eckstein, we have two copies of her book available for checkout (click on the link to request a copy from our online catalog).

• Financial Survival: Practical Ways to Save Money

Kristen will be making a second appearance at the Archdale Library on Tuesday, June 16 at 7:00pm.

Financial Survival at the Library!

Author Kristen Eckstein of Imagine Studios will present a program on Financial Survival at 10:30 am on Monday, May 18 as part of our Job-Hunting Series. Everyone is welcome.

Kristen recently published Financial Survival: Practical Ways to Save Money.

Kristen will discuss:

• Surviving on very little income
• Paying down your debt for good
• Not having to struggle financially
• Having enough money for your normal bills and debt payments
• Stretching your money further than you thought it would go
• Living on a thinner-than-a-shoestring budget
• Finding the things you need cheap or free

In her book, Kristen Eckstein shares insights that changed her lifestyle when her family lived for several years with little and no income. To this day, she uses the principles she discovered to save money and actively shares them with others. She hopes your financial life is changed for the better by the content within this book.

This program is FREE and open to everyone.

Call us at 431-3811 for more information!

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Free Program about Media Buying at the Archdale-Trinity Chamber!

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The ABC's of Media Buying in a Recession will be held at the Archdale-Trinity Chamber of Commerce on Monday, May 4, from 5:30 - 8:30.

It is Free!

There will be a Media and Marketing Mixer @ 5:30.

Marketing for Maximum Effect @ 6:30

• Understanding a rate card
• Graphic designers and art
• News releases
• Media relations
• Marketing - outside the box
• Bang for your buck

Round Table Discussion @ 7:30

Refreshments @ 8:00

Call the Chamber at 336-434-2073 or Randolph Community College at 336-862-7980 for more information.

Book Sale Coming!

The Archdale Library Friend's Spring Book Sale will be Saturday, May 16 from 9:00am to 1:00pm.

We are accepting donations! Just bring them to the circulation desk during our normal operating hours.