Six-Year Old Author at the Library!

Join us on Saturday, July 17 at 11:00am for a book signing with 6-year old author, Brandon Killian. Brandon will discuss and sign copies of his new book, The Seesaw Book.

Rain Garden is Taking Shape!

Join the Archdale-Trinity Middle School Environmental Club for a day of...

Environmental Activities.

• Ideas on how to reduce your carbon footprint.
• Guest readers on every half hour.
• 1:00pm Ribbon cutting of the new water garden.

Job-Hunting and Coupon Classes Offered!

The library is offering two workshops over the next week!

On Saturday, January 23, Angela Newsom of Coupon Makeover will be leading a workshop on getting Free Groceries!

Attend a Coupon Makeover Class

Saturday, January 23rd @ 11am

At the Archdale Public Library

Learn how to get your groceries for

$0.40, $0.09, or FREE!

Bring a friend and learn about savings that will change your life and fill your pantry!

Sign up for your class at

www.couponmakeover.com

or call 336.685.9059 (seating is limited)

Job-Hunting Workshop!

Join us on Monday, January 25 at 10:30am for our monthly job-hunting workshop. Ricky Sklennik from the Randolph Community College Joblink Center will be on hand to answer questions and provide expert advice!

Storytime @ the Library

Join us for our weekly Story Times every Thursday.

Toddler story time is at 10:30 (for 18 months to 5 years). Lap story time is at 11:15 (for 9 months to 18 months).

Each week we have singing, dancing, finger plays, films and stories! It is a great way to meet other children and parents in the area.

Book Signing: Trinity, the Birthplace of Duke University

Fran Andrews, Mayor of Trinity, will be signing copies of her new book on Saturday, August 8 at 11:00 am.

Trinity, NC: Birthplace of Duke University talks about the origins of Trinity, the city, and the university. It also includes information and photos of the historic homes in the area.

Author Visit and Book Signing

Join us on Tuesday, July 21 at 7:00 pm for a visit and book signing with local author Dale Crotts. Dale will sign copies of his book and discuss the experience of writing his first novel--and his plans for future titles!

The Reckoning

Fifteen years ago Spencer Rawlings left Michigan, and a three year law practice, after discovering his father’s, Judge Rawlings, involvement with a murder cover-up for a well known Detroit mob family, the VanWarner’s. When he returns to Traverse City, Michigan for his father’s funeral, he finds himself deep in a mystery involving his father, the VanWarner’s, and a missing ten million dollars. As Spence pieces together the clues to find the money, he suddenly finds himself on trial for murder, and learning just how involved his father was with the VanWarner’s. While eluding the police to find the evidence to clear his name, Spence may have found the love he has been searching for in Macy Merit; an avenger with a strong military background and desire, not only for Spence, but also to find justice. A page turning unpredictable mystery added with romance, The Reckoning creates a compelling story you will be unable to put down.

Visit Dale's website for more information.

Want to be a Writer?

Kristen Eckstein, producer at Imagine! Studios, will present Choose Your Own Publishing Adventure! on Saturday, June 18 at 11 am at the Archdale Public library.

All are welcome; there is no charge.

The author of Financial Survival, Kristen is a book publishing coach and graphic designer. She will explore the process of publication of your work, whether you choose to self-publish or work with a traditional book publisher. Not sure which route is right for you? Then plan to attend this workshop; Kristen will help you determine the best path for your own publishing adventure.

Click here to see the FaceBook page for the event.

Visit the EventBright page to register (FREE!) or call us at 431-3811.

Financial Survival!

Join us Tuesday, June 16 at 6:30 pm as local author Kristen Eckstein discusses her new book, Financial Survival: Practical Ways to Save Money.

She will be giving away one free copy of her book!

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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!

You can follow the library on twitter @ http://twitter.com/rcpl

Library Programming

Over the next few weeks, we have a lot of exciting programming.

Our regular storytimes are at 10:30 am (pre-school) and 11:15 am (lap time) on Thursdays.

Liz Trosper will present a StormWater SMART presentation at the library on Thursday, February 19 @ 3:30 pm. Geared towards elementary and junior high students, Liz will discuss water runoff and how we can make a difference. Liz will bring her interactive Storm Water display and the kids will see where everything that we do ends up!

Our next Job-Hunting Networking Group will meet on Monday, February 23 @ 10:30 am.

Join us as we discuss tips and tricks for landing a job. A guest speaker will be on hand to share resources. There will be time for questions, answers and discussion!



Have some family photos lying around?

Join us on Saturday, February 28 @ 11:00.

Elizabeth Saunders will share techniques for preserving heritage photographs and how to identify who is who!

Help us celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday on Tuesday, March 3 @ 7:00 pm. Games, stories and refreshments for the family!

All Aboard the Arctic Express!

All Aboard!

This holiday season treat your kids to a program that is trainloads of fun. Join Conductor Steve as he takes your kids on a magical train ride around the world to learn about winter festivals.
This program takes an entertaining look at a variety of winter festivals and holidays from around the world.

Sensitive to the diversity within our culture, Steve combines a unique blend of “education and entertainment” to creatively teach your young readers about holidays like: Diwali, Kwanzaa, Solstice, Lunar New Year, Ramadan, Hanukkah, and of course, Christmas.

Tuesday, December 9 at 7:00 pm
Archdale Public Library
Free!
Call 431-3811 for more details!

Randolph Reads!

Join the Randolph County Public Library during the months of September and October for Randolph Reads!

This year, we are reading A Home On the Field: how one championship team inspires hope for the revival of small town America by Paul Caudros.

A Home on the Field is Paul Cuadros’s unforgettable account of his three seasons coaching “Los Jets” of Jordan Matthews High School, a team of under-appreciated young Latino soccer players in an all-football town who overcame prejudice, poverty and the odds to become champions.

The Archdale Library discussion group will be held on Friday, September 26 at 12:00.

Digeridoo This Wednesday!

Join us this Wednesday, June 18 @ 10:30 am for Didgeridoo Down Under.

Digeridoo Down Under is an Australian-themed, family-friendly show that combines music, art, storytelling, dancing, puppetry, comedy, environmental education and audience participation with messages about reading, and respect for all cultures and creatures. More at www.didgrevolution.com.

The event is free and open to the public.

As a reminder to parents, all children ages 6 and younger must be accompanied by a parent / legal guardian for their entire stay at the library.

Local Author This Evening!

Join us as June Read discusses her new book, Frontier Madam, this evening (Thursday, April 10) at 7:00pm.

Doll Program--Thursday March 6th

Join us from 3-4 pm on Thursday, March 6th for a visit with the High Point Doll Museum Director, Paul Siceloff.

Make sure to bring you special doll with you! Refreshments will be served.

College Financial Aid Program

Stop in on Tuesday, February 5 at 6:30 pm for a free program on saving money for college and financial aid. The program is sponsored by CFNC (College Foundation of North Carolina).

Thanks for reading,

George

Children's Holiday Craft Time!

Join us this Wednesday (December 19) from 3-4 pm for a Children's Holiday Craft Time.

Hot cocoa, cookies, stories and crafts.

No registration required! Call us at 431-3811 for more information.

Graduating Seniors… Are you prepared?

”Strategies for 1^st Year Success”

April 24, from 6-8 p.m.

Archdale Public Library

Archdale, NC

Presented by:

Carolyn Langley, County Extension Director

NC Cooperative Extension --

Randolph County

2222-A S Fayetteville St.

Asheboro, NC 27305

Ph: 336-318-6000 -- Fax: 336-318-6011

Are you ready to become a Freshman all over again? College success can be enhanced with a little planning and thinking before heading off to a new life as an underclassman. College 101 gets your brain thinking about how to navigate that first year successfully.

Main Topics:

High School Senior v. College Freshman

Can you tell them apart?

Choosing College Classes:

Know Thy Professors

Note Taking

Study Tips

Test Taking Strategies

General Survival Tips:

Time Management

New Social Scene

Credit Card Lies

Roommate Possibilities

Safety on Campus

Handouts will be included!

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Register Today!

CALL: 336-318-6000 NC Cooperative Extension, Randolph Center

336-431-4619 Archdale Trinity Public Library

E-mail: Carolyn_Langley@ncsu.edu or carol_2866@yahoo.com

Your Name:_________________________________________________

Phone:________________ Name of High School:___________________

What college will you be attending?______________________________

$3 per student. (Parents / Guardians admitted FREE!)

(Payable at door: cash or check to “NC Cooperative Extension, Randolph Cty Center.”)

Artist Birthday Program

The Randolph Arts Guild presented a birthday party for artist Piet Mondrian on Wednesday, March 7th, in our meeting room. Cori Cagle, art teacher at Hopewell Elementary, presented the program.

As a reminder, Vincent Van Gogh's birthday will be celebrated on Friday, March 30th from 4:30 to 5:45 pm. Call the Randolph Arts Guild at 629-0399 to register for the event. The cost is $8.00 per child. It is for ages 7-12.





Here is a collection of pictures from Flickr tagged with Piet Mondrian:

www.flickr.com More Flickr photos tagged with pietmondrian

Thanks for reading,

George