More Art from John Lawrence Elementary

Thanks for reading,

George

Art From John Lawrence Elementary For the month of April, we have art on display from the art classes of Leigh Blanchard. This picture shows some of the pottery.

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George

Scenes from the Annual Egg Hunt!

Over 55 children and their caregivers participated during our annual Easter Egg Hunt. 387 eggs were artfully hidden by Children’s Librarian Carol Motta.

Thanks for reading,

George

Early Voting at Archdale Library!

For more information, please contact the Board of Elections (Archdale # 819-3900).

Hours:
Thursday, April 13 10:00-4:00
Monday, April 17 through Friday, April 21 10:00-6:00
Monday, April 24 through Friday, April 28 10:00-6:00
Saturday, April 29 10:00-1:00

Thanks for reading,

George

National Poetry Month

Beginning April 1, Poets.org will send a new poem to your inbox each day to celebrate National Poetry Month. The poems have been selected from new books published this spring. Visit their Spring Books List for a complete guide to this year's best poetry titles. If you've missed a day, visit their Poem-a-Day archive!
Carol

Art DVD Donation

We recently received a donation of $500.00 from the Elliot Paul Orr Scholarship Fund for the Advancement of the Visual Arts. Usually, the scholarship is awarded to a Trinity High student that attends an art based college program. This year, Linda and Ken Orr decided to present the money to the library so that everyone in the community could enjoy the collection.

We thank the Orr's for their support.

Thanks for reading,
George

Art Explosion:
Three more shots of the artwork submitted for the Week of the Young Child.

Thanks for reading,
George

The Courier Tribune is celebrating National Library Week, April 2-8, with a look at the Caldecott and Newbery medal winners in Monday's Mini Page. This year the National Library Week theme is "Change your World @ your Library".
Children's storytime has enjoyed Spring-themed stories and a book of "weather" poems by Aileen Fisher. Here's an excerpt:

I like it when it's blowy,
when clouds are swift and showy,
and waves of grass
run up the hill,
yet all the time
their feet stand still.

I wish I were a ladybug
on a windy day,
riding on a clover top,
swinging on a hay,
clinging to a daisy stalk
full of dip and sway...
up and down
and back & forth...on a windy day. Say!

Carol

Check out this Asheboro Courier-Tribune article about former Library Director--new Interim County Manager Richard Wells.

Thanks for reading,
George

Art Explosion @ Archdale

As part of the Week of the Young Child National Celebration, we have artwork from various child care centers from the Archdale/Trinity area.

Visit us throughout the month of April to see the amazing artwork. You can also check out some more artwork at the Pioneer Restaurant.

Thanks for reading,
George

For Star Wars Fans Only...
This is a short list of some of the more recent Star Wars titles that I have enjoyed.

Outbound Flight by Timothy Zahn takes us to the time period before Episode III. We finally learn the truth behind the legendary dreadnaughts of Outbound Flight and Jedi Master Jorus C'Baoth from the Heir to the Empire series (1991), which many fans herald as the triumphant return of Star Wars.

Dark Lord: Rise of Darth Vader by James Luceno takes place immediately after Episode III. It explains the turmoil of the first days after Order 66 and the internal struggle that Anakin faces as he becomes Darth Vader.

Labyrinth of Evil by James Luceno ends five minutes before Episode III. We are introduced to General Grievious (much better character in the book) and we discover how close the Jedi Council came to discovering the true identity of Darth Sidious.

I highly recommend these titles to all Star Wars fans...and if you have seen Episodes I through III, you will appreciate the back stories.

Thanks for reading,
George

Inspired by Marc Chagall, pt. 4

Here is another shot of the wonderful artwork done by Ms. Loewen's students at Braxton-Craven School. Stop by and check them out. They will be on display through the end of March.

Thanks for reading,

George

More St. Patrick's Day Craft Pictures...

Scenes from our St. Patrick's Day Program!

Andy Hunt Shares His Toy Tractor Collection.

Over the last 5 years or so, I have accumulated this collection of farm equipment. I think there's nothing better in the world than an old tractor! It makes me sad to see old tractors out rusting away. I treasure this collection - a couple of the pieces were my dad's when he was a boy. I plan to add to this collection for years to come. --Andy Hunt

Come out and see Andy's collection. It will be on display until the end of March. Don't forget to check the blog for more photos of Andy's collection.

Thanks for reading,

George

Inspired by Marc Chagall, pt. 3

Here is another shot of the wonderful artwork done by Ms. Loewen's students at Braxton-Craven School. Stop by and check them out. They will be on display through the end of March.

Thanks for reading,

George

Archdale Public Library Milestone!

Wednesday, March 08, 2006. Harriet Rietschel registered Kathy Greco for a library card. Kathy is the 15,000th person to register at the Archdale Public Library. Kathy is pictured with Branch Manager, George Taylor.

Inspired by Marc Chagall, pt. 2

Here is another shot of the wonderful artwork done by Ms. Loewen's students at Braxton-Craven School. Stop by and check them out. They will be on display through the end of March.

Thanks for reading,

George

Inspired by Marc Chagall, pt. 1

Students of Ms. Loewen at Braxton-Craven School have created artwork inspired by Marc Chagall. These wonderful chalk/pastel works will be on display through the end of March. Stop by and enjoy!

Thanks for reading,

George

Great Reads...

One of my all time favorite reads is the Doomsday Book by Connie Willis. We just received her latest--a novella--about seances, skeptics...and love.

Inside Job leads us through a professional skeptic's perspective as he tries to debunk the latest channeler to hit Los Angeles and ultimately discovers some true channeling. At just under 100 pages, Inside Job is a quick and satisfying read. There is not as much suspense as the Doomsday Book, but I found myself waiting for my next lunch break to continue the story.

Connie Willis has been awarded 8 Hugo Awards, 9 Locus Poll Awards and 6 Nebula Awards.

Thanks for reading,

George

Local artist, Forrest Williard displayed a collection of photographs at the library in February. Here are a few shots of the collection.

Thanks for reading,

George

Students'Art Work from Ms. Cagle's classes at Hopewell Elementary School is on display in the Children's Area of the Archdale Library during the month of February. Braxton Craven Middle School's artwork from Ms. Loewen's students will arrive for March.

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss will be celebrated on Thursday, March 2 from 7-8pm.
It will offer a fun evening storytime for the family with games, stories, craft and refreshments.
An afternoon craft-time for school-age children honoring the St. Patrick's Day holiday will be on Tuesday, March 14 from 3-4pm. Space is limited, registration is required. Refreshments, craft and stories will be offered--Don't forget to wear something green!

(Parents/guardians are reminded that children under 11 years must be with an adult.)

Carol

" Mmmm....chocolate..."--Homer J. Simpson
Having problems with fractions? Need to help a young one with math? Like looking at pieces of chocolate?

Say no more. This intriguing title helps by breaking down fractions into the smaller pieces of a candy bar.

I will warn you, though, do not use this book on an empty stomach!

Thanks for reading,
George

The American Library Association recently announced the 2006 Newbery and Caldecott Medals during its midwinter meeting. Check it out at Ala.org.

For all the Sendak fans (Where the Wild Things Are)...According to an article in USA Today Maurice Sendak is writing his first pop-up book "Mommy?" due in September from Scholastic with the help of author Arthur Yorinks and paper engineer Matthew Reinhart. It's the tale of a little boy who wanders into a monster house looking for his mother. Oooh, I can't wait!

Have a great weekend!
P.S. Make sure you have a great book to snuggle with (if it snows!)
Carol

Bread and Milk--HA! I say...

Check out this new title we just received in Archdale: The Storm Gourmet, a Guide to Creating Extraordinary Meals without Electricity.

With all of the weather related news (and the flurries), I wanted to share this one with you. Chapters on appetizers, soups and salads, main courses, sauces and desserts will lead you through at least 14 different winter storms without resorting to cereal and PB&J.

Some examples...

Tomato-Mushroom Bruschetta
Bean and Roasted Pepper Salad
Honey Mustard Chicken with Pecans
Lemon-Herb Pasta
Island Shrimp
Peanuty Chicken over Puffed Rice
Savory Ham with Dijon Cream
Apple and Cider Vinegar Dressing
Black Forest Tarts
Black & Tan Cookies
Raisin-Date Nut Balls
Tiramisu

Thanks for reading,
George

Celebrate A Good Yarn for Book Break on February 21 at 2:00.

We also have it as a Book-On-CD and in Large Print. Interested in books about knitting? Try A Good Yarn: Knitting Along with Debbie Macomber. Or check the catalog for other books on knitting.

Thanks for reading,
George

Free Audiobooks for your MP3 player!
(Or your computer)

That's right. Free. 1,104 to be exact.

Click here to get the NCLIVE password.

Then go here.

Provided by NCLIVE and netLibrary.

Very cool.

To see if your MP3 player will work, visit the Plays For Sure website. (Unfortunately, IPods will not play protected WMA files.)

Thanks for reading,

George

Taking a Stroll to the Magazine Racks...

The latest issue of Travel and Leisure, TRAVELANDLEISURE.COM, marks their 35th anniversary! The article, "1971,By the Numbers", descibes unbelievable travel rates that were enjoyed in the early 70's and the places that travelers visited.

Although I can only dream of a trip to Paris, I enjoy the stroll I take to the library's magazine racks and the savings the library offers when I'm able to check out the great selections!

Have a great weekend!
Carol

Looking for Bestellers?

Click here...

Don't forget that you can request them and have them sent to Archdale. Can't remember your PIN? Don't hesitate to call us if you need more help.

Thanks for reading,

George

According to a news article in today's (1/6/06) Charlotte Observer,

The Book Standard on Thursday released its list of the books that sold the most, with "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" the runaway winner.
The novel, by J.K. Rowling, had more first-day sales (4,106,000 copies) than any other book for the entire year, Book Standard officials said.
Rounding out the rest of the top 10 were:

• "A Million Little Pieces," by James Frey (Anchor Books).
• "The Kite Runner," by Khaled Hosseini (Riverhead).
• "1776," by David McCullough (Simon & Schuster).
• "The Da Vinci Code," by Dan Brown (Doubleday).
• "The World Is Flat," by Thomas L. Friedman (Farrar, Straus & Giroux).
• "The Purpose-Driven Life," by Rick Warren (Zondervan).
• "Angels & Demons," by Dan Brown (Pocket Star).
• "You, The Owner's Manual," by Mehmet Oz and Michael Roizen (HarperCollins).
• "Eldest," by Christopher Paolini (Knopf Books for Young Readers).
The rankings are based on sales data from Nielsen BookScan.
Which ones were your favorites?

P.S. The Archdale Library will host a Dino-Mite Family Nite on Tuesday, Jan. 24
Hope you can come!
Carol

Book Break!

Join the Book Break book club as they discuss The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCAll Smith at 2:00 on Tuesday, January 17. (The refreshments are worth it alone--but the company is even better.)

You can also try the Book-On-Tape or the Book-On-CD. We even have the Large Print version.

Everyone is welcome.

Future Reads:
February 21 - A Good Yarn by Debbie Macomber
March 21 - Light From Heaven by Jan Karon
April 18 - Pawley's Island by Dorothea Benton Frank
May 16 - Friendship Cake by Lynne Hilton
September 19 - Miss Julia Stands Her Ground by Ann B. Ross

Thanks for reading,
George

These links are very helpful!

A news article "E-Health Innovations Could Transform Medical Care" posted in Thursday's News & Record by the Vice President of Health Care for Dell Corp, Ms. Linda Rebrovick, along with Holt Anderson, Executive Director of the NC Healthcare Information & Communications Alliance, informed the public that according to the Kaiser Family Foundation, health care costs in NC increase 10.6% every year--the 2nd highest annual rate of increase in the nation! And the state government spends $10 BILLION annually on health care--the ninth highest in the nation! Whew! Where's my treadmill?
Happy New Year!
Carol

Last New Year's Posting!

We've covered exercise and cooking....what's left?

How about personal finances?

We've hit the big three, but check out a post by Ross over at In the Stacks if you need a list of literary hits and misses of 2005 by USA Today. You can check the Information Portal and request the titles to be held at your favorite branch.

Thanks for reading,

George

More New Year's Help...

Try searching the Information Portal (catalog) for Healthy Cooking. Don't forget that you will need your Library Card and a PIN to request the item.

While you're at it...try searching for other terms as well...vegetarian cooking and low-fat diet recipes.

Thanks for reading,

George

New Years Resolution...

Need a little help this year? Why not let the Library offer some ideas.

Follow this link to search our catalog for exercise. Don't forget, you can request items and have them held at you favorite Library.

Thanks for reading,

George

HoHoHo--Happy Holidays!
The Pre-School Storytimes on Wednesday, Dec. 21, Thursday, Dec. 22 and Wednesday, Dec. 28 are cancelled. Our Winter Schedule will begin January 4th.

The Horizon looks great!

Don't forget to check out the Library's new Information Portal...or as most people call it--the catalog.

New and improved and in beautiful color! You can see the cover of the book, read reviews and find similar titles with just a few clicks.

You can also log into your account on the Information Portal to renew items, see what is on hold and check your personal information.

Thanks for reading,
George

A Christmas Shopping Tip

On the top of my shopping list, wherever I go, is a reminder
to bring reading materials for the long lines I will undoubtedly
encounter at the check out during the holiday season.
Whether it's a board book for the preschooler, a magazine for the fussy teen or a light, easy-to-hold paperback for the husband (already overburdened), the shopping lines always move quickly if we're reading!
Happy Holidays!

Don't forget to check out our magazine collection!

Literally. We have over 65 general interest titles for children, teens and adults. The current issue is on display and older issues can be checked out.

For more serious study...homework or just general research...don't forget about NCLIVE. It is an online group of databases covering many subjects, including: education, business, psychology, medicine, and North Carolina. Plus much. much more than I can mention here

ALF Booksale a HUGE Success!

Over 100 people stopped by the auditorium on Saturday, November 19 to purchase new and used books. All of the proceeds went directly to the Archdale Library Book Fund (we use it to buy reference books, North Carolina titles, and children's books).

Thanks to everyone that stopped by and to all of the ALF volunteers that spent so much time organizing, helping, and selling all of the books.

Thanks for reading,

George

Holiday Happenings at the Archdale Library

The public is invited to join The Home Educators Flute Choir, directed by Meredith Stephens, during a performance at the Archdale Library on Tuesday, Dec. 6 during the Family Night Holiday Story Program, starting at 7pm.
Refreshments will be served afterwards. There is no charge.

Register your school-age children for the afternoon craft-time held on Thursday, Dec. 29 from 2:30-3:30. Enjoy holiday craft-time with stories and refreshments. Space is limited-there is no charge. Call 431-3811 for more info.

Brand New Bulletin Boards!

The two bulletin boards that decorate the back wall of our Children's Area were done as a service project for Eagle Scout Landon Brock.

Thanks, Landon!

Stop by and see them sometime.

Thanks for reading,

George

Storytimes on Thursday, Nov. 17, and Thanksgiving Week are cancelled. Regular schedule continues December 1st!

I'm looking forward to a vacation trip on Friday; not only will I enjoy a visit with mom (she's promised to teach me how to drive her golf cart!) but I'm hoping to chat with Mickey, Goofy and Cinderella. Has anyone else checked out other libraries while you're out-of-state? I have been able to visit a few but none in Florida. I'll report back next week!

Smart Start Parenting Collection
The Smart Start Parenting Collection is geared towards parents and caregivers that work with pre-kindergarten children (birth through pre-k). It covers a lot of different areas--from education, crafts, creative play, parenting, and much more.

Stop by today and check it out!

Thanks for reading,

George

Art Display by Trinity High Students

Thanks to Amy Stewart, art teacher at Trinity High School, for the student art that is on display in our Children's Area.

Thanks for reading,

George

A recent article in the USA Todaydescribed "go bags" created by a San Francisco couple. The couple was concerned of the recent natural disasters and whether they'd be properly prepared. They went shopping for canned goods, blankets, first aid kits. USA Today devoted 3/4 of a page with important lists of necessary items every family should have ready, just in case...I wish I had found "reading materials" listed!
Without electricity, tv, computers, etc. aren't available to entertain. I was reminded that many Wilma-affected areas of Florida are still without electricity--I'm hoping parents have some great family-reading materials stashed away!

Exercise your voting muscle!

Archdale Public Library is an Early Voting location.

"What's that mean?", you ask.

Well...anyone already registered to vote in Randolph County can come by and vote early. It is considered a No-Excuse Absentee Ballot.

Here's the skinny:
10-4 on Friday (11/4)
and
10-1 on Saturday (11/5)

On Election Day, the Library will be a regular precinct for the Archdale area. For more information, call the Board of Elections at 819-3900.

Thanks for reading,

George

Thinking a " Little Chicken Soup" isn't quite enough to help a house-bound, newly-released hospital patient, I found myself considering a recently published, long-awaited bestseller as a get-well gift for a friend.
Or, should it be something different, maybe a little Feng Shui, or some Heloise to cheer her up? But what if she already had the book I was considereing? Now, I'm feeling ill trying to decide!
I realized then that the library was once again, the smart place to start my search! I could select a few magazines, videos, this might even be a great time to tackle a classic she's never had time to read; I could even bring home a cookbook for the husband! If the books were poor selections, I could come back to visit with another surprise!
Now where's that cookbook! If I'm ready for a visit I better start baking that casserole!

A little kindness goes a long way, especially when there's a horde of hungry munchkins waiting for a goodie!
Luckily, the Archdale Bakery and Lowe's Food are also interested in hungry munchkins; they have offered to donate goodies for our annual Halloween Party, which will take place Tues., Oct. 25 at 7pm. Mrs. Marian Tillman and Ms. Judy West, Archdale Alf's, have offered to judge our best-decorated mask contest.
Now, for the biggest treat...which mask should I bring in????

Ozella's Underground Railroad Quilt Code on display through the end of October.

This is one of the many quilt pieces in our lobby display case.

Bear's Paw: reminded fugitives to follow the actual bear's footprints, which would indicate the best path and also lead to food and/or water. This path would normally run through the Appalachian Mountains.

Stop by and read what the various patterns meant and put your name on the list for the book that reveals the code: Hidden in Plain View : A Secret Story of Quilts and the Underground Railroad by Jacqueline L. Tobin, Raymond G. Dobard.

Thanks for reading,

George

A friend's dinner party introduced a new kitchen gadget I hadn't seen before. A simple, clear, plastic sheet draped over a special cookbook --the sheet gave protection from smudges, drips, floury fingerprints, keeping the aroma of spices and herbs out.
I thought how useful this could be. Protecting books is an important message we give to library patrons, young and old;
Wow, I need one of these! Then I realized that the old cookbooks I use (not as often as before and not the library copies) are like family photo albums, with drips and smudges recording the special 1st anniversary dinner (a rare combo of burnt and raw, all on the same plate!) or the birthday cake, or the honey drops for the baklava we offered the high school latin class.
I decided I didn't need that fancy gadget after all!

Book Sale Coming!

The Archdale Library Friends (ALF) is holding their bi-annual used book sale on Saturday, November 19, 2005 from 9-3. All proceeds benefit the Archdale Public Library.

Be sure to drop off your donations to the book sale at least a week in advance. Call 431-3811 for more information. Be sure to show up early…the best deals will go quickly!

Thanks for reading,
George

Second Annual Author Breakfast was a huge success!

Over 35 people joined Helen Goodman, Gail Gurley, Jon Farlow and Jerry Bledsoe (above l-r)for a reading/booksigning event on Saturday, October 8. Each author spent about 30 minutes discussing their writing, reading from their works and taking questions.

Wonderful refreshments were provided by ALF members. Kudos to Harriet for putting together such a memorable event. The question is, though, who will be there next year?

Thanks for reading,

George

Happy Opening to Archdale's littler sister branch!

Yesterday was the celebrated opening of the new Seagrove Library. What is special about this library is that the site plan and the blueprints were based on the designs that Dean Spinks did for Archdale back in 1992. So if you would like to step back in time and see what Archdale Public Library looked before the 1998 addition, be sure to stop by Seagrove and check them out. It is larger than the old Archdale building but retains the same layout and amenities.

Thanks for reading,

George

Halloween Treats @ the Archdale Library

In addition to great, spooky tales for all ages, here's a selection from a book of
"Halloween Nights...21 Spooktacular Poems":

The Scary Dictionary
The biggest book you'll ever see
Hides deep inside the library.

It sits upon an antique stand
Waiting for your trembling hand.

Don't be afraid, don't try to hide.
Just open it and look inside.

Words like Crawly, Creepy, Crud
That make your thumping heart go thud.

Words like Fear and Frankenstein
that send cold shivers up your spine.

Beward that awful burning need
To look inside and start to read.

'Cause every word that's mean and scary
Is found inside the dictionary!

Also:
"What to Wear on Halloween?"
Last year I went as Frankenstein,
the year before, a ghost.
This year I'd like to go as what
We kids all fear the most.

I've searched through stores all over town
For one old scary ghoul,
But none have masks that look just like
Our principal at school.

The Archdale Library will host it's annual Halloween Party on Tues., Oct. 25 from 7-8 pm; Our theme this year is a Masquerade Party--bring in a decorated mask or pick up one at the Archdale Library to decorate at home for a fun, spooky-time! Costumes are optional--Besides our Best Mask Contest, spooky stories & refreshments will be served--all children will receive a goody-bag! Please remember children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult/guardian.

New Adult Fiction Titles!

The March by EL Doctorow
Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman
Seven Lies by James Lasdun
First Warning by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
13 Steps Down by Ruth Rendell
Exposure by Talitha Stevenson

Give us a call at 431-3811 and let us know if you would like to request one (or more) of these titles.

Thanks for reading,
George

New Adult Nonfiction titles at the Archdale Public Library*...

Deal Breakers: When Does Mr. Right Become Mr. Not-On-Your-Life by Michele Avantario
For some women, it’s a moustache. For others, it’s a cheating heart. Whether you’re playing the field or are considering a trip down the aisle, you’ve got to determine whether to stick it out or move on in your pursuit of true love. Find out what your deal breakers are...

The Lady and the Panda by Vicki Constance Croke
The true adventures of the first American explorer (Ruth Harkness) to bring back China's most exotic animal.

The Better Brain Book by David Perlmutter
Tools for improving memory and sharpness and preventing aging of the brain.

The Indoor Plant Bible by Dorte Nissen
The essential guide to choosing and caring for indoor, greenhouse, and patio plants.

Reader's Digest Flower Gardening by Julie Bawden-Davis
A practical guide to creating colorful gardens in every yard.

Sweet Gratitude by Judith Sutton
Bake a thank-you for the really important people in your life.

Poker for Dummies by Richard Harrock
Bridge for Dummies by Eddie Kantar
The ever popular Dummies series return with two guides to very popular card games.

Kitty Bartholomew's Decorating Style by Kitty Bartholomew and Kathy Price-Robinson
A hands-on approach to creating affordable, beautiful, and comfortable rooms.

Thanks for reading,

George

*Reviews and synopses are borrowed and all of these titles can be requested at any RCPL location.

Bledsoe, Farlow, Goodman, and Gurley! (Oh my!)

Join us for the Second Annual Writer’s Forum Breakfast!
Sponsored by the Archdale Public Library and the Archdale Library Friends (ALF)
Saturday, October 8th
Archdale Public Library
9:30-Noon

Jerry Bledsoe, Helen Goodman, Gail Gurley, and John Farlow will be present to discuss their books.

Light breakfast will be served. Ample time will be provided to ask questions and to purchase books for signing.

It is a free program, but registration is required. Call 431-3811 to register.

Authors:
Jerry Bledsoe—Angel Doll, Before he Wakes, Bitter Blood and others.
John Farlow—Holy War, Brouhaha, and reporter for the Tri-County Chatter
Helen Goodman—Jess and Murder in Eden.
Gail Gurley—Birdhouse: a Gift of Hope, Tales from the Sunroom, forthcoming NASCAR title and reporter for the Tri-County Chatter.

I experienced some end-of-summer blues this weekend down at So.Myrtle--taking my last dip in the ocean (for the season), running around town trying to locate an internet cafe and arriving 2 1/2 hours too early for the Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival. This wasn't as depressing as finding just one young teen with a paperback and her sun lotion (ok, I didn't walk the whole beach). Of course my tote was filled with magazines, newspapers, everything but the sun lotion!
If you're looking for a hot spot to start off the fall season, Thursday's children's hour is celebrating Fire Safety month by hosting a visit from the local Fire Dept. on Thurs., Oct. 6 at 10:30--you do not need to bring a hose, just your little ones!

Archdale Photo's

We have some pictures of the Branch on the RCPL website. Click here to load the Archdale Picture Gallery!

Thanks for reading,

George

Since Kari at the Reference Blog is not allowed to post any Harry Potter news, I figured that I would help her out a little (Don't tell Ross in Asheboro).

Check out the link for the exciting new trailer for the upcoming Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire film (which, of course, is based on a book). And later, don't forget to stop by and check out copies of the previous three Harry Potter films on DVD and video from us.

Thanks for reading,

George

The Newest Technology Breakthrough at Archdale Public Library!

The Built-In Orderly Organized Knowledge device is available for use at the Archdale Public Library. Click on the link to learn more!

Thanks for reading,
George
(ps) The link was originally given to me by Harriet.

Bush Hill was great!

ALF's presence at Bush Hill was well received and a lot of interest was shown in the Heart of the Community quilt. Jeannie, Nancy, Shari, and Judy enjoyed the time interacting with friends, neighbors and library supporters!

"The Heart of the Community"

Here is a picture of the beautiful quilt that was on display Saturday at the Bush Hill Festival in the Archdale Library Friends Booth. It is going to be displayed at various locations throughout Randolph County over the next six months. We will let you know when and where in a future posting.

Thanks to Nancy and Pame for all of their dedication and amazing work on the quilt.

Thanks for reading,

George

With the summer season coming to an end, the families of Thursday's storytime will enjoy a picnic at the Creekside Park (below the library's parking area) on Sept. 15 at 10:30. Refreshments will be served along with games and stories! Of course, we'll move inside if the weather is crappy! Here's to the last weeks of summer!

Bush Hill and ALF!

Just a reminder about the Bush Hill Festival this Saturday. ALF (Archdale Library Friends) will have a booth displaying a beautiful quilt...be sure to stop by and see it. It was done by Nancy Toth and Pame Whitaker.

You might also see me walking around.

Thanks for reading.

George

I can't believe this is Labor Day Weekend! It's special not only because we're having a longer weekend, it's special 'cause my daughter's 18th birthday is on the 5th! Grandparents' Day will be celebrated all week at Archdale Library with storytimes and an afternoon, school-age children's scrapbook program on the 8th. Don't forget to register!

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!

Reasons to get a card and use it:

1. All of the free stuff!

During this time of rising gas prices, the Library is truly a haven for everyone. We have books, videos, DVD's, magazines, and computer software for checkout--you just need a library card. Click here to find out how to get one.

2. Leave the driving to us!

If we don't have the particular book, video or DVD, we can order it from another Randolph County Library Branch and have it here within 2-3 days. That way, you can leave the driving to us! We have daily courier service to save you time and money.

Check back for more great reasons to get a library card.