Keep the Fleas Away!

Join us in Wednesday, June 25 at 10:30 to see how to Keep the Fleas Away! presented by the Randolph County Humane Society.

Learn how to "Keep the Fleas Away!" with the Randolph County's Humane Society.

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.

Summer Reading 2008

Stop in and register for the 2008 Summer Reading Program Catch the Reading Blog.

We are offering programs each week. Stop by for a copy of the schedule or check here for an online calendar!

Book Sale!

Archdale Library Friends
Used Book Sale
Saturday, May 17, 2008
9:00am to 2:00pm

John Lawrence Artwork

We have artwork on display from the students of John Lawrence Elementary on display this month.

you can see the rest of the artwork on the Library's Flickr page.

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Celebrate Earth Day with Us!

We wanted to share two ways you can celebrate Earth Day with your library.

Donate your used and new books for the book sale!

We are always interested in clean, used books for our sale. Unfortunately, older encyclopedias and musty books don't sell very well. We will be more than happy to give you a tax receipt.

Support the Archdale Library Friends and save bags!

The Archdale Library Friends group is selling canvas tote bags for $5.00 a piece. The bags were donated by First1Bank and all proceeds benefit children's programming and new book purchases. You can use this bag for grocery shopping, trips to the beach and for helping with errands!

Voting

The Board of Elections is using the Library's meeting room for Absentee/One-Stop Voting.

Hours:

Monday through Friday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Saturday May 3, 10:00 am -1:00 pm

Art Explosion @ the Library

Stop by and enjoy the artwork on display this month. In partnership with the Randolph County Partnership for Children, we are displaying artwork from local day cares.

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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!

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Art on Display!

Stop by and see over 100 pieces of art on display by local school students!

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.

The Dough Also Rises!

During February, we are displaying the Pillsbury Doughboy collection of Teresa Taylor. She has been collecting Doughboys for 15 years. Teresa let us know that this is about half of what she owns!



Stop on by and check out the display before it goes away!

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

New Desks; Future Expansion

We've purchased new computer desks for the public! We should be adding two new computers within the next few weeks. Stay tuned for more details!

'Tis the Season!

So far, our tax form supply at the Archdale Library is very limited. If you are looking for a specific form, you can always try the following two sites:

• IRS Forms
• NC State Forms

For more information, visit the Library's tax form and publication page.

Thanks for reading,

George

New Year's Resolution Assistance!

We've got a great display of books and videos about dieting, exercise, cooking, finances and more to help you with your goals for the upcoming year.

Looking for some web help?

Try Zen Habits or LifeHacker.

See you in '08!

Holiday Closings

The Library will be closed on:

• Monday, December 24,
• Tuesday, December 25, and
• Wednesday, December 26.

To renew your books, visit our catalog.

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.

New Market Elementary Artwork!

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Students from New Market Elementary have provided the artwork for the bulletin boards in December.

Thanks!