Start the New Year Right...

...With a visit to the Archdale Library!

• Check out our books and DVDs on exercise.
• Need Personal Finance information?
• What about time-management and organizing?
• Looking for books on healthy cooking?

Plus, you have access to the multitude of NCLIVE databases by using your library card.

 
And, of course, you always have access to Randquest--the library's award-winning database portal!

Randquest won won the Outstanding Service Innovation Award from the North Carolina Public Library Directors Association (NCPLDA). Creation of the portal, which provides easy access to research databases and other online resources, led to a marked increase in awareness of the resources, more than doubling the use of some databases and racking up 3009 visits between February and June.

January Book Page

The January 2010 Book Page is here! Make sure to come in and grab your copy before they are all gone.

Thanksgiving Hours

The Archdale Library will be closed Thursday, November 26; Friday, November 27; and Saturday, November 28 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

You can always visit Randquest to search the catalog or use our cornucopia of databases and search tools (even when the library is closed!).

Book Sale! Book Sale! Book Sale!

Don't miss the Fall Used Book Sale at the Archdale Public Library on Saturday, November 14 from 9:00am to 1:00pm.

• Tons of fiction,
• paperbacks galore
• many children's books
• videos and more!

For directions, click here!

November Book Page

The November Book Page is here!

This issue covers Barbara Kingsolver, John Irving and holiday ideas for book lovers.

Monster Mash Party @ the Library!

Join us at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, October 27 for our Halloween Monster Mash Party.

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.

Trinity Releases Full Draft of Master Plan.

The City of Trinity has released the full draft of the 21st Century Vision Plan For Old Town. If you have any questions or comments, e-mail Adam Stumb, Planning Director, or call him at 336-431-2841.

Congrats to RCC!

Congratulations to Randolph Community College!

You can read the full article here.

Labor Day Closings

The Archdale Library will be closed Saturday, September 5 and Monday, September 7 for the Labor Day Holiday.

If you need to request or renew an item, visit Randquest.org. Your PIN is usually the last four digits of your phone number.

Senior Projects? The Library Can Help!

Check out my article about Senior Projects in this week's Archdale-Trinity News.

Visit Randquest.org to sample and use many of the databases that have full-text articles from magazines and journals. Call or stop by if you need help or more information.

September Book Page is Here!

The September Book Page is here!

Come in and grab your copy before they are all gone. This month's Book Page features: Dan Brown (The Lost Symbol), Jacquelyn Mitchard, Nicholas Sparks (Last Song), Terry Goodkind (The Law of Nines), Joyce Carol Oates and many more!

What is a database, anyway...

The helpful librarians at NC State have put together a short YouTube clip that explains what a database is and why librarian's talk about them all of the time.


To see a list of all of the databases available to Randolph County library patrons, check out RandQuest.Org.

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.

Writer's Group Forming at the Library!

The Archdale Library, in conjunction with the Northwestern Randolph County Arts Council, is starting a Writer's Group.

We will meet once a month to discuss our writing, share critiques (and compliments) and become better writers.

Our organizational meeting is on Monday, August 17 at 6:30pm.

To get information or to join, call or e-mail me with your information. You can reach me at the library by calling 431-3811 or by e-mailing gtaylor AT randolphlibrary DOT com.

Thanks for reading!

Summer Reading Finale!

Garret Traylor of High Point Music presented our Summer Reading Program finale.

Joining Garret were Andy Hunt and Big John Flynt performing Cripple Creek.

Enjoy!

August BookPage is Here!

The August BookPage is here! Pat Conroy's new title, South of Broad, is the feature article.

The Public Library on Wise Bread!

The blog Wise Bread: Living Large on a Small Budget is a daily stop on my list of blogs. Wise Bread offers articles and links to help you budget, save money and find great deals. (They offer a Best Deals on a daily basis, which are links to free and greatly reduced pricing on products. I love seeing what is available!)

What excited me was the article called Free Databases and Manuals at Public Libraries. The author mentions Auto Repair, Home Repair and the Homework Help that is available through manuals and other books at her local library. In this economy, libraries are getting plenty of great PR and it is nice to see an article that looks at something besides our DVDs and books.

In addition to books about home and auto repair, the Randolph Public Library offers online access to databases and programs that you can use from home. Randquest.org is the library's portal for all of our amazing online resources.

All you need is a library card!

Here are just a few of the online resources YOU can use from home:

• Auto Repair Reference Center (over 250,000 drawings and step-by-step photos)
• Resume Maker (create a resume, get interview tips and salary tools)
• EbscoHost Full-Text magazine articles (full text from over 3,100 magazines and journals)
• Learning Express Library (practice tests and tutorials for high school, college and careers)
• PBS Video Collection (over 250 PBS programs to watch)

You can find tons more (yes, tons is a technical term) at Randquest.org. All free. if you need help navigating, call us or stop by for a tour of the library online resources.

Thanks for reading.

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.