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.

Holiday Closing

The Library will be closed on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 for the July Fourth holiday. We will re-open at 9:00am on Monday, July 6.

Feel free to visit the library website to check your account, renew items or order materials. The four-digit PIN is usually the last four numbers in your telephone number.

You can check out the schedule for the Summer Reading Programs in July!

• Wednesday, July 8: Recycling & Water Management

• Thursday, July 9: Teddy Bear Contest & Visit with the Fire Department

• Wednesday, July 15: Create and Aquarium with Aquamaine of Greensboro

• Wednesday, July 22: Magical Storyteller Mark Daniel. Mark Daniel’s programs have entertained and inspired over three million children in thousands of schools and libraries over 20 years, celebrating the joy of reading and great books.

• Thursday, July 23: Movie “Bee Movie, 2 p.m.

• Wednesday, July 29: Finale, with Garrett Traylor of High Point Piano

Call us at 431-3811 for more information.

You can follow us on twitter as well!

Twitter.com/RCPL

It is a twitter feed for the whole Randolph County Public Library, so make sure you see the #archdale tag to make sure it is happening at the Archdale Library!

In This Economy? Yes! Start Your Own Business!

New start your own business books are here!

The links below will take you to our catalog. You can request the item to be held at the Library. (Your PIN is the last 4 digits of your telephone number.)

• Arts and Crafts Business
• Freelance Writing Business and More
• Automobile Detailing Business
• Personal Training Business
• Clothing Store
• Public Relations Business
• Grant-Writing Business
• Kid-Focused Business and More
• Coaching Business
• Wedding Consultant Business
• Bookkeeping for Dummies

Don't forget to come in and check out the other books in our Archdale-Trinity Chamber of Commerce Leadership/Small Business Collection.

Join Us for Summer Reading!

Looking for Summer Reading Program information for the Archdale Public Library?

Follow this link!

All events begin at 10:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted.

• Wednesday, June 24: Caraway Alpacas

• Thursday, June 25: Movie “Happy Feet”, 2 p.m.

• Friday-Saturday, June 26-27: Family Photo Session with Rhonda Lester of Memory Lane Studio. Appointments required; call 431-3811.

• Wednesday, July 1: Swing, Hip Hop with the Dance Shop

• Wednesday, July 8: Recycling & Water Management

• Thursday, July 9: Teddy Bear Contest & Visit with the Fire Department

• Wednesday, July 15: Create and Aquarium with Aquamaine of Greensboro

• Wednesday, July 22: Magical Storyteller Mark Daniel. Mark Daniel’s programs have entertained and inspired over three million children in thousands of schools and libraries over 20 years, celebrating the joy of reading and great books.

• Thursday, July 23: Movie “Bee Movie, 2 p.m.

• Wednesday, July 29: Finale, with Garrett Traylor of High Point Piano

Call us at 431-3811 for more information.

You can follow us on twitter as well!

Twitter.com/RCPL

It is a twitter feed for the whole Randolph County Publix Library, so make sure you see the #archdale tag to make sure it is happening at the Archdale Library!

Free Movie at Family Movie Night!

Join us on Friday, June 19 at 7:00pm for a FREE showing of Bedtime Stories starring Adam Sandler.

Free popcorn and soda!

The doors open at 6:45pm. Seating is limited to 80 people.

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!

Are you on Facebook? Become a fan of the Archdale Public Library!

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Summer Reading Kick-Off!

Join us from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm on Thursday, June 11 for our Summer Reading Program Kick-Off event!

This year's theme is Be Creative!

We will have games, door prizes and live music!

Local musician Andy Hunt will be entertaining everyone with his banjo playing!

Registration for the Summer Reading Program starts on Monday, June 8.

Summer Travel

Be sure to check out our June display on North Carolina summer travel! Click here to check our library catalog for books and material on North Carolina travel.

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!

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

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

Click on the image for a larger view.

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.

More Job-Hunting Resources!

NCLIVE.org has added 204 career-related e-books to its NetLibrary collection.

What does this mean for you?

If you visit the library and use our computers to sign up for a NetLibrary account, you can access all of the e-books from your home computer!

A few of the 2009 titles:

• Careers in Marketing
• Great Jobs for Sociology Majors
• Careers for Hard Hats & Other Construction Types
• Careers for History Buffs & Others Who Learn from the Past
• Nursing School Entrance Exams
• Opportunities in Animal and Pet Care Careers
• Opportunities in Forensic Science Careers Opportunities in Interior Design and Decorating Careers
• Opportunities in Library and Information Science Careers
• Opportunities in Psychology Careers
• Opportunities in Visual Arts Careers
• Resumes for Health and Medical Careers
• Resumes for the 50+ Job Hunter

Once you are logged into NetLibrary, you can search for the e-books by title.

What is NC LIVE?

NC LIVE offers the citizens of North Carolina online access to a diverse collection of electronic resources including complete articles from over 16,000 newspapers, journals, magazines, and encyclopedias, indexing for over 25,000 periodical titles, and access to over 25,000 online print and audio books. NC LIVE is available free of charge to library patrons, students, and educators from four communities of interest (COIs) — public libraries, community colleges, the state’s university system, and members of the North Carolina Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. NC LIVE can be accessed from within an affiliated library or from home.

April Bookpage is Available!

We have the April Bookpage on display.

Come on in and get 'em while they're hot!!!

New Reference Titles!

We have added two new reference titles to the collection:

• The 2009 Writer's Market, and
• The 2009 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market.

We had to stop there. The publishers ran out of possessive marks!

Snow Day!

Yes, we are enjoying the snow day in the Archdale/Trinity area!

New Computers!

We are excited to be able to offer two new computers for the public. That makes fourteen!

Each computer offers Internet and Office 2007. All you need is a Randolph County Public Library card.

Click here to see what you need to get one.

BookPage

BookPage is back!!!

The Archdale Library Friends have purchased a year subscription to this monthly title that recommends and reviews new books.

Make sure you stop in soon to get your copy--we only get 50 a month!