Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Small Business & Leadership

The Archdale-Trinity Chamber of Commerce Small Business/Leadership Collection was created in the hopes of fostering leadership and the development of small business in the Archdale/Trinity area. The Archdale/Trinity Chamber also donates material and a small stipend to help grow the collection.




One of the titles that we added recently is Women Lead the Way by Linda Tarr-Whelan. Click on the link to request the copy to be held at your local library (it will ask for your library card number and PIN. The PIN is the last four digits of your phone number).
Despite enormous gains made in the past decades, women continue to be woefully underrepresented in positions of power. This is a loss for everyone--women's priorities are overlooked and organizations miss out on the new perspectives and fresh insights that women can offer. Entrepreneur, diplomat, nonprofit and government leader, nurse, and mom Linda Tarr-Whelan intends to change that. Taking lessons form her own distinguished career and those of the extraordinary women she has know, she offers practical guidance for bringing your passion, brains, and background to the tables where critical issues get decided. --Book jacket.

The following is a related-post from the summer:
New start your own business books are here!






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

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

Need Some Valentine Help?

Stop by our display near the nonfiction area to see some of the books that can offer some romantic ideas for the big day coming up!

Special thanks to Molly Shew for providing the heARTwork on display!

Sunday, February 07, 2010

February Events at the Archdale Public Library! (REVISED)

 February is Love Your Library Month!





In addition to enjoying our wonderful programs, don't forget to follow us on twitter (@RCPL)  and become a fan of the Archdale Library on Facebook!



Storytimes: Every Thursday
@ 10:30am

Writers Group: Monday, February 15 @ 6:30pm

Book Break: Tuesday, February 16 @ 2:00pm

Job-Hunting Workshop: Monday, February 22 @ 10:30am

Since the Randolph County School System will be using Monday, February 15 as a makeup day, we will not be showing the No School Movie.

Wednesday, February 03, 2010

Cherokee Booger Masks on Display!

During the month of February, the library's display cases and bulletin boards are full of artwork from the art students at John Lawrence Elementary. Ms. Blanchard provided the following description of a Cherokee Booger Mask.


Make sure to stop by and check out all of the amazing art creations on display this month!
Head over to our Flickr page to see all of the art on display.

Tuesday, February 02, 2010

Snowed In? Library Closed?


NCLIVE is a State supported website of databases and other web-related tools that are free to all public library patrons. All you need to access the databases is your library card number!

During these recent snowed-in days, you might be looking for something to read or help with a project at home. NCLIVE offers two databases that provide e-books (electronic books) that you can read on your computer at home!
  • NetLibrary offers easy access to the full text of more than 22,000 reference, scholarly, and professional full-text books online. 
  • MyiLibrary provides access to more than 350 full-text online books. The eBooks can be read from your computer screen. No proprietary e-book reader or download is required.
If you have issues accessing the sites from home, you should try going through our Randquest Portal to access them.
    NCLIVE provides so much more! Makes sure to spend some time checking out the other resources.

    Monday, February 01, 2010

    Staff Recommendations All Month Long!

    Check out our display next to the New Books the next time you are in the Archdale Library.



    For February, in honor of Library Lover's Month, we are displaying recommended favorites from the library staff. DVDs, books, books-on-CD and more are on display!

    Friday, January 29, 2010

    There's SNOW Time Like the Present...

    There's SNOW Time Like the Present...



    ...To stop by the Archdale Library and get some great books before the snow flies this weekend.

    Imagine hot cocoa, a warm fire* and some great books!

    *The Library does not recommend using our books for fire starters!

    Wednesday, January 20, 2010

    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
    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!




    Thursday, December 31, 2009

    Start the New Year Right...

    ...With a visit to the Archdale Library!



    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.

    Monday, December 28, 2009

    January Book Page



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

    Thursday, November 19, 2009

    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!).

    Monday, November 09, 2009

    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!

    Friday, October 23, 2009

    November Book Page

    The November Book Page is here!

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

    Monday, October 12, 2009

    Monster Mash Party @ the Library!

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

    Tuesday, September 22, 2009

    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.




    Friday, September 18, 2009

    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.

    Wednesday, September 16, 2009

    Congrats to RCC!

    Congratulations to Randolph Community College!

    You can read the full article here.

    Wednesday, September 02, 2009

    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.

    Thursday, August 27, 2009

    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.

    Tuesday, August 25, 2009

    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!