Winter Newsletter Now Online

The Winter 2011 issue of Connection, our regular newsletter, is now available in print at the library branches and digitally right here online. It's built around our special holiday crafts projects, and much, much more. To read it, click here.

Ye Ole Gala 2012 Set for March 3

Be it known that one and all are summoned to ye annual Library Gala, a reception feast of truly historic grandeur, presented the evening of Saturday, March 3rd at ye Big Sandy Superstore Conference Center. The grand reception will begin at 6:30 o’ the clock, and the five-course feast will be served at 7:00 o’ the clock sharp. Click to read more about it.

Chinese New Year Celebration, Jan. 28

The Main Library will celebrate the Chinese New Year on Saturday, Jan. 28, at 11 a.m. in meeting rooms 2 & 3. This year will be the year of the Dragon, a creature of myth and legend, which symbolizes success and happiness. The Library will celebrate the New Year with a performance, story-telling, and crafts. Chinese calligraphy will also be taught. Refreshments will include Chinese food for everyone to sample. Wear something red to the festivities; red symblizes fire which according to legend can drive away bad luck. This program is for all ages.

Come to Our Movie Jan. 28

Mark your calendar for a Free Family Movie Day at the Main Library, This month Movie is ” THE HELP” on Saturday, Jan 28 at 2 pm.

"Frederick Douglass," Here Jan. 30

Bright Star Touring Theatre, a national professional touring theatre company based in Asheville, NC, will be performing their acclaimed show "Frederick Douglass" on Monday, Jan. 30, at 6:00pm at the Main Library on the 4th floor. Click here to read all about it.

Tax Preparation Help Starting Jan. 30

If your total household income is less than $50,000, you are eligible for free tax preparation and you may be eligible for an earned income tax credit of up to $5,751 even if you don’t owe taxes. The program starts Monday, Jan. 30. Click here for details.

Knitting and Crocheting Class

This winter, every First and third Thursday of each month, group will meet at 12-1 pm on first Thursdays and 4-5 pm on the third Thursdays. Two instructors in this class will show you how to do knitting or crocheting for a lot of fun projects. Library will provide your start up needle and yarn. Light refreshment will be provided.

We Now Have Kindle eBooks!

Yay! Time to spread the word! Kindle ebooks are now available for download through our FREE download service with OverDrive!

Math Tutor Hours

The math tutor is now available Tuesday evenings 5-8 p.m. at the main library. For details, call the reference department.

Appy Hour with AT&T this Feb. 7

These days, AT&T reps are on hand at the main library the first Tuesday of each month for "Appy Hour" from noon to 1 p.m. to tell us as new apps for various smartphones. Our next session is Feb. 7. Also on hand will be guests to help answer your questions about the latest phone technology. Click for more information!

Your Library App is Now Available

Have you ever...

-- Seen a title in a bookstore and thought “I should get this at my library”?

-- Wished you could listen to an audiobook on your smartphone?

-- Wanted authoritative references on the go?

There's an app for that! Check out a few of the FREE mobile apps! Meanwhile, here are step-by-step instructions. And here's another app that may be of interest, this one for OverDrive eBooks and audiobooks.