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Tunes, Songs and Stories from Appalachia
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Old Time Music and Stories from Appalachia with Riley Baugus Tuesday, July 18, 6:30 pm It is always a treat when Riley Baugus decides to pull out his stringed instruments and “pick-a-little.” We're privileged to have the International Bluegrass star perform at the Walkertown Library. Mr. Baugus will be presenting, “Old Time Music and Stories from Appalachia.” Lovers of music and folklore certainly don’t want to miss this gem of a show! Sponsored by the Walkertown Area Historical Society. More info... Pickin' Grass Jam Session Tuesday, July 11, 6:30 pm. Come play, sing or listen. More info... |
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Positive Outlook on Life, Group Discussion
Tuesday, June 20, 10 am"Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter," stated Mark Twain. Group discussion about perceptions, expectations, and positive outlooks on life. Games, thought-provoking questions, videos and ideas with Todd Thornburg and Sue Rose. More info...
Who's Got Games for Adults Thursday, July 6 & July 20, 2-5 pmJoin us for an afternoon of board and tabletop games every 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. Enjoy one of the games from the library or bring your own. Library games include Canasta, Dominoes, Trivia Pursuit, Cribbage, Bingo and many more. More info... Coloring Group for Adults Friday, June 23, 5:30-7:30 pm Coloring has been linked to reducing stress and agitation as it refocuses the brain. All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own colored pencils or coloring books. More info... |
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Autism: Facts and Myths Saturday, June 24, 3-5 pm What does it mean to be Autistic? What are the symptoms, strengths, and challenges? Join Marie Nuñez, therapist and clinical operations director for Lifeworks Unlimited PTS, in an open discussion to understand this disorder as well as learn resources to aid you on your journey to discovering "What's next?" More info... |
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Stop by the library and pick up your Summer Reading log! Read three books, list the titles on your reading log, and bring the log back to the library. Your name will be added to the drawing for a chance to win $25 and $100 gift certificates to the Barnes and Noble Bookstore! Kids color a picture for each hour they read. You can also register for Summer Reading online. |
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Basket Weaving Demonstration Friday, July 14, 10 am More info... |
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Free Yoga Classes for Adults Thursday, June 22, 3:30 pm & Wednesday, June 28, 6:30 pm We have added an evening Yoga class! No excuses not to exercise! Free one-hour Yoga classes facilitated by Lisa Kushner. New students call to register at 336-703-2990. More info... Meditation Class with Sarvasri - Wednesday, June 21, 5:30 pm. More info... Art of Living Meditation Class - Monday, July 31, 6:30 pm. Sign up by phone 336-703-2990. |
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Convert your old VHS, tapes, slides and photos into digital format Monday, July 3 & 17, 3-5 pm & Tuesday, July 11, 6-9 pm. We offer free, do-it-yourself digitization of photos, VHS tapes and audio tapes. Call the library 336-703-2990 to sign up for one hour assistance with the equipment or click here for more info. Free One-on-One Computer Help with Barry Flynn Friday, July 7 & 21, 2-4 pm & Tuesday, July 11, 6-9 pm. Register by phone 336-703-2990. Microsoft Word - Tuesday, June 20, 5 pm. Register by phone 336-703-2990 or online. Cover Letters for Job Seekers - Tuesday, July 11, 5 pm. Register by phone or online. |
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Summer Events For Kids, Teens & Families
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Too many to list! Wednesday, June 28th at 10:30 am-----“Oh the Places We Live” for Kids
Join us for a special storytime presented by the Museum of Anthropology at Wake Forest University. We’ll be reading “If You Lived Here” by Giles LaRoche and learning about the different houses that people live in around the world. Children will create a collage of their dream home to take home with them. Friday, June 30th at 3 pm-----Animal Architects! with the NC Zoo
Animals can be amazing architects! Through hands-on animal artifacts, lots of visuals and a live animal or two, we will discover some of the creative ways animals build their homes, nests or community housing! Monday, July 10th at 1 pm-----The Professor Whizzpop Magic Show!
Come to a Professor Whizzpop Magic Show at the library! Join us and the hapless Professor Whizzpop, whose myriad of mishandled magic provides giggles galore as the Professor gets nearly everything wrong, and the kids in the audience help to make everything right! |
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German Language Class - Monday, June 26, 6-8 pm More info... Writer's Block: Creative Writing Group Monday, June 19, 6:30 pm and Wednesday, July 12, 6:30 pm More... Whodunits with Donuts Mystery Book Club - Thursday, July 20, 10:30 am Crime Solvers Book Club will eat donuts and discuss Etiquette & Espionage (a Finishing School novel) by Gail Carriger. More info... Paranormal Genre Interest Group - Tuesday, June 27, 7 pm Author J. David Michaels will lead a discussion "Future and how you can manifest it." |
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Join the Friends of the Walkertown Library! Stop by the library, pay $5 Individual/$10 Family membership, and receive a free library tote bag! You can also send your check to Friends of the Walkertown Library, 2969 Main St. Walkertown, NC 27051. Thank you! The Friends of the Walkertown Library is a registered 501(c) 3 Non-profit organization. Your donations are tax deductible! Thank you for supporting your library!  Volunteers welcome! Donate an hour a week! |
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We appreciate constructive or positive feedback as well as suggestions for how we might improve your library experience. You can reach us by phone 336-703-2990 or via email at walkertownlibrary@gmail.com. Regular library hours: The Walkertown Branch library is open Monday-Wednesday 10 am - 9 pm, Thursday-Friday 10 am - 6 pm, and Saturday 10 am - 5 pm. Everyone is welcome! All libraries will be closed Monday, July 4th, for Independence Day. |
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