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Granville County Library System

Granville Library System Adds LinkedIn Learning To Patron Amenities

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-information courtesy of Granville County Public Information Officer Terry Hobgood

Granville County Library System patrons now have access to a free service that offers thousands of courses and trainings that can be used for professional and personal development.

LinkedIn Learning offers more than 16,000 courses – from leadership and computer skills to foreign language classes, according to information from Director Will Robinson.

Need to brush up on your Microsoft Office skills? There’s a class for that. What about that resume you’ve been meaning to update? Check. There’s a class for that, too. And if you wish you’d paid more attention during your foreign language class in high school, there’s something for you, too. Users can enroll in courses in seven different languages  – English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Portuguese, and Mandarin – and follow customized learning paths at their own pace.

“LinkedIn Learning is one of the top online professional development curriculums available,” Robinson said. “We are excited to offer this resource for free to all residents with the added benefit of making the same training available to all county employees. It was an easy win-win decision to provide this valuable resource to Granville County residents while simultaneously improving the professional training available to county employees.”

The addition of LinkedIn learning aligns with several priorities identified in Granville County’s 2021-2025 Strategic Plan including improving resident services with online access, retaining local talent through skill development for the workforce, creating community and employee education opportunities and improving training resources to ensure Granville County is a preferred destination for the top public service employees in  this region.

Granville Library users can login to LinkedIn Learning with their library card number and Personal Identification Number. Need help? The library staff is happy to help. Contact the Thornton Library at  919.693.1121 or the South Branch Library at 919.528.1752.

Visit www.granvillecounty.org/linkedin to get started.

LinkedIn Learning is also available for mobile devices allowing offline access and learning on the go.

Download  the IOS version in the App Store (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/linkedin-learning/id1084807225) or for  Android devices visit the Google Play store

(https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.linkedin.android.learning&hl=en_US&gl=US). On the mobile app, select “Sign in with a Library Card” and enter “granvillecountylibrarysystem” as the Library ID and follow the prompts to enter the library card number and your PIN.

 

Curbside Kids Book Bags

Granville Co. Libraries Offering Curbside Kids Book Bags

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-Information courtesy Granville County Government

Even though Granville County libraries are currently closed to the public, kids can still receive library books!

With just a bit of information about your child’s interests, a librarian can select a bag of books for pickup during the curbside hours of 10 a.m. through 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Request your books online at https://forms.gle/3fzHQTRpV276G77b9 or call (919) 693-1121 (Richard H. Thornton Library, Oxford) or (919) 528-1752 (South Branch, Creedmoor).

Granville Co. Libraries Seeking Old Toy Donations

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-Information courtesy Granville County Government 

Granville County Libraries need your old toys for library programming! Plastic only please, and the toys DO NOT have to be in good condition!

Examples of toys include Barbie dolls, baby dolls, action figures that can be disassembled, etc.

Those interested can drop off donations to the Thornton Library in Oxford (210 Main Street) or to the South Branch Library in Creedmoor (1550 South Campus Drive) from September 3 through October 21.

Movie Nights to Craft Projects: Lots to Do at Granville Co. Libraries!

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-Press Release, Granville County Government

From movie nights and game nights to craft projects and student enrichment, your local public library offers a full slate of activities during the last full week of August.

This Saturday, Aug. 24, enjoy a homemade dessert competition at the South Branch Library in Creedmoor. Bakers from all over the county have been invited to participate in this contest for a chance to win gift card prizes. This event begins at 3 p.m. and is open to the public. Come join the fun!

If baking is not in your wheelhouse, join Young Adult (YA) book lovers for a meeting of the new “Never Too Old YA Book Club.” On Monday, Aug. 26 at 6 p.m., club members will be discussing the book “Sadie” by Courtney Summers in the Thornton Library’s small conference room. For more details, contact Stefani Perry, Adult Services Librarian, at 919-693-1121.

And for a great family experience, all local residents are invited to “Movie Night at the Library!” On Tuesday, Aug. 27, enjoy “Jumanji” (rated PG-13) on the big screen. The movie starts at 6 p.m. at the Richard H. Thornton Library in Oxford.

Next week’s “Crafternoon” DIY workshop will be held at the South Branch on Aug. 26 as the “Make Your Own Scented Candle” series continues. The workshop will be held at 2 p.m. for ages 12 and up.

Story Times continue for the younger set, with a theme of “Back to School.” Visit the Stovall Library on Mondays at 10:30 a.m., the South Branch on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., the Berea Branch on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and the Thornton Library at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays. Contact your local library branch for more details!

STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) workshops continue for students in kindergarten through grade 8 each Thursday at the Thornton Library (4 p.m.) and Game Nights are held each Thursday evening at 6 p.m., also at the Thornton branch.

For those needing help with their computer or smartphone, Drop-In Tech Help is available on Aug. 27 at 3:30 p.m. at the South Branch and every Friday at the Thornton Library at 10 a.m.

Today’s local library offers more than just books! To learn more about upcoming programs and events, visit https://granville.lib.nc.us for a complete schedule.