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Granville County Library System

Granville Library Patrons Have New Self-Checkout Kiosk Option

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Visitors to a couple of libraries in the Granville County Library System (GCLS) surely have noticed the newly installed self-check kiosks that provide contactless checkout of books and other materials.

Patrons of the Thornton Library in Oxford and the South Branch in Creedmoor have bibliotheca’s selfCheck 500s to assist them in checking out materials, thanks to a $17,775 grant from the State Library of North Carolina and the Library Services Technology Act (LSTA

Whether patrons want to avoid the line at the circulation desk or simply want to maintain privacy about the materials they are checking out, a simple scan of their library card is all that’s needed to check out books and other items, according to information from the library. Of course, library staff will be available to assist if patrons need help navigating the self-checkout process.

“In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Granville County Library System has looked for ways to modernize and make library operations safer through technology,” Library Director Will Robinson said in a press statement.

The self-checkout system improves library operations and minimizes contact between staff and patrons, Robinson said. And using federal COVID relief funds instead of local tax dollars was a great way to make operations more efficient while giving patrons additional choices on how they access our  materials and services, he added.

The State Library of North Carolina received funding as part of the federal government’s investment in museums and libraries through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which provided additional funds to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to support vital library programs and services in local communities. LSTA grants are awarded in response to specific needs of public, academic, and community college libraries. These federal funds are investments that help libraries deliver relevant and up-to-date services to their communities.

The grants are made possible by funding from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) as administered by the State Library of North Carolina, a division of the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (IMLS grant number LS-250229- OLS-21).

South Branch Library to Celebrate ‘Noon Year’s Eve’

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-Information courtesy Granville County Government

Kids can celebrate “Noon Year’s Eve” at the South Branch Library on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, from 11 a.m. until 12:15 p.m.

Kids and their grown-ups are invited to celebrate with crafts, snacks and games as the library counts down to the new year…just a little early.

The South Branch Library is located at 1550 S. Campus Drive in Creedmoor. Contact Penelope Mason for more details at 919-528-1752.

Science in the Summer

Seats Still Available for Granville Libraries’ ‘GSK Science in the Summer’

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-Press Release, Granville County Government  

The Richard H. Thornton Library in Oxford and the South Branch Library in Creedmoor will host GlaxoSmithKline’s “Science in the Summer,” a fun and free North Carolina education initiative that helps children “grow into science.”

Through classes held at public libraries and in community-based centers all over North Carolina, “Science in the Summer” is designed to get kids excited about studying science with hands-on experience. The theme for the 2019 program is “The Science of Me” as students explore human biology through activities and experiments.

During these educational sessions, students will learn that the human body is a complex system that is constantly working to complete tasks such as breathing, running and even picking up a pencil.

“Without our body working in harmony, we would not be able to function,” the registration flyer reads. “From the building blocks of life to organ systems, students will develop a deeper understanding of the human body.”

(Photo courtesy Granville Co. Govt)

At both local library branches, Level One (second and third graders) is scheduled for July 22 through July 26 from 9 a.m. until noon; Level Two (grades 4 and 5) will be held July 22 through July 26 from 1 until 4 p.m.; and Level Three (for students in grades 6 through 8) will be held July 29 through July 31 from 9 a.m. until noon. A total of twenty elementary students and 24 middle school students will be accepted for each session.

A few slots are still available. Registration continues online at www.scienceinthesummer.com and will be open until all seats are filled.

Parents are advised that a waiver – which will be sent separately – must be completed within 72 hours of the registration process for enrollment to be complete.

The Richard H. Thornton Library and the South Branch Library are two of four branches of the Granville County Library System. The Thornton branch is located at 210 Main Street in Oxford and the South Branch is located at 1550 S. Campus Drive in Creedmoor.

The “GSK Science in the Summer” program is being held in partnership with Morehead Planetarium and Science Center and will be taught by certified instructors. Email scienceinthesummer@unc.edu for more information about this program or call 919-843-9379.

‘American Women in History’ to be Presented at South Branch Library

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-Press Release, Granville County Government

The South Branch of the Granville County Library System, located in Creedmoor, will host the program “American Women in History” on Saturday, March 9, 2019. The 5 p.m. event entitled “We Can Do It” is scheduled through Brightstar Touring Theater in celebration of Women’s History Month.

The show features some of the world’s most remarkable female pioneers such as Amelia Earhart, Sacajawea, Susan B. Anthony, Laura Ingalls Wilder and many others. Those attending this production will discover the groundbreaking efforts of women like these in shaping American history. A discussion with the actors of Brightstar Touring Theater will follow the program, which is free and open to the public.

Brightstar has been providing professional theater to young audiences for the past 16 seasons. With plays and programs that are curriculum-based, a variety of shows are offered, from historical productions to diverse, character-based plays. This year, more than 2,000 performances are scheduled from Washington state to Florida and all areas in between, as well as in Germany, Russia and other countries around the world.

The South Branch Library, located at 1550 South Campus Drive in Creedmoor, welcomes this touring group and invites all ages to attend. For more details, contact the library at 919-528-1752.

To learn more about programs and services provided by all four branches of the Granville County Library System in Oxford, Creedmoor, Stovall and Berea, visit https://granville.lib.nc.us/.

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Granville Co. Library System Announces Summer Programming

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-Information courtesy Angela Allen, Director, Granville County Tourism Development Authority

The Granville County Library System will sponsor several programs this summer, including:

“Master of Mayberry” the Miraculous Life of Andy Griffith at the Thornton Library in Oxford

Tuesday, June 5 from 6 to 7 p.m.

The library will host Dr. Elliott Engel to speak on Andy Griffith and his life as an actor as well as little known facts about Griffith. Using anecdotes, analysis and a large dose of humor, Engel will share the story of the immortal Hollywood actor.

GSK “Science in the Summer” at the South Branch Library in Butner/Creedmoor

June 18 – 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

GSK “Science in the Summer” at the Thornton Library in Oxford

July 30 – August 3 (Level I & II offered July 30 – August 3; Level III offered August 1 – 3)

For more information and registration CLICK HERE for South Branch and CLICK HERE for Thornton Library.