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Acclaimed Children’s Book Author Plans Jan. 25 Visit To Warren Library

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The Warren County Memorial Library will host Linda Ashman, a nationally acclaimed children’s author based in Chapel Hill, for an afternoon of discussion about reading and writing books.

Join in on the fun on Thursday, Jan. 25 – Ashman will present two different programs during the afternoon – 1 p.m. for grades K-2 and 2 p.m. for grades 3-5.

Ashman is the author of more than 45 picture books for children, and she also is the author of

The Nuts and Bolts Guide to Writing Picture Books.  Her books have been included on the “best of the year” lists of The New York Times, Kirkus Reviews, the American Library Association, the Children’s Book Council and others, and have been translated into many languages.  Several of her books will be featured on the newly opened WCML StoryWalk® at Buck Spring Park.

Learn more about the author’s work at https://lindaashman.com/. This event is open to school groups and families with children—the age ranges listed for each session are just suggestions.

For more information about the library, its programs, or to access eResources: Go to https://www.wcmlibrary.org/. All library programs are free and open to the public. Call the library for more information at 252-257-4990. The library is located at 119 S. Front Street, Warrenton NC 27589.

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Warren Library Gets $28,500 Grant To Better Serve The Community

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Thanks to a grant totaling more than $28,000, the Warren County Memorial Library is kicking off a plan to seek community input that will expand the services it provides to patrons.

The $28,500 grant comes from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and is administered through the State Library of North Carolina. The IMLS provides funding to agencies affiliated with the State Library by using a population-based formula.

“This assessment will help the library to gather feedback from the community on how to best serve the residents in Warren County,” stated Library Director Christy Bondy.

“We want to expand our services as much as we can,” Bondy said. “To do that, we need to find out where our blind spots are. We’re looking for creative ways to serve the community and want to see everyone’s basic needs get met when it comes to literacy. But as libraries evolve, we’re here to help people in whatever way we can.”

The information gathered through the surveys and focus groups scheduled for the fall will be used to learn what services patrons use, but Bondy said it also will help learn why the community is not using the library.

“We will use the survey and focus group input to learn what services and resources the community is using, as well as what services are being provided that the population is unaware of,” Bondy said. “The feedback will also aid us in determining what could be added to improve the overall experience.”

The assessment will be conducted by Rethinking Libraries, LCC, a library consulting firm that helps clients to see their institutions differently and embrace changes to become more vibrant, 21st Century libraries. Rethinking Libraries has been involved in numerous facilities projects, strategic planning processes, building programs and other consulting work with hundreds of libraries across the United States. Clients range from small rural public libraries to large urban facilities.

The needs assessment portion of the project kicked off Aug. 4; paper copies are available at the library’s circulation desk; complete the online survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WCMLPRMedia.

The Warren County Memorial Library is located at 119 S. Front St. in Warrenton. For more information, visit www.wcmlibrary.org.

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Warren Library Gets 3 Grants Totalling More Than $58K

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Warren County Memorial Library plans to use more than $58,000 in grant money to get a few projects off the ground.

The three grants total $58,468, according to information from Charla Duncan, Warren County’s public information officer. One grant will be used for creating storywalks at Buck Spring Park and Magnolia Ernest Recreation Park; another grant is for the expansion of the library’s collection through the NC Cardinal system; and the third grant is to hire consultants to assist in developing a new five-year strategic plan.

“The library is looking forward to implementing these three grants to better serve the county,” stated Library Director Christy Bondy. “The strategic plan updates will help gather feedback from the community on shaping the future of the library.”

The projects are supported by grant funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the federal Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the State Library of North Carolina, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

The federal funds help libraries deliver relevant and up-to-date services for their communities. At Warren County Memorial Library, the LSTA grants will help expand the library’s collection through the NC Cardinal system. Users can borrow materials from 60 other participating library systems statewide.

Warren County Memorial Library received three of the 48 grants for fiscal year 2023-2024 awarded to North Carolina libraries from this year’s federal allotment of $2,590,904.  The LSTA grant program administered by the State Library of North Carolina funds library projects across the state that advance excellence and promote equity by strengthening capacity, expanding access, and community engagement in North Carolina’s libraries.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 122,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The institute’s mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas. Through the LSTA Grants to States program, IMLS provides funds to state library agencies using a population-based formula. State libraries may use the appropriation to support statewide initiatives and services; they may also distribute the funds through competitive subgrants to public and academic libraries.  To learn more about the Institute, please visit www.imls.gov.

For more information about North Carolina’s LSTA program, visit the State Library of North Carolina’s LSTA web page at https://statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/services-libraries/grants-libraries/lsta-grant-information or contact the State Library’s Federal Programs Consultant at 919-814-6796.

The Warren County Memorial Library is located at 119 S. Front St.  Warrenton. For more information, visit www.wcmlibrary.org.

Warren Library Has Inflatable Planetarium On Site For Kids Of All Ages To Enjoy

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-Information courtesy of Warren County

Warren County Memorial Library is hosting the StarLab mobile planetarium during the months of May and June.

StarLab is an inflatable, portable planetarium that uses a projector to display images on the inside of the dome. It is used as an interactive tool geared towards astronomy and produces a real-life experience for all ages. Children can engage in mathematics, science, and technology that will spark their curiosity about our universe.

“The library staff is excited about bringing this program to our community. StarLab will serve as a way to bring space right up close and personal,” said Christy Bondy, library director for the Warren County Memorial Library. “This is a unique and exciting opportunity for all ages to learn about the moon, planets, stars, and other constellations.”

All ages can visit and experience the portable StarLab planetarium. StarLab has a limited seating capacity, and 30-minute sessions will take place from 12 noon to 4 p.m. throughout the day at the Armory Civic Center on May 4, 11 and 15. No registration is required, but seating is first come, first served. The StarLab is available until June 20. Local educators can contact the library if they are interested in bringing the portable planetarium to their school.

StarLab is provided by the State Library of North Carolina with funding from the Institute for Museum and Library Services.

For more information on StarLab visit www.starlab.com.

 

The Warren County Memorial Library is located at 119 S. Front St. in Warrenton.

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Warren Library Hosts Local Author During Women’s History Month

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Local author Jane Ball-Groom will present a program Mar. 30 at the Warren County Library as part of Women’s History Month festivities.

Ball-Groom’s presentation is “From Buckboard to Boardroom: Celebrating Women – The Power of Telling Our Stories and Sharing Our Gifts” at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Mar. 30. The program will give attendees a glimpse into the lives and stories of women authors past and present, with a focus on themes of purpose, passion  and hope, according to a press statement from Charla Duncan.

The program will be held in the library’s community room and the people of all ages are invited to attend..

Based in Norlina, Ball-Groom is executive director of Pier View Community Innovations, Inc., a nonprofit organization that incorporates workforce talent development, grant writing, resource development and ancestry research. Ball-Groom also is a workshop facilitator, motivational speaker, life coach and community voliunteer.

Go to www.wcmlibrary.org for event details and additional services offered. All library programs are free to access. Call the library for more information at 252.257.4990. The library is located at 119 S. Front St., Warrenton, NC 27589.

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Warren County Library Has Blood Pressure Kits For Checkout

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They probably won’t be tucked on the bookshelf between Bla- and Blu-, but Warren Memorial Library patrons can now check out blood pressure cuffs, thanks to a partnership with the American Heart Association.

The library has five self-monitoring blood pressure kits – available in English and Spanish, available for checkout for those with library cards, according to Library Director Christy Bondy.

“The blood pressure cuffs are a great addition to the library,” Bondy said in a statement.

“We are thrilled to partner with the American Heart Association in our efforts to build and support a strong and healthy community. Libraries have increasingly added health literacy initiatives to their resources and services. The aim of this project is to create informed individuals who can work with their health care provider to determine the best treatment of better overall health.”

Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure, or hypertension, yet don’t even know it. Left undetected or uncontrolled, high blood pressure increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Small changes can make a big difference, including taking your blood pressure daily from home. It’s a proven way to monitor and control blood pressure in between regular doctor visits.

Blood pressure kits check out for three weeks with two possible renewals.

Take note, however: the blood pressure kits must NOT be dropped off in the outside receptacles – they must be returned inside the library during library hours of operation.

The Warren County Memorial Library is located at 119 S. Front St.  Warrenton.

For more information about the blood pressure cuffs, visit www.wcmlibrary.org.

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Warren Library Features Green Book, Oasis Spaces Exhibit Through January

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Visitors to Warren County Memorial Library can learn more about Green Books and “oasis spaces” in an exhibit that will be open through the end of January.

“Oasis Spaces: North Carolina Green Book Project, 1933-1966” is the title of the exhibit open now through Jan. 31 at the Warrenton library located at 119 S. Front St.

The exhibit is made possible through a partnership with the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources as part of the North Carolina African American Heritage Commission.

The exhibit reflects the commission’s research about “The Negro Motorist Green Book,” which identified business that in essence served as “oasis spaces” for African American travelers during the time of segregation. The book was both a travel guide and a tool of resistance designed to confront the realities of racial discrimination in the United States and beyond. It listed more than 300 North Carolina restaurants, hotels, tourist homes, nightclubs and beauty salons where African Americans would be welcomed.

“We are pleased to present this exhibit for the community to explore a part of history that has been overlooked,” said Library Director Christy Bondy.

The library has several programs planned that accompany the exhibit including film screenings, and a virtual visit with the author Calvin Ramsey.

The Green Book Project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

The Warren County Memorial Library is located at 119 S. Front St., Warrenton, NC. For more information about the Green Book project, visit www.wcmlibrary.org.

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Symphony Trombonist Coming To Warren Co. Library For Musical Program Aug. 10

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Normally, a library is a quiet place where book lovers can sit and read and students can do research and get their homework done. But thanks to a partnership with Warren County Schools and the North Carolina Symphony, Warren County Memorial Library is pulling out all the stops for a morning of music and fun on Wednesday, Aug. 10.

Families are invited to stop by the library at 10 a.m. as Matthew Neff with the N.C. Symphony reads a book about music, talks about the sounds that instruments make, especially his instrument, the bass trombone.

The fun-filled event is part of the symphony’s Music Discovery program, funded by PNC Grow Up Great and the Warren County Community Foundation. It is geared for preschool and elementary-age children and their families.

Neff joined the symphony in January 2020 as a bass trombonist. Prior to joining the symphony, he was a member of the U.S. Navy Band in Washington, D.C., where he performed bass trombone in the Commodores jazz ensemble, brass quintet and ceremonial band. During his years in Washing on, he had an extensive freelance career and performed with symphonies across the Mid-Atlantic States. An advocate for music education, Neff has conducted master classes and clinics throughout the country and served as Adjunct Professor of Trombone at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, all while maintaining an active private low brass studio in his home. Neff is enjoying his new home in Raleigh with his wife, Tricia, and two of their four daughters.
For More Information about the Library or to Access eResources: Go to www.wcmlibrary.org for event details and additional services offered. All library programs are free to access. Call the library for more information at 252.257.4990. The library is located at 119 S. Front St., Warrenton, NC 27589.

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Warren Library Announces Events During Black History Month

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The Warren County Library is promoting several upcoming events as part of its Black History Month celebration.

On Thursday, Feb. 24, the library has scheduled  a virtual meeting featuring celebrated historian Dr. Carlton Wilson. Wilson is dean of the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities at N.C. Central University.  The event begins at 3 p.m. on Zoom. Join the live event at www.tinyurl.com/WCMLDrWilson22 or call 301.715.8592 to join by phone. The meeting ID is 834 7607 7501 and the password is 169851. The library also will air the program in its community room.

The N.C. Humanities Council will have a virtual book discussion fand interactive panel conversation on Monday, Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss Thomas Healy’s book Soul City: Race, Equality, and the Lost Dream of an American Utopia. Participants do not need to read the book to attend. The discussion panel will explore the events surrounding Warren County’s own Soul City. This event features author Thomas Healy and Dr. Kofi Boone in a conversation moderated by North Carolina African American Heritage Commission Associate Director Adrienne Nierde. Registration is required. You can register for this virtual program at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sunAenwJTpG51JDWIOJ0Vw.

Visit the Black History Month Information Station at the library during the month of February to learn more. The informational display will provide an overview of the history behind Black History Month as well as many relevant books to choose from. Pick up a calendar at the library or visit the library’s website (www.wcmlibrary.org) for more information regarding programs and events. All library programs are free to access. Call the library for more information at 252.257.4990. The library is located at 119 S. Front Street, Warrenton NC 27589.