When Beaver Creek High School was torn down, an alumni member of the class of 57’ saved the bleachers that students, teachers, and BCHS fans once sat on. These boards where donated to be used as a fundraiser in support of the school’s memorial scholarship fund. Becky Burgess, vice-president of the first graduating class of the school (1957), suggested that some of the boards be used to build “library twigs.” Basically, a twig is a box full of books put in an area where those who live nearby can take and/or leave books at any time without having to have a library card. Since Ashe County covers such a large area, community members who live out in the county have difficulty getting to the library. A twig is not quite a branch location, but it is still a place where folks can find something good to read.
Last year the Ashe County Home Builders Association (ACHB) built and donated two twig libraries that were initially stocked with donations and placed in Lansing and Todd. Each month librarians visit the twigs to leave library calendars and current program information, as well as check and restock inventory if needed. Once the twig is established in its location, it begins to reflect the interests of its users who contribute donations. You never know what type of books will be shared in a twig!
Recently, Mickey Pruitt and Joel Robinson, of ACHB, took a couple of old bleacher boards and constructed two more twigs to be placed in the county. One of the twigs will be mounted at the Fleetwood Post Office and the other will be put on Hwy 88 next to Sheets Grocery. The bleacher twigs are currently on display in the library while receiving the finishing artistic touches that will make them unique. Local artist Stephen Shoemaker, another Beaver Creek alumnus, has drawn a Beaver reading a book to be painted on the twigs by Jessica Weaver, who works at the library’s circulation desk.
These twigs should not be seen as competition for the public library, but a supplement to what the library does by helping to spread the mission of promoting literacy, the love of reading, and the sense of community.
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| Mickey Pruitt and Joel Robinson our "Twig" builders. |
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Library Dates to Remember in May:
The library will be closed on Friday, May 2 for a staff-training day and
on Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day.
For
All Ages:
- May 1 at 4:00 p.m. Michael Obacha, an ASU student and college basketball star will be talking about his home in Nigeria. Patrons are asked to bring in gently used athletic shoes to be donated to impoverished children in his country.
- The May Mystery Mission challenge begins on May 1 and runs through the end of the month. Look for the Mystery Mission Board in the library and find a book that matches something on the board. Enter “mystery findings” into a drawing for a big prize basket that will be given away at the Community Read Launch in the park on May 31.
- May 31 is a full day of fun to launch the June 2014 Community Read. Come out and enjoy activities in the park, behind the library, beginning at 10:30 a.m. with a fairy-themed story time. Feel free to come in fairy costume and create crowns or masks at noon. Treats will be served and a family friendly version of the classic Shakespeare play, A Midsummer’s Night Dream begins at 2:00 p.m.
- Community Drum Circle meets at 5:30 p.m. on May 13 and 27. One need not possess or purchase a drum to participate. There are all sorts of drums and a variety of percussion instruments available to share the rhythm with everyone.
- Learn to crochet with the 2014 Afghan Project at 10:00 a.m. on May 10. Work square-by- square this year to create a magnificent afghan. (materials provided)
- Learn the knitting basics and make a handbag at 10:00 a.m. on May 24. (materials needed: 1 skein of favorite Opal yarn [or sock yarn of choice] Set of 5 -Size 5 dpns)
For
Children:
- Sign-up for Summer Reading Activities begins at 3:30 p.m. on May 20.
- Story Time for 4-5 year olds is at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday.
- Tot Time for 2-3 year olds is at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday
- “Baby Bounce” is at 10:00 a.m. on May 3, 7, & 31. Babies and their parents/caregivers can enjoy great books, lively songs, and meet other babies in the neighborhood.
- Afternoon Adventures will learn how stained glass windows are made and then create paper “stained glass” designs to decorate windows at home.
- Have fun in the Crafternoon making clay creations from 3:30-5:00 on May 13.
For
Teens:
- Play on the Xbox 360 in the teen area. Games and equipment are available during library hours for in-house use.
- Enjoy watching “The Mummy” with friends on the Teen Screen at 2:00 p.m. on May 10.
- Geek out with Otaku’s United Anime / Manga Club at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays.
For
Adults:
- Bring balance to your life with Tai Chi lessons presented by Sybil Harmon at 10:00 a.m. every Thursday.
- Brouhaha Book Club meets at 5:30 p.m. on May 19 at Boondocks.
- Grow Yourself, self-paced computer use tutorial sessions, are held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesdays.
- Ashe Wellness Circle welcomes Candy Jones from Appalachian Regional Healthcare System at 11:30 on May 13 She will present a program on Strokes: The Signs and Symptoms and check blood pressure. Brown bag lunches are welcome. After the program, participants are invited to join in a walk around the park and a discussion of intellectual wellness books.
Meet
the Author:
- Mariah Burn introduces her new teen novel, Flye on the Wall, at 9:30 a.m. on May 17.
- Meet Elizabeth Wutherford, author of A Healing Love (contemporary romance fiction) at 1:00 p.m. on May 17.
- Lory Whithead shares stories of combat veterans through poetry, memoirs and letter with her book, Reluctant Warriors at 11:00 a.m. on May 24.
Special Events:
- A Square-foot Gardening Workshop will be held on Saturday, May 3, from 10:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. Bring your own 12x12x6 container for hands-on experience.
- Connie Woolard entertains with hammered dulcimer music at 2:00 p.m. May 3.
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