If
you feel bad about turning in a book a few days late, here’s a great way to
ease your guilty conscience. Ashe County Public Library will once again be
having its Food for Fines program during the week of November 5 – 10,
2018. Now is the time to plan for this event
and make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate.
According
to the US Economic Research Center, nearly 16% of households in North Carolina
are experiencing food insecurity. In Ashe County this percentage commutes to
3,940 residents (1,420 children). The
harsh reality is that many times choices must be made between buying food and
paying utilities, seeking medical care, paying for housing, transportation, or
education. Many food insecure residents
do not qualify for Food Nutrition Services assistance, and resort to purchasing
the cheapest food available to get quantity, even when they know it may not be
the healthiest option. A host of studies
reinforce the importance of good nutrition early in life for brain development,
learning and even success over a lifetime.
Giving patrons the ability to reduce
their fines, while at the same time helping those in need in our community is
one of Ashe Library’s favorite traditions.
This year food will be collected for Ashe County’s Homeless Coalition to
be distributed at a special event during the holiday season. There's no limit on the amount of cans that you can
donate! For example, 5 cans = $5 off of your library card fines. Canned goods must be unopened and unexpired
to qualify. No glass containers, please.
If you wish to participate, please
bring your donations to the library circulation desk. This program only applies
to overdue fines, and cannot be used to wipe out bills for lost or damaged
library items.
Support healthy
eating by donating the following most needed items:
·
Canned Proteins: canned tuna, salmon,
chicken, peanut butter, or beans
·
Canned Vegetables: low sodium, no salt
added
·
Fruits and Juices: in light syrup or
its own juices, fruit cocktail, apple sauce, juice boxes
·
Pasta & Rice: brown & white
rice, macaroni & cheese, pasta
·
Breakfast: cereal, oatmeal,
quick oats, granola/cereal bars
·
Soups & Stews: low sodium, beef
stew, chili, chicken noodle, vegetable, turkey & rice
We’ll
be delighted to see as many people as possible paying off their fines with food
donations.
Dates to remember in October:
Children’s Programs
Children’s Programs
·
Baby Bounce meets every Friday at
10:30 a.m. for ages birth to 2 years.
Enjoy stories, rhymes, bounces, and songs with a stay-and-play social
time afterwards.
·
Tot Time takes place at 10:30 a.m.
on Wednesdays for ages 2 and 3. Wiggle,
giggle, laugh, sing, and create. A
fun-filled time featuring stories, music, and a craft.
·
Storytime for ages 4 and 5 is at
10:30 a.m. every Thursday. Join us for
ABC adventures with stories, art, and music.
·
The Illustrator Book Club, for grades 3 – 6, meets
at 4:00 p.m. on October 11. Observe an artistic style and attempt to re-create
it.
·
The Lego Club meets on October 16 at
4:00 p.m. for grades K-5. Build, Create, and make new friends.
Tween Programs
- Join the Tween Crafty Group, grades 3 – 6, and make
Halloween masks at 4:00 on October 18.
Teen Programs
·
T
for Teen – Gamers Unite! Meet-up at 4:00 p.m. on October 2. Xbox360 and laptops
available for teen gaming.
·
Board
Game Café is open at 4:00 p.m. on October 9.
Come and make some friends! Play a variety of board games and enjoy
coffee and sweet treats.
·
The
Teen Creative Corner meets at 4:00 p.m. on October 16. Join us for a wide range
of creative crafts and projects.
·
TLC
(Teen Listening Council) is a safe place for teens to talk openly about any
subject. Drop in at 4:00 p.m. on October 23.
Adult Programs
·
For all
your tech troubles, book and appointment with our friendly reference
librarians. Call 336.846.2041 x227.
·
Yoga
Club meets in the library’s downstairs meeting room at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays.
·
Vickie’s
Book Club meets at 1:00 p.m. on October 16 to discuss Killers of the Flower Moon by, David Grann.
- Brouhaha Book Club
meets at 5:30 p.m. on October 29 in Boondocks Restaurant for “Books, Beer
and Bookworm Babble.” Come and find out what everyone has been
reading lately!
All Ages
- Board Game Bonanza happens on Saturdays between 1:00 –
4:00 p.m. Come to the Upper Level and play board games with friends and
family!
·
Read
& Craft meets at 10 a.m. on October 20. Travel the world with a hook
in one hand and a ball of yarn in the other. This month, go to Japan.
Instruction available for beginners and project materials are provided.
·
The
Community Drum Circle
meets at 5:30 p.m. on October 11 and 25. Join the celebration of drums,
while exploring the soul and spirit of music!
·
Mountain
Music Slow Jam will
meet from 3:00-5:00 p.m. on October 6 and 20 in the downstairs meeting room.
Songs are explained as to timing, breaks, etc… and played in slow time.
Designed for beginners, all skill levels are welcome.
·
Harry
Potter Fandom takes place between 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. on October 27. All ages are invited to dress as your
favorite character, enjoy wizarding snacks, rock your profile in the “Have you
seen this wizard?” photo booth, and more!
·
The
Great American Boo takes place from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. on October 31. Visit the library where characters from PBS’s
Great American Read will be giving away treats.
PBS’S
THE GREAT AMERICAN READ
Cast your vote for the Great ARL Read in person or
online at www.arlibrary.org/ashe
and be entered to win one of three great prizes! Vote of the Great American Read at https://www.pbs.org/the-great-american-read/vote/
and watch the series on your local PBS television station, Tuesdays at 8:00
p.m.
.
Donations to the library were given in memory of Diane Goss:
by Michael and Beth James, Peggy Taylor, Linda Taylor & James McNeely, Hal
& Cheryl Monsees, and High Country Realty.
A donation was given to the library in memory of Kathy Metuszak by,
Keith Von Qualen
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