Summer Heat and the AC Blues
Although this sounds like a country song, it’s not!
If you have visited the library in the last month, you have noticed that the adult area is very hot. That’s because the AC is broken. Many people have asked when it will be fixed, and the answer is not encouraging. We need to replace several parts of the unit and they are hard to come by with it being the middle of summer. The best estimate for the repair is November.
We have made some adjustments so that adults can use computers, print or scan, get notary services, and find a quiet place to sit and recharge (themselves and their phones). We have placed some comfy chairs and charging stations in the back of the program room along with the newspaper collection. Adults are welcome to use this area for quiet work, reading or just to relax all day on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday; and after storytimes (about 12:00) on Wednesday and Thursday.
While the adult computers, printing and scanning, and notary service had been previously located in the program room, we have moved it to the MakerSpace until the AC is fixed or the temperature drops significantly. Everyone can still use the MakerSpace materials, as they are located near the picture books. Fans have been placed in the small study rooms upstairs and they are open for use if you need a place to have a meeting in-person or virtually.
We are very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, but we are confident that we can still provide the great service you have come to expect from your Library!
Summer Reading is winding down as school time looms at the end of the month, but there are still several weeks of reading and fun at the library!
You can enter adult raffle tickets for reading until August 17th. Prizes will be awarded on August 23rd. Kids and teen can continue reading until the end of month. All prizes can be collected a the children’s desk when you present your reading log. Kids programming will continue every day through August 16th, with two special programs for kids and families on Friday, August 9th and Saturday, August 23th.
Staff Development
August 30
Labor Day Holiday Saturday, August 31 Monday, September 2
Weekly Activities
Mondays
Tuesdays
Around the Town Adventures at 9:30 am
August 6 -
Storytime at the Storywalk
Meet at the StoryWalk for a Monsters Love School by Mike Austin. Join Miss Heather as she walks and reads this great off to school story. Afterwards, enjoy bubbles, sidewalk chalk and parachute games. The StoryWalk is located at Oliver Murphrey Park 3475 N. Main St. Parking is along Dale Drive.
August 13Community Garden
Meet at the Community Garden located at the corner of George and Cotton Streets Join Miss Heather for storytime at the garden, then take a tour of the amazing things growing there
Wednesdays
Lapsit Storytime at 9:30 am
This interactive program between children and their caregivers features ageappropriate activities for ages birth to 18 months. The 30-minute program includes a read-together book, lap bounces, music, and movement with shaker eggs and scarves, and concludes with the bubble dance. Each family is provided a copy of the featured Read Together book to share during the program.
Thursdays
Family Storytime at 9:30 am
Family Storytime features early literacy activities for ages birth to 6 years. This is a 45-minute program includes a picture book read aloud, music and movement.
Elementary Adventures at 10:30 am
August 8 -
Wildlife Skins and Skulls, Oh My!
Meet Mr. Luker, Hunter Education Coordinator for the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. Join him for an interactive presentation where participants can touch skins and skulls and play games to test NC wildlife knowledge.
Preschool Playful Learning
10:30 am
Preschool Playful Learning is an interactive 45-minute program featuring early literacy activities for ages 3-5 including a picture book read aloud, music and movement, and a hands-on activity including STEM and art projects.
All Storytime Themes
July 31 & August 1
Vacation Adventure
August 7 & 8
Beach Adventure
August 14 & 15
Dress-Up Adventure
August 15 -
Summer Reading Finale “Craft Extravaganza”
To celebrate all things summer and the friends and adventures we’ve had, we will be making slime and friendship bracelets in the program room! Miss Heather has the best slime recipe all ready and plenty of friendship bracelet patterns, too!
STEAM & Stories at 9:30 am
August - 2
STEM & Stories: Helicopters
Come learn how helicopters work and make one of your own to take home!
August 16 -
STEM & Stories: Ziplines!
We’ll learn how to use gravity to move people and objects over distances far and near. Participants will make a zipline to take home.
August 9 -
STEM & Stories: Airplanes
Participants will learn about some famous pilots and experiment with airplane designs to see which one flies the farthest!
Friday, August 9
Special Events
Fri8/9
Food6-7pm. Movieat7pm.
Friday, August 9th, the Goonies movie (PG) will be showing in the auditorium 7pm. There will be with a food truck in our parking lot at 6pm. Bring a comfy chair or blanket, covered drinks and snacks to enjoy the show.
Saturday, August 24
Bluey and Bingo
10am & 11am
Bluey and Bingo will be at the library. The sisters will read a story, play Keepy Uppy with participants, and lead a dance party. Participants can take photos with Bluey and Bingo as well. This program is appropriate for all ages.
Dogman Escape Room
Dog Man, Cat Kid, and their Friends need your help to stop Petey, the World's Most Evilest Cat, and his villainous crew from stealing all the books! Deputy Drifter, a Therapy Dog with Pitt County Sheriff's Office K-9 unit, and his human Deputy Curtis will join our team of heroes to try and save the day. The program is best suited for ages 8-11 but all ages are welcome.
Special Tea Party Event
Tuesday, August 6
11:00 am
Calling all tea lovers! Bring your favorite mug or tea cup and tea to the Program Room. We’ll share the stories behind the mug we brought and try tea from all around the world.
Light snacks will be provided. There will be prizes, too! You won’t want to miss it.
This event is intended for adults. No registration required.
Craft Night
Thursday, August 8
6:30 pm
August’s Craft Night features origami! We will be folding paper cranes and butterfly corner bookmarks! Registration is required, as supplies are limited. This program is free and open to all adults.
Registration is required, as supplies are limited. Register online at farmvillelibrary.org/craft-night-registration or by calling the Library. Registration is free!
Classic Film Club
Monday, August 12
6:30 pm
This month's film is: "Gunga Din” (1939) starring Douglas Fairbanks, Cary Grant, and Victor McLaglen. In this film, three British soldiers and their water bearer must stop the secret revival of the murderous Thuggee cult before it rampages across India. Come watch this great old movie on the big screen. Bring your own snacks and drinks (and comfy chair, too). No registration is required. All are welcome to join!
27 pm h needles. They love to knit, nd help others learn. Bring a his group is open to everyone meet a friend!
Tuesday, August 20 at 2 pm
Thursday, August 22 at 6 pm
Stitch’n Together Book Club
This summer, Book Club is celebrating book to movie adaptations. August’s book Angels and Demons by Dan Brown.
“ Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon works with a nuclear physicist to solve a murder and prevent a terrorist act against the Vatican during one of the significant events within the church ” -IMBD com
We have two book discussions to choose from: 8/20 from 2-3pm (we will have ASL interpreter) 8/22 from 6-6:30pm. We’ll watch the “Angels and Demons” movie (rated PG-13) starting at 6:30pm on 8/22. Popcorn will be provided, but feel free to bring your own snacks too.
Copies of the book (including large print) are available for check out at the second floor circulation desk. We hope to see you at one of our Book Club meetings!
LibrayHours
Monday - Thursday 9am - 6pm Saturday 9am - 3pm
We’re always open for online access: ebooks, audiobooks & magazines
NC Kids ebooks & audiobooks
Ancestry library edition
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OurStaff
Angie Bates
Library Director
Heather Harden
Youth Librarian
Emma Repp
Adult Program Assistant
Candis Williams
Library Technician
Alexis Wynne
Library Assistant
Kera Moran
Library Assistant
Priscila Kelly
Library Assistant