March 2010 programs at the Weaverville Library (41 North Main Street).  For information on these or any other program at the Weaverville Library, call the library at 250-6482 or email weaverville.library@buncombecounty.org.

Evening Book Club
Tuesday, March 2, 7 p.m.
The book to be discussed is “Sixty Slices of Life…on Wry” by Fred Flaxman. All interested readers are welcome to attend.

Morning Book Club
Wednesday, March 3, 11:30 a.m.
The book to be discussed is “Paths of Glory” by Jeffrey Archer. All interested readers are welcome to attend.

Mosaic Reception
Saturday, March 6, 3 p.m.
The Friends of the Weaverville Library will hold a reception on Saturday, March 6 at 3 p.m. for local artist Mindy McCormick, who recently completed three original mosaics for the Library.  Come and see these beautiful works of art made of custom designed, fired tiles and meet the artist herself.

Sit and Knit
Tuesday, March 9, 3 p.m.
Tuesday, March 23, 3 p.m.
A casual needlework group for all skill levels.

Bilingual Bedtime Storytime
Tuesday, March 16, 6:30 p.m.
All ages are welcome at the Weaverville Library’s monthly Bilingual Bedtime Storytime!  Together we will read stories, learn rhymes and sing songs that incorporate both English and Spanish languages.  A fun and educational storytime for kids and parents alike!

Becky Stone as Pauli Murray
Tuesday, March 16, 7 p.m.
Local actress and storyteller Becky Stone reprises her Chautauqua performance as North Carolina priest, lawyer and educator Pauli Murray.  After losing her parents at a young age and being raised by relatives in Durham, Murray became a lifelong activist for racial and gender equality, becoming the first African American woman to be ordained as an Episcopal priest.  Come and see this beloved local performer bring to life an important North Carolinian.  This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Weaverville Library.

Teen Awesome Group Meeting
Friday, March 19, 4-5:30 p.m.
Calling All Teens ages 12-18!  The Weaverville Library wants to know all about YOU!  What programs would you like us to have?  What books and music would you like to see at our branch?  Come speak out at our next Teen Awesome Group meeting.  Snacks and drinks served so bring all your friends!

February 2010 programs at the Weaverville Library (41 North Main Street).  For information on these or any other program at the Weaverville Library, call the library at 250-6482 or email weaverville.library@buncombecounty.org.

Evening Book Club: Guns, Germs and Steel
Tuesday, February 2, 7 p.m.
The book to be discussed is “Guns, Germs and Steel” by Jared Diamond. All interested readers are welcome to attend.

Morning Book Club: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
Wednesday, February 3, 11:30 a.m.
The book to be discussed is “Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave” by Frederick Douglass. All interested readers are welcome to attend.

Sit and Knit at the Weaverville Library
Tuesday, February 9, 1-3 p.m.
Tuesday, February 23, 6-8 p.m.
A casual knitting and needlework group for all skill levels.

Film Night at the Weaverville Library: Forgotten Genius
Tuesday, February 9, 7 p.m.
The Friends of the Weaverville Library will show the film “Forgotten Genius” about the life of African-American chemist Percy Julian.  The grandson of Alabama slaves, Julian met with every possible barrier in a deeply segregated America.  He broke the color barrier in American science more than a decade before Jackie Robinson did so in Major League Baseball.  He converted soybeans into synthetic steroids on an industrial scale, and his innovative approach helped make drugs like cortisone affordable and available to millions.  A discussion will follow the film.

Preschoolers We Love You!
February 10
Shows at 9:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.
Librarians are practicing animal noises and silly songs in preparation for the 24th annual production of “Preschoolers We Love You!” This popular kids’ show began as a special valentine to the library’s under-five set and now regularly draws over 1,000 children for the multiple performances. The program is a musical revue especially for preschoolers, with puppets, dancing and other lighthearted nonsense. The talented performers are drawn from the library staff across the county.

All shows are free, but groups need to call 250-4729 to make a reservation. If you miss the show in person, the production will also be televised on the Buncombe County television channel, BCTV. Check buncombecounty.org for listings.

Bilingual Bedtime Story Time
Tuesday, February 16, 6:30 p.m.
All ages are welcome at the Weaverville Library’s monthly Bilingual Bedtime Storytime!  Together we will read stories, learn rhymes and sing songs that incorporate both English and Spanish languages.  A fun and educational storytime for kids and parents alike!

Weaverville Library Teens: Mardi Gras Huzzah!
Friday, February 19, 4 p.m.
Calling All Teens ages 12-18!  The Weaverville Library Teen Awesome Group will celebrate Mardi Gras at our February TAG event: Mardi Gras Huzzah!  Come win some beads at our trivia game, enjoy a King Cake and make your own mask.  Bring all your friends!  Give us a call at 250-6482 for more information.  See you there!

January 2010 programs at the Weaverville Library (41 North Main Street).  For information on these or any other program at the Weaverville Library, call the library at 250-6482 or email weaverville.library@buncombecounty.org.

Sit and Knit
Tuesday, January 5, 1-3 p.m.
Tuesday, January 26, 6-8 p.m.
A casual knitting and needlework group for all skill levels.

Evening Book Club: Fair and Tender Ladies
Tuesday, January 5, 7 p.m.
The book to be discussed is “Fair and Tender Ladies” by Lee Smith. All interested readers are welcome to attend.

Morning Book Club: The Geography of Bliss
Wednesday, January 6, 11:30 a.m.
The book to be discussed is “The Geography of Bliss” by Eric Weiner. All interested readers are welcome to attend.

Teen Awesome Group: Who’s Line is it, Anyway?
Friday, January 15, 4-5:30 p.m.
Calling all teens! The Weaverville Library Teen Awesome Group will meet the third Friday of each month through the end of the school year. Don’t miss our January TAG event: Who’s Line is it, Anyway? A Teen Comedy and Improv Night. Come add your own spin to our evening of comedy and improv games, snacks, and lots of fun! The more players the better, so make sure to bring your friends.  See you there!

Bilingual Bedtime Storytime
Tuesday, January 19, 6:30 p.m.
All ages are welcome at the Weaverville Library’s monthly Bilingual Bedtime Storytime! Together we will read stories, learn rhymes and sing songs that incorporate both English and Spanish languages. A fun and educational storytime for kids and parents alike!

Sheila Kay Adams, nationally known storyteller, ballad singer, musician and Sodom, North Carolina native will perform at the Weaverville Library (41 North Main Street) on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 3 p.m. Come and enjoy a holiday program of Appalachian songs and stories by one of our local and national treasures. Sponsored by the Friends of the Weaverville Library. Come early, as seating is limited! For more information, call the Library at 250-6482.

On Saturday, December 5, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., Well-Bred Bakery will be hosting a book signing for “Cosmo’s Great Adventures“ featuring Cosmo himself and author Suzanne Kline.  Books will be available to purchase or bring your own copy to be signed!

Get a box of books for $5 at the annual Friends of the Weaverville Library “Box Sale” before, during and after the Christmas Parade on Saturday:

Friends of the Weaverville Library will have their Box Sale on Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.  Come and fill a box with books for just five dollars! All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Weaverville Library. For more information, contact the Weaverville Library at 250-6482 or email weaverville.library@buncombecounty.org.

December 2009 programs at the Weaverville Library (41 North Main Street).  For information on these or any other program at the Weaverville Library, call the library at 250-6482 or email weaverville.library@buncombecounty.org.

Sit and Knit
Tuesday, December 1, 1-3 p.m.
A casual knitting and needlework group for all skill levels.

Evening Book Club: Assorted Short Stories
Tuesday, December 1, 7 p.m.
The book club selection for December will be assorted short stories. Call the library at 250-6482 for more information. All interested readers are welcome to attend.

Morning Book Club: Age of Innocence
Wednesday, December 2, 11:30 a.m.
The book to be discussed is “Age of Innocence” by Edith Wharton. All interested readers are welcome to attend.

Used Book Sale
Saturday, December 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Friends of the Weaverville Library will have their Box Sale on Saturday, December 5 from 10am-3pm.  Come and fill a box with books for just five dollars! All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Weaverville Library. For more information, contact the Weaverville Library at 250-6482 or email weaverville.library@buncombecounty.org.

Bilingual Bedtime Storytime
Tuesday, December 8, 6:30 p.m.
All ages are welcome at the Weaverville Library’s monthly Bilingual Bedtime Storytime!  Together we will read stories, learn rhymes and sing songs that incorporate both English and Spanish languages.  A fun and educational storytime for kids and parents alike!  For more information, give us a call at 250-6482 or email weaverville.library@buncombecounty.org.

Teen Awesome Group: For the Love of Chocolate
Friday, December 11, 4 p.m.
Calling all teens!  Don’t miss our December TAG event: For the Love of Chocolate!  Come learn about how chocolate is made, play some chocolate trivia games and enter to win a giant chocolate bar!  Chocolately treats for all teens 12-18, so make sure to bring your friends.  Give us a call at 250-6482 or email weaverville.library@buncombecounty.org for more information.  See you there!

Sheila Kay Adams
Saturday, December 12, 3 p.m.
On Saturday, December 12 at 3:00 pm, The Friends of the Weaverville Library are pleased to sponsor a holiday program of stories and songs by the nationally known balladeer and storyteller Sheila Kay Adams. Listen to stories about Christmas in Madison County, NC and hear the traditional mountain ballads that have been handed down through five generations of Sheila’s family.  For more information call the Library at 250-6482 or email weaverville.library@buncombecounty.org.

Sit and Knit
Tuesday, December 15, 6-8 p.m.
A casual knitting and needlework group for all skill levels.

School Age Book Club: Around the World in Five Holidays
Wednesday, December 16, 4 p.m.
School age kids from ages 7 to 11, this event is just for you!  Join in the celebration of winter holidays around the world!  We will share stories, songs, crafts and a special holiday snack as we learn about different cultures and traditions.  Give us a call at 250-6482 or email weaverville.library@buncombecounty.org  for more information See you there!

The Friends of the Weaverville Library will hold a half price book sale on Saturday, November 7, 2009, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Weaverville Library (41 North Main Street). All books in both fiction and non-fiction categories will be sold at half the marked price.  For more information, call the Library at 250-6482.

November 2009 programs at the Weaverville Library (41 North Main Street).  For information on these or any other program at the Weaverville Library, call the library at 250-6482 or email weaverville.library@buncombecounty.org.

Evening Book Club: The Bean Trees
Tuesday, November 3, 7 p.m.
The book to be discussed is “The Bean Trees” by Barbara Kingsolver. All interested readers are welcome to attend.

Sit and Knit
Tuesday, November 3, 1 p.m. and Tuesday, November 17, 6 p.m.
A casual needlework group for all skill levels. Bring your needlework and socialize!

Morning Book Club: Beloved
Wednesday, November 4, 11:30 a.m.
The book to be discussed is “Beloved” by Toni Morrison. All interested readers are welcome to attend.

Bilingual Bedtime Storytime
Tuesday, November 10, 6:30 p.m.
All ages are welcome at the Weaverville Library’s monthly Bilingual Bedtime Storytime!  Together we will read stories, learn rhymes and sing songs that incorporate both English and Spanish languages.  A fun and educational storytime for kids and parents alike!

Film Night: The Third Man
Tuesday, November 10, 7 p.m.
On Tuesday, Nov. 10th at 7pm the Friends of the Weaverville Library will screen the classic film by Orson Welles “The Third Man” with an introduction and follow-up by local film historian Bill Brittain.  Free popcorn!

Teen Book Character Costume Party
Friday, November 13, 4 p.m.
Calling all teens!  Back by popular demand, the Weaverville Library Teen Awesome Group (TAG) will begin meeting monthly at 4 p.m.  Come speak out about what you want from your library this year!  For our November event, dawn your favorite book character persona and join TAG for our grand Costume Party!  All teens 12-18 welcome, so bring all your friends!  Free snacks!  Come visit us at our new MySpace page at www.myspace.com/weavervillelibrary or give us a call at 250-6482 for more information.  See you there!

Banned Books Week actually just ended, but the Weaverville Library (41 North Main Street) has a program scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 2009 on the oft-banned book “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”.  Info:

A talk on “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain will be given at the Weaverville Library on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 7 p.m. by retired literature professor and College for Seniors instructor Nancy Lewis. Come and hear why this is one of the most frequently challenged and banned books in America and how its literary value has endured for over a century. Sponsored by the Friends of the Weaverville Library.  For more information call 250-6482.

October 2009 programs at the Weaverville Library (41 North Main Street).  For information on these or any other program at the Weaverville Library, call the library at 250-6482 or email weaverville.library@buncombecounty.org.

Evening Book Club: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Tuesday, October 6, 7 p.m.
The book to be discussed is “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain. All interested readers are welcome to attend. This book was chosen as part of the Weaverville library’s “Banned Book Week” observance.

Morning Book Club: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Wednesday, October 7, 11:30 a.m.
The book to be discussed is “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain. All interested readers are welcome to attend. This book was chosen as part of the Weaverville library’s “Banned Book Week” observance.

Teen Open Mike Night
Friday, October 9, 4 p.m.
Calling All Teens!  Back by popular demand, the Weaverville Library Teen Advisory Group will begin meeting monthly at 4 p.m..  Come speak out about what you want from your library this year!  Our October event will be a Teen Open Mic Night showcasing the talents of our local teens!  All teens 12-18 are welcome to perform anything from poetry and spoken word to music pieces, short skits, etc.  Each performance/act will have at least 15 minutes.  Please sign up at the front desk, at our new MySpace page at www.myspace.com/weavervillelibrary or give us a call at 250-6482.  See you there!

Bilingual Bedtime Storytime
Tuesday, October 13, 6:30 p.m.
All ages are welcome at the Weaverville Library’s monthly Bilingual Bedtime Storytime!  Together we will read stories, learn rhymes and sing songs that incorporate both English and Spanish languages.  A fun and educational storytime for kids and parents alike!

Banned Book Week Lecture: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Tuesday, October 13, 7 p.m.
In honor of the American Library Association’s Banned Book Week, the Friends of the Weaverville Library will present a lecture on Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and its history of censorship challenges by retired English Literature professor Nancy Lewis on Tuesday, Oct. 13th at 7 p.m.

School Age Book Club: Haunted Library Costume Party
Wednesday, October 28, 4 p.m.
Calling all kids ages 6-11!  Back by popular demand, the Weaverville School Age Book Club will begin meeting bi-monthly through the school year.  Don’t miss our Haunted Library Costume Party on October 28th at 4 p.m.  We’ll enjoy spooky snacks, activities and prizes for the best costumes!  We may even tell some scary stories!  See you there!

Sunday, September 13 is Grandparents Day, so it’s fitting that I’ve just learned about the book Canny Granny: How to Be the Favorite Grandparent. Canny Granny was written by Elizabeth Gardner, who moved to Weaverville in January of this year. It’s the second in Gardner’s Crib Sheets® series (the first book of the series is “Crib Sheets Are You Covered? New Parent Sleep Deprivation Solutions: Practical and Effective Parent Strategies” and she’s currently working on the third book, which she hopes will be available in 2010).

Here’s the recent release about Canny Granny:

Canny Granny Reveals Favorite Grandparent Secrets
This Grandparents Day (Sept. 13), New Book Tells Grandparents How to Be the Favorite.

Being the favorite grandparent has its advantages. Favorites see more of their grandchildren, learn good and bad news first, enjoy grandchild initiated contact, and share more holiday time. But what makes a grandparent a favorite? According to parenting strategist Elizabeth Gardner, “The truth is it has more to do with your relationship with the parents than with your grandchild. Cultivating a happy, trusting relationship is key.” Is it ok to want to be the favorite? “Absolutely,” she adds, “grandparents care deeply about their families. Canny grannies know effective, noncompetitive strategies that get them time and relieve stress. Making parents’ lives easier while respecting their decisions is a winning combination.”

About the Author: Attorney turned author Elizabeth Gardner is a balance work and family specialist, professional family Web site designer, and a mother of three. She is an award winning author whose Crib Sheets® series provides practical and effective parenting strategies. Her latest book in the series is Canny Granny: How to Be the Favorite Grandparent.

May 2009 events at the Weaverville Library (41 North Main Street ).  For information on these or any other program at the Weaverville Library, call the library at 250-6482 or email weaverville.library@buncombecounty.org.

Evening Book Club: Thirteen Moons
Tuesday, May 5 at 7 p.m.
The book to be discussed is “Thirteen Moons: A Novel”
by Charles Frazier. All interested readers are welcome to attend.

Afternoon Book Club: Snowflower and the Secret Fan
Wednesday, May 6 at 12:30 p.m.
The book to be discussed is “Snow Flower and the Secret Fan: A Novel” by Lisa See. All interested readers are welcome to attend.

Movie Night: A Man Named Pearl
Tuesday, May 12 at 7 p.m.
On Tuesday, May 12th at 7 p.m., the Friends of the Weaverville Library will show the film “A Man Named Pearl“. This documentary tells the inspiring story of self-taught topiary artist Pearl Fryar, whose unlikely journey from Bishopville, SC to national prominence began with a bigoted remark.   It offers a message that speaks to respect for both self and others, and shows what one person can achieve when he allows himself to share the full expression of his humanity.

Used Book Sale
Saturday, May 23 at 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
On Saturday, May 23rd from 10 a.m.to 3  p.m. the Friends of the Weaverville will hold their used book sale.  Books are sorted into fiction and non-fiction categories and are priced individually from 50¢ to $5.  For more information, call the Library at 250-6482 or email weaverville.library@buncombecounty.org.

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Programs Especially for Kids and Teens

Teen Writers’ Circle
Friday, May 1st from 4-5:30p
Do you enjoy writing poetry, fiction, plays, or stories for comics or manga? Then join us for our Teen Writers’ Circle!  We’ll do a writing prompt, share and work on our writing and ideas, and work on any special projects as we are so inspired! This program is for all aspiring writers in grades 7 and up.  Feel free to bring some writing to share!  See you then!

Teen Advisory Group
Friday, May 15th at 4pm
Come celebrate the end of this school year at our Latin-style fiesta!  We will celebrate Latin culture with traditional music, a craft and maybe even some Latin dances.  See you there!

Family Fun Night
Tuesday, May 19th at 6:30pm
Come down to the Weaverville Library for special bilingual storytime on Tuesday, May 19th at 6:30pm.  We will celebrate Cinco de Mayo and Latin American culture with a selection of songs and bilingual stories.  See you there!

School Age Reading Club
Wednesday, May 27th at 4pm
Calling all kids ages 7-11!  This month at the School Age Reading Club we will celebrate Latin American culture with a Latin-style fiesta!  Come join us for some traditional music, a craft and other fun activities!  See you there!

Mother Goose Time
Wednesday, April 8th and April 22nd at 11am
Calling all babies 4-18 months!  Bring your grown-up to the Weaverville Library for a special interactive storytime just for you!  Join us for about 20 minutes of rhymes and rhythms, lap jogs, small books and lots of fun!

Albert Weaver III will be at the Dry Ridge Museum (in the lower level of the library, 41 North Main Street ) 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, signing copies of his book “Didn’t Say Kiss My Ass, Go To Hell, ‘Er Nuttin’ Else, Jus’ Up’n Left”.  Net proceeds from sales will be used to fund an Endowed Scholarship at Mars Hill College.

Weaverville author Joanne Mauldin will be among the 50 authors participating in the the 3rd annual Carolina Mountains Literary Festival, which takes place September 12-13 in Burnsville. Her presentation, entitled Everything You Always wanted to Know about Thomas Wolfe and Were Afraid to Ask, is scheduled for 9-9:45 a.m. on Saturday, September 13 at the Library Annex .

Here’s more information about the festival:

The 3rd annual Carolina Mountains Literary Festival is gearing up for its September 12 & 13 dates with more than fifty authors.

Everyone from children to adults of varying tastes will find something to enjoy at this year’s festival. (Even teens have a special group of sessions designed especially for them.) Historians, mystery writers, historic novelists, graphic novelists, naturalists, book makers, poets and playwrights offer a wide variety of free sessions all revolving around the theme of “Beloved Community.”

In its 3rd year, the festival is located in various venues throughout the town of Burnsville, North Carolina. It is planned each year by local volunteers and supported by many local business, organizations and individuals. The North Carolina Humanities Council also has been instrumental in 2008. The emphasis of the festival is to create intimate settings for dialog between authors and readers about literature.

More information, including a list of participating authors and event schedule is available at www.cmlitfest.org

Note:  Burnsville is approximately 25 miles from Weaverville.  Here’s directions if you need them.