Special program sponsored bythe Friends of the Weaverville Library on March 16:

Becky Stone portrays North Carolinian Pauli Murray at the Weaverville Library (41 North Main Street) on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 7 p.m.  Join this beloved local performer as she reprises her Chautauqua portrayal of this historically significant daughter of North Carolina.

Pauli Murray was the first African American woman to be ordained in the Episcopal Church and preached her first service at the same church that her grandmother had been baptized in as a slave the century before.  She was a lawyer, writer and activist as well as a lifelong friend of Eleanor Roosevelt.  Get to know her and her accomplishments in this intimate portrait by local performer Becky Stone.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Weaverville Library.  For more information call the Library at 250-6482.

For Black History Month the Weaverville Library (41 North Main Street) presents “Forgotten Genius” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9, 2010:

The Friends of the Weaverville Library will screen the documentary “Forgotten Genius” about the life and work of American chemist Percy Julian on Tuesday, February 9 at 7 p.m. The grandson of Alabama slaves, Julian met with every possible barrier in a deeply segregated America. He won worldwide acclaim for his work in organic chemistry, and as the first black director of an industrial chemical research lab.  For more information, call the Library at 250-6482.

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.

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!

Film night at the Weaverville Library Tuesday, November 10, 2009:

The film “The Third Man” will be shown at the Weaverville Library (41 North Main Street) on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 7  p.m. with an introduction and commentary by local film historian Bill Brittain.  The Friends of the Weaverville Library are sponsoring this program and will provide FREE popcorn.  For more information call 250-6482.

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!

A social knitting/handcrafters group open to everyone has been meeting on Tuesdays at the Weaverville Library (41 North Main Street). It’s free to participate and doesn’t require registration.  More info and dates/times:

All knitters, crocheters, as well as those who would like to work on other craft projects, are welcome to attend.  There is no charge and you do not have to register.  There will be no formal instruction.  This is a Social “Sit and Knit” for all to enjoy.  For information call 658-3074 or 242-0584.

Upcoming 2009 Dates
Tuesday, October 27, 6-8 p.m.
Tuesday, November 3, 1-3 p.m.
Tuesday, November 17, 6-8 p.m.
Tuesday, December 1, 1-3 p.m.
Tuesday, December 15, 6-8 p.m.

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!

The Friends of the Weaverville Library are holding a Used Book Sale Saturday, September 5 at the Weaverville Library (41 North Main Street).  The sale lasts from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and they’ll have everything from mysteries to non-fiction to children’s books.

Proceeds from the book sales help the Friends provide:

• Special library programs for adults and children (3-4 annually)
• Library building and equipment improvements not funded by local government
• Craft materials for children’s programs
• Ongoing landscaping and beautification services
• Purchases of Compact Disc books and music
• Support of related community activities
• Photocopier services for community use

You can also join the Friends of the Weaverville Library.  Membership costs a whopping $5/year. I’m sure they’ll have membership applications at the Book Sale, or you can pick them up anytime at the library.

For information about the sale or the Friends of the Weaverville Library group, call the library at 250-6482 or email weaverville.library@buncombecounty.org.

September 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
Tuesday, September 1, 7 p.m.
The book to be discussed is this year’s Together We Read selection, “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle” by Barbara Kingsolver. All interested readers are welcome to attend.

Family Storytime
Begins Tuesday, September 1, 11:15 a.m.
Don’t miss the weekly Weaverville Library Family Storytime!  All ages are welcome at our storytime for kids and their parents and caregivers.  Come on down for lots of stories, songs and other fun activities!

Mother Goose Time
Begins Wednesday, September 2, 11 a.m.
Calling all babies!  Bring your grown-up to the Weaverville Library every Wednesday for a special interactive storytime just for you!  Join us for about 20 minutes of rhymes and rhythms, lap jogs, short books and lots of fun!

Morning Book Club
Wednesday, September 2, 11:30 a.m.
The book to be discussed is “Persepolis” by Mary Jane Satrapi. All interested readers are welcome to attend.

Toddler Time
Thursday, September 3, 11 a.m.
Busy toddlers, we want you!!!  Come join us the first Thursday of each month for Toddler Time!  We will enjoy about 30 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes and more.  See you there!

Teen Advisory Group
Friday, September 4, 4 p.m.
Calling All teens!  Back by popular demand, the Weaverville Library Teen Advisory Group will begin meeting the first Friday of every month at 4 p.m..  Come speak out about what you want from your library this year!  Snacks and drinks for all while we discuss our Fall Open Mic Night and Teen Writer’s Circle.

Book Sale
Saturday, September 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Need a good book, maybe 2, 3 or 4? We have mysteries galore, wonderful novels, non-fiction, biographies, many children’s books and references. Plan on attending Friends of the Weaverville Library Book Sale September 5.

Bilingual Bedtime Storytime
Tuesday, September 15, 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!

Job hunting? Check out this program at the Weaverville Library (41 North Main Street ):

The Weaverville Library will host a program on Job Search Strategies on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 6 p.m. Join Ellen Westbrook of the Mountain Area JobLink Center as she talks about fine tuning your resume, using the internet to search for jobs, training opportunities in the community and much more. For more information, call the Library at 250-6482.

Program at the Dry Ridge Museum on Tuesday features Dr. Betty Smith. Details:

Friends of the Weaverville Library and Dry Ridge Museum, in conjunction with the “Road Scholars” program of the North Carolina Humanities Council, proudly present:Award winning author and performer, Dr. Betty Smith, showcasing Jane Hicks Gentry, most prolific writer of ballads, songs, stories and riddles of the southern mountains.

Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Time: 7 p.m.
Place: Community Room (enter through museum on lower level of Weaverville Library (41 North Main Street ).)
No charge; refreshments following program

For more information contact Jill Totman, 250-6482 or Jan Lawrence, 658-3934

August 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.

Weaverville Evening Book Club
Tuesday, August 4, 7 p.m.
The book to be discussed is “Blue Highways” by William Least Heat Moon. All interested readers are welcome to attend.

Weaverville Afternoon Book Club
Wednesday, August 5, 12:30 p.m.
The book to be discussed it this year’s Together We Read selection, “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle” by Barbara Kingsolver. All interested readers are welcome to attend

The Life and Times of Jane Hicks Gentry by Betty Smith
Tuesday, August 11, 7 p.m.
Local ballad singer, historian and author Betty Smith will present a program at the Weaverville Library on Tuesday, August 11 at 7 p.m. on the life and times of famous Madison County resident Jane Hicks Gentry.  The program is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Weaverville Library and the Dry Ridge Museum as part of the North Carolina Humanities Lecture series.

Job Search Strategies
Tuesday, August 18, 6 p.m.
Ellen Westbrook of Mountain Area Joblink will present a program at the Weaverville Library on Tuesday, August 18 at 6 p.m. on job search strategies.  Need to polish up your resume?  Need help accessing job information on the internet?  Come and get lots of tips!

July 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.

Weaverville Afternoon Book Club
Wednesday, July 1, 12:30 p.m.
The book to be discussed is the second half of “Team of Rivals” by Doris Kearns Goodwin. All interested readers are welcome to attend.

Weaverville Evening Book Club
Tuesday, July 7, 7 p.m.
The book to be discussed is “On Chesil Beach” by Ian McEwan. All interested readers are welcome to attend.

June 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.

Summer Pet Food Drive
Begins Monday, June 1
Buncombe County Public Libraries are having a summer pet food drive to help Meals on Wheels restock their pet food pantry. Please bring unopened dog, cat or bird food to any Buncombe County Public library in June, July or August. For more information call the Swannanoa Library 250-6486 or email library@buncombecounty.org.

Weaverville Evening Book Club: Daughter of Fortune
Tuesday, June 2, 7 p.m.
The book to be discussed is “Daughter of Fortune” by Isabelle Allende. All interested readers are welcome to attend.

Weaverville Afternoon Book Club: Team of Rivals
Wednesday, June 3, 12:30 p.m.
The book to be discussed is “Team of Rivals” by Doris Kerns Goodwin. All interested readers are welcome to attend. This will be the first of a two-part discussion group. Part I will cover the book up until page 321.

The Friends of the Weaverville Library (41 North Main Street ) are hosting their semi-annual Used Book Sale on Saturday, May 23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.  Books will be priced from 50 cents to $5. For information, call 250-6482 or e-mail weaverville.library@buncombecounty.org.