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Eva Perry Regional Library
eNewsletter August 2009 (Revised)
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New Hours for Area Libraries
(Cary, Holly Springs and Eva Perry Regional)
Holly Springs and Cary libraries will be open from from 9 am until 8 pm Monday through Thursday and Saturdays from 10-5. Eva Perry Regional Library hours are 9-9 Monday through Thursday, Saturday 10-5, Sunday 1-5.
All three branches are open from 10- 6 on Friday.
Read about upcoming events for adults, teens, and kids. For more information or to register for any program, please call the library at 919-387-2100.
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| Customer Service Survey |
How are we doing?
Wake County Public Library is excited to offer our customers an opportunity to tell us how we are doing. Please take a few minutes to participate in our quick, on-line Customer Service survey. To thank you for your time, we are giving each participant a fine free code to waive any current, overdue fees. Just fill out the survey and come to the check out desk to request the fine waiver.
The survey will be accessible from Saturday, August 1 to Monday, August 31 at:
http://wakegov.com/libraries/survey
To take the survey right now, click:
Customer Service Survey
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| Adult Book Discussions |
Please sign up for these discussions at the Adult Services desk or call 387-2100. Copies of the selected books are usually available at the Adult Services desk.
Click here to sign up for programs.
Wake Up and Read
Wednesday, August 11th at 10 a.m.
The Wedding by Dorothy West
In a story that documents the rise of the Black middle class, written by a woman who lived it, a racially mixed wedding is about to take place on Martha's Vineyard in the 1950s amidst extreme tension and resistance.
Evareaders
Tuesday, August 25th at 7 p.m.
The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid
A young Muslim American, Changez is living the American dream, with a Princeton education and high-paying job, until the events of September 11th force him to confront his personal allegiances.
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| Adult Programs |
Please register at the Adult Services desk or call 387-2100 to sign up for these programs.
North Carolina Men of Mystery
Lunch with the Authors
Tuesday, August 11th at 12 noon
We have a wonderful panel of entertaining authors:
Robert K. Brown (Sonnets)
Chris Cavender aka Tim Myers (A Slice of Murder-new pizza shop series) (Also the author of the Lighthouse Inn, Candlemaking, and Soapmaking series)
Mark de Castrique (The Fitzgerald Ruse, latest in the Sam Blackman series)
Bryan Gilmer (Felonious Jazz)
A.J. Hartley (What Time Devours, the latest Thomas Knight novel)
Bring your lunch, we'll provide beverages and dessert. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Please call 387-2100 to register.
Adult Summer Reading through August 15th
Fun & Games @ your Library
Be sure to enter our drawing! Enjoy a bingo game and turn in your card for a chance to win a basketful of goodies. Visit our display in the New Book area.
JobLink/Americorps Ongoing through August 
Monday mornings 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.An experienced volunteer is available to help with resumes, interviewing skills and job hunting. Volunteer Dennis Hickey will be available Monday mornings for walk-ins or appointments. For more information, please call Dennis Hickey at 557-1121.
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| Events for Kids |
Fancy Nancy's Fabulous Fan Club for Rising K to 2nd grade
Wednesday, August 5, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Boys and Girls, wear your fancy (or crazy!) outfits to the library. Listen to a Fancy Nancy story, learn fancy vocabulary that will dazzle your friends, and invite your family to join us for a fancy party to be held at 4:45. Please register for this program at the Youth Services Desk or by calling 919-387-2100.
Book Time with Ronald McDonald for ages 4-8
Saturday, August 8, 10:30 - 11:00am
Enjoy Ronald McDonald's book time. Of course, he always throws in some fun tricks and playful extras. Please register for this program at the Youth Services Desk or by calling 919-387-2100.
 American Girl Fan Club for Rising 3rd to 5th grade
Monday, August 10, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Do you just love books from the American Girls series? This is the
program for you! Join us for American Girls trivia, games and crafts.
Please register for this program at the Youth Services Desk or by
calling 919-387-2100.
Summer Reading
Get Creative@Your Library
Remember to return your completed reading log before August 24th for your prize!
Homeschool Workshop for homeschooling parents of K-5 children.
Monday, Aug. 31, 6:30 - 8pm
Introduction of resources the Wake County Public Library has in print as well as online to assist the homeschooling parent. Registration begins August 10 at the Youth Services Desk or by calling 919-387-2100.
Book Hunt for Ages 9-12
Tuesday, September 15, 9:30-11:00am
Registration begins August 25 at the Youth Desk or by calling 919-387-2100.
Learn how to find books that you've looked up in the library catalog.
Database Classfor 5th-8th graders and/or their parents
Tuesday, September 15th, 6:30-7:30pm
Registration begins August 25th.
Learn about e-books and databases you can use online with your library card.
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| Storytimes for Kids |
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SUMMER STORYTIMES
at the
Eva Perry Regional Library
End August 13
TODDLER TALES Ages 18 mos.-3yrs old
Mondays & Tuesdays 9:30, 10:15, & 11:00
PRESCHOOL TIME 3-5 years old
Wednesdays & Thursdays 10:00 & 11:00
PAJAMA STORYTIME All ages welcome
Thursdays at 7 p.m.
*Pajamas & Teddy bears are optional.
Year Round Storytimes
Mother Goose Magic Babies to 18 months
Wednesday at 9:15am
German storytime 4 to 8 years
July 11th at 10:30am
Presented by Carolina kinder
* Fall Storytimes will begin September 20*
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| Teen Scene |
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Anime Club
Saturday, August 15, 3-5 pm
Ages 13 and up
Title to be screened TBD
Middle School Book Club
Thursday, August 20th, 4:30-6 pm
Grades 6-8
Call to find out the title, 919-387-2100
Vote for the Teens' Top TenTeens' Top Ten is a "teen choice" list, where teens nominate and
choose their favorite books of the previous year! Nominators are
members of teen book groups in fifteen school and public libraries
around the country. Nominations are posted on Support Teen Literature
Day during National Library Week, and teens across the country vote on
their favorite titles each year. Readers ages twelve to eighteen can
vote from August 25-September 18. Visit www.ala.org/teenstopten to
cast your vote in this national poll.
Thank you to our Teen Summer Reading Sponsors
Blue Moon Belly Dance
Bojangle's
Carolina Rollgergirls
Chick-fil-A
Dunkin Donuts
Jerry's Art-o-Rama
Panera Bread
Rita's Italian Ice
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