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Shelf Life
Monthly Newsletter
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Holly Springs Branch Library |
November 2009 | |
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NovemberAdult Book Club
Adult Book Club: Tuesday, November 17th @ 6:30 p.m. The monthly meeting of our adult book club will discuss The Zookeeper's Wife: a War Story by Diane Ackerman. Pick up your copy of the book at the Customer Service Desk. Registration required. |
Adult Holiday Wreath Workshop
Thursday, December 10th @ 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Join Master Gardener, Cindy Heinlein as she demonstrates
techniques for using natural materials to decorate an evergreen wreath for the winter holidays. Participants must bring an undecorated evergreen wreath (real or faux) and $5.00 to cover the cost of other materials. Registration required. |
Wake County Public Libraries Annual Booksale
NEW LOCATION AND EXPANDED SCHEDULE!!
Over 300,000 books to choose from !!!
November 14-----10 am till 8 pm
November 15-----10 am till 6 pm
November 18-----10 am till 8 pm
November 19-----10 am till 8 pm
November 20-----10 am till 8 pm
PRICES FOR THE FIRST 5 DAYS ARE $4.00 FOR HARDBOUND BOOKS; $1.00 FOR PBK BOOKS
November 21-----10 am till 8 pm HALF PRICE DAY
HARDBOUND BOOKS $2.00; $.50 FOR PBK BOOKS
November 22-----10 am till 6 pm $5.00 PER BOX; $2.00 PER BAG
BAGS & BOXES PROVIDED BY THE LIBRARY
Cash & Checks ONLY
New Location: 1514 Garner Station Blvd., NC 27603
For additional information visit,
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 Newsletters About Books in Your Email
Interested in receiving newsletters about what you enjoy reading delivered to your email? Visit www.wakegov.com/libraries/reading and click on Book Newsletters to view the wide-variety of newsletters available. Here's a sampling of newsletters to choose from: what's new, African American, humor, mystery, romance, science fiction, fantasy, classics, and more, Happy reading!
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Click here to connect to the WCPL databases. Please note, if connecting from your home computer you will be prompted to enter your library card and library pin numbers. |
 Job Search Assistance
Are you looking for a job? Volunteers from Access JobLink AmeriCorps will be in the library to provide assistance with resume writing, job search strategies, and interviewing techniques. Registration required.
Volunteers at are the HSP Library:Mondays:5:30-8:00 p.m. AND Thursdays: 10:00 to noon (beginning 11/19)
For additional information and to register, call 557-1121. | |
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Our Location 
300 West Ballentine St.
Holly Springs, NC 27540
Phone: 577-1660
Hours:
Monday-Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m
Friday
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Holiday Closing 
11/25/09-CLOSING @ 6:00 p.m.
11/26/09- CLOSED
11/27/09- CLOSED |
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Display Case
Make sure to stop by our display case and take a look at the Laviece Ward's
collection of early manuscripts and printed books. | |
| Just for Kids |
Storytime Programming Break Begins Monday, November 23rd.
Baby Time: Mondays @ 10:00 a.m. Bring your baby for songs, rhymes, and play. This program is geared for children younger than 19 months.  (November 2nd, 9th, & 16th)
Toddler Time: Tuesdays & Wednesdays @ 10:00 a.m. Fingerplays, songs, stories, and a simple craft designed for little ones aged 18 months to three years. (November 3rd, 4th, 10th, 17th, & 18th)
Preschool Buzz: Tuesdays & Wednesdays @ 11:00 a.m. Preschool children are invited to join us for stories, songs, and puppets.
(November 3rd, 4th, 10th, 17th, & 18th)
 See Spot Read: a Reading Program for Children and Dogs: November 4th @ 4:30 p.m. A safe, fun, and educational experience that brings dogs and kids together to enhance reading skills. No registration required. (Grades kindergarten +). To meet the dogs, visit http://www.seespotread.com/meet-our-dogs
Where am I? A First Look at Maps Homeschool Program: Friday, November 13th @ 11:00- noon. People have been making maps for thousands of years. We'll look at a globe, a world map, state map, and town map. Come learn about map legends and find out if a compass rose really smells sweet! Ages 7+. Registration required.
Pigeons, Pigeons Everywhere: Storytime Program: Saturday, November 14th @ 3:00 p.m. Featuring books from the Pigeon series by Moe Willems. Come listen to stories then make a pigeon puppet to take home. Registration required. Ages 4-8.
Elementary Book Club SPECIAL: Wednesday, January 27th @ 6:00 p.m. Bring in your favorite book of 2009 to share with book club members. Registration required. (Grades 3-5).
Free Family Movies. We will show movies in the Cultural Center Theatre on November 7th and 28th beginning at 10:15 a.m. Please call 577-1661 for movie titles.
 Coming in December.... Drop in Craft: Thursday, December 3rd @ 4:00-5:00 p.m. Create a holiday card and bookmark with stamps. Elementary age. No registration required.
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| Teen Scene |
Coming Soon...
 Origami Ornaments: Monday, December 7th @ 6:00-7:00 p.m. Create ornaments using the Japanese art of paper folding. Ages 13+ (adults welcome too!) Registration required. Pizza and a Paperback Book Club: January 28th @ 6:30 p.m. Join us for a look back at the some of the great books of 2009. Bring in your favorite to share. Registration required. (Grades 6-8) |
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