news volume vxiii no. 1 ● July 2009

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Magical Storyteller

Mark Daniel

Archdale Library 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 22

Asheboro Library 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29

Asheboro Friends Meeting

Franklinville Library 2 p.m. Thursday, July 30

Liberty Library 11 p.m. Tuesday, July 28

Ramseur Library 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 30 Ramseur Municipal Building

Randleman Library 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 16

Seagrove Library 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 28

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Be creative! Lots more *free* Summer Reading fun — — see page 3

news

from the

director

Archdale 336‐431‐3811

Fax 336‐431‐4619 10433 S. Main St.

Mon, Wed, Fri 9‐6; Tues, Thur 9‐8;

Sat 9‐5

Asheboro 336‐318‐6800

Fax 336‐318‐6823 201 Worth St.

Mon‐Thur 9‐9; Fri 9‐6; Sat 9‐5

Randolph Room 336‐318‐6815

Mon, Thur‐Sat 9‐5 Tues, Wed 9‐9

John W. Clark (Franklinville) 336‐824‐4020

111 Sumner Place Mon‐Fri 2‐6

Liberty 336‐622‐4605

Fax 336‐622‐4605 239 S. Fayetteville St.

Mon,Wed,Fri 9‐5; Tues,Thur 9‐7; Sat 9‐1

Ramseur 336‐824‐2232

Fax 336‐824‐2232 1512 S. Main St.

Mon‐Fri 8:30‐5

Randleman 336‐498‐3141

Fax 336‐498‐1139 122 Commerce Sq.

Mon‐Fri 10‐6; Sat 10‐1

Seagrove 336‐873‐7521

530 Seagrove Plank Rd. Mon‐Thur 1‐7; Fri 12‐6;

Sat 10‐3

Extension Service 336‐318‐6816 or 336‐318‐

6817; Mon‐Fri 9‐5

Dial‐A‐Story 336‐318‐6833

The Randolph County Public Library NEWS is published monthly by the Asheboro Randolph County Public Library and the Friends of the Library. To subscribe, join the Friends by returning the membership application on page 4.

Suzanne Tate, Director ● Donna Hall, President, Friends of the Library ● Ross Holt, Editor ● Printing by Hunsucker Printing Co.

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Pam Mattson retires after 25 years ♣ Pamela A. Mattson is retiring from Randolph Public Library on July 1 after 25 years of service. Pam was born in Los Angeles and raised in Weymouth, Massachusetts, near her grandmother’s home. She has an undergraduate degree in Chemistry from the University of Massachusetts and a Library Science degree from Rutgers University. While living on Cape Cod, she and her late husband Keith researched more favorable locations to live (warmer weather and lower taxes!). It wasn’t long before they discovered Randolph County where they purchased a homestead near Seagrove with room to raise a grove of pecan trees. Her mother and sister soon followed, to be closer to Pam and Keith and to leave the cold, snowy weather behind! After working at Moore Gardner and in the Asheboro College Library, she began work in the Randolph Room, the local history and genealogy room of the Randolph County Public Library in 1984. During her 25 years with the library, she has also worked in the Reference Department, finally moving

to the position of Head Cataloger in the Technical Services Department in 1994, where she handles every book that is processed into the county system of the seven member libraries. Pam enjoys attending her local church, Center Cross Baptist, and helping with Bible study. Although she will miss all the wonderful people at the library, she hopes to horseback ride, train her new Blue Heeler puppy and do more cooking during her retirement. By the way, she makes a mean apple pie! The one request we made of her

was that she let the staff sample her finished products, especially the desserts! Best wishes Pam. We will miss you and your quirky sense of humor and style.

Pam Mattson shows off the clock she received from the Randolph County Board of Commissioners on retiring after 25 years of service.

Libraries’ hours change Hours at the John W. Clark (Franklinville) Public Library and the Ramseur Public Library changed effective July 1. Ramseur’s hours will be 8:30 a.m.‐ 5 p.m. Monday‐Friday. Franklinville will end Sunday hours and will be open 2‐6 Monday‐Friday.

Book discussions

Asheboro Reads: Story of A Marriage by Andrew Sean Greer, 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 28.

Luna Book Club: Founding Mothers by Cokie Roberts, 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 28.

Senior Book Club: on hiatus for the summer; will resume September 10 with The Appeal by John Grisham.

Book Club for Men: on hiatus till fall. If you would like to participate, contact Jonathan Farlow at 318‐6827 or jfarlow@ randolphlibrary.org.

Library discussion groups are free and open to all. Refreshments are served.

Randleman Public Library

BOOK SALE 10 a.m.‐1p.m. Third Saturday of each month

124 Commerce Pl. next to the library.

Liberty 11 a.m. Tuesdays

Magical Storyteller Mark Daniel, 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 28

July 14: All That Jazz July 21: Tell a Tale with

the Amazing Steve Somers

Randleman Ages K‐5; Thursdays unless

otherwise noted Magical Storyteller Mark Daniel,

10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 16 July 9: “Celebrate!” With Steve Somers,

10:30 a.m.; Movie Magic, 4 p.m. July 16: Mark Daniel, 10:30 a.m.

Movie Magic, 4 p.m.

July 23: African Storytelling with “Mama J” , 10:30 a.m.; Movie Magic, 4 p.m.

Monday, July 27‐Saturday, August 1: Scholastic Book Fair

Ramseur 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Ramseur

Municipal Building Magical Storyteller Mark Daniel,

10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 30 July 9: Amy Brown of Dixie Hicks July 16: Storyteller Jonna Libbert July 23: Randolph County Senior

Steppers.

Seagrove 1 p.m. Tuesdays unless otherwise

noted Magical Storyteller Mark Daniel

2 p.m. Tuesday, July 28 July 14: Critters Sing July 21: Space Travel

Family Movie Nights 7 p.m. Tuesdays

July 14: Ratatouille August 11: Hotel for Dogs

kids! be creative! Asheboro

Magical Storyteller Mark Daniel, 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, Asheboro Friends Meeting, 230 E. Kivett St.

Storytimes School‐age: 3:15 p.m. Tuesdays & 10:30 a.m. Thursdays Family Storytime: 7 p.m. Tuesdays Toddler Storytime: 10:10 a.m. Thursdays All ages: 10:30 Thursdays

School-Age Programs Wednesdays 10 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. unless

otherwise noted July 15: Macon Martial Arts, 10 a.m.; History of Comic Books,, 1:30 p.m. July 22: NASA & Space Exploration, 10 a.m.; Crime Scene Investigation, 1:30 p.m. July 29: Storytelling program, 10 a.m.; Mark Daniel, 1:30 p.m. at Asheboro Friends Meeting August 5: Storytellers Jonathan Farlow and Martha Lewis, 10 a.m.; Lorraine Smith, NC Zoo, 1:30 p.m.

Family Movie Fridays 7 p.m.; popcorn & soft drinks provided

July 10: Tale of Despereaux; July 24: Cars

Archdale Ages K‐8; 10:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted Magical Storyteller Mark Daniel ,10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 22 Thursday, July 9: Teddy Bear Contest; Visit with the Fire Department Wednesday, July 15: Create an Aquarium with Aquamain’s Fish & Reptile World Thursday, July 23: Movie “Bee Movie, 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 29: Finale, with Garrett Traylor of High Point Piano

Family Movie Night July 10: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. 7 p.m.

Franklinville 2 p.m. Thursdays

Magical Storyteller Mark Daniel, 2 p.m. Thursday, July 30 July 9: Terrific Tunes July 16: Macon Martial Arts July 23: Free Play

10‐2 Tues., Thurs., Sat. 226 Sunset Ave., Asheboro

Donations accepted

Internet Safety, 11 a.m. Saturday, July 11, Archdale Teen Movie Monday, Goonies, 2 p.m. July 13, Asheboro

Teen Movie Nite, Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix, 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, Archdale Lego Building Contest, 2 p.m. Thursday, July 16, Asheboro (call 318‐6824 to sign up)

Hoop‐tastic Dance Class, 10 a.m. Thursday, July 30, Asheboro (full; call 318‐6824 for waiting list) TEENS

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