volume xx no. 10 • April 2013 randolphlibrary.org

Friends to host no 1. internationally best selling author, new scribe ♣ Acclaimed author and Chapel Hill introduced state investigator Kathryn resident will keynote Dance, who anchors a new series. The the Friends of the Library annual latest is XO, published in 2012. meeting at 7 p.. Thursday, May 2, at He also has authored previous series the Historic Randolph County and stand-alone novels, as well as short stories and non-fiction works. His books Courthouse. are sold in 150 countries and have been Jeffery Deaver’s translated into 25 languages. The event is free and the public is greatest hits Deaver is a former journalist, invited. It’s sponsored by the Friends with folksinger and attorney. To accompany : new James Bond, funds donated in memory of Mary Parker, thriller XO, he wrote an album of country- no. 1. international best seller. a lifelong library patron and avid reader. western songs which is available on XO: Kathryn Dance thriller Reserved seating will be available for iTunes and as a CD. accompanied by a album of Friends of the Library members, who are He has received the Novel of the Year country-western songs. asked to arrive by 6:50 p.m. award from the International Thriller Already a best selling novelist, Deaver Bodies Left Behind: Novel of the Writers Association, and the Steel Dagger Year, International Thriller was selected by the family to and Short Story Dagger awards from the Writers Association. pen the new James Bond novel, Carte British Crime Writers Association. He’s Blanche, which became a number one The Bone Collector: the first also a recipient of the Nero Wolfe Award international best seller on its release in Lincoln Rhyme thriller; multi- and a three-time winner of the Ellery award-winner; major motion 2011. Queen Readers Award for Best Short Story picture starring Denzel Deaver also writes the Lincoln Rhyme of the Year. Washington and Angelina Jolie. series of thrillers, which began with The Born near Chicago, he has a bachelors Bone Collector in 1997 and continues in A Maiden’s Grave: Adapted into degree in journalism from the University an HBO movie starring James June with The Kill Room. In the Lincoln of Missouri and a law degree from Garner and Marlee Matlin. Rhyme novel Cold Moon, Deaver Fordham University.

Storytimes, games, entertainment, face painting, piñatas, refreshments and more! 1-4 PM SATURDAY, APRIL 27 ● ASHEBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY ● FREE! Latino Coalition of Randolph County ● Friends of the Library ● Randolph Co. Cooperative Extension Archdale 336-431-3811 Fax 336-431-4619 from 10433 S. Main St. the Mon-Thur 9-7; Fri 9-6; Sat 9-5 director

Asheboro 336-318-6800 Ross A. Holt Fax 336-318-6823 201 Worth St. Mon-Thur 9-9; Fri 9-6; Citizen advocates back libraries Sat 9-5 ♣ It’s an oft-told story in these pages, now being done in a small way by private Randolph Room parties can be done better, done for all 336-318-6815 how a game of bridge in 1935 led to the sections of the State, done with more Mon, Thur-Sat 9-5 creation of the Asheboro Public Library. Tues, Wed 9-9 system, done with more honor to the state, The group of young women who got by a Commission….” John W. Clark As rural library development lagged in (Franklinville) together that September evening in short order had formed the Randolph Library the 1920s, another push began with the 336-824-4020 Citizens Library Movement. Organized by 111 Sumner Place Club. Their immediate goal was Mon-Fri 2-6; Sun. 2-5 establishment of an Asheboro library, but NCLA with 200 leading citizens from across their vision was countywide library service. the state, groups rallied statewide, declaring Liberty The same sort of thing happened in “The citizens of this movement have an axe 336-622-4605 to grind for the children, for the people both Fax 336-622-4605 Ramseur, Franklinville, Randleman, Liberty, in town and on the farms, and for the future 239 S. Fayetteville St. Archdale and Seagrove: members of the Mon,Wed,Fri 9-5; community came together and said, “We of North Carolina.” Tues,Thur 9-7; Sat 9-1 want a library!” and worked tirelessly to When the effort began in 1925, 35 percent of North Carolinians had access to a Ramseur create their own. Fundraisers and red wagon book drives public library; by 1942, the number had 336-824-2232 risen to 85 percent. The Citizens Library Fax 336-824-2232 served well to establish the libraries, but 1512 S. Main St. could not sustain them over the long term. Movement also spearheaded the effort to Mon-Fri 8:30-5 So advocates worked with local realize state aid for public libraries, funded governments to provide steady funding. for the first time in 1941. Randleman The tradition of advocacy continues 336-498-3141 The same thing happened at the state today as library supporters from around the Fax 336-498-1139 level. Last month I wrote about the General 122 Commerce Sq. Assembly’s century-plus commitment to state call on their legislators to keep the Aid Mon-Fri 10-6; Sat 10-1 libraries. That commitment came about as to Public Libraries fund strong. On Library Legislative Day, March 26, ten Randolph Seagrove citizens, both as individuals and in organized groups, petitioned for support of libraries. County library advocates made the trek to 336-873-7521 Raleigh: Patricia and Harold Clapp, Linda 530 Seagrove Plank Rd. The General Assembly created the Mon-Thur 1-7; Fri 12-6; North Carolina Library Commission in 1909 Covington, Sue Farlow, Steve Grove, Ralph Sat 10-3 to promote library development across the Hardison, Louise Hudson, Ray Isley, Janet state, but as early as 1906, the North Jones, and Rita Minick (along with Matt Extension Service Shaw and me as drivers). 336-318-6816 or 336-318- Carolina Library Association (NCLA) was We are deeply grateful to this stalwart 6817; Mon-Fri 9-5 advocating for a such commission, joined by the N.C. Federation of Women’s Clubs. group, and all our other backers, for Dial-A-Story Flyers and brochures went to legislators as continuing the tradition of citizen advocacy 336-318-6833 the 1909 session got underway: “The work for public libraries.

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Book discussions Super Heroes and Tea for Two! Asheboro Reads: The Children’s Room to host Be a Super Hero! — and Aviator’s Wife by Melanie Benjamin, 2 p.m. Tuesday, mother-daughter tea make your own costume April 30; Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World ♣ Don your best ♣ Ever wanted to be a Super Hero? That Can’t Stop Talking by tea party attire Get a start as the Asheboro library Susan Cain, Tuesday, May and come to “Tea Children’s Room provides you with 28, 2 p.m. for Two,” a the makings of the first thing you Luna Book Club: My mother-daughter need — a costume! Reading Life by Pat Conroy,

tea party at Come to “Be a Super Hero!” at 3 p.m. 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 30; 3 p.m., Friday, Thursday, May 2 to make your own cape TBD, May 28, 7 p.m. May 3, at the and mask. All materials will be provided, (Asheboro) Asheboro library. and librarians will be wearing their own Men in Black Book Club: super hero get-ups. Old Man’s War by John The tea party is free, but space is Scalzi, Noon Thursday, April limited. Call 318-6804 to sign up. It’s It’s free; all children are invited. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 18; Opening Atlantis by sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Harry Turtledove, May 16. (Asheboro) Earth Day at library to feature The Lorax Archdale Book Break: Miss ♣ A round-robin of events for Readings of Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax will Julia Rocks the Cradle by children will usher in Earth Day from take place every 30 minutes. Meanwhile, Ann B. Ross, 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 21. 3-5 p.m. Monday, April 22, at the children are invited to bring recyclables and upcycle them into crafts in “Wait, Liberty Book Club: Fourth Asheboro Public Library. Don’t Toss That!” Tuesday, Liberty library. Call 622-4605 for details. The celebration, sponsored by the At the third station, kids can make Friends of the Library, is free. Children the library greener by planting flowers in World Book Night and their families are invited. the library’s outside planters. Local librarians will participate in international World Book Night by giving Green living comes to Asheboro library away free recent best ♣ Bees, herbs, chickens and worms all introduction to beekeeping. sellers and other popular will be part of “Green Living at the Herbs 101, 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 14. books in three community Library,” a series programs thru June Learn how to grow, dry, freeze, cook and locations on Tuesday April creatively use herbs with Family and 23: at the Asheboro Public Library. Consumer Extension Agent Katie Rangel  Asheboro Walmart, Sponsored by the library and Randolph and Master Gardener Vernece Willett.  12:30-2:30 p.m. County Cooperative Extension, the Vermicomposting, 3 p.m. Tuesday, May  Randleman Community programs are free and the public is invited. 21. Master Gardener Ruth Held will talk Center, 3-6 p.m. Space is limited so registration is about using worms in composting.  Archdale YMCA, 5-7 p.m. required; call 318-6803 or 318-6000 to Backyard Chickens, 3 p.m. Tuesday, June The event celebrates and register. Slated: 4. Learn about brooding care, purchasing promotes the joy of Beekeeper Talk, 2 p.m. Saturday, April the right breed for the backyard “farm,” reading. Find out more at 20. George Byrum of the Randolph County and forage management with Area www.us.worldbooknight. Beekeeping Association will present an Agricultural Extension Agent Dan Campeau. org. February One doc February One: The Story of the Discussion will follow the free Greensboro Four will be shown at the screening. The documentary profiles to get screening at Central Asheboro Boys and Girls Club, the four young men who organized 621 Franks Street, at 5 p.m. Sunday, one of the most pivotal events during Central Boys/Girls Club May 19. the Civil Rights Movement. NAME ______

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