Elkin Public Library
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Elkin Public Library
Hours
Mon & Thurs: 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Tues, Wed, Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sat: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sun: Closed
Wi-Fi available 24/7
What’s Happening at the Elkin Public Library
Special Events for March
Dr. Seuss' Birthday - Check out Dr. Seuss books and coloring pictures for our Seuss Wall
IRS VITA Tax Service - We are currently making appointments for Mondays & Thursdays
Adult Programs
Monday, March 4th & 11th - Yarning Around from 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 14th & 28th - Chess Open Play from 5 - 7 p.m.
Monday, March 18th - Easter Egg Craft @ 5:30 pm (Registration Required)
Wednesday, March 27th - Homeschool Meetup @ 11am-12pm
Thursday, March 28th - Book Chat: Indigo Field by Marjorie Hudson @ 6:45pm. See Facebook for more details.
Young Adult Programs
Wednesday, March 13th - 8-12th Grade Book Tasting @ 4pm (Registration Required)
Thursday, March 14th & 28th - Chess Open Play @ 5-7pm
Wednesday, March 20th - In the Blizzard D&D @3:40
Thursday, March 21st - 6th-8th Grade Book Club Interest Meeting @ 4pm, see Facebook for more details
Wednesday, March 27th - Wicked King D&D @ 3:30pm (Registration Required)
Children’s Programs
Friday, March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th - Tiny Tots Storytime @10am
Friday, March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th - Preschool Storytime @11am
Tuesday, March 26- STEAM Eclipse Program (Registration Required)
- Grades K-2 @ 3:15pm
- Grades 3-5 @ 4:30pm
Upcoming Events
The Upcoming Book Tour will have Marjorie Hudson with Indigo Field in April and Patti Meredith with South of Heaven in May. Pages Books & Coffee in Mt. Airy is the official bookstore for both events.
Each stop on Marjorie's tour features a different aspect of the book.
April 5 - 4:30-6:30 p.m. "Words & Music" - Local musicians will accompany Marjorie's readings with song selections that reflect the time and setting of Indigo Field. Elkin Public Library, 111 Front St., Elkin, NC Martha Smith, BranchMgr., msmith@nullnwrl.org 336-835-5535
April 6 - Noon-2 p.m. “Wine & Conversation” - Raffaldini Vineyard & Winery, 450 Groce Rd., Ronda, NC Jennifer Rogers, Branch Mgr, jrogers@nullnwrl.org 336-835-7604. Marjorie shares excerpts from Indigo Field that explore the power of food and its ability to transcend differences and bring people together.
April 7 - 2-4 p.m. "Book Talk & Discussion." - Marjorie takes the audience down the 30 year road of research and discovery that created the characters and story of Indigo Field. Mt. Airy Public Library, 145 Rockford St., Mt. Airy, Rana Southern, Branch Mgr. rsouthern@nullnwrl.org 336-789-5108
Regional book clubs are encouraged to add Indigo Field to their 2024 reading list and stay connected with their local library to learn about other activities surrounding the author’s visit.
Services & Information
Volunteer
Interested in volunteering at the Library? Complete this Volunteer Application form. The Branch Librarian will tell you in what area extra assistance is needed and how your skills and talents may be used. You may also volunteer through the Friends of the Library.
Volunteer
If you are interested in volunteering at the Library, please fill out this Volunteer Application form. The Branch Librarian will tell you in what area extra assistance is needed and how your skills and talents may be used. You may also volunteer through the Friends of the Library.
Elkin Endowment
The Elkin Public Library Endowment was established by the Elkin Public Library Board of Trustees in 2012 with a bequest from Ola Williams Hendren.
The Elkin Public Library Endowment was established by the Elkin Public Library Board of Trustees in 2012 with a bequest from Ola Williams Hendren. It honors the spirit Mrs. Hendren and her husband Lin, their passion, curiosity, and wonder for the natural world and their love for the library and local community in which they lived. Mrs. Hendren specified that the gift be used for library improvements deemed to be “in the best interest of the Elkin Public Library.” The governing body of the Endowment is the Elkin Public Library Board of Trustees. The endowed fund’s principal amount is administered by the Winston-Salem Foundation (WSF).
We invite you to contribute to the Elkin Public Library Endowment. The Trustees seek to grow the fund through an annual solicitation of gifts of $1,000 or more and through a planned giving program. Gifts may be made payable to The Winston-Salem Foundation, earmarked for Elkin Public Library Endowment C0612. Online giving is available by clicking here (click on Named Funds, enter Elkin Public Library Endowment, then follow the prompts). If you are interested in including the Elkin Public Library Endowment in your estate plans, please contact the Elkin Branch Manager at 336-835-5586 or Philanthropic Services at the Winston-Salem Foundation 336-725-2382.
Ways to Use the Endowment
The EPL Board of Trustees governs expenditures of Endowment funds. These funds supplement the Library’s annual operating budget based on public funds appropriated by the Town of Elkin and by Surry County, North Carolina. Monies from the Endowment have been used to enrich library services for the public, including the purchase of books for all ages, electronic resources, audios and videos, and computer hardware and software, and educational programs. If you have a suggestion or project that might use the funds, you may apply to the Board. The project must be related to or benefit the Elkin Public Library. Please discuss your idea with the Branch Manager.
Memorial and Gift Books
The Library is pleased to accept donations to purchase collection items in honor or memory of friends and family. Please fill out the form below and mail it with payment to the attention of Branch Manager Elkin Public Library, 111 North Front St., Elkin NC 28621
Library Staff
Martha Smith – Branch Manager
Amber Combs - Assistant Branch Manager
Jonathan Parker – Library Programs Assistant
Carolina Del Moral – Library Programs Assistant
Sheila Kelly – Library Assistant
About Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Elkin Public Library have been supporting the Library since 1964. The funds they raise enable the Library to purchase books, e-books, audios, videos, computer equipment, educational programs, and furniture. The Friends sponsor literacy outreach to area pre-schools in the spring and summer reading programs for all ages. Fall events are a two-week Used Book Sale in September and winter holidays Downtown Elkin Light-Up Night puppet shows. Members also facilitate the gift of a book to all newborn babies at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Please join the fun and jump start new library-centered activities!
Friends of the Library
Friends of the Library
About Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Elkin Public Library have been supporting the Library since 1964. The funds they raise enable the Library to purchase books, e-books, audios, videos, computer equipment, educational programs, and furniture. The Friends sponsor literacy outreach to area pre-schools in the spring and summer reading programs for all ages. Fall events are a two-week Used Book Sale in September and winter holidays Downtown Elkin Light-Up Night puppet shows. Members also facilitate the gift of a book to all newborn babies at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Please join the fun and jump start new library-centered activities!
Local Advisory Board
The Elkin Public Library Board is an advisory board appointed by the Town of Elkin. Members serve for three years. Applications to serve on the Board may be submitted at any time to the Town offices at 226 North Bridge St., Elkin, NC.
Board Members
Eris Ball, Chair
Shawna Poindexter, Secretary
Mary Blackburn
Anne Gulley
Leath Henderson
Emily Rycroft
Lyle Sacco
April Swarey
Dan Whelan*
Sarah Joyner, Friends of the Library
*Regional Board Member
Meetings
4th Thursday of January, March, May, and September; 1st Thursday of November