Communities Thrive at Your Library: Celebrate National Library Week will be remembered at the Yadkin County Public Library, April 11-17.

This week, schools, campuses and communities across the country celebrate National Library Week, a time to remind the public about the contribution libraries, librarians and library workers make to their communities every day. 

In today’s tough economy, libraries offer free resources to help people find jobs and learn new skills.  People of all ages and backgrounds find entertainment, develop skills and come to find their place in the community.  People gather for storytime with their children, to find homework help, or to volunteer.

How can the library help you thrive?  National Library Week is the perfect time to find out. Stop by your local library and find out.

In celebration of National Library Week, local musicians John Hutchens and Larry Wishon will be at the Yadkin County Public Library from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14, entertaining you with a variety of music. Bring your lunch and kick back for an hour. Water and dessert will be provided. 

In an effort to reduce printing costs and to encourage electronic filing, the N.C. Department of Revenue will no longer be providing state tax forms to public facilities, such as libraries and post offices. Taxpayers can order forms by mail by calling the Department of Revenue’s toll-free number or through their website and completing a request form, or by downloading them directly from their website.

For your convenience, the library has printed and will be providing copies of the NC state tax form as well as the tax rate schedule at the cost of $.15 cents per page.  Computers are available to use at no cost with a valid library card.  You may also visit one of the taxpayer service centers for forms and additional services or you can contact the N.C. Department of Revenue toll-free at 1-877-252-3052 or by visiting their website at www.dor.state.nc.us.  Federal tax forms are in and are available at the library.  Forms are located in our back hallway, near the rear entrance. 

Do you need a census form or need help completing a census form?  The U.S. Census Bureau will have a representative at the library to assist with Census forms.  Ron Honeycutt will be here from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon until April 19, 2010. 

As a reminder, all census forms must be completed and returned by May 1, 2010.  Additional census forms are available at the library in Spanish as well as several other languages.  If you have questions, need assistance with completing the Census, or need a Census form, please stop by the library and see the Census representative or call the U.S. Census Bureau at 1-866-872-6868.

STORYTIME for preschoolers will be held at 10 a.m on Thursday, April 8, 2010 . at the Yadkin County Public Library.  STORYTIME is an early literacy program specifically geared for preschoolers 2-5 years old.  Each specially planned preschool program features an ABC-fun theme full of stories, music, crafts and more for a learning experience that’s exciting and educational for both you and your child.  We’ll even include some great early literacy tips and demonstrations from the Every Child Ready to Read @ your library program to help get your child get READY TO READ!  This week’s storytime theme is “Umbrella Day” featuring the letter “U” and highlighting the literacy skill, print awareness.  Make plans now to bring your child or grandchild for a fun and entertaining educational experience, with stories, music, and crafts, as we help get our kids “Ready to Read” with the “Every Child Ready to Read @ your Library” program. 

“Book Babies” will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 9, at the Yadkin County Public Library.  Book Babies is an early literacy program specifically geared towards infants and toddlers from newborn to 24 months old.  During this special “Storytime for Babies” your child will enjoy books, songs and finger games from the comfort of your lap, for a valuable pre-reading experience, and you will learn how everyday experiences can pave the way to learning success in the future.

Looking for ways to help your local library? Consider donating a magazine subscription; this allows everyone to enjoy at an affordable price.  The Yadkin County Public Library is recycling aluminum cans to help raise money for books and computers. A trailer is available in our back parking lot to collect cans.

Due to budget constraints, the library will no longer be subscribing to the Elkin Tribune.  If interested in donating a subscription, please see library staff. For any questions or more information on ways to help the library, please call the Yadkin County Public Library at 679-8792.

The Yadkin County Public Library is a member of the Northwestern Regional Library system, comprised of libraries in Alleghany, Stokes, Surry and Yadkin counties. The library’s normal operating hours are as follows: from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday and Thursday; from 8:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, and from 9 a.m. to noon. Saturday.