Alleghany County Public Library
We’re here for YOU!
Alleghany County Public Library
Hours
Mon & Thurs: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tues, Wed, Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sat: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Sun: Closed
Wi-Fi available 24/7
Virtual Programs
Storytime Cooks with Carmen Long
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Visiting Teller of Tales
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
What’s Happening at the Alleghany County Public Library
May 27: All NWRL Branches will be CLOSED to observe Memorial Da
The Northwestern Region Library System continues its spring Writers Road Show with three tour stops, May 19, 21, & 22, featuring Patti Meredith and her debut novel, South of Heaven. Recognized as a book club favorite and a natural storyteller, Patti Meredith takes readers to the Sandhills of North Carolina and introduces them to her cast of quirky characters in a family story that strikes a chord and always leads to delightful conversation. Events are open to all book clubs and the community. Pages Books & Coffee in Mount Airy is the official bookstore of the Writers Road Show. Advanced copies of South of Heaven are available at a discount.
- Sunday, May 19, 2-4 p.m. @ Pages Books & Coffee, 192 N. Main Street #200, Mt. Airy, NC. Cynthia Taylor, Owner, pagesbooksandcoffee2022@nullgmail.com, 336-789-3363. Pages and the Mount Airy Public Library are the hosts for this event.
- Tuesday, May 21, 10:30 a.m. - Noon @ Alleghany Public Library, 115 Atwood St., Sparta, NC. Jann Boggs, Page Turners, jannidesigns@nullgmail.com. 727-641-4925. Page Turners Book Club hosts this event.
- Wednesday, May 22, 1 - 2:30 p.m. @ Charles H. Stone Memorial Library, 319 W. Main St., Pilot Mountain, NC. Anna Nichols, Branch Manager AnnaNichols@nullnwrl.org, 336-368-2370.
About the Author: Patti Meredith grew up in Galax, VA. Most of her published stories are set in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Her debut novel, South of Heaven, takes place in the NC Sandhills where her family’s roots run deep. After living all over the South, Patti and husband, Lee, settled back in Chapel Hill. For more information: PattiMeredith.com #writersroadshow #bringingauthorstoreaders #nwrl #pattimeredith #southofheaven #WorldBookDay
The Writers Road Show author tour was created to bring the in-person reader experience to small town libraries and rural audiences. At least one copy of the book is available in each library branch in the region. Book clubs are encouraged to add South of Heaven to their 2024 reading list and stay connected to learn about activities surrounding the author’s visit. For more information: Northwestern Regional Library System: Joan Sherif, Regional Director, nwrl.org.
A Great Story for Any Age
This book began with a walk in the woods with our dear Sadie dog. Sadie loved going on long walks with us and was always looking for anything she could find to play with. One day as she ran along a hollow log, out jumped a chipmunk!
Enjoy Sadie's adventures as she learns about compassion for her many animal friends!
Book Signings
- May 25 Noon - 1:30 p.m. Alleghany County Public Library, Sparta, NC
- May 25 2 - 3:30 p.m. Touch of Grace in Sparta, NC
- June 8 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Chapters Bookstore in Galax, VA
Happening Monthly
- Gaming Buddies: Tuesday Mornings at 10:30 a.m. until further notice. This activity is for those interested in getting together to play games with others on an ongoing basis. For those 18 or older who are new to the area, would like to meet new friends, connect with others, challenge yourself, and keep your mind alert.
- Storytime – Mondays at 10:30 a.m. In the event of inclement weather, Storytime will not be held if schools are closed.
- Alleghany Friends of the Library – First Monday at 1 p.m. except for holiday closings.
- Tinker Zone - 4th Tuesday at 3:30 - 5 p.m.
- Novel Cinema - Every 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 3 p.m. and Every 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 6 p.m.
- Chess Club - Every 2nd & 4th Mondays at 4 - 5:50 p.m.
- Alleghany Writers - 3rd Thursday at 2 p.m.
- Alleghany County Historical & Genealogical Society – 2nd Friday at 4 p.m.
- Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention - The library is taking names for spring classes for both Part I and II. Contact the library for more information.
- Book Ends Book Club - 2nd Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
- Page Turners Book Club - 3rd Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
- Homeschool Gathering - 2nd Tuesday & 3rd Friday of each month from 1 - 3 p.m.
Library Staff
Debbie Brewer – Branch Manager
Carolyn Osborne – Assistant Branch Manager
Doug Spurlin – Library Assistant
Tim Anders – Library Assistant
Local Advisory Board
Bobby Fender – Chair
Carolyn Sprinkle* – Vice Chair
Joyce Speas – Secretary
Dale Caveny
Elizabeth Dixon
Casey Jones
Bill Osborne
Greg Walker*
Missey Weaver*
*Regional Board Representatives
Meeting Dates:
1st Wednesday of January, April, July, & October at 5:30 p.m.
Services & Information
VAYA In-House Trainings
3rd Thursday of each Month
Library Services
- Adult Programs
- Art Exhibits & Displays
- Audiobooks
- Interlibrary Loans
- Job Searches
- Laptops & Desktops
- Local Music CDs
- Meeting Rooms
- Microfilm
- NC Works
- Playaways
- Pre-K Storytime
- Programming
- Scanning documents
- Smartboard
- Tutoring Rooms
- Wifi Access
Little Free Libraries Locations
- (Former) Mountain Surf Restaurant
- Saddle Mountain Cafe
- Pro-Stop
- Motley’s BBQ
- Thistle Meadow Winery
- Twin Oaks Veterinary
- Glade Valley Store