Alleghany County Public Library

Branch Info

115 Atwood Street
Sparta, NC 28675

Phone: 336-372-5573
Fax: 336-372-4912
alg@nwrl.org

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

Free WiFi 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.

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What’s Happening at the Alleghany Public Library

Don’t Miss These Exciting Local Library Opportunities!

The Alleghany County Public Library will be closed Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day.

Novel Cinema

Wednesday, April 23, 3 p.m. ‘A Place in the Sun’
Thursday, April 24, 6 p.m. ‘A Place in the Sun’
Wednesday, May 14, 3 p.m. “Now, Voyager”
Thursday, May 15, 6 p.m. “Now, Voyager”
Wednesday, May 28, 3 p.m. “Born Yesterday”
Thursday, May 29, 6 p.m. “Born Yesterday”
Wednesday, June 11, 3 p.m. “Paint Your Wagon”
Thursday, June 12, 6 p.m. “Paint Your Wagon”
Wednesday, June 25, 3 p.m. “The Parent Trap”
Thursday, June 26, 6 p.m. “The Parent Trap”

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 – Monday at 1 p.m. except for holiday closings.
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 Tai Chi classes. 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 – Contact the library for information on times.

Library Staff

Debbie Brewer – Branch Manager
Jennifer Marlow – Assistant Branch Manager
Doug Spurlin – Library Assistant
Tim Anders – Library Assistant

Local Advisory Board

Bobby Fender – Chair
Stacey Barker
Dale Caveny
Elizabeth Dixon
Casey Jones
Bill Osborne
Barbara Thompson
Greg Walker*
Missey Weaver*

*Regional Board Representatives

Meeting Dates

1st Wednesday of January, April, July, & October at 5:30 p.m.

Services & Information

Meeting Room Form & Policy

VAYA In-House Trainings
3rd Thursday of each Month

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 Library Locations

Glade Valley Store
Motley’s BBQ
(Former) Mountain Surf Restaurant
Pro-Stop
Saddle Mountain Cafe
Thistle Meadow Winery
Twin Oaks Veterinary