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.
What’s Happening at the Alleghany Public Library
Don’t Miss These Exciting Local Library Opportunities!
Fun for all ages!
New Children’s Books Available
We received a grant from The Pilcrow Foundation and Friends of the Library that provided over 100 books that we have now, ready for checkout. These were hand picked and is a wonderful addition to our children’s section. Come see what titles are available today.
hoopla BingePass
Offering the hoopla BingePass, FREE! All you need is a library card! BingePass is hoopla’s innovative borrowing tool that allows us to offer you popular streaming content for up to seven days with just one borrow! Start here then head over to hoopladigital.com/browse/binge and find out how we’re here for YOU!
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.
- Novel Cinema – restarting in February, 2025
- 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.
Storytime
Mondays at 10:30 a.m.
In the event of inclement weather, Storytime will not be held if schools are closed.
New Wonderbooks Available
PBS promotes core curriculum-based programs geared for all ages. Stop by today to talk with Jenn, our Assistant Branch Manager and Alleghany County PBS Ambassador to learn more about the programming.
Alleghany Proudly Supports PBS Kids
PBS promotes core curriculum-based programs geared for all ages. Stop by today to talk with Jenn, our Assistant Branch Manager and Alleghany County PBS Ambassador to learn more about the programming.
Notary Public Services
5 days a week, no charge for Patrons. Must bring valid current identification. Notary: Jennifer Constance Marlow.
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
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