Archive for December, 2018

Granville County Library System ready to kick off new year

The Granville County Library System has plans to start off the new year with many new programs, services and events as several popular offerings continue.

Kicking off 2019 will be a “Noon Year’s Eve” celebration at the South Branch library in Creedmoor. On Dec. 31 from 11 a.m. until 12:15 p.m., kids of all ages are invited to enjoy New Year’s Eve with crafts, stories and games as an early countdown begins for the new year. Contact Penelope Mason at the South Branch Library for details at 919-528-1752.

Starting Jan. 10, a new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) program will be offered at the Richard H. Thornton Library on Thursday afternoons. Students in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to participate in this weekly session, which will be held at 4 p.m. To learn more, contact Children’s Librarian Amy Carlson at 919-693-1121, ext. 212.

Every other Thursday from 6 until 8 p.m, “Game Night” is held at the Thornton branch. These fun-filled evenings, which include board games, cards and other friendly competitions, were introduced on Dec. 27, with the next “game night” scheduled for Jan. 10.

Computer workshops also continue at the Thornton Library in Oxford and at the South Branch. An introduction to computers is included, as well as email set-up and information on social media platforms. Sessions are conducted at the South Branch in Creedmoor every Wednesday from 2 until 4 p.m. and on Fridays from 10 until 11 a.m. at the Richard H. Thornton branch. Contact Adult Services Librarian Ashley Wilson at 919-693-1121, ext. 203 for details.

On Sunday, Jan. 13, a book signing by author Bill Massey will be held at the Richard H. Thornton Library. Massey’s new book, “I Learned More Than Them” will be discussed as the author describes his experiences as a middle school teacher in the Granville County Public School system. All proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to teachers to fund field trips for their students.

On Jan. 15 at 11 a.m., library patrons can enjoy a “potluck lunch” at the Thornton Library in Oxford. Bring a plate, silverware and a dish to share as “Lunch with the Librarians” is served, along with an opportunity to find out more about what is available at the local public library.

“Pop Up” libraries are offered every Wednesday at the Granville County Senior Center. From 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., the Granville County Library brings movies, books and audio books to the Center, which is located at 107 Lanier Street in Oxford.

Story times for toddlers and preschoolers continue at several library branches. The Stovall library has story time on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. and children can enjoy stories at the Berea site on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. The Children’s Library at the Thornton branch in Oxford hosts story time at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays. January themes include “Hats for Everyone” on Jan. 9; “Nursery Rhymes” on Jan. 16; “Snowmen” on Jan. 23 and “ABC, 1-2-3” on Jan. 30.

At the South Branch in Creedmoor, a “Teen Book Club” meets at 3:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month. Teens can come talk about what they are currently reading, swap recommendations with friends and enjoy snacks. An “arts and crafts” time is also offered for teens every third Monday of the month at the South Branch. Call 919-528-1752 for details.

Meetings of the LEGO Club will continue in the new year for any interested participants. The club meets at the South Branch in Creedmoor on the second and fourth Monday of each month and at the Richard H. Thornton Library in Oxford on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meeting are held at 3:30 p.m. at both locations.

There are four branches of the Granville County Library System, with sites in Oxford, Creedmoor, Stovall and Berea. To find out more about what the library closest to you has to offer, visit the new website recently launched by the library system at https://granville.lib.nc.us/.

Granville County Government Offices closed for holiday

In observance of the Christmas holiday, offices of Granville County Government will be closed from Monday, Dec. 24 through Wednesday, Dec. 26 and will re-open at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 27.

This holiday closure includes all branches of the Granville County Public Library System, the Granville County Courthouse and Granville County Senior Services.

Drop-off convenience sites will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, but will re-open on Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. for trash disposal.

For emergency services during the holiday hours, please call 911. For non-emergency assistance while offices are closed, please call 919-690-0444.

We wish all Granville County families a very Merry Christmas!

Industry Spotlight: Grow with Granville!

Granville County industries are making a global impact and offer many employment opportunities. See the Granville County Economic Development page to learn more about Product Recovery Management (PRM), the nation’s leading supplier of environmental remediation equipment. Located in Butner, PRM relocated from Durham to Butner in 2014, and is a family owned and operated company.

Visit  https://www.granvillecounty.org/product-recovery-management/ to learn more about this manufacturing facility and find out how these Granville-County made products and services are making an impact all over the world.

Granville County’s Industry Spotlight

Packages, packages and more packages!

Granville County Recycling Coordinator Teresa Baker offers these tips for recycling your packaging this holiday season:

• Remove all styrofoam inserts from your cardboard box before placing in your recycle bin or cart; 
• Remove plastic bubble bags and bubble wrap – take to plastic bag recycling center outside of your grocery store for recycling
• Place paper envelopes in recycling bin or cart;
• Padded envelopes do not go in the recycle bin – either re-use or landfill trash please.

Although there is not an outlet for recycling styrofoam or “packing peanuts” in our area, there are ways to re-use them:

• Place “packing peanuts” or styrofoam inserts in the bottom of a large pot to increase drainage and lessen the weight of the plant when needing to move it around;
• Some shipping centers (UPS stores) accept clean styrofoam inserts and “packing peanuts” for re-use;
• Dart Containers in Randleman, NC accepts clean, dry styrofoam at its facility, which happens to be close to the North Carolina Zoo – so you can plan a trip for your next family outing and recycle responsibly on the same day! 

To reach Teresa Baker, Recycle and Sustainability Coordinator for Granville County, call 919-725-1417 or email her at bakertd@gcs.k12.nc.us.

Christmas is coming to the Granville County Library!

To help bring in the Christmas season, the Granville County Library System has several holiday events scheduled for all ages!

On Thursday, Dec. 13, share your Christmas photographs and/or special memories with the library’s “Holiday Memory Lane.” This event will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Richard H. Thornton Library in Oxford. Treats will be provided, Just bring along your favorite beverage! 

Children of all ages can enjoy “Stories with Santa” at the Oxford Housing Authority Training Center as the Granville County Library System presents a special evening filled with books, storytelling and a visit from Santa himself! There will be a hot chocolate bar and participants can create their own Christmas card! The event will be held on Dec. 14 from 6 until 7:30 p.m. 

Contact Adult Services Librarian Ashley Wilson or Children’s Librarian Amy Carlson at 919-693-1121 for details. The Richard H. Thornton Library is located at 210 Main Street. The Oxford Housing Authority Training Center is located across the street from the Oxford Housing Authority, which is located at 101 HIllside Drive.