Dare County Library September 2023 Newsletter

The Dare County Library's Library Speakers Consortium showcases a virtual author talk series each month featuring bestselling, award-winning and highly acclaimed authors from around the world. The featured writers and thought leaders will cover a wide range of fiction and nonfiction genres.

This new feature was made possible by funding provided by the Dare County Library Foundation. 

The free, virtual series takes place two to three times a month and includes the opportunity to ask the author questions. A complete list of events is available on Dare County Library's virtual author talk series website at LSC | Dare County Library Webinars and Online Events. 

Children's programs at the Dare County Library will return on Monday, September 11, 2023. Click the links below for calendars to see Storytime themes and special events like the Kill Devil Hills Library Hooked on Books Book Club and Manteo Library Bilingual/Dual Language night. 

For more information, please contact our children's librarians: 

Kill Devil Hills:
Donna Roark: 252-441-4331, droark@earlibrary.org

Manteo Library and Hatteras Library:
Tammy Batschelet: 252-473-2372, tbatschelet@earlibrary.org 

When: Wednesday, September 20, 2023, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. 

Where: Kill Devil Hills Library Meeting Room 

Book: "When Sea Becomes Sky" by Gillian McDunn, 224 pages

All Dare County community students in grades 3-12 are welcome to join Donna Roark's Hooked on Books Book Club for a copy of this month's selection, "When Sea Becomes Sky," and a discussion. 

About "When Sea Becomes Sky":

As Pelican Island's history-making drought wears on, the water level in Bex and Davey's beloved marsh reveals the hand of a statue that has been underneath the water for who knows how long, and the siblings are determined to find out more.

When: September 21, 2023, October 12, 2023, and November 9, 2023, from 2:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Where: Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo (RWS) Community Building, 23646 N.C. Highway 12, Rodanthe, NC 27968

Tammy Batschelet is bringing her patented mix of education, literacy and Fun to the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Civic Association's Community Building this fall. Parents can browse library materials for checkout with Michelle Lord while Tammy welcomes local children of all ages to join her for an entertaining and free 30-minute afternoon program. 

When: Monday, September 25, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Manteo Library
Who: Everyone!

Bilingual/Dual Language Family Night is fun for the whole family and returns for fall on Monday, September 25, 2023! This free, fun, family-friendly event is open to the public, and no library card is required to attend. 

From 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Manteo Library, we will have Spanish language 'Build the Scarecrow By Letter' as well as a family STEM project. We are looking forward to seeing everyone there for another fun night of games, laughs and prizes!

Manteo Library Branch Manager Sophie Bennewitz will be joining members of Dare County Government at the Secotan Market in Wanchese on Saturday, September 9. 

The Secotan Market is a producers-only farmer's market that features handcrafted goods produced in northeastern North Carolina. Drop by the Dare County Government tent, grab some lemonade, and pick up some locally grown Joe Bell seeds from our Seed Library.

Come meet your new Dare County Librarian, Meaghan Leenaarts Beasley, and take this opportunity to learn all about the great things you can do, get and learn with your Dare County Library card! This drop-in session is open to everyone. Bring a device you need help with or a problem you can't figure out and we'll work through them together.

Monday, September 11: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Manteo Library

Thursday, September 21: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Hatteras Library

Tuesday, September 26: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Kill Devil Hills Library

When: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 (every third Wednesday of the month)

Dare County Library cardholders can have library materials, including print books, magazines, DVDs and books on CD delivered to their home on a monthly basis. 

Home visits are for patrons who are no longer able to visit the Dare County Public Library. Eligibility for home visits includes but is not limited to patrons with physical disabilities, debilities of advanced age, reading or sight impairments, or extenuating circumstances that prevent patrons from using the library in a traditional manner.

Learn more by contacting Jade Lazaro at the Manteo Library at 252-473-2372 or jhaynes@earlibrary.org or by visiting our website. 

When: September 21, October 12, and November 9, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Where: Rodanthe-Waves Salvo Community Building, 23646 N.C. Highway 12, Rodanthe, N.C. 27968

Our Hatteras Library Pop-Up event moves to Thursdays starting September 21, 2023, and will take place from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. In addition to our regular service offerings, Tammy Batschelet will hold an all-ages children's program from 2:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. 

November and National Novel Writing Month (also known as "NaNoWriMo") will soon be upon us.

Never heard of National Novel Writing Month? During November, hundreds of thousands of writers across the globe pledge to write 50,000 words in 30 days––essentially the first draft of a novel. Visit www.nanowrimo.org for more information. 

You can also join NaNoWriMo veteran Hope Ashby live on Zoom on Saturday, September 9, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. to learn All About NaNoWriMo, ask questions and determine if this challenge is for you. 

The live one-hour zoom will prelude a two part in-person series where we will workshop the official NaNoWriMo Prep 101 Workbook together to prepare for the whirlwind of words that is NaNoWriMo. Whether you intend to participate in NaNoWriMo or not, this workshop is a goldmine of writing tools and resources, great for novelists anywhere on their writing journey.

When: Monday, September 25, 2023, starting at 5:30 p.m. 

Where: Manteo Library 

The Beach Food Pantry will be visiting the Manteo Library once again to share fresh produce with the local Manteo community.

This produce is free to anyone who lives or works in Dare County, and no I.D. is required. Please come by and take some home with you! 

The Dare County Extension Master Gardeners returns this September for their abbreviated Fall Speakers Bureau Series. All programs will be held at the Kill Devil Hills Library Meeting Room and virtually via Zoom from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

Our Book Club in a Bag program has added 14 new titles for checkout. Contact Sophie Bennewitz at the Manteo Library to check on availability of our 12-copy sets of book club titles and reserve yours today. 

September Featured Title:
"Carolina Built by Kianna Alexander"

Josephine N. Leary is determined to build a life of her own and a future for her family. When she moves to Edenton, North Carolina, from the plantation where she was born, she is free, newly married, and ready to follow her dreams.

As the demands of life pull Josephine’s attention away, it becomes increasingly difficult for her to pursue her real estate aspirations. She finds herself immersed in deepening her marriage, mothering her daughters, and being a dutiful daughter and granddaughter. Still, she manages to teach herself to be a businesswoman, to manage her finances, and to make smart investments in the local real estate market. However, with each passing year, it grows more and more difficult to focus on building her legacy from the ground up.

"The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride may be the best book I’ve read this year and is my favorite of his books. A multitude of strong characters populate the story but center around Chona, a generous, warm Jewish woman. The book speaks to racial inequity, the bias against the physically and intellectually challenged, and the importance of community. Throughout, "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store" sends a clear message that kindness is all-important in all instances."

- Kathy Lassiter
(Kathy can be found at the Kill Devil Hills Library for more great picks!)  

Did you know that 1 in 2 families struggles with diaper need? Please consider donating to our September Diaper Drive to help with diaper need in the Dare County community.

Collection boxes will be up for the month of September at the Manteo Library and Kill Devil Hills Library to collect diapers of all sizes for the Children & Youth Partnership for Dare County Diaper Bank. Our drive coincides with the annual Diaper Need Awareness Week, which is September 18-24, 2023.  

Two Events:

Tuesday, September 26, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Manteo Library

Wednesday, September 27, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Kill Devil Hills Library

In partnership with Outer Banks Health, the Manteo Library and the Kill Devil Hills Library will be hosting wellness screening events in September. Outer Banks Health will be on-site offering free wellness screenings, which include checking your blood pressure, heart rate, cholesterol, blood sugar and body mass index, and also providing health coaching.

To reserve an appointment, please contact Outer Banks Health at 252-449-4529.

Members of the League of Women Voters of Dare County will be visiting all three Dare County Library locations this September to hold voter registration drives. 

Get information about the requirements to register, when and where to vote, absentee ballot voting, and more. 

Kill Devil Hills Library: Tuesday, September 19, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Manteo Library: Tuesday, September 19, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Hatteras Library: Tuesday, September 26, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

Visit their website for more information.