What’s New
Black History Poetry Contest
February 3, 2012
Kids who want a chance at winning an iPod or a Kindle Fire just need to get out their pens and fire up their imaginations.
The High Point Public Library is holding a poetry contest for children in grades three through eight on the theme of Black History.
Prizes will be awarded in two categories. An iPod will be awarded to the first place winner in the grades three through five category. And a Kindle Fire will be awarded to the first place winner in the sixth through eighth grade category.
Entry forms and rules are available in the Children’s Room at the library. The last day entries will be accepted is February 24th. The prizes for this poetry contest were generously provided by High Point dentist Dr. Paul Kwon.
Read to Feed Book Club
January 23, 2012
Join the Read to Feed Book Club and help us read 500 books before March 3rd. Kids can read books for a good cause and pick prizes from the treasure box. Registration forms and information available at the Children’s Reference Desk.
Download the Flyer with additional information
Live Homework Help
January 17, 2012
"A real, expert tutor is just a click away. With a quick algebra question, or an advanced chemistry concept, a student can be getting help online from a certified, professional tutor in minutes."
Features:
- Supports grade levels 4 - 12 (Including Intro to College level courses).
- Ability to share files with your tutor.
- Tutors are carefully screened experts, and include certified teachers, college professors, undergraduates from accredited universities and professionals.
- Spanish option available.
- Accessible from your home computer with your library card.
Hours:
Monday - Sunday from 4:00pm - 10:00pm
This service requires you to enter your library card barcode for access from home, or access it from any public computer in the library without a library card.
Aspiring Writer's Workshop
December 16, 2011
Presented by author Theresa W. Bennett-Wilkes.
This workshop is designed for closet writers and those who carry stories around in their heads and hearts but aren't sure how to take that vision and translate it into words. Participants will research, organize, develop, write, and edit a story. During this workshop, participants will:
- Learn how to develop the basic story outline.
- Learn techniques for creating well-defined characters.
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Learn how to create a sacred space for writing.
Each session will begin with a one hour presentation, and writers who wish can stay for two hours of focused writing and individual help with your own story. For maximum benefit, plan to attend all six sessions.
Saturdays, starting January 21 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Third Floor Research Services Classroom
1-21-12 Session 1 Research
1-28-12 Session 2 Storyline Organization
2-04-12 Session 3 Character Development
2-11-12 Session 4 Writing Process
2-18-12 Session 5 Editing
2-25-12 Session 6 Publishing
Space is limited, so register in advance to reserve your seat.
Contact Nic Covington 883-8512 or Megan Joyce 883-3646 for more information and to register for each session.
For Fans of TumbleBooks
December 7, 2011
We are pleased to announce that Tumblebooks Library has begun a project which will allow you to access your TumbleBooks picture book collection on the iPad and iPhone 4!
You can check out the first batch of iPad/iPhone compatible books by accessing the library website, clicking on the TumbleBooks icon, and selecting the storybooks section.
Just below the “Story Books” heading, there is a link called “Click here for iPad-compatible titles“. Click on this link, and the iPad books will be sorted for you. Now, simply click on the “iPad” button to launch the book of your choice! The book will appear in a small window at first, but to expand, simply click on the “full screen” button.