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LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHERS EXPLORE BLACK FAMILY AND IDENTITY
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INFORMATION AND EMPATHY: LIBRARY STAFF HELP COVID RELIEF
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Locations and Hours Limited Browsing and Borrowing Monday-Wednesday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday-Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To-Go Service Hours Monday-Wednesday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m Thursday-Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Branches Carver School Road Branch 4915 Lansing Dr. Winston-Salem, N.C. 27105 336-703-2910 Central Library 660 W. Fifth St. Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101 336-703-2665 Clemmons Branch 3554 Clemmons Rd. Clemmons, N.C. 27012 336-703-2920 Paddison Memorial Branch in Kernersville 248 Harmon Lane Kernersville, N.C. 27284 336-703-2930 Lewisville Branch 6490 Shallowford Rd. Lewisville, N.C. 27023 Phone: 336-703-2940
Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center 1110 E. Seventh St. Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101 336-703-2950 Reynolda Manor Branch 2839 Fairlawn Dr. Winston-Salem, N.C. 27106 336-703-2960 Rural Hall Branch 7125 Broad St. Rural Hall, N.C. 27045 336-703-2970
UPCOMING EVENTS
14 Teen Talk Thursdays
Monthly on second and fourth Thursdays at 4:30 p.m., beginning Jan. 14 Check out these virtual hangout sessions to discuss a variety of topics and get your craft on. January topics are: Inspire your Heart with Art and Compliment Day. February topics are: The Lunar New Year and Genealogy: Word Art Family Trees. Call 336-703-2920 to register.
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27 An Evening with author Charlie Lovett
Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. New York Times bestselling author and WinstonSalem native, Charlie Lovett, will discuss his latest historical fiction, “Escaping Dreamland.” This book tells the story of a successful young writer who must solve a mystery surrounding his favorite childhood mystery series. Call 336-703-3030 to register.
Southside Road Branch 3185 Buchanan St. Winston-Salem, N.C. 27127 336-703-2980 Walkertown Branch 2969 Main St. Walkertown, N.C. 27051 336-703-2990
27 Build-With-Me Book Club
Every other Wednesday through April beginning Jan. 27. Scheduled dates are: Jan. 27, Feb. 10 and 24, March 10 and 24 and April 7 and 21. Listen to a story and build a craft or design, or simply listen. Call 336-703-2990 to register.
Youth Mini-Libraries Ken Carlson Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club 2100 Reynolds Park Rd. Winston-Salem, N.C. 27107 336-788-6563 YWCA Best Choice Center 1031 E. 11th St. Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101 336-722-0597
Withholding 101 Jan. 20 from 6 p.m.- 7 p.m. Virtual workshop to share withholding tax information, notices and updates. This session is presented by the N.C. Department of Revenue. Call 336-703-3020.
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Love FCPL? Tell Us Why EVERY APRIL, you tell us what you love about libraries for National Library Week. After all, this week is a celebration of the significance and impact of libraries in the community. But you don’t have to wait until that one week in April to tell us your stories. Already, we have had people tell us how the library has helped them start their business, discover their family tree through genealogy and learn a new skill. So that just leaves one question: HOW HAS THE LIBRARY HELPED YOU? Go ahead and submit a short video that tells “Your FCPL Story.” You never know, your story could inspire someone else to make their dream come true.
TO SUBMIT A VIDEO > Make a video two minutes long or less. > Mention the Forsyth County Public Library and which resources you used. > Include #testimonialtuesdays. > All videos become the property of FCPL. If we select your video, we will let you know so that you can share it on your social media. Send your video to: yourfcplstory@forsyth.cc
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Local Black Photographers Explore Black History Month Theme of Family The photography of Owens Daniels and Bobby Roebuck
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Getting to Know the Black Philanthropy Initiative Q & A on this important community initiative
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The Case of the Missing Mrs. Finding your female ancestors
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From the Library to the Front Lines of COVID-19 Aid Library staff helps with relief efforts
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From the Director Brian Hart discusses the spirit of gratitude
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What’s Current Changing up our media, 2020 style
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Library Re-Imagined Three staff members talk about what they love about their specialized library work
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From the Bookshelf Herstory: Women’s History Month titles
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People & Purpose Sculpture pays tribute to doctor’s passions
Intersections is printed three times a year. Please direct comments or suggestions to Mary Giunca, public information officer, at 336-703-3019, or giuncams@forsyth.cc. DESIGN: Amanda King | PHOTOGRAPHY: Bobby Roebuck, Owens Daniels, Mary Giunca, Griffin King, istock | WRITERS: Jamie Stroble, Nan La Rosee, Karen Feeney, Mary Giunca On the cover: October 2019 at the All-American Jazz Festival in Fayetteville, N.C., in the Festival Park Amphitheatre. (left to right): Marcus Anderson and Brian Culbertson. Photo: Bobby Roebuck.
FROM THE DIRECTOR
The Spirit of Gratitude
“This spirit of gratitude and commitment to service that we doubled down on in 2020 will continue to shape the programs, collections and experiences we hope to share with you in 2021.”
THE COLLECTIVE TOLL that 2020 has taken on us, is unparalleled by anything we’ve experienced in recent memory. We’ve endured a global health pandemic, lost iconic figures and have again had to confront various inequities and injustices that continue to permeate our society. Even in the midst of this turmoil, however, 2020 has in some ways served to help bring us closer together with friends and family, given us reason to explore technology with a frequency we hadn’t before and, hopefully, it’s also caused each of us to pause at various intersections of our lives to show gratitude for the many reasons we have to be thankful. I recently shared with all of FCPL’s staff, a “gratitude list” of specific people, places and purpose in my life that I am grateful for. The people on my list included my colleagues and immediate family, in particular my wife, my son and daughters, who inspire me daily — not unlike the artists we’ll be featuring for Black History Month who take inspiration from their own families (p. 5). The places I am thankful for include our 10 library locations, where my family (and yours) have been able to visit to gain access to technology or check out any of these popular titles (p. 16). The purpose or motivation that I’ve embraced this year has been the responsibility and opportunity I have to lead our team in service to Forsyth County, both on an ongoing basis (p. 3 & 16) and in those moments when our world is flipped upside down (p. 12). This spirit of gratitude and commitment to service that we doubled down on in 2020 will continue to shape the programs, collections and experiences we hope to share with you in 2021. While this past year had an undeniable impact on us all, we are grateful to have made it through with you and we look forward to serving you in our libraries, online or wherever our paths may cross. I | S Warm Regards and Happy Reading, BRIAN HART, director
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WHAT’S CURRENT
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CHANGING UP OUR MEDIA, 2020 STYLE
“THE CURSE OF LA LLORONA,” “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark,” “ M i d s o m m a r, “ T h e L i g h t h o u s e ,” and “Annabelle Comes Home.” FCPL customers surprised us this year. Given the state of the world we might have thought people would look for romantic comedies or heartwarming movies about lost dogs, but instead we watched horror movies fly off the shelves. Not just horror, but movies about all kinds of frightening things, like pandemics, dystopias and a real-life scary clown for hire in Florida. Last year saw library customers hunkering down for the long haul with audiobooks and movies, and this year continues to challenge the way we think about what to purchase for the library’s collection. Recently we’ve seen a modest shift away from physical library books in favor of ebooks and downloadable audiobooks, available primarily in the library’s Libby app. People are venturing out less than they used to, and for those who didn’t know already, downloadable content is both instantly gratifying and contact-free. We’ve increased our efforts to beef up our digital library. We look at every request from customers, and we add as many of them as our budget permits. People love to follow stories in a series. Keeping up with them feels like
work that can never be done — as long as our favorite authors keep tempting us with the next book. Libraries around the country are also experiencing higher demand for materials that address how to build racial, cultural and economic equity. Some of our most popular titles have been “How to Be an Antiracist,” “White Fragility,” “The Color of Law,” “Evicted” and “Between the World and Me.” The year 2020 brought many unexpected changes for all of us. We’re continuing to roll with those changes by constantly re-evaluating what our community wants and needs. If you would like us to get a specific audiobook or movie, send us an email: forsythlibrary@gmail.com. I | S
The Most Requested AV Materials from March Until November Adult DVDs “Knives Out” “Little Women” “Midway” “The Good Liar” “1917”
Adult Audiobooks “A Minute to Midnight” by David Baldacci “Camino Winds” by John Grisham “The Guardians” by John Grisham “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens “Walk the Wire” by David Balducci
— JAMIE STROBLE, audiovisual librarian
New Year = New Resources LOOKING FOR SOMETHING NEW? TRY THESE RESOURCES, ALL FREE WITH YOUR LIBRARY CARD. > Learn from over 110 languages with the new Transparent Language Learning app. This is a great way to kickstart your language learning journey. > NCLive has moved their RBdigital collection to hoopla. With your library card, you can enjoy full access to this collection and all of the features on the hoopla app. > Like Films on Demand? NCLive now offers a version just for kids. It’s perfect for parents and educators to enrich their children’s education. WINTER/SPRING 2021 3
FEATURED EXHIBIT: Central Library Feb. 1-March 27
LOCAL BLACK PHOTOGRAPHERS EXPLORE
BLACK HISTORY MONTH THEME OF FAMILY
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HE BLACK FAMILY: REPRESENTATION, IDENTITY AND DIVERSITY is this year’s
theme for Black History Month. Forsyth County Public Library’s exhibit “Representation, Identity and Diversity” presents the work of two local African American
photographers who explore culture and identity in their art.
This exhibit is a project of the Library’s Read to Right Wrongs Initiative, which encourages the community to use the library’s programs, services and resources to inform and educate themselves about the various challenges society is facing. Owens Daniels is a photographer based in Winston-Salem. He often explores the struggles of ordinary people as they deal with power structures. Daniels studies the photographs he has taken, looking to discover what subconscious messages present themselves. He uses digital art techniques to bring out the message, seeking to create an image that will say something to every viewer. Artists are solitary people, Daniels said, but early in his life, family played a role in helping him discover his artistic talents. As a child he was sometimes sent to his room with only books for company. One day he made a drawing. When he showed it to his mother, she praised it and put it on the refrigerator for the family to see. His father, a man of few words, looked at him and said, “Son, good job.” We can spend our lives trying to recreate that kind of a moment, Daniels said. Bobby Roebuck is a Winston-Salem photographer with a deep connection to smooth jazz, particularly the diverse community of primarily African American and Latino musicians. He shoots photographs at jazz festivals around the country and characterizes his photographs as capturing what the audience didn’t see.
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(left) “Silence is Not an Option” by Owens Daniels. (above) “Laundry Day” by Owens Daniels.
Bobby Roebuck
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October 2019 at the All-American Jazz Festival in Fayetteville, N.C., in the Festival Park Amphitheatre. (left to right): Marcus Anderson, Brian Culbertson and Patches Stewart. Photo by Bobby Roebuck.
“I HEAR WITH MY EYES AND SEE WITH MY EARS.” —BOBBY ROEBUCK
Roebuck’s early training was in drawing and painting, but photography’s ability to wow the viewer, and the artist, propelled him toward the camera to capture the intensity and passion of the performers that captivated him. Roebuck is not a musician he said, but he is attuned to the musicians he is photographing, using their rhythm and phrasing to guide him to the right moment to take the shot. “I hear with my eyes and see with my ears,” he said. When Roebuck speaks of family influence and support, he gives his wife, Twana, credit for playing a vital role in encouraging him. He also feels a great responsibility to the next generation. As an African American father to a daughter who is a singer/performer, he feels the importance of being an example and an inspiration, while acknowledging that the support and inspiration goes both ways. I | S — NAN LA ROSEE, Central Library manager
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(left) “I Can’t Be Silenced” by Owens Daniels. (right) August 2019 at the Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville, N.C. Musician Lin Rountree, jazz trumpeter by Bobby Roebuck. (below) “Strike for JB” by Owens Daniels.
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FEATURED EVENT: Lounging with the Library— Finances, Funding and Philanthropy in the Black Community Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. Join us via Zoom and Facebook for a live conversation on money matters in the African American community.
Getting to Know the Black Philanthropy Initiative LIBRARY DIRECTOR BRIAN HART INTERVIEWS ANDREA HULIGHAN, DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
BPI has funded approximately 65 grants totaling over $298,000 since they made their first grants in 2007.
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As an initiative of The Winston-Salem Foundation, BPI serves as a model for rethinking philanthropy. BPI’s intentional work to build effective philanthropic relationships with the Black community began in 2000 with a grant from The ECHO Fund and the Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation. A grant from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation in 2004 enabled The Winston-Salem Foundation and the BPI Advisory Committee to offer public speakers and informational seminars to the Black community to maintain the momentum in building new relationships. BPI launched its annual grants program in 2007. BPI credits its first chair, Mr. Marshall Bass, for recruiting others to join the effort and for creating a solid foundation that has enabled BPI to thrive over the years.
What projects have you funded in your 20-year history? BPI has funded approximately 65 grants totaling over $298,000 since we made our first grants in 2007. We have given grants focused on education, financial literacy and other issues we have found relevant to our local Black community. BPI has focused the majority of its grantmaking on equity in education for the last two years, based on 8 INTERSECTIONS MAGAZINE
the data in our “Rethinking Philanthropy” report, and this year offered a new grant program focused on providing resources to Black-led organizations making an impact in our local Black communities. A list of this year’s grant recipients to-date can be found on our website for specific examples (bpiws.org).
Both FCPL and BPI value community engagement and education. Are there specific engagement or education initiatives that BPI is proud of? Over the years, BPI has both hosted and partnered with the community to provide several programs and events that we are proud of. As an initiative, part of our mission is to engage the community and create learning opportunities around issues impacting the local Black community. In February 2020, BPI partnered with Salem College to host an educational program about raising Black youth in white spaces where four Black high school students talked about their experiences attending predominately white schools and how adults could help support Black youth. It was so powerful to hear the youth share so many personal experiences, perspectives and statements with the audience. Moving into 2021, BPI looks forward to expanding opportunities to engage and educate the community virtually and in person when it is safe to do so.
The Library has a Nonprofit Resource Center, does BPI have resources or information that we could share with our users? Our “Rethinking Philanthropy” report continues to be a powerful tool that we use in our work, and we know that many in the community have requested it for their work, as well. The report provides key data about our community and specifically disaggregates it by race, while providing historical and societal context for the data. An electronic copy of the report can be found at bpiws.org. The Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem also recently produced a data report that looks at our community’s data with both a gender and racial lens. The report can be accessed by visiting wfgenderlens.org.
Is there anything that interested residents of Forsyth County can do to support the Black Philanthropy Initiative? Ask to join one of our committees. We have committees focused on grantmaking, community engagement and resource development. Be a BPI advocate by telling your networks about us and connecting us to individuals or organizations in the community you think we should be aware of. I | S
OTHER FEBRUARY BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS African American Read In Feb. 8 at 4 p.m. – Call 336-703-2970 to register Feb. 20 at 2 p.m. – Call 336-703-2950 to register Read your favorite poem, narrative or passage from a work by an African American author. Or just come to listen, reflect and enjoy. Individuals are asked to share pieces no longer than three minutes to allow time for others to share.
African American Genealogy Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. If you are interested in African American genealogy, this is for you. Learn about the unique types of records used and discover research methods to help find ancestors. Call 336-703-2970 to register.
Black History Virtual Trivia Anyone with a thirst for knowledge can participate and expand their knowledge of African American history. Call 336-703-2920 to register.
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The Case of the Missing Mrs.
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Finding Your Female Ancestors
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after marriage is one reason that finding female ancestors can be difficult. Another is that well into the 19th century, it was rare for a woman to own property, a business, or manage her own money. These things were often taken care of by a male relative or spouse, so their names are missing from the types of records where you can often find male ancestors. I typically suggest searching the census records to find female ancestors first. Likely, you’ll find her married and listed with her husband and children. If you don’t know her maiden name, you can search for marriage records. The marriage record will list your ancestor with her maiden name. It may also list her parents’ names. After you’ve gleaned all the information you can from census and vital records, you can then search social pages in the local newspapers, women’s clubs directories, announcements and obituaries for your female ancestors. I took advantage of a free weekend of access to Newspapers.com and found information on my great-grandmother and the house she grew up in. I knew her maiden name and recalled that my mother had said she had been married in Winthrop, Mass. I found two articles from the local newspaper social pages in which parties were thrown for her on her birthday. Details about her ability to sing and dance were wonderful to find. I also found the name of the street that the house was located on, and eventually located the house.
Other records of note for finding a female ancestor include institutional records from asylums, schools, women’s organizations records, family Bibles, letters or diaries and suffrage voter lists and registrations. African American women will have a more challenging search in finding enslaved ancestors. This will involve finding the slave holder family name and researching their plantation and family records. An excellent resource is Sharon DeBartolo Carmack’s book “A Genealogist’s Guide to Discovering your Female Ancestors.” Carmack provides numerous methods for finding female ancestors and includes a list of records that can be used in your search. There are also a number of case studies in finding female ancestors that illustrate the use of her suggested research methods that you can adapt to your own search. For one-on-one appointments and questions about genealogy, please call 336-703-3070 or: forsythlibrary@ gmail.com. I | S — KAREN FEENEY, collection supervisor N.C. Collection
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From the Library to the Front Lines of COVID-19 Aid: Library Staff Helps With Relief Efforts
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HEN GOV. ROY COOPER issued a stay-at-home order to North Carolinians in March as a result of a surge of coronavirus cases, it left many people scrambling for information. They were scared about a new disease, confused about whether
their workplaces were considered essential and fearful about such simple things as going to the grocery store, where they might be exposed to COVID-19.
“I relied on my professional training. I knew how to look for answers.” — ANGELA BROWN, reference librarian
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Like many such agencies across the country, the Forsyth County Department of Health deployed its staff to COVID relief efforts. They also sought help from what might seem like an unlikely source — the staff of the Forsyth County Public Library. Within a few weeks 20 staff members were answering questions on a help line, doing contact tracing of people who tested positive for the virus and working with homeless people in quarantine. “It felt like being thrown to the wolves,” said Angela Brown, a reference librarian, who led a group of staff who answered calls and emails about the governor’s stay-at-home order. But Brown and her co-workers did what library staff have always done — answer questions, research information and bring a helpful, friendly presence to their tasks. And yes, they even reserved books and helped people apply for library cards, as people told them that such activities gave them a sense of normalcy when many of the places they regularly enjoyed visiting were shut down. “I relied on my professional training,” Brown said. “I knew how to look for answers.” Jose Perez, the library’s peer support specialist, worked with the Department of Social Services at the temporary shelter that had been set up for homeless people who were in quarantine. Perez knew many of the people he worked with through their visits to the library. In addition to worrying about their health, some of the people he worked with needed comfort and reassurance. “It’s our job to give them hope,” he said, “no matter what their journey.”
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“At first I was trying to convey information. I learned I really needed to be quiet and listen and let people tell me what they needed.” — CANDACE BRENNAN, reference librarian The majority of the staff who worked on the effort became contact tracers. They were charged with calling people who had been exposed to COVID-19 and talking to them about the disease, its symptoms and recommended quarantine practices. They kept in touch with daily calls, texts and emails until their quarantine was past. Contact tracers dealt with a range of reactions from the people they called. Some were angry. Some were frightened. Some were in denial. “Some people would say, ‘I think you’ve got the wrong number.’ I had people say, ‘You’ve got us mixed up with someone else,’” said Candace Brennan, a reference librarian. “I had other people who would be really frightened, upset and a little panicked.”
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Brennan helped people find services, such as grocery delivery, that would help them quarantine successfully. She talked some people through the use of their home computers for research. “At first I was trying to convey information,” Brennan said. “I learned I really needed to be quiet and listen and let people tell me what they needed.” For Jessica Hassler, a library supervisor, the work of contact tracing was personal. “It felt good and a little sad at the same time. I’d already had COVID,” she said, “so I knew how scared they were. Once or twice, I did tell them ‘I’ve been there. I know how scary this is. I’m going to call you every day.’” Most of the library staff said that learning new technology and procedures that changed regularly during the first few weeks was stressful. It was also difficult for librarians, who pride themselves on finding the right answers, to be confronted with questions they couldn’t always answer. Eventually, though, most of the staff found their footing and said they were proud to make a small contribution in fighting the pandemic. “Librarians want to help people,” Hassler said. “We don’t get into this line of work for the money or glory. We’re there to help. When COVID was coming for us, we said, ‘How can we help? We can help slow the spread.’” I | S — Mary Giunca, public information officer
LIBRARY RE-IMAGINED
You Can Do That at the Library? LIBRARY STAFFS HAVE LONG BEEN KNOWN for their ability to check out books, recommend authors
you’ll love and help with school projects. They can also help you do a lot of things you probably never thought of — like track down an elusive ancestor, tell you where to find grants for your nonprofit or send you to an organization that can provide emergency food or housing. Forsyth County Public Library staff members talk about what they love about their specialized library work.
APRIL MITTELSTAEDT youth services librarian
WHAT I HELP PEOPLE DO As a youth services librarian, I focus a lot on helping kids and teens discover (or rediscover) a love for reading. It’s important to me that the child has agency in picking their books, whether they’ve been told they can’t “read a book this hard” or “need to read something harder.”
UNIQUE PROGRAMS
WHY PEOPLE LIKE THE SERVICES I OFFER People love to talk to me about books, or ask me for help in finding books, in part because I will admit that my reading habits are not the best. It takes off a lot of pressure and “demystifies” librarians when I admit I return unread books and quit reading after 20 pages if I’m not interested.
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JODY LOHMAN business and nonprofit support librarian
peer support services specialist
WHAT I HELP PEOPLE DO I love coming to work because I spend my day helping people. I’ve also developed two programs in partnership with the Small Business Center of Forsyth Technical Community College. Winning Wednesdays is a weekly session that highlights library resources for business and nonprofits. Find Funding for Your Nonprofit is a monthly session that helps you use Foundation Directory Online, a powerful database, to find potential funding for your nonprofit.
WHAT I HELP PEOPLE DO I connect people to different services and give them hope. People who are struggling with homelessness, substance abuse and evictions need to know that all is not lost. I offer a compassionate non-judgmental ear to those in our community who are struggling.
WHY PEOPLE LIKE THE SERVICES I OFFER People really like the one-on-one appointments. We help them complete a business plan, prepare for a presentation or find funding for a nonprofit.
WHY PEOPLE LIKE THE SERVICES I OFFER They can talk to someone who has actually been through some of the things that they are going through. It’s convenient for people in the community to be able to come to the library and get support. They don’t have to travel all over town to have services pieced together. In the beginning they can come to one spot and get direction. I | S
Find Funding for Your Nonprofit
Resume Writing session
Second Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. and April 6 at 2 p.m.
In this orientation to the Foundation Directory Online, you’ll acquire techniques for searching the database and researching potential funding to support your nonprofit organization’s mission and programs. Call 336-703-3020 to register.
Virtual program provides suggestions for improving format, spelling, grammar and effectiveness. Online library resources will also be shared. Call 336-703-2960 to register.
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1. “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent”
by Isabel Wilkerson (2020) Isabel Wilkerson gives us a portrait of an invisible phenomenon in America, as she explores how America, throughout its history, has been shaped by a hidden caste system, a rigid hierarchy of human rankings. 2. “First Women: The Grace and Power of
America’s Modern First Ladies” by Kate Andersen (2016) Former White House correspondent Kate Andersen Brower draws on a wide array of untapped, candid sources to tell the stories of the 10 remarkable women who have defined the role of First Lady since 1960. 3. “Headstrong: 52 Women Who Changed
Science — and the World” by Rachel Swaby (2015) Covering Nobel Prize winners and major innovators, as well as lesser-known but hugely significant scientists who influence our every day, Rachel Swaby’s profiles span centuries of courageous thinkers and illustrate how each one’s ideas developed. 4. “Thick: And Other Essays” by Tressie
McMillan Cottom (2019) In these eight piercing explorations on beauty, media, money and more, Tressie
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McMillan Cottom embraces her venerated role as a purveyor of wit, wisdom and Black Twitter snark about all that is right and much that is wrong with this thing we call society. 5. “Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism” by Anne Applebaum (2020) Across the world today, from the U.S. to Europe and beyond, liberal democracy is under siege while different forms of authoritarianism are on the rise. Prizewinning historian Anne Applebaum argues that we should not be surprised by this change. 6. “When Women Ruled the World: Six
Queens of Egypt” by Kara Cooney (2018) Female rulers are a rare phenomenon — but thousands of years ago in ancient Egypt, women reigned supreme. Celebrated Egyptologist Kara Cooney delivers a fascinating tale of female power, exploring the reasons why it has seldom been allowed, and why we should care. 7. “Fifty Words for Rain” by Asha Lemmie
(2020) From debut author Asha Lemmie, a sweeping, coming-of-age novel about a young woman’s quest for acceptance — and the unexpected ally who will change everything in post-World War II Japan.
8. “The Jane Austen Society” by Natalie Jenner (2020) Just after the Second World War, in the small English village of Chawton, an unusual but like-minded group of people band together to preserve Jane Austen’s home and legacy. 9. “Mexican Gothic” by Silvia MorenoGarcia (2020) After receiving a frantic letter from her newlywed cousin begging for someone to save her from a mysterious doom, Noemi Taboada heads to High Place, a distant house in the Mexican countryside. As Noemi digs deeper she unearths stories of violence and madness. 10. “The Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett
(2020) The Vignes twin sisters will always be identical. But after growing up together in a small, Southern Black community and running away at age 16, it’s not just the shape of their daily lives that is different as adults — it’s everything. Weaving together multiple generations, from the 1950s to the 1990s, Brit Bennett produces a story that is an exploration of the American history of passing. I | S — Lara Luck, collection development supervisor
PEOPLE & PURPOSE
Bicycles and Books
SCULPTURE PAYS TRIBUTE TO DOCTOR’S PASSIONS
DR. JOE DUDLEY was a daily visitor to the Central Library, after his retirement in 2001. Dudley liked to settle into a chair on the first floor and watch the children come in for storytime. Dudley, a city native, died in 2019. “What was wonderful about Joe is that he embraced everything about Central Library. He liked the wide cross section of people who came to the library. He liked the Central Library’s collection,” said Mary Dudley, Joe’s widow. A bronze sculpture, called “Dirt Trail” was installed in the garden outside the children’s department in November in Dudley’s honor. The sculpture shows a boy on a bike and it pays tribute to Dudley’s love of bikes and spirit of adventure. The plaque beside the sculpture includes a quote by Peter Golkin, “My two favorite things in life are libraries and bicycles. They both move people forward without wasting anything. The perfect day: riding a bike to the library.” The sculpture is visible from the sidewalk to the left of the Central Library. I | S
Mary Dudley with the sculpture installed In Joe Dudley’s honor.
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6 Zuli Zuzu – African Dance program 20 Feb. 6 at 11 a.m. with an encore
performance on Feb. 20 at 5 p.m. The Zuzu Acrobats embody the culture of East Africa and present a show that features fast pyramid building, limbo, chair balancing, comedy, juggling, contortion and much more. Check out their performance schedule on our website.
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Summer Reading June-July 2021 More from the Read to Right Wrongs Initiative
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Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. With the ever-changing world, keeping up with friends and family has never been easier. Teen Services will share various apps and websites that keep us connected. (Program is designed for parents of teens and tweens). Call 336-703-3080.
The Borders of Our Minds, with author David H. Mould March 2 at 6:30 p.m. Historian and journalist David Mould will discuss his latest book on travel, history and culture, “Postcards from the Borderslands.” Call 336-703-3020 to register.
My Journey, featuring Jocylin Pierro March 17 at 6 p.m. An EPA scientist will share how she conquered obstacles and became a scientist. Call 336-703-3080 to register.
DIY Seed Bombs on virtual program for Creek Week March 23 at 3 p.m. Staff will instruct participants on how to create seed bombs made from recycled paper and flower seeds. Call 336-703-2950 to register.
Staying Connected
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Tween Poetry Month Beginning March 29 at 4 p.m. and continuing through April Each week, tweens create and submit their poetry for National Poetry Month. At the end of each week, select tweens will have a chance to share their poetry via Zoom and social media. Call 336-703-3040 to register.
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National Library Week April 4-10
Money Smart Week April 4-11
