What’s going on at your Cherryville Branch Library

by TRACI POLLITT Branch Manager Cherryville

Branch Library

LEGO Club – Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m.

Family Storytime –Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

Chessmates – Monday, Feb. 27 at 4:30 p.m.

Craft & Chat – Friday, March 10 at 11 a.m.

Youth Book Club –Monday, March 13 at 4:30 p.m.

Teen Anime Club –Thursday, March 16 at 4:30 p.m.

In addition to the new Seed Bank inside the Cherryville Branch Library, there is now a coat closet outside as well. This initiative was started at the Belmont Branch of the Gaston County Public Library approximately one year ago by branch manager Katie Love. The closet was named in memory of Sam Leonhardt, a former employee who worked at the Main branch of GCPL.

After seeing the impact the closet and its donations had on the Belmont community, the decision was made to offer the closets at all GCPL branch locations. Cherryville’s closet was the last to be installed...we consider it saving the best for last!

We are now seeking donations of new and gently used clothing for all ages as well as all sizes. Packages of new socks and underwear will be greatly appreciated, as will new toiletries such as deodorant, soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes. Please bring all items inside the library to an employee during public service hours. The closet will be open 24/7 for anyone who may need items offered. We know our community is very generous and we have a feeling our closet will be full in no time!

Are you a fan of the Gaston County Friends of the Library annual book sale? Have you been waiting for this year’s sale?

You will love this year’s news: the sale will run a FULL WEEK in April, from Monday, April 10 through Saturday, April 15. That’s right – an extra two (2) days of great finds and awesome deals! Proceeds from the annual sale are dedicated to providing equipment, furnishings, resources, and programming for library patrons. We have flyers available to take home and post on your refrigerator (or wherever you post your most important reminders). Stop by to get yours!

For all other library-related questions, feel free to call us at (704) 769-8190, or stop by the branch at 605 E. Main Street. Our public service hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday and Saturday. As always, friends… Happy Reading!