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Close to Home: North Carolina Spring 2020
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Close to Home: North Carolina is a NextReads newsletter that focuses on the treasures found in the North Carolina Collection at the Central Library. Please note that North Carolina Collection copies of books are considered reference only and cannot be checked out, but circulating copies may be available elsewhere in Forsyth County or in the NC Cardinal consortium.For additional resources check out the links below and read our very popular blog!
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The North Carolina Collection of the Forsyth County Public Library houses a broad range of non-circulating resources to suit your research needs. The room contains a wealth of local, state and federal information as well as archived issues of newspapers and magazines. Our knowledgeable staff will be happy to assist you with your project, whether you are an experienced researcher or just getting started. For help with questions about North Carolina, local history, or genealogy, please come visit us on the second floor of the Central Library in Winston-Salem, NC or call 336-703-3070 during regular business hours.
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A Good Neighborhood
by Therese Fowler
In Oak Knoll, a verdant, tight-knit North Carolina neighborhood, professor of forestry and ecology Valerie Alston-Holt is raising her bright and talented biracial son, Xavier, who's headed to college in the fall. All is well until the Whitmans--a family with new money and a secretly troubled teenage daughter--raze the house and trees next door to build themselves a showplace.
With little in common except a property line, these two families quickly find themselves at odds: first, over an historic oak tree in Valerie's yard, and soon after, the blossoming romance between their two teenagers.
A Good Neighborhood asks big questions about life in America today--what does it mean to be a good neighbor? How do we live alongside each other when we don't see eye to eye?--as it explores the effects of class, race, and heartrending love in a story that's as provocative as it is powerful.
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The Book of Candlelight by Ellery AdamsIn the new Secret, Book, and Scone Society novel from New York Times bestselling author Ellery Adams, the rain in Miracle Springs, North Carolina, has been relentless--and a flood of trouble is about to be unleashed . . .
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Horror in North Carolina by Simon RoseNorth Carolina is known for its natural beauty. The state is also famous for its supernatural activity. Be wary of empty roads, old buildings, and strange lights. You never know whoor whatyoull encounter. Get ready to read four terrifying tales about North Carolinas spookiest spots! This 24-page book features controlled, narrative nonfiction text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The colorful design and spooky art will engage and terrify emergent readers.
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A Pocket Naturalist Guide North Carolina Butterflies & Pollinators : A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species by James KavanaghPollinators in North Carolina include bats, bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, moths, wasps, flies, and beetles. These beneficial species are both beautiful to observe and critical to the preservation of the state's diverse eco-system and agriculture. This portable folding guide includes illustrations and descriptions of 140 species and a back-panel map featuring some of the state's top nature viewing hot spots. A handy field reference and perfect take-along guide for visitors and nature enthusiasts of all ages.
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Chasing after family secrets? Let us help you catch them. Schedule a virtual appointment with a librarian to help you do your genealogy.
Use this link to set up a 30-minute appointment with a librarian to get one-on-one help for your genealogical research. Use the calendar in the bottom right corner to select the date and time. Appointments will be virtual through the Zoom meeting platform. We recommend that you download Zoom before the appointment. Appointments will be available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Appointments will last for approximately 30 minutes. If you have any problems scheduling, please call us at 336-703-3070. If you need help using a genealogical database and do not have a library card, you'll need to get a library card. You can apply for a virtual library card for online resources by filling out the Online Library Card Registration. Please allow 1-2 business days to fully process your request. Image courtesy of the Forsyth County Public Library Photograph Collection.
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Forsyth County Public Library 660 W 5th Street Winston Salem, North Carolina 27101 336-703-3030www.forsythlibrary.org |
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