Alexander County, "The Gem of North Carolina" is located in the Foothills of western NC. In the quaint town of Taylorsville, the Alexander County Library is conveniently located one block from the Courthouse and Post Office. Director, Phalbe Henriksen, and the library staff invite you to visit! The mission of the Alexander County Library is to improve the quality of life in Alexander County by providing the best library services, collections, and programs possible in accordance with the library's role as an educational institution.
The Alexander County Library has served this area for over thirty years and currently over 7,000 people are cardholders.

Alexander County
Library
77 First Avenue SW
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Phalbe Henriksen,
Director
PH: 828-632-4058
FX: 828-632-1094

Library Hours
Monday	9:00 - 7:00
Tuesday	9:00 - 6:00
Wednesday	9:00 - 6:00
Thursday	9:00 - 7:00
Friday	9:00 - 6:00
Saturday	9:00 - 3:00
Sunday	Closed

This web site is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. We invite you to join us!

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
During the school year, regularly scheduled preschool storytimes are available! Children from birth to age 5 are welcome to come and read stories, dance and have fun with Children’s Librarian, Miss Mel. view calendar>>

Resources

*Books & Reference
*Books on Tape/CD
*Internet Access
*Movies & DVD's
*Local History Room
*Children's Area
*Children's Programs
*Newspapers
*Magazines
*Friends Book Sale
*Photocopy Service
*Film Services
*Exhibits
*Interlibrary Loans
*Large Print Books
*Help in obtaining
..books for the
..visually & physically
..handicapped

Creativity Abounds At Alexander County Library This Summer
Summer reading is on its way! The Alexander County Library and the Bethlehem Branch are ready to dish out great reads and awesome programs for youth ages birth to18 for this year’s summer reading program -
Be Creative @ Your Library. Studies show only 15 minutes per day are needed to keep reading skills sharp – and to prepare preschool children to learn to read.

The Alexander Friends of the Library was organized in 1967 as a citizen support group for the newly-opened Alexander County Library. There were 57 charter members. The following year, the group incorporated as a nonprofit organization. read more>>

We invite you to become a member of the Friends of the Library. Annual Memberships are available for individuals, families and businesses. The membership dues help the Library to provide many additional services that would otherwise not be available to our cardholders. You can also support our Library by participating in our fundraisers and book sales. Click for a Friends of the Library membership form which you can print out and mail or bring to the Library to become a member.

Alexander County
Library
Board of Trustees

Phyllis Little, Chair
Gary Bebber
Kay Bebber
Eric Burgess
William Hammer
Sallie Hartis
Blake Jones
Janie McCall
Carole Rogers
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Hiddenite Celebration - Third Saturday each September
Apple Festival - Third Saturday each October
Christmas Parade - First Saturday each December

Your Library staff invites you to take advantage of all that the Library has to offer. There is something here for everyone in your family to enjoy, so plan a family outing to the Library today! We are open six days a week for your convenience.

The library staff includes: (left to right)
Kathy Riddle, Linda Jordan, Melissa Hager, Children's Librarian, Vicki Watts, Gary Hoyle, Director, Kiristie Dolle, Ruth St. Clair, Arnetta Sumpter, and Janet Sigmon.