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Meet Kayleigh Dyer
Kayleigh Dyer was recently promoted to the Technical Processing Assistant for the Alamance County Public Libraries from her part-time position at the Graham Public Library. Congratulations!
How long have you worked with the County?
It’ll be seven years in February 2021.
Where are you from originally?
I’ve lived a bit all over NC; Bahama, Hillsborough, Charlotte. I currently reside in Alamance County.
When you were little, what was your dream job?
I went through phases. I think there was figure skater and veterinarian at some point.
What was the best part of your week/weekend?
I was able to have a little downtime to myself; cook what I wanted to cook, have the television off, and enjoy the company of my dogs. But I also had a surprise visit from my niece and we watched movies all day when it rained.
If your life was a song, what would the title be?
Funny you should ask this! I’m actually named after the song “Kayleigh” by Marillion though I don’t think that’s what my song title would be. I do know it would be folky/country probably (I grew up on a horse farm) with a twist of pop but have lyrics more like Hozier or Fleetwood Mac.
Are you involved in any community projects or organizations?
I also work for Burlington Recreation and Parks so I am involved with some of our events that we provide to the community.
What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten?
I’m very open to trying new things! But maybe kimchi? It’s the one that my friends and family are always like “Say what?” Or gator tail, I’ve had that too.
What’s your favorite TV Show?
I enjoy most types of media (music, movies, tv, books) and am not picky. I do re-watch when I’m sick (or when I broke my wrist earlier this year) some favorites such as the Lord of the Rings Trilogy, The 10th Kingdom, or Parks and Recreation (all of which we carry at the library).
What is your favorite thing to spend money on?
Traveling and experiences. Or candles. Lol.
What’s the most interesting thing you’ve learned recently?
I just used an InstaPot for the first time over the weekend and boy, was that an amazing, easy, and quick culinary experience!
Grab & Go
The Alamance County Public Libraries will be implementing “Grab & Go” service. Patrons can browse the collection, make a quick selection of materials, check out, and exit the building. Expected visit times should be limited to 30 minutes for browsing or 1 hour on the computer.
In order to ensure everyone’s safety:
- face coverings are required,
- social distancing is expected,
- hand sanitizer is available,
Computers will be available for one hour first come, first serve sessions. Please allow staff time to sanitize computers between uses. Online programming will continue but there will be no in-house events and our meeting rooms will be unavailable for public use at this time.
Curbside service will continue for customers who wish to pick up materials without entering the building. This service will continue with patrons placing items on hold via phone or the website and calling upon arrival at the library for pick-up.
Our service hours for Grab & Go, Curbside, and Computers at the May Memorial, Mebane, and Graham Libraries are:
- Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, & Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Tuesdays and Thursdays:
- Senior Access: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
- General Access: 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
At the North Park Library are:
- Mondays, Wednesday, & Fridays: 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
- Tuesdays and Thursdays: 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
For more information, contact your local library branch during service hours.
- May Memorial Library: 336-229-3588
- Mebane Public Library: 919-563-6431
- Graham Public Library: 336-570-6730
- North Park Library: 336-226-7185
If you are sick, please do not plan a library visit. Online resources are always available.
Meet Tracy Wright, our newest full-time Library Assistant at the Mebane Public Library
How long have you worked with the County?
I started with the county in September 2014, so 6 years this month.
Where are you from originally?
I was born in Newport News, Virginia and moved to Alamance County when I was six years old, lived here ever since.
What are you most passionate about?
I love audiobooks and movies.
Do you have a hobby?
I enjoy traveling, exploring new places – especially parks and beaches.
When you were little, what was your dream job?
I wanted to be a photographer and take pictures of puppies and kittens.
What was the best part of your week/weekend?
I love the mornings! A good cup of coffee and a morning stroll with my dog, Boo.
If your life was a song, what would the title be?
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell.
What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten?
Not a fan of weird food but I have eaten frog legs that we gigged ourselves.
What’s your favorite TV Show?
That changes with each new season of Netflix!
What is your favorite thing to spend money on?
Shoes – especially tennis shoes. Shoes with dogs on them, yellow shoes, green shoes – sounds like a Dr. Seuss book!
What’s the most interesting thing you’ve learned recently?
I just recently had my first granddaughter. And I am learning that we did it all wrong. All the rules have changed, it is a wonder that my daughter made it through childhood.
The Mobile Library is Coming!
We are hard at work getting our new Mobile Library ready and hope our new vehicle will be able to begin services soon! This project began as an idea about four years ago. It has been fun to rediscover the history of Bookmobile services in Alamance County. Carrying over 400 books, a converted delivery truck established a three week service rotation in 1938, making over 200 stops at farms, villages, churches, and meeting spaces.
More than eighty years later, Alamance County Public Libraries staff and community have worked hard to lay the groundwork and raise the funds to once again have a bookmobile on the road. Since it’s become much more than books that are offered at libraries, our new service has been deemed the Mobile Library as it will also offer Wi-Fi, access to services and technology, programming, and more. Our vehicle is projected to be around thirty-five feet long with enough shelf space for about 2,500 books and materials.
While our vehicle is under construction, we are working diligently to prepare for this new service. Our Mobile Café has been exploring different places in Alamance County to find suitable stops. But we need your help to find great locations in your area. Stops must meet the following criteria:
- Has plenty of room for a 30-foot vehicle to get in and out (without having to back out);
- Has ample parking near where the Mobile Library will be;
- Is located in the rural areas of Alamance County (not near a branch library) OR would supply an underserved population (young children, older adults, veterans, lower income neighborhood);
- Is a place where people would want to come to visit a Mobile Library (for instance, people visiting a grocery store usually don’t want to stop and look for a book with groceries in the car).
Please fill out one of our request forms (fillable or printable) and submit them to outreach@alamancelibraries.org or by mail to Outreach at 342 S. Spring St., Burlington, NC 27215.
We are also actively seeking sponsors for our Mobile Library project. If you or someone you know may be interested in helping to sponsor our project, please contact me at sgoldman@alamancelibraries.org. Sponsorships must be completed by April 30th to have your or your organization’s name on our sponsor’s recognition section of the vehicle.
We hope to see you out in the community in our new bright and colorful Mobile Library this fall!
Help Create a map of free WiFi in Alamance County!
Will You Share your Wi-Fi to Help Alamance County Students and Families?
Our community is fighting back against the COVID-19 threat by staying home and staying apart. That means protecting ourselves and our neighbors by learning, studying and working from home. Having a reliable internet connection at home is something most of us take for granted, but for many people in our community the lack of a reliable internet connection is putting students and families behind.
We need your help to ensure that everyone in Alamance County has the ability to participate in classes, submit homework or simply fill out job applications online. If you have a space in your business, building or parking lot where you can provide a wireless connection to the public you can be part of the solution. We are creating a map of everywhere that our community can access a reliable internet connection. That may be in a restaurant, a church or simply a designated space in your parking lot.
Will you help us by participating as a Community Connect Partner? Please fill out this short survey. We will contact you with details and help you make your wireless connection available to those in need.
Link to Community Connect Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/alamancecommunityconnect
Or scan the QR code below:
Thank you for your support of our community!