John Updike

Award-winning author, John Updike, died this week. He was 76. He was a 6 time finalist for the National Book Award and won in 1964 for The Centaur and again 1982 for Rabbit is Rich. He was also a two time winner of the Pulitzer for Rabbit is Rich in 1982 and Rabbit at Rest in 1991.

The Stanly County Library has a variety of his work. We have copies of some of his older novels, including Rabbit at Rest and some of his newest novels. His newest novel, Widows of Eastwick, which was published in October is on order. We also have a couple of collections of his poems and short stories. Please check the library's online catalog to see what is available or to place a reserve.

Read a Book, Save a Buck

The annual adult winter reading program has started. This year our fun theme will focus on how much money our patrons can save by using the library. You can sign up at any Stanly County Public Library - Albemarle, Badin, Norwood, Oakboro and Locust.

• Sign up to participate in the Adult Winter Reading Program.


• Keep a Reading Log of the books you've read and the value. Turn in the form at the end of the program and we'll add up how much money everyone has saved by using the library.


• For every book you read, sign a dollar bill and be entered for the final drawing of a stuffed book bag.

It's a simple and fun way to read books and save money.

Happy Reading!

Book Club Rescheduled

Due to the wonderful snowfall we had on Tuesday the 20th, our book club discussion has been rescheduled. We will meet and discuss The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski on Tuesday, February 17th at 11:00. This is our regular meeting day. The book we were scheduled to discuss, Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston, will be rescheduled for the November meeting.

First Book Club Meeting of the Year

The Reader's Circle Book Club will start their new year by discussing The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski on Tuesday, January 20th at 11:00 am. The group welcomes new members and the library has copies of the book for checkout.