Posted by: Julie Chautin on: March 13, 2011
There will be no movie at the Murphy Library this Thursday, March 17. Storytime dinosaurs are taking over the Murphy Library’s meeting room thanks to the efforts of Bridget Wilson, Nantahala Youth Services Librarian. She is holding a “Dinosaur Pajama Storytime” for all ages on Thursday from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Want your young ones to join [...]
Posted by: Julie Chautin on: April 26, 2010
Friends of Murphy Library invite you to their spring Yard Sale and it’s going to be a winner! Donations have been coming in and more are on the way. Plus – hundreds of books are just waiting for you in the Bookmobile area in the back of the library. This year we’re raising money to [...]
Posted by: Julie Chautin on: December 7, 2009
Have you visited the Murphy Public Library’s “new” meeting room with its gorgeous “Giving Tree” wall? Youth Services librarian, Sarah Arnaudin has an invitation for the whole family: The Nantahala Regional Library is offering a Holiday Storytime for families on Saturday, December 19. The event, which will be held in the Murphy Public Library meeting room, is open [...]
Posted by: Julie Chautin on: October 31, 2009
One of the most important tasks in the world is to teach little children to read. The next time you’re in the Murphy Library, look into the meeting room and see how the community encourages our young ones. The Storytime wall has been completed and it is beautiful. Many thanks to Sarah Arnaudin, Youth Services [...]
Posted by: Julie Chautin on: October 26, 2009
The meeting room wall in the Murphy Library that was an “eeew” off white last week is now a sparkling “Friends’ Blue” this week. The work started with the professional services of Bob Smith, a local painter who donated his time priming the wall on Friday. Then came Monday, the day of reckoning. Youth Services Librarian Sarah [...]
Posted by: Julie Chautin on: October 20, 2009
What are they looking at! These children and their favorite librarian Sarah Arnaudin are pointing at the poor condition of the wall behind them. But not to worry, the painters are coming. And the looks that say “eew” will be replaced with smiles of glee.
Posted by: Julie Chautin on: October 7, 2009
Hello, from Nora King, President of Friends of Murphy Library. Volunteers stilled needed to paint wall Oct. 22, Thurs. 9-11. See below! I. THE SCHOLASTIC BOOK SALE OCTOBER 8th-20th Spread the word! The book choices are perfect for a variety of ages of children and would make nice gifts for birthday, holiday giving, or just to [...]
Posted by: Julie Chautin on: August 31, 2009
Nantahala Regional Library’s children’s librarian Sarah Arnaudin holds Storytime for young readers at the Murphy Library on Mondays. Gates and Liam Jones are two of her young friends who recently stayed to chat after Storytime along with their mom, Emilie. Gates is four years old and is an excellent speller. Liam loves the animal friends who accompany Sarah. Photo by Julie Chautin Sarah [...]
Posted by: Julie Chautin on: July 17, 2009
Nantahala Regional children’s librarian Sarah Arnaudin has a way with children and during Storytime at the Murphy Library on July 13, everyone was having fun. Besides reading a story, each of the kids made a mask. Paint jars popped open, feathers started flying and here are the results:
