A Virtual Field Trip to the Library - Behind the Scenes!

Let’s talk about the process!

Have you ever wanted to pull back the curtain and see the inner workings of your local library? Time for a virtual field trip!

First things first, how do we choose which books to buy? We have several tools we use to help us pick. The most popular trade journals like Publisher’s Weekly and Library Journal have new release information, book reviews, and more! Our Collection Development Policy is on our website and explains what criteria our librarians use for selection.

The main vendor we use is Ingram, where we can organize shopping carts by month and make sure all our invoices are in order. Once we receive the boxes, we can really get started!

After we unbox the books, it’s time to put their barcodes, branch stickers, and ownership stickers in. Then they go on a “work shelf” while they’re cataloged – which is a lot more complicated than you might think! But our librarians are experts.

They get their spine labels, and they’re almost ready to hit the shelves! But we have to check them in first, so we know where to send them. Each branch has its own labeled bins, and our courier takes the books to their home branch – or to the branch where someone has a hold on the book! – every weekday.

And that’s how we do it! Browse our newly added books here, and make sure you have a crack at all the great titles ready to go into circulation!

Upcoming Closings

Saturday, November 11
All branches - closed

Saturday, November 18
Concord only - early close at 2pm
Kannapolis only - early close at 5pm

Wednesday, November 22
All branches - early close at 5pm

Thursday, November 23 & Friday, November 24
All branches - closed

Job Opening!

We are currently seeking a full-time Children's Librarian for our Concord Location! MLIS required, with at least three year of public library experience, one year of both supervisor and scheduling experience, night and weekend availability.

But hurry! The position closes this Sunday.

Apply today!

CCPL @ NCLA

NCLA is the North Carolina chapter of the American Library Association and the Southeastern Library Association. They provide a community forum to discuss library-related issues, promote intellectual freedom and literacy, and provide opportunities for professional growth.

Eight CCPL staffers were able to attend their annual conference in October, including Kimmie (Concord) and Jenny (Midland/Outreach), pictured right.

Program Spotlight:

Musical Story Time with Opera Carolina

Midland – Mon. Nov. 1 - 11am

Harrisburg – Mon. Nov. 6 - 11am

Concord – Wed. Nov. 15 - 10:15am

Kannapolis – Tue. Nov. 28 - 11am

Family – Reading brought to life through music! At Musical Storytime, families enjoy a fun and familiar reading of stories with live singing provided by Opera Carolina! These beloved children’s stories set to music are a perfect first experience with opera for the young and the young at heart.

Witness the Fitness – Turkey Burn Boot Camp

Harrisburg – Mon. Nov. 6 | 6:30

Adult – Get ready for the holidays with some circuit training! We will have several different stations for upper and lower body strengthening using dumbbells, bands, core work, and cardio, all to the beat of some great music. All levels, lots of fun!

Registration required.

Turkey Races

Mt. Pleasant – Tue. Nov. 7 | 11am

Ages 5-11 – Have you ever seen a turkey fly? They’re going to today! Let’s see whose turkey can fly the furthest with this holiday STEM activity!

Dinovember!

Kannapolis – Wed. Nov. 8 - 4pm

Ages 6-11 – It’s Dinovember at the library. Celebrate with dino science, art, and trivia!