By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – I know Rudolph’s little brother. And now that Rudolph and the other reindeer are safely back at the North Pole, I can tell you the mostly unknown story of where the Rudolph tale…
One on One: Rudolph’s little brother
Category: Books
One on One: The college sports we want to save
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – Is the U.S. Supreme Court going to put college athletics out of business? Last week it agreed to decide whether the NCAA’s limits on compensating college athletes violate antitrust laws. Or is it…
Chatham County Public Libraries to host virtual visit with local children’s author Kelly Starling Lyons
Pittsboro, NC – Children and their families are invited to join Chatham County Public Libraries for a virtual visit with local children’s book author Kelly Starling Lyons on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at 4 p.m. Kelly Starling Lyons, of Raleigh,…
One on One: Jim Crow is still alive in North Carolina
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – Unbelievable when you think about it, how North Carolina maintained its segregated and discriminatory racial system for such a long time. The remnants of what is commonly called “Jim Crow” are still with…
One on One: More North Carolina books for gift giving
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – I thought it was enough, maybe more than enough. But the long list of North Carolina books I recently shared for readers to consider as holiday gifts or book club choices did not…
One on One: Books for holiday giving – a checklist
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – If you are worried about holiday gifts or selections for your book club’s reading, here are some good North Carolina connected books to consider. Three beloved North Carolina authors have new books that…
Chatham County Libraries to offer computer access at local branches
Pittsboro, NC – Beginning Monday, October 26, 2020, Chatham County Libraries will offer limited access to its computer stations located in each of the three branches—Chatham Community Library in Pittsboro, Goldston Library and Wren Memorial Library in Siler City. Public…
One on One: President Trump and Nicholas Sparks’ latest book
By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – What do President Donald Trump and the lead character of Nicholas Sparks’ latest book have in common? Hint: Walter Reed Medical Center. Both the president and Trevor Benson, the fictional main character in…
Public encouraged to complete Chatham County Public Libraries’ needs assessment survey
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Public Libraries are seeking input from the public in a new needs assessment survey. As the libraries plan for the next three to five years, staff want to ensure collections, programming, and services meet the…
Chatham County Virtual Community Read: Langston Hughes: Freedom Fighter with a Pen, narrated by Mitch Capel
Pittsboro, NC – On Saturday, October 3, 2020, from 3 – 5 p.m., the Chatham Community Library will host a virtual Community Read honoring the poems of James Mercer Langston Hughes (1901-1967), an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and…