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Published: 12:15 AM, Wed Oct 10, 2012

The Library Corner: Make the most of your time at Hope Mills library

Even if you've lived somewhere for a long time, you may not know what kind of great resources are in your community.

The Small Business Center at Fayetteville Technical Community College is a good example of such a resource. Not only do they offer free individual and confidential counseling for small businesses and start-ups from experienced entrepreneurs, but they routinely offer free business seminars and workshops.

Some of these seminars and workshops are held at the library, and it's a convenient option for people in this part of Cumberland County.

Even if you're not looking to start a business right away, these workshops can help you in your professional life, such as an upcoming class on time management at the West Regional Branch Library. The Small Business Center's Tamara Bryant will present a popular workshop called "Time and Chaos Management" at 10 a.m. on Oct. 16.

In this class, you'll discover how to make your schedule work for you. You'll come away with a better sense of being more effective and efficient in your personal and professional life.

Having attended one of these workshops through the Small Business Center, I can definitely say it was a worthwhile experience. In a short time, you can learn a lot about how to manage your day.

Taking a little bit to learn how to get more out of each day is a wise investment and great opportunity.

Upcoming programs

Tuesday, 6 p.m. "Hope Mills Anime Club." Come watch anime! Join other teens who enjoy anime and manga. Read new magazines and enjoy free refreshments brought to you by the Friends of the Library.

Oct. 19, 10:30 a.m. "Hurry Up Halloween! We're Ready!" Come dressed in a costume and enjoy Halloween stories and songs. Find out, in the puppet show, just who is stealing all the pumpkins!

Oct. 23, 10:30 a.m. "Put Your Face Back On: Zombie Make-Up 101." Get ready for the Zombie Walk on October 26 by learning some simple and not-so-expensive tricks for making zombie make-up. Wear washable clothes since this could get messy.

Oct. 24, 6 p.m. "Free Books for Your E-Readers." Learn how to use North Carolina Digital Library to get free e-books for your e-reader! Kindle owners wishing to try it themselves should bring their reader and power cords. IPad owners need only bring their device. Owners of all other devices such as Nook or Sony Reader should bring their reader, cords and a laptop. Don't have a laptop? Come watch the demonstration and try it yourself at home! Registration is required by calling 425-8455.

For more information about your library and its programs and services, call 425-8455, visit cumberland.lib.nc.us or find us on Facebook. West Regional Library is at 7469 Century Circle. The Hope Mills Branch Library is at 3411 Golfview Road.

Nathan Whitt is a librarian at the West Regional Branch Library.
 

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