Hazel W Guilford Memorial Library

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Hazel W Guilford Memorial Library Hazel W. Guilford Memorial Library is located at 524 Main St, Aurora, NC. Our hours are Mon-Wed 9 - 5, Thurs. 11 - 7, Fri 9-5 & Sat. 9 -12.

We are a branch of the BHM Regional Library System. Our phone number is 252-322-5046 and website is www.bhmlib.org

🍝🎉 **Happy World Pasta Day!** 🎉🍝Twirl your forks and grab your favorite sauce — it's time to celebrate one of the world'...
10/15/2026

🍝🎉 **Happy World Pasta Day!** 🎉🍝

Twirl your forks and grab your favorite sauce — it's time to celebrate one of the world's most beloved foods! 😋

From spaghetti and fettuccine to penne, ravioli, and lasagna, pasta comes in countless shapes and flavors. Whether you love a classic marinara, creamy Alfredo, or a hearty baked pasta dish, there's a delicious option for everyone! 🍅🧀

📚 **Cook up some inspiration at Hazel W. Guilford Memorial Library!**

Looking for new recipes to try? Explore cookbooks, discover international cuisine, and find inspiration for your next kitchen adventure at your local library!

🍝 **Question of the Day:** What's your favorite pasta dish — spaghetti, macaroni and cheese, lasagna, or something else? Tell us in the comments!

🕷️🐷📚 **On This Day: *Charlotte’s Web* Was Published!** 📚🐷🕸️On **October 15, 1952**, E.B. White’s beloved children’s clas...
10/15/2026

🕷️🐷📚 **On This Day: *Charlotte’s Web* Was Published!** 📚🐷🕸️

On **October 15, 1952**, E.B. White’s beloved children’s classic ***Charlotte’s Web*** was published, introducing readers to the unforgettable friendship between a pig named **Wilbur** and a clever spider named **Charlotte**.

With its heartwarming story of **friendship, kindness, loyalty, and saying goodbye**, *Charlotte’s Web* has touched generations of readers and remains a favorite on bookshelves around the world. ❤️

📖 **Celebrate this literary classic by checking out *Charlotte’s Web* at your local library!** Then settle in and revisit the barnyard friends who have captured readers’ hearts for more than 70 years.

🕸️ **What’s your favorite memory of *Charlotte’s Web*?**

🧼👐 **Happy Global Handwashing Day!** 🌎Clean hands help keep us, our families, and our communities healthier. **Global Ha...
10/15/2026

🧼👐 **Happy Global Handwashing Day!** 🌎

Clean hands help keep us, our families, and our communities healthier. **Global Handwashing Day**, observed each year on **October 15**, reminds us that handwashing with soap and water is one of the simplest ways to help prevent the spread of germs and illness.

🫧 **Remember the basics:**
✔️ Wet your hands with clean, running water
✔️ Apply soap and lather well
✔️ Scrub for at least **20 seconds**
✔️ Rinse thoroughly
✔️ Dry with a clean towel or air dryer

📚 **Library tip:** Good health starts with good information! Check out your library’s health and wellness resources to learn more about staying healthy and preventing the spread of germs.

**Clean hands. Healthy community.** 💙

❤️📺 **Happy National I Love Lucy Day!** 📺❤️Cue the laughter! Today we celebrate ***I Love Lucy***, one of television’s m...
10/15/2026

❤️📺 **Happy National I Love Lucy Day!** 📺❤️

Cue the laughter! Today we celebrate ***I Love Lucy***, one of television’s most beloved and influential sitcoms. 🎬✨

Starring **Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, and William Frawley**, the series premiered in **1951** and became a television classic thanks to its unforgettable characters, hilarious situations, and timeless comedy.

🍇 Remember Lucy’s famous chocolate factory mishap?
🎤 Ricky’s “Lucy, you got some ’splaining to do!”
😂 And all those hilarious schemes Lucy dreamed up!

📚 **Celebrate at the library!** Check out books about classic television, Lucille Ball, Hollywood history, or the golden age of television.

**What’s your favorite *I Love Lucy* episode?** ❤️

😠🗑️ **Happy National Grouch Day!** 🗑️😠Today we celebrate all the grouches out there—and especially **Oscar the Grouch**,...
10/15/2026

😠🗑️ **Happy National Grouch Day!** 🗑️😠

Today we celebrate all the grouches out there—and especially **Oscar the Grouch**, the beloved resident of Sesame Street’s trash can! 💚

National Grouch Day is observed on **October 15**, giving everyone permission to embrace their inner grouch for a day. Maybe you’re grumpy, cranky, or just having one of *those* days. That’s okay! 😄

📚 **Library tip:** If you’re feeling a little grouchy, grab a good book, find a cozy corner, and take some time to relax. You might just turn that frown upside down!

So, are you feeling **sunny or grouchy** today? 🌞😠

🦴🦈 **Happy National Fossil Day!** 🦈🦴Today we celebrate the fascinating world of **fossils, paleontology, and the ancient...
10/15/2026

🦴🦈 **Happy National Fossil Day!** 🦈🦴

Today we celebrate the fascinating world of **fossils, paleontology, and the ancient life that once lived right here on Earth!** 🌎🔎

And if you’re looking for a hands-on fossil adventure, you don’t have to travel far! Visit the Aurora Fossil Museum in **Aurora, North Carolina**. The museum features incredible fossils from North Carolina’s Coastal Plain, and visitors can even explore the Fossil Park and search for their own fossils in the famous **Pits of the Pungo**! 🦈🦴

📚 **Make a day of it:** Explore the museum, learn about our region’s prehistoric past, and try your hand at fossil hunting!

Admission to the museum and fossil park is **free**, making it a wonderful educational adventure for families, fossil enthusiasts, and curious explorers.

**Have you ever visited the Aurora Fossil Museum? What did you find?** 🔎🦷

🍯📚 **On This Day: Winnie-the-Pooh Was Published!** 📚🍯On **October 14, 1926**, A.A. Milne’s beloved children’s book ***Wi...
10/14/2026

🍯📚 **On This Day: Winnie-the-Pooh Was Published!** 📚🍯

On **October 14, 1926**, A.A. Milne’s beloved children’s book ***Winnie-the-Pooh*** was first published, introducing readers to the adventures of Pooh Bear and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood. 🌳🐻

With its gentle humor, memorable characters, and timeless stories of friendship, the book has become a classic enjoyed by generations of readers.

📖 **Celebrate today by revisiting the Hundred Acre Wood!** Pick up a copy of *Winnie-the-Pooh* at your local library and enjoy a little reading adventure with Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore, and friends. 🍯💛

🍰🍪🍦 **Happy National Dessert Day!** 🍦🍪🍰Life is a little sweeter today! **National Dessert Day** is the perfect excuse to...
10/14/2026

🍰🍪🍦 **Happy National Dessert Day!** 🍦🍪🍰

Life is a little sweeter today! **National Dessert Day** is the perfect excuse to enjoy a favorite sweet treat—or discover a new one. 😋

🍫 Chocolate cake
🍓 Strawberry shortcake
🍪 Cookies
🍨 Ice cream
🥧 Pie
🧁 Cupcakes

📚 **Library connection:** Looking for something new to bake? Check out the cookbook section at your local library for recipes and inspiration!

What’s your **favorite dessert**? Tell us in the comments! 👇🍰

📚✍️ **Happy Birthday, E.E. Cummings!** 🎉Today we celebrate **E.E. Cummings**, born **October 14, 1894**. Known for his u...
10/14/2026

📚✍️ **Happy Birthday, E.E. Cummings!** 🎉

Today we celebrate **E.E. Cummings**, born **October 14, 1894**. Known for his unconventional use of lowercase letters, punctuation, spacing, and wordplay, Cummings brought a distinctive and imaginative style to American poetry.

His work often explored **love, nature, individuality, and the wonder of everyday life**. 🌿❤️

📖 Celebrate his birthday by discovering his poetry at your local library and experiencing the creativity of one of America’s most distinctive poets!

Today's 2 pm and 7 pm adult craft class at Hazel W Guilford Memorial Library. We made beautiful wooden cut out pumpki...
10/13/2026

Today's 2 pm and 7 pm adult craft class at Hazel W Guilford Memorial Library. We made beautiful wooden cut out pumpkins.

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524 Main Street
Aurora, NC
27806

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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