Hemphill Branch

The Hemphill Branch Library is an innovative combination of art gallery and public library. Thanks to partnerships with the Green Hill Center for North Carolina Art and the Junior League, you will find all the traditional services you expect from your neighborhood library, plus art exhibits and an ArtQuest studio. The Hemphill Branch is located on Vandalia Road, one block west of Holden. Other features include a reading garden, a family room, and a special tree house. Weekly activities include a Kids Knit! Class and the Knights of Vandalia Chess Club. 

Kapla Blocks
Kapla Blocks are unique building toys with unlimited creation potential. Build a tall tower, a ship, a dinosaur or an original design. Fun for all ages. Thursday afternoons from 3:30-5:30 pm. 

ArtQuest Studio
The ArtQuest Studio is open even when programs are not scheduled. Children ages 8 and under should be accompanied by an adult. Program content and schedule are subject to change.

Family Night - Mondays, 6:30-8 pm 
A blend of fun family activities which may include games, movies, art or a special guest.

Art Discovery - Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 pm
Drop in to begin your “Art Quest!” Explore a new art material, technique or project with a different theme each week. For all ages.  

Books & More - Tuesdays, 4-5 pm
This is a book club for school age kids, grades K-3, and grades 4-8. We will meet weekly for a variety of fun activities centered around books.

Storytime & Art Around the Story -Thursdays, 10-11 am
Stories, songs, movement activities, and related art fun for preschoolers.

Open Studio
Occurs when no formal programming is scheduled. Enjoy self-guided art projects with safe and simple materials. Open Studio ends one hour before library closes.

Studio Plus - Fridays, 3:30-5:30 pm, and every second and fourth Saturday, 3-5 pm. Special projects or materials are typically available, such as painting, group projects or paper crafts. 

Family Place Workshop - Tuesdays, 10:30 am -12 noon, in March, May, September and November. Play with your child and learn about resources available to parents of children ages 1-3. Call 373-2925 for more information.

Teen Art Studio - First Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8:00 pm. Explore a different theme or material each month during this guided studio time.

Computer Access
The Hemphill Branch has 25 computers with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Internet access. The computers are available first-come, first-served, for one hour time slots. When your time runs out you may reserve the next available computer.  A library card is required for computer use. View the Library's computer use policies.

Internet Class
Internet classes are offered every Wednesday from 10-11:30 am.

Book Discussion

• African American Literature Club meets the second Saturday each month at 3 pm
• SW Mystery Group meets the second Monday each month at 2 pm
• Benchmark Group meets every Wednesday at 4 pm
• Teen Book Club meets on a Saturday each month at 2 pm, though the dates vary. Call 373-2925 for details.