Wake County Public Libraries will launch a new series of librarian-led book discussions in September. The discussion groups are open to the general public and feature a menu of options in each location. Choices, as selected by the librarians, might include Genres (Mystery, Romance, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Inspirational or African American), Non Fiction on […]
Musicians from the North Carolina Symphony will offer live performances and the Symphony’s Instrument Zoo for young children in the six regional library locations. This music education program is designed for preschool children and their families and is sponsored by the “Grow Up Great” initiative from PNC Bank. The program is free, but registration is […]
Wake County Public Libraries, in collaboration with Kaplan Test Prep, will be offering free practice sessions in August for the SAT and the ACT. The sessions involve taking a practice test and then covering results and strategies for improvement at the “give back” review a few weeks later. The “give back” session also provides information […]
In August, Wake County Public Libraries will be providing community service in area libraries. In partnership with the American Red Cross, the Bloodmobile will be stopping at three Regional Libraries. To register in advance for donating blood, search www.redcrossblood.org and log in as Wake Library. Walk-ins will also be accepted. Also, in partnership with Wake […]
In August, musicians from the North Carolina Symphony will offer live performances and the Symphony’s Instrument Zoo for young children in the six regional library locations of Wake County Public Libraries. This music education program is designed for preschool children and their families and is funded by the “Grow Up Great” initiative from PNC Bank. […]
Take the next step in developing a small business by attending Grow Your Business: Going Global sessions at Wake County Libraries. Alex Viva, a member of the Certified Global Business Professional and International Business Development unit of the Small Business and Technology Development Center, will lead a discussion based on his extensive international corporate experience. […]
Wake Libraries encourages people to continue their summer reading in July at the regional libraries with several reading programs. Visit wakegov.com/libraries/events and enter the event title in the search box on the left side of the screen for specific information. All programs are free, but registration is required. Book Bites Librarians will lead group book […]
Join Alicia Young and Nathaniel Key in area locations within Wake County Public Libraries as they help attendees rebuild their confidence after job loss. The speakers will show adult library members how to use guided journal techniques for self-reflection to help them through unemployment with confidence. The programs are free; however, registration is requested. Each […]
Turn your ideas into screenplays! In July, Wake County Public Libraries will be hosting local discussions led by area experts on writing screenplays. The programs are free for library members, age 16 and older; however, registration is requested. Join Ellen J. Shepard, Assistant Professor of Film at St. Augustine’s University in Raleigh. July 9 6:30 […]
Now that the Chapel Hill Public Library is back in its renovated, expanded and upgraded digs, the library also has big plans for summer activities for kids. They include free Friday afternoon movies through Aug. 16. But you’ll also find crafts and live performances. Here’s what’s on tap: 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. or 4 […]
Durham County Library will celebrate the start of a summer of “Digging Into Reading” with a kickoff at Northgate Mall, on Saturday, June 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dozens of booths will be on tap including Scrap Exchange, Paint Savvy, North Carolina Zoo, Museum of Life and Science, Museum of Natural Sciences, a […]
More than 400,000 books will be for sale at reasonable prices at Wake’s Annual Book Sale and Festival of Reading on Thursday, May 9, 2013, through Sunday, May 12, 2013, in the Jim Graham Building at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh. Saturday, May 11, 2013, will feature activities with entertainment, […]
