Wilson County Public Library will offer a variety of free programs for the community this October at the Main Library and Branches.
Founded in 1939, the Wilson County Public Library engages the community and enhances the minds of all ages with programs, lectures, classes, and entertainment. Main Library hours are 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Branch hours vary. All locations are closed on Sundays.
For more information, call 252-237-5355 or visit www.wilsoncountypubliclibrary.org.
Main Library
Children’s Programs
For more information, contact Youth Services at 252-237-5355 ext. 5025.
Lapsit: Every Wednesday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. Ages 0-2.
Preschool storytime: Every Wednesday and Thursday, 10:00 a.m.
Family storytimes: Saturdays, 3:00 p.m.
No registration required.
Wiggle-Bots*
Main Library Children’s Room
Tuesday October 2, 7:00 p.m.
Create your own battery-operated Wiggle-Bot.
Ages 6 and up. Registration is required. Contact Youth Services at 252-237-5355, option 4 to register.
Code-N-Go*
Main Library Children’s Room
Tuesday, October 9, 7:00 p.m.
Explore scratch coding with Code-N-Go Mouse, Bee Bots, OSMO, Code-A-Pillar, as well as Dot and Dash Robots. Ages 4 and up. No registration required.
K’NEX and Tinker Toys*
Main Library Children’s Room
Tuesday, October 16, 7:00 p.m.
Enjoy an hour of free building with KNEX and Tinker Toys.
Ages 4 and up. No registration required.
Lego Club*
Main Library Children’s Room
Tuesday, October 23, 7:00 p.m.
Come ready to be creative and build. This is a recurring monthly program.
Ages 4 and up. No registration required.
Pumpkin Life Cycle and Craft*
Main Library Children’s Room
Thursday, October 30, 7:00 pm
Explore the pumpkin life cycle and complete a craft.
Ages 4 and up. No registration required.
Teen Programs
For more information, contact Scott Houston, Teen Librarian, at 252-237-5355 ext. 5073 or shouston@wilson-co.com.
Teen Read Week: Teen Book Swap
Tuesday, October 9, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Main Library Assembly Room
Bring a gently used book to trade with other teens or the library! Refreshments provided. No registration required.
ACT Strategies and Resources
Wednesday, October 10, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Main Library Assembly Room
All NC 10th graders take the ACT in October! Join us as we review test taking strategies and library resources to help you prepare for the ACT and more! No registration required.
Teen Read Week: Teen Movie
Saturday, October 13, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Main Library Conference Room.
A special movie presentation for Teen Read Week! Rated PG-13. Refreshments provided. No registration required.
Halloween Comic Fest
Saturday, October 20, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 31, 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Stop by the CrAFT Studio for free comics and other goodies. Free comics while supplies last! No registration required.
Employment Programs
Job Search and Resume Assistance
Tuesday, October 9, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 18, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Main Library Conference Room
Learn about job resources available through the NCWorks Career Center and website. Explore career options with Traitify. Then receive one-on-one assistance in creating a resume and applying for jobs. Laptops will be provided. No registration required. For more information, contact Amanda Gardner at 252-237-5355, ext. 5072 or agardner@wilson-co.com.
Working for the Future
Wednesday, October 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Main Library Conference Room
Explore the resources provided by NC Works to find a job that will match your personality, interests, and financial goals! Young adults ages 16-24 invited. No registration required. For more information, contact Scott Houston, Teen Librarian, at 252-237-5355 ext. 5073 or shouston@wilson-co.com.
Computer Training
For more information, contact Mark Robinson at 252-237-5355, ext. 5074 or mrobinson@wilson-co.com.
Internet Basics
Wednesday, October 10, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Main Library Conference Room
Learn to use the Internet, including web browsers, websites, and web safety. Registration required.
Create Your Own Email Account
Wednesday, October 24, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Main Library Conference Room
Learn to create and use an email account. Familiarity with the keyboard and mouse is required. Each attendee must bring a mobile device with text messaging capability to create an email account. Registration required.
Adult Programs
The Great American Read! Book Club
Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. October 4, 11, 18, 25.
Main Library Assembly Room
Tying in with PBS's program series, we will discuss the books and topics and vote for our own favorite book! All readers welcome. No registration required. For more information, contact Genevieve Baillie at 252-237-5355, ext. 5050 or gbaillie@wilson-co.com.
Author Talk: Sanda Baucom Hight
Monday, October 1, 7:00 p.m.
Main Library Assembly Room
Join popular Wilson Times columnist Sanda Baucom Hight as she discusses her new book Charms of Home, School, and Country Life. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. No registration required. For more information, contact Amanda Gardner at 252-237-5355, ext. 5072 or agardner@wilson-co.com.
Developing the Character-Driven Plot with Merry Simmons
Tuesday, October 23, 7:00 p.m.
Main Library Conference Room
Author Merry Simmons, 2018 Romance Writers of America RITA award finalist, will give a writer-focused talk on using goals, conflict, and motivation to move your story. This program is presented in collaboration with the Wilson Writers Group. No registration required. For more information, contact Genevieve Baillie at 252-237-5355, ext. 5050 or gbaillie@wilson-co.com.
Monster Movie Marathon!
Saturday, October 27, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Main Library Assembly Room
It’s a pre-Halloween horror bash! Join us for 9 hours of classic black-and-white monster movies. Free, no registration required. Free popcorn and lemonade will be provided; attendees may bring their own lunches if desired. For more information, contact Genevieve Baillie at 252-237-5355, ext. 5050 or gbaillie@wilson-co.com.
How to Start a Business
Monday, October 29, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Main Library Assembly Room
Learn the basics of starting a business in this seminar, including key strategies for start-up, financing, and marketing; important information about legal issues, licensing, zoning, operations, and more.
Presented in partnership with the Small Business Center at Wilson Community College. Registration required. Please visit https://bit.ly/2p2KqXc or call (252) 246-1209 to register.
Genealogy and Local History Programs
For more information, contact Natalie Copeland, Local History & Genealogy Librarian, at 252-237-5355 ext. 5029 or ncopeland@wilson-co.com.
National Archives Virtual Genealogy Fair 2018 Webcast
Main Library Assembly Room
Wednesday, October 24, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Local genealogists and family researchers are invited to watch a virtual genealogy fair hosted by the National Archives via live webcast on YouTube. This event provides a great opportunity for genealogists to learn about federal records, Civil War widows’ pension files, and much more!
No registration required.
Monday Movie Matinee: Lincoln
Main Library Assembly Room
Monday, October 29, 1:00-3:30 p.m.
Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln is a political drama that explores a defining moment in Abraham Lincoln’s presidency as he attempts to end the Civil War and permanently abolish slavery through the 13th Amendment. This Academy-Award winning film is based in part on the book Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns-Goodwin. Rated PG-13. No registration required.
Wilson County Genealogical Society Meeting
Tuesday, October 30, 7:00 p.m.
Main Library Assembly Room
Diane James, a native to Wilson, will present the story of the more than 50,000 men, women, and children who were shipped to the colonies through the Ports of Baltimore and Jamestown. They were among those unwanted by the Crown: felons and street urchins transported against their will. This wave of forced immigration continued, even after the close of the American Revolution. James' talk, based on the work of Peter Wilson Coldham, will shed light on some of the origin stories of families of the early south. All invited. No registration required.
Programs Held at Branches:
Black Creek
The Black Creek Branch is located at 103 Central Avenue in Black Creek. For more information, call 252-237-3715.
Storytime: Thursdays, October 4 and 18, 4:00 p.m. All ages.
Lapsit: Wednesday, October 31, 10:30 a.m. Ages 0-Pre-K.
No registration required.
East
The East Branch is located at 6000-C Ward Blvd in Wilson. For more information, call 252-237-2627.
Storytime: Wednesdays, October 10 and 24, 4:00 p.m.
No registration required.
Elm City
The Elm City Branch is located at located at 114 N Railroad Street in Elm City. For more information, call 252-237-4269.
Children’s Storytimes:
Tuesdays, October 9 and 23, 10:00 a.m.
Ages 0-10. No registration required.
Teen Programs:
Thursday, October 11, 4:00 p.m.: Sandman, Bring Me a Dream
Thursday, October 25, 4:00 p.m.: Knit Quick*
Ages 11-19. No registration required.
Book Chat
Second Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m.
Discuss a book that you have read on each of these topics:
October 9: A book that scares you
November 13: A book about family
December 11: A book that brings happiness
Lucama
The Lucama Branch is located at 103 E Spring Street in Lucama. For more information, call 252-239-0046.
Elementary Story Time
Tuesday, October 2, 4:00 p.m.
Ages 5-10. No registration required.
Lapsit
Wednesday, October 3, 10:30 a.m.
Ages 0-4. No registration required.
Teen Program
Thursday, October 4, 4:00 p.m.
Ages 11-17. No registration required.
All-Ages Festifall
Tuesday, October 23, 6:00 p.m.
All ages welcome. No registration required.
Stantonsburg
The Stantonsburg Branch is located at 114 S Main Street in Stantonsburg. For more information, call 252-238-3758.
Book Chat: Thursday, October 4, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
No registration required.
Bookmobile
For more information, call 252-237-5355.
Tuesday, October 2: Saratoga, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 3: Rock Ridge, 3:00-4:00 p.m. and Sims 4:15-5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 23: Saratoga, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 24: Rock Ridge 3:00-4:00 p.m. and Sims 4:15-5:00 p.m.
*Program funded by a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grant awarded to Wilson County Public Library for the creation of a CrAFT Studio—Creativity, Art, Fabrication, and Technology lab. The CrAFT Studio will combine the MakerSpace movement with STEAM subjects through robotics, coding, crafts, electronics, and more.