Med Instead of Meds Series

Written By: Cassidy Hobbs (3 days ago)

Join us to gain skills to go Med! Included in this program is recipes, cooking demonstrations, taste tests, life hacks, label reading, meal planning and more. The cost per person is $10 per class or $50 for the full series of 6 classes. Classes will be offered every other Tuesday night, from 5:30p-7:30p, at the Wilson County Agriculture Center. Class schedule is below.

  •  Tuesday, March 20th- Introduction to the Med way and mindful eating

  • Tuesday, April 3rd- Change your protein and meal planning

  • Tuesday, April 17th- Swap your fats and protein and right-sizing your portions

  • Tuesday, May 1st- Eat more fruits and vegetables with mindful eating

  • Tuesday, May 15th- Make your grains whole and label reading

  • Tuesday, May 29th- Rethink your sweets and simple steps for physical activity

To register, please mail your registration and payment. You may also choose to stop by the Wilson County Agriculture Center to register and pay. You will not be registered until payment is received.

Library Programs

MARCH LIBRARY PROGRAMS ANNOUNCED

Wilson County Public Library will offer a variety of free programs for the community this March 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. Regular 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.  All locations are closed on Sundays.

 For more information, call 252.237.5355 or visit the library’s website at www.wilsoncountypubliclibrary.org.

Wilson Reads 2018

Wilson Reads 2018 continues in March with the following programs and events:

Documentary showing

We will continue the documentary series Makers, which showcases the achievements of groundbreaking women. 

Monday, March 5, 6:30 p.m.  Women in Politics

Monday, March 19, 6:30 p.m.  Women in Space

Lecture

Monday, March 12, 6:30 p.m.  Robert Cagna from Barton College will discuss the history of Women in Technology on Postage Stamps – with free stamps for attendees!

 TEEN EVENT

Wednesday, March 14, 5:30-8:00 p.m.  March 14 is pie – er, Pi Day!  Join us for treats and activities centered on the number that makes the world go ‘round.

FAMILY EVENTS

Saturday, March 17, 3:00 p.m.  Wilson County Public Library has partnered with the Imagination Station for a Women in Science Program: Rocket Girls.  Hear stories of women with stellar careers in the space exploration program and view rocket experiments on the lawn.  All ages are welcome.

Saturday, March 24, 3:00 p.m.  Wilson County Public Library presents its Grassroots Grant project, a theater production entitled We Can Do It: American Women in History.  Funding is provided by the Friends of the Wilson County Public Library and the Wilson Arts Council with the NC Arts Council.  All ages are welcome.

MOVIE SHOWING

Monday, March 26, 6:30 p.m.  Hidden Figures.  Watch the box-office smash movie and enjoy free refreshments.

BOOK DISCUSSIONS

Join us for all-ages book discussions of Hidden Figures.

Wednesday, March 7, 3:00 p.m.  Lucama Library

Thursday, March 8, 2:00 p.m.  Main Library

Tuesday, March 13, 6:30 p.m.  Main Library

Thursday, March 15, 2:00 p.m.  Main Library

Tuesday, March 20, 6:30 p.m.  Main Library

Thursday, March 22, 3:00 p.m.  Black Creek Library

 All events are free and open to the public. 

All events are held at the Main library unless otherwise noted.

Main Library

For children, early literacy programs will continue at the Main Library every Wednesday and Thursday morning.  Children ages birth through two are invited to join the 9:30 a.m. program.  Preschool age children are invited to join the 10:00 a.m. program.  Family Storytimes are scheduled for Saturday, March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 at 3:00 p.m. 

A series of Introduction to Computers classes will be offered in the Main Library Conference Room Wednesdays, March 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.  Registration is required by Monday, March 5.  Each class builds on the one before, so please plan to attend all four classes in March.  For more information and to register, call Mark at 252-237-5355 ext. 5074.

Programs Held at Branches:
Black Creek

Storytime:  All ages welcome on Thursdays, March 1 and March 15, 4:00 p.m.

Lap-sit Storytime:   For children ages zero - Pre-K on Wednesday, March 28, 10:30 a.m.

 East Branch

Storytime:  Wednesdays, March 14 and March 28, 4:00 p.m.

Elm City

Preschooler Storytime:  Tuesdays, March 13 and March 27, 10:00 a.m.

Elementary Storytime:  Tuesdays, March 13 and March 27, 4:00 p.m.
Teen Program:  Paper Boxes!, Thursday, March 8, 4:00 p.m.

Teen Program:  Magnet Art!, Thursday, March 22, 4:00 p.m.

Lucama

Spring Teen Programs, Ages 11-17: Thursdays, March 1 and March 15, 4:00 p.m.

Lap-sit Storytime:  For children ages zero - Pre-K on Wednesdays, March 7 and March 21, 10:30 a.m.

Elementary Storytime: Tuesdays, March 6 and 20, 4:00 p.m.

Stantonsburg

Book Chat:  Thursday, March 1st from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Bookmobile

Tuesday, 3/6 Saratoga 3:30 – 5:00

Wednesday, 3/7 Rock Ridge 3:00 – 4:00 and Sims 4:15 – 5:00

Tuesday, 3/27 Saratoga 3:30 – 5:00

Wednesday, 3/28 Rock Ridge 3:00 – 4:00 and Sims 4:15 – 5:00

Library Surplus Magazine Shelves

The Wilson County Public Library has these bookshelves available if your department needs them.  Please contact Molly Westmoreland at mwestmoreland@wilson-co.com or ext. 5024.