Book Nuts Book Club
Young readers ages 6–9 discuss a featured book every other month, exploring varied genres through independent reading or family read-alouds. Pick up the selected book in advance and come ready to share.
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Young readers ages 10–13 explore a variety of books and share lively discussions every other month. Participation is flexible, welcoming strong independent readers who want to discuss selections that interest them.
Young readers ages 10–13 explore a variety of books and share lively discussions every other month. Participation is flexible, welcoming strong independent readers who want to discuss selections that interest them.
Young readers ages 10–13 explore a variety of books and share lively discussions every other month. Participation is flexible, welcoming strong independent readers who want to discuss selections that interest them.
Shared picture-book stories, songs, and movement nurture early and emergent literacy for babies through preschoolers, followed by a themed hands-on craft with parents and caregivers.
Shared picture-book stories, songs, and movement nurture early and emergent literacy for babies through preschoolers, followed by a themed hands-on craft with parents and caregivers.
Shared picture-book stories, songs, and movement nurture early and emergent literacy for babies through preschoolers, followed by a themed hands-on craft with parents and caregivers.
Young independent readers in grades 2–5 rotate through book tables, sampling blurbs and first pages to discover new genres and find engaging next reads.
Young independent readers in grades 2–5 rotate through book tables, sampling blurbs and first pages to discover new genres and find engaging next reads.
Young independent readers in grades 2–5 rotate through book tables, sampling blurbs and first pages to discover new genres and find engaging next reads.
Little ones explore stories, songs, movement, and hands-on activities in age-tailored sessions for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. The library program supports early literacy and joyful learning for young children.
Little ones explore stories, songs, movement, and hands-on activities in age-tailored sessions for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. The library program supports early literacy and joyful learning for young children.
Little ones explore stories, songs, movement, and hands-on activities in age-tailored sessions for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. The library program supports early literacy and joyful learning for young children.
Young players learn chess fundamentals, watch a live demonstration game, and may try hands-on play if time allows. Designed for ages 8–13, with advance registration required.
Young players learn chess fundamentals, watch a live demonstration game, and may try hands-on play if time allows. Designed for ages 8–13, with advance registration required.
Young players learn chess fundamentals, watch a live demonstration game, and may try hands-on play if time allows. Designed for ages 8–13, with advance registration required.
Memoir writing students share personal stories in a public reading at the library. The all-ages gathering offers a welcoming opportunity to listen to emerging personal narratives and connect through storytelling.
Memoir writing students share personal stories in a public reading at the library. The all-ages gathering offers a welcoming opportunity to listen to emerging personal narratives and connect through storytelling.
Memoir writing students share personal stories in a public reading at the library. The all-ages gathering offers a welcoming opportunity to listen to emerging personal narratives and connect through storytelling.
Hands-on LEGO construction invites children in grades K–5 to build around a monthly theme or create freely, using books for inspiration. Selected designs go on display in the children’s area.
Hands-on LEGO construction invites children in grades K–5 to build around a monthly theme or create freely, using books for inspiration. Selected designs go on display in the children’s area.
Hands-on LEGO construction invites children in grades K–5 to build around a monthly theme or create freely, using books for inspiration. Selected designs go on display in the children’s area.
Discuss a featured North Carolina Reads book through questions of racial, social, and gender equity, regional history, and culture, with conversation centered on building a more just and inclusive society.
Discuss a featured North Carolina Reads book through questions of racial, social, and gender equity, regional history, and culture, with conversation centered on building a more just and inclusive society.
Discuss a featured North Carolina Reads book through questions of racial, social, and gender equity, regional history, and culture, with conversation centered on building a more just and inclusive society.
Adult readers gather monthly to discuss a selected book, exchange perspectives and interpretations, and connect through literary conversation in a welcoming public library setting.
Adult readers gather monthly to discuss a selected book, exchange perspectives and interpretations, and connect through literary conversation in a welcoming public library setting.
Adult readers gather monthly to discuss a selected book, exchange perspectives and interpretations, and connect through literary conversation in a welcoming public library setting.
Children practice reading aloud to gentle, registered therapy dogs in a relaxed, nonjudgmental setting. The low-pressure sessions support literacy skills, confidence, and positive associations with reading.
Children practice reading aloud to gentle, registered therapy dogs in a relaxed, nonjudgmental setting. The low-pressure sessions support literacy skills, confidence, and positive associations with reading.
Children practice reading aloud to gentle, registered therapy dogs in a relaxed, nonjudgmental setting. The low-pressure sessions support literacy skills, confidence, and positive associations with reading.
Readers select individual titles around a rotating shared theme, then compare perspectives and discover unfamiliar genres in a welcoming, every-other-month literary discussion with fellow readers.
Readers select individual titles around a rotating shared theme, then compare perspectives and discover unfamiliar genres in a welcoming, every-other-month literary discussion with fellow readers.
Readers select individual titles around a rotating shared theme, then compare perspectives and discover unfamiliar genres in a welcoming, every-other-month literary discussion with fellow readers.
Shared storytime brings families and children of all ages together for read-aloud stories and early literacy in a welcoming library setting.
Shared storytime brings families and children of all ages together for read-aloud stories and early literacy in a welcoming library setting.
Shared storytime brings families and children of all ages together for read-aloud stories and early literacy in a welcoming library setting.
Families and elementary readers discuss Murray the Viking by Adam Stower, sharing reactions to the book in a welcoming K–5 reading group. Copies are available ahead of the discussion.
Families and elementary readers discuss Murray the Viking by Adam Stower, sharing reactions to the book in a welcoming K–5 reading group. Copies are available ahead of the discussion.
Families and elementary readers discuss Murray the Viking by Adam Stower, sharing reactions to the book in a welcoming K–5 reading group. Copies are available ahead of the discussion.
Readers share and discuss books they've finished over the past month, exchanging perspectives, favorite passages, and recommendations in a welcoming public library gathering for fellow readers.
Readers share and discuss books they've finished over the past month, exchanging perspectives, favorite passages, and recommendations in a welcoming public library gathering for fellow readers.
Readers share and discuss books they've finished over the past month, exchanging perspectives, favorite passages, and recommendations in a welcoming public library gathering for fellow readers.
Readers discuss thought-provoking books on international politics, economics, climate change, global conflict, and culture. Explore world affairs through literature and exchange perspectives in a welcoming community setting.
Readers discuss thought-provoking books on international politics, economics, climate change, global conflict, and culture. Explore world affairs through literature and exchange perspectives in a welcoming community setting.
Readers discuss thought-provoking books on international politics, economics, climate change, global conflict, and culture. Explore world affairs through literature and exchange perspectives in a welcoming community setting.
Explore behind-the-scenes spaces, library resources, and practical tips during a guided one-hour orientation. Designed for newcomers and longtime library lovers of all ages, with staff sharing ways to make the most of library services.
Explore behind-the-scenes spaces, library resources, and practical tips during a guided one-hour orientation. Designed for newcomers and longtime library lovers of all ages, with staff sharing ways to make the most of library services.
Explore behind-the-scenes spaces, library resources, and practical tips during a guided one-hour orientation. Designed for newcomers and longtime library lovers of all ages, with staff sharing ways to make the most of library services.
Explore classic and modern prose, poetry, and drama alongside landmark ideas in philosophy, economics, politics, and psychology. Shared inquiry discussion encourages close reading, thoughtful interpretation, and lively conversation.
Explore classic and modern prose, poetry, and drama alongside landmark ideas in philosophy, economics, politics, and psychology. Shared inquiry discussion encourages close reading, thoughtful interpretation, and lively conversation.
Explore classic and modern prose, poetry, and drama alongside landmark ideas in philosophy, economics, politics, and psychology. Shared inquiry discussion encourages close reading, thoughtful interpretation, and lively conversation.
Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks for younger children in a welcoming, all-ages library gathering. Children under 11 must stay with an adult.
Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks for younger children in a welcoming, all-ages library gathering. Children under 11 must stay with an adult.
Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks for younger children in a welcoming, all-ages library gathering. Children under 11 must stay with an adult.
Browse free fresh produce and other healthy foods at a welcoming monthly mobile market. Bring reusable bags and discover resources that support nutritious eating and healthier lifestyles.
Browse free fresh produce and other healthy foods at a welcoming monthly mobile market. Bring reusable bags and discover resources that support nutritious eating and healthier lifestyles.
Browse free fresh produce and other healthy foods at a welcoming monthly mobile market. Bring reusable bags and discover resources that support nutritious eating and healthier lifestyles.
Casual chess play brings newcomers and experienced players together for friendly matches, with boards ready for partners or solo observers. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Casual chess play brings newcomers and experienced players together for friendly matches, with boards ready for partners or solo observers. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Casual chess play brings newcomers and experienced players together for friendly matches, with boards ready for partners or solo observers. All ages and skill levels are welcome.