Great Books Discussion Group
Thoughtful shared-inquiry conversations explore classic and modern prose, poetry, and drama alongside philosophy, economics, political science, and psychology. Assigned readings spark close discussion across the humanities.
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Explore classic and modern prose, poetry, and drama alongside works in philosophy, economics, political science, and psychology. Shared inquiry discussion gives readers context to examine assigned selections together.
Explore classic and modern prose, poetry, and drama alongside works in philosophy, economics, political science, and psychology. Shared inquiry discussion gives readers context to examine assigned selections together.
Explore classic and modern prose, poetry, and drama alongside works in philosophy, economics, political science, and psychology. Shared inquiry discussion gives readers context to examine assigned selections together.
Discuss thought-provoking books on international politics, economics, climate change, global conflict, and cultures around the world. Share perspectives with readers and engaged citizens in a curious, civic-minded conversation.
Discuss thought-provoking books on international politics, economics, climate change, global conflict, and cultures around the world. Share perspectives with readers and engaged citizens in a curious, civic-minded conversation.
Discuss thought-provoking books on international politics, economics, climate change, global conflict, and cultures around the world. Share perspectives with readers and engaged citizens in a curious, civic-minded conversation.
Thought-provoking books spark discussion of international politics, economics, climate change, global conflict, and cultures around the world. Readers connect literature with current affairs and the forces shaping society.
Thought-provoking books spark discussion of international politics, economics, climate change, global conflict, and cultures around the world. Readers connect literature with current affairs and the forces shaping society.
Thought-provoking books spark discussion of international politics, economics, climate change, global conflict, and cultures around the world. Readers connect literature with current affairs and the forces shaping society.
An adult reading group gathers to discuss classic literature, share interpretations, and connect through thoughtful conversation about enduring books in a welcoming public library setting.
An adult reading group gathers to discuss classic literature, share interpretations, and connect through thoughtful conversation about enduring books in a welcoming public library setting.
An adult reading group gathers to discuss classic literature, share interpretations, and connect through thoughtful conversation about enduring books in a welcoming public library setting.
Cookbook Club
MoreA hands-on cookbook discussion pairs recipe preparation with a shared tasting of participants’ culinary creations. Compare cooking experiences, exchange tips, and take home new recipes inspired by the monthly selection.
A hands-on cookbook discussion pairs recipe preparation with a shared tasting of participants’ culinary creations. Compare cooking experiences, exchange tips, and take home new recipes inspired by the monthly selection.
A hands-on cookbook discussion pairs recipe preparation with a shared tasting of participants’ culinary creations. Compare cooking experiences, exchange tips, and take home new recipes inspired by the monthly selection.
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.
Independent readers ages 10–13 explore books across varied genres and gather for lively discussions every other month. Choose the selections that interest you; registration is required.
Independent readers ages 10–13 explore books across varied genres and gather for lively discussions every other month. Choose the selections that interest you; registration is required.
Independent readers ages 10–13 explore books across varied genres and gather for lively discussions every other month. Choose the selections that interest you; registration is required.
Discuss Ron Rash’s historical fiction alongside questions of North Carolina history, culture, and identity. The statewide reading program invites conversation about racial, social, and gender equity and building a more inclusive society.
Discuss Ron Rash’s historical fiction alongside questions of North Carolina history, culture, and identity. The statewide reading program invites conversation about racial, social, and gender equity and building a more inclusive society.
Discuss Ron Rash’s historical fiction alongside questions of North Carolina history, culture, and identity. The statewide reading program invites conversation about racial, social, and gender equity and building a more inclusive society.
Young readers ages 6 to 9 gather for lively discussions of selected books spanning varied genres, with independent reading or family read-alouds welcome and no requirement to read every selection.
Young readers ages 6 to 9 gather for lively discussions of selected books spanning varied genres, with independent reading or family read-alouds welcome and no requirement to read every selection.
Young readers ages 6 to 9 gather for lively discussions of selected books spanning varied genres, with independent reading or family read-alouds welcome and no requirement to read every selection.
Thoughtful group discussions explore literature centering the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, creating a community-centered space for cultural reflection, shared reading, and conversation.
Thoughtful group discussions explore literature centering the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, creating a community-centered space for cultural reflection, shared reading, and conversation.
Thoughtful group discussions explore literature centering the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, creating a community-centered space for cultural reflection, shared reading, and conversation.
Cookbook Club
MoreCook from Seed to Plate, Soil to Sky, exploring modern plant-based recipes rooted in Native American ingredients. Share homemade dishes, taste fellow participants’ creations, discuss the cookbook, and exchange recipes.
Cook from Seed to Plate, Soil to Sky, exploring modern plant-based recipes rooted in Native American ingredients. Share homemade dishes, taste fellow participants’ creations, discuss the cookbook, and exchange recipes.
Cook from Seed to Plate, Soil to Sky, exploring modern plant-based recipes rooted in Native American ingredients. Share homemade dishes, taste fellow participants’ creations, discuss the cookbook, and exchange recipes.
Share recent reads and exchange recommendations in a relaxed monthly library discussion, bringing local readers together to talk about books across genres and discover what others have enjoyed.
Share recent reads and exchange recommendations in a relaxed monthly library discussion, bringing local readers together to talk about books across genres and discover what others have enjoyed.
Share recent reads and exchange recommendations in a relaxed monthly library discussion, bringing local readers together to talk about books across genres and discover what others have enjoyed.
Build early and emergent literacy through age-group storytimes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, with stories, songs, movement, and hands-on activities designed for young children.
Build early and emergent literacy through age-group storytimes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, with stories, songs, movement, and hands-on activities designed for young children.
Build early and emergent literacy through age-group storytimes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, with stories, songs, movement, and hands-on activities designed for young children.
Library Tour
MoreExplore behind-the-scenes library spaces while staff share little-known features, practical tips, and ways to make the most of library resources. A welcoming one-hour orientation for newcomers and longtime readers alike.
Explore behind-the-scenes library spaces while staff share little-known features, practical tips, and ways to make the most of library resources. A welcoming one-hour orientation for newcomers and longtime readers alike.
Explore behind-the-scenes library spaces while staff share little-known features, practical tips, and ways to make the most of library resources. A welcoming one-hour orientation for newcomers and longtime readers alike.
BOOK CLUB!
MoreAdult readers gather for a monthly book discussion at the library, exploring selected titles and sharing perspectives in a welcoming community setting. Meetings take place on the second Thursday.
Adult readers gather for a monthly book discussion at the library, exploring selected titles and sharing perspectives in a welcoming community setting. Meetings take place on the second Thursday.
Adult readers gather for a monthly book discussion at the library, exploring selected titles and sharing perspectives in a welcoming community setting. Meetings take place on the second Thursday.
A relaxed annual December gathering brings adult readers together for book-club conversation, seasonal camaraderie, and community connection in a welcoming public-library setting with an easygoing social atmosphere.
A relaxed annual December gathering brings adult readers together for book-club conversation, seasonal camaraderie, and community connection in a welcoming public-library setting with an easygoing social atmosphere.
A relaxed annual December gathering brings adult readers together for book-club conversation, seasonal camaraderie, and community connection in a welcoming public-library setting with an easygoing social atmosphere.
Explore strategies for distinguishing ancestors who share the same name through a recorded genealogy lesson and group discussion with adult family history researchers in a collaborative monthly study session.
Explore strategies for distinguishing ancestors who share the same name through a recorded genealogy lesson and group discussion with adult family history researchers in a collaborative monthly study session.
Explore strategies for distinguishing ancestors who share the same name through a recorded genealogy lesson and group discussion with adult family history researchers in a collaborative monthly study session.
Writers share samples and discuss the creative process, writing challenges, and authors they admire in a small, time-limited conversation designed to give each participant a chance to speak.
Writers share samples and discuss the creative process, writing challenges, and authors they admire in a small, time-limited conversation designed to give each participant a chance to speak.
Writers share samples and discuss the creative process, writing challenges, and authors they admire in a small, time-limited conversation designed to give each participant a chance to speak.
Develop personal narratives and life stories through an eight-week memoir writing course for adults, with weekly Thursday sessions focused on reflective writing and storytelling.
Develop personal narratives and life stories through an eight-week memoir writing course for adults, with weekly Thursday sessions focused on reflective writing and storytelling.
Develop personal narratives and life stories through an eight-week memoir writing course for adults, with weekly Thursday sessions focused on reflective writing and storytelling.
Mending Circle
MorePractice practical clothing repair with guidance on mending worn socks, sweaters, torn jeans, and other items. A relaxed, hands-on gathering encourages creative reuse and keeping textiles out of landfills.
Practice practical clothing repair with guidance on mending worn socks, sweaters, torn jeans, and other items. A relaxed, hands-on gathering encourages creative reuse and keeping textiles out of landfills.
Practice practical clothing repair with guidance on mending worn socks, sweaters, torn jeans, and other items. A relaxed, hands-on gathering encourages creative reuse and keeping textiles out of landfills.