Wilson County Public Library will offer a variety of free programs for the community this August at the Main Library and Branches.
Main Library hours are:
- 9am to 9pm Monday through Wednesday
- 9am to 6pm Thursday through Saturday.
Branch hours vary.
All Wilson County Public Library locations are closed on Sundays.
For more information, call 252.237.5355 or visit www.wilsoncountypubliclibrary.org.
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 Children’s Programs
For more information on Children’s events at the main library, contact Youth Services at 252.237.5355 x.5025.
Storytimes
Lapsit (Ages 0-2): Every Wednesday and Thursday, 9:30am
Preschool storytime: Every Wednesday and Thursday, 10am
Family storytimes: Saturdays, 3pm
No registration required.
Too Tall Houses
Main Library Children’s Room
Tuesday, August 14, 2018, 7pm
We will read the story Too Tall Houses by Gianna Marino and then build your own “Too Tall” Structure using popsicle sticks and clothespins. Recommended for ages 4 and up. No registration required.
Explore with Magnets
Main Library Children’s Room
Tuesday, August 21, 2018, 7pm
Learn how magnets work. Recommended for ages 4 and up. No registration required.
Lego Club
Main Library Children’s Room
Tuesday, August 28, 2018, 7pm
Build and create with LEGOs. Families welcome. No registration required. This is a recurring monthly program.
Main Library Teen Programs
For more information, contact Scott Houston, Teen Librarian, at 252-237-5355 ext. 5073 or shouston@wilson-co.com.
Bloxels
Tuesday, August 14, 2018, 5:30-7pm
Main Library Conference Room.
Learn how to use the Bloxels kits and app to create your own video games! Ages 13-18. No registration required.
WCPL Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Tuesday, August 21, 2018, 5:30-6:30pm
Main Library Assembly Room
Join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) and have a voice in choosing the library’s Teen programming, services, and resources. You can also earn those sweet community service hours. To find out if TAB is right for you, attend our interest meeting on August 21, 2018. Ages 13-18. No registration required.
Main Library Adult Programs
The Wilson County Public Library system’s Main Library is located at 249 Nash Street W, Wilson NC.
Digital Resources for Genealogists
Thursday, August 30, 2018, 2-4pm
Main Library Assembly Room
Explore digital collections and websites that provide family historians and other researchers with a wealth of genealogical information. No registration required. For more information, contact Natalie Copeland, Local History & Genealogy Librarian, at 252.237.5355 x.5029 or email ncopeland@wilson-co.com.
Programs Held at Branches
Black Creek
Storytime: Thursdays, August 16, 2018, 4pm All ages.
Lapsit (Ages 0-Pre-K): Wednesday, August 29, 2018, 10:30am
No registration required.
East
Storytime: Wednesdays, August 8 and 22, 2018, 4pm
No registration required.
Elm City
Preschool Storytimes:
Tuesdays, August 14, 21, & 28, 2018, 10am
No registration required.
Teen Programs:
Thursday, August 9, 2018, 4pm — Teen Fun
Thursday, August 23, 2018, 4pm — What’s Amazing?
No registration required.
Lucama
Back to School Bash
Lucama Library
Tuesday, August 21, 2018, 4pm
Explore books and celebrate the beginning of the new school year! All ages invited. No registration required.
Bookmobile
Tuesday, August 21, 2018: Saratoga 3-5:30pm
Wednesday, August 22, 2018: Rock Ridge 3-4pm
Wednesday, August 22, 2018: Sims 4:15-5pm
Source: Amanda M. Gardner, Wilson County Public Library
