By Brandy L. Hamilton, East Regional Library
Adult, youth, and teen events are coming up at the East Regional Library, located at 946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale NC. With questions or to register for events, contact the library at 919.217.5305.
For all Wake County library events, visit www.wakegov.com/libraries/events.
Adult Services
Introduction to Entrepreneurship (April 13, 2017 @ 6:30-8:30pm)
Ready to start a business? Figure out those critical first steps toward entrepreneurship. Learn about researching the market and competitors, securing funds, and projecting results. Registration requested.
Sylvan Study Skills: Turning Frustration into Confidence (April 25, 2017 @ 6pm)
There’s much more to study skills than just paying attention and taking notes! Using a variety of study tips and strategies, Sylvan leaders can give you and your child tips on how to get more organized, strategically plan projects and achieve goals — all skills that align well with school standards. Registration requested.
Introduction to Entrepreneurship (April 27, 2017 @ 6:30-8:30pm)
Ready to start a business? Figure out those critical first steps toward entrepreneurship. Learn about researching the market and competitors, securing funds, and projecting results. Registration requested.
Star Wars day (April 30, 2017)
Star Wars & Science Fiction: There’s a Book for That! Stop by the library to discover books in the same vein as the movies.
Youth Programs
Star Wars Fest (April 30, 2017 @ 2-3:30pm)
Watch “Lego Star Wars: The New Yoda Chronicles” and enjoy crafts, activities, books, snacks and trivia.
ABC Craft and Learn: A Kindergarten Readiness Program (April 1, 8, 15, 29, 2017 @ 11:30am)
Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to participate in an interactive alphabet-based program to nurture pre-reading skills and to develop fine motor skills required to start school through writing, play, and an alphabet craft.
Ready, Set, School Community Playdate (April 22, 2017 @ 11:30am-1:30pm)
Join Marbles Kids Museum at the library for family play to support kids ages 3-5 in getting ready for school.
Teen Scene
Teen Poetry Contest (through April 15, 2017)
Teens, grades 6-12, are invited to submit up to three original poems for their age group. Winners will be announced in May in each of the age categories: grade 6, grades 7-8, grades 9-10 and grades 11-12.
For complete entry guidelines, see www.wakegov.com/libraries/events/Pages/teenpoetry.aspx.
