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Braswell Memorial Library

Source: Joyce Edwards Dantzler, The Rocky Mount Railroad Museum
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Rocky Mount, NC: Railroad Museum’s Annual Event & Reception is Jan. 22

December 14, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The annual Rocky Mount Railroad Museum Membership Drive and Reception is scheduled for Saturday, January 22, 2022, 2pm, at the Braswell Memorial Library in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. This annual event will include a special […]

Source: Joyce Edwards Dantzler, The Rocky Mount Railroad Museum
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Rocky Mount Railroad Museum Event is Jan. 11

January 5, 2020 Kay Whatley

The Rocky Mount Railroad Museum is holding its annual “Membership Drive and Dinner” on Saturday, January 11, 2020, starting at 2pm, and the public is invited to attend. This annual event will be held in […]

Boo Bash is October 29, 2019. Source: Braswell Memorial Library, Rocky Mount, North Carolina
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Rocky Mount, NC Library will hold “Boo Bash” on Oct. 29

September 17, 2019 Kay Whatley

Braswell Memorial Library invites young children and teens to the BOO BASH on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, 6-7pm.  There will be treats (no tricks), games, and a “special spooky story time.”  A line-up of appropriate […]

Let's Talk About It for Fall 2019. Source: Braswell Memorial Library, Rocky Mount, NC
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Braswell Library “Let’s Talk About It” Series to Run Aug. 27 to Oct. 22

August 14, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Braswell Memorial Library is proud to present “Let’s Talk About It” — a library discussion series sponsored by the North Carolina Humanities Council and the North Carolina Center for the Book.  This Fall’s series is Picturing […]

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Eastern NC Business Events in November 2018

October 27, 2018 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Area Chambers of Commerce, business groups, and local businesses/organizations hold educational events and provide free business training or networking opportunities. Events listed below may take place in the five-county area — […]

Authors in August 2018 flyer. Source: Rob Lewis, Braswell Memorial Library, Rocky Mount, North Carolina
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“Authors in August” Returns to Rocky Mount NC Library on Aug. 11

August 1, 2018 Kay Whatley

Braswell Memorial Library is holding its annual gathering of local authors to meet area readers. The “Authors in August” invites all to come and hear these accomplished writers introduce themselves and their works, learn more […]

Braswell Memorial Library in Rocky Mount NC holds programs for all ages. Source: Braswell Facebook page.
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Braswell Library Offerings for Jan. 2018

December 29, 2017 Kay Whatley

Programs for all ages are planned at Braswell Memorial Library, located at 727 N Grace Street, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina for January. The library is online at braswell-library.libguides.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BraswellMemorialLibrary. Adult Programs Adult programming […]

Source: Braswell Memorial Library, Rocky Mount NC
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Rocky Mount NC Library Offerings for Fall 2017

August 31, 2017 Kay Whatley

Braswell Memorial Library, located at 727 N Grace Street, Rocky Mount NC, offers programs for adults and teens alongside SCORE programs for business. Check out the programs scheduled for Fall 2017. The library is online at braswell-library.libguides.com. Programs for […]

Operation Gratitude Collection Drive flyer. Source: Braswell Memorial Library
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Rocky Mount NC Library Collecting for Troops in July

June 29, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By LaKesha W. Joyner, Braswell Memorial Library Throughout the month — July 1-31, 2017 — Braswell Memorial Library will be hosting  Operation Gratitude Collection Drive to send care packages to our troops. The library will be […]

Braswell Memorial Library in Rocky Mount NC holds programs for all ages. Source: Braswell Facebook page.
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Braswell Memorial Library June Programs, Summer Reading

June 2, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Adult Programs By LaKesha W. Joyner, Adult Programming Librarian @ Braswell Braswell Memorial Library’s adult programs include reading, social networking, crafts, and much more. For information or registration (when required) for adult programs, call Kesha Joyner at 252.442.1951 […]

One of this month's Teen Programs. Source: Braswell Memorial Library, Rocky Mount NC.
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Rocky Mount Library Teen and Adult Events for March 2017

March 7, 2017 Kay Whatley

Braswell Memorial Library holds a regular routine of adult, teen, and business events, alongisde special events. See the upcoming programs below for teens and adults. With questions, contact the librarian in charge of those events. […]

Braswell Memorial Library in Rocky Mount NC holds programs for all ages. Source: Braswell Facebook page.
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February Adult Programs at Rocky Mount NC Library

January 30, 2017 Kay Whatley

Contributed by LaKesha W. Joyner, Adult Programming Librarian The February adult programs described below are held at Braswell Memorial Library, located at 727 N Grace Street, Rocky Mount NC. For more information on these events, contact Kesha Joyner at […]

Source: Braswell Memorial Library.
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January Teen Programs Announced by Rocky Mount NC Library

December 30, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Scott Houston, Braswell-Library.org Below are the upcoming Teen Programs. Unless otherwise noted, the location is Braswell Memorial Library, 727 N Grace Street, Rocky Mount, North Carolina.   Keva: Impossible Build Wednesday, January 4, 2017, 5-7pm Meeting in […]

Braswell Memorial Library in Rocky Mount NC holds programs for all ages. Source: Braswell Facebook page.
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Upcoming SCORE Business Tax Workshop at Braswell Memorial Library

December 15, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Joetta L Pittman, Braswell Memorial Public Library SCORE and Braswell Memorial Library will be hosting seminars geared toward small business owners, nonprofit managers, ENC Small Business Centers, and schools. Registration is open for “Tax Implications […]

One of many events at Braswell Memorial Library, Rocky Mount NC, in November 2016.
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Braswell Library Offerings for November

November 6, 2016 Kay Whatley

Braswell Memorial Library is located at 727 N Grace Street, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. A variety of programs are planned for November, with a “Discover Space” theme featured on several events this month. Teen Programs November […]

Photo Contest Celebration flyer. Source: Braswell Memorial Library, Rocky Mount NC.
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Rocky Mount NC Library Clubs Invite Participation

October 26, 2016 Kay Whatley

Braswell Memorial Library in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, hosts several club which meet monthly. Come and find out what they are all about. All three clubs are free and open to the public, and there is […]

Source: Braswell Memorial Library, Rocky Mount NC.
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Rocky Mount NC Library Plans Teen Programs for October

October 5, 2016 Kay Whatley

Teen programs for October includes regular programs alongside Halloween-themed special events. Take your teens to Braswell Memorial Library for scary-creative events. Make something, tell a Halloween story, or kick back and watch a movie. The library covers […]

Braswell Memorial Library in Rocky Mount NC holds programs for all ages. Source: Braswell Facebook page.
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Braswell Memorial Library Schedules October Adult Programs

September 30, 2016 Kay Whatley

Contributed by LaKesha W. Joyner, Adult Programming Librarian October adult programs are held at Braswell Memorial Library, located at 727 N Grace Street, Rocky Mount NC. If an event is being held at another location, the address is included. […]

Braswell Memorial Library in Rocky Mount NC holds programs for all ages. Source: Braswell Facebook page.
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Braswell Library Adult Events for September

August 30, 2016 Kay Whatley

Contributed by LaKesha W. Joyner, Adult Programming Librarian September adult programs include events for writers and readers. Most are held at Braswell Memorial Library, located at 727 N Grace Street, Rocky Mount NC. If an event is being […]

Braswell Library Olympics, Rocky Mount NC.
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Braswell Library Offers Games, Sports Movies, Globetrotters and More

June 21, 2016 Kay Whatley

Contributed by Scott Houston, Adult Information and Young Adult Services Librarian Summer Reading 2016 is much more than just reading. Engaging events cover topics from sports to food and there’s even a movie each week! Braswell Memorial […]

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