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Wilson County, NC: Library Programs for January 2021

December 21, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Wilson County Public Library engages the community and enhances the minds of all ages with programs, lectures, classes, and entertainment. Programs in January 2021 cover a variety of topics, designed for different age groups as […]

Exterior of East Regional Library, Knightdale NC. Photo: Kay Whatley
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Knightdale Library Announces February 2019 Programs

January 24, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

East Regional Library, located at 946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale, North Carolina, offers events for all ages. Upcoming events are listed herein. With questions, call East Regional Library at 919.217.5300. For more information about East Regional Library, visit www.wakegov.com/libraries/locations/erl/.   […]

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Wilson County Public Library Programs for February 2019

January 23, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

According to Amanda Gardner, Assistant Director of Wilson County Public Library,  the library is “going big on programs for the shortest month of the year.”  Programs for all ages are coming in February 2019 at the Main Library […]

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NC Governor Proclaims November “Book Harvest’s Millionth Book Month”

November 6, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

During the month of November, Durham-based nonprofit Book Harvest will provide its one millionth book to a child in North Carolina. In honor of this milestone, Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed November “Book Harvest’s Millionth Book Month.” […]

Exterior of East Regional Library, Knightdale NC. Photo: Kay Whatley
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Knightdale NC Library’s August 2018 Programs

August 1, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

The East Regional Library, located at 946 Steeple Square Court in Knightdale, North Carolina has announced its August programs. Events are divided by age, with some open to all ages. For more information, visit www.wakegov.com/libraries/locations/erl and […]

Source: Wilson County Public Library, Wilson NC.
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January Wilson NC Library Programs Announced

January 10, 2018 Kay Whatley

Wilson County Public Library has a variety of upcoming programs offered to the public this January at the Main Library and Branches. For children, early literacy programs will continue at the Main Library every Wednesday […]

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Edgecombe County Memorial Library Offers Service for Homebound Readers

December 29, 2016 Kay Whatley

Do you like reading? Are you unable to get out? Do you live in Edgecombe County? If so, you may be eligible to have books delivered to your home or facility. This is an ongoing, free […]

Source: D.S. Epps, Wilson NC.
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Book Lounge Holds Grand Opening, Turkey Contest

November 14, 2016 Kay Whatley

CreativeMindz Book Lounge is holding a Grand Opening of their Farmville, North Carolina, location alongside a chance to win a turkey for five lucky families. The Grand Opening celebration is December 6, 2016, at the CreativeMindz Farmville, […]

Source: D.S. Epps, Wilson NC.
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Reading Event Planned in Wilson NC on Nov. 5

September 22, 2016 Kay Whatley

CreativeMindz Book Lounge is holding a special reading event on November 5, 2016, starting at 3pm. Readers of all ages will have the opportunity to check out books, learn about book clubs, and maybe win prizes! This […]

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The Strange-ness: California UFO Sightings

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By Kay Whatley, Editor State of California residents reported dozens of UFO sightings in November. According to the MUFON reporting system, 43 sightings were reported since early November. This is about the same as the […]

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The Strange-ness: Earth “Song” Recorded during Solar Storm

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Earth’s magnetic song recorded for the first time during a solar storm Data from the European Space Agency (ESA) Cluster mission has provided a recording of the eerie ‘song’ that Earth sings when it is […]

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The Strange-ness: Cougars of Eastern NC

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In our May 15, 2011, newspaper issue, we reported on the Glen Alpine NC search for a large cat seen repeatedly in the area by residents and police patrols. Reports from their local police described the […]

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