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Source: Wilson County Public Library, Wilson NC.
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Wilson County, NC: Library Programs for March 2021

February 27, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

By Amanda M. Gardner, Wilson County Public Library All programs are free of charge and will be accessible via the library’s Facebook and YouTube channels or Zoom, unless otherwise specified.  Registration is not required unless […]

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Wilson County, NC: Library Programs for February 2021

February 1, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

By Amanda M. Gardner, Wilson County Public Library You are going to love our February virtual programs!  Celebrate African American History Month with programs highlighting African American scientists, inventors, authors, and artists.  Learn the history […]

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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 […]

The Wayne County Museum in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Source: Jennifer Kuykendall
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Goldsboro, NC: Wayne County Museum Launches New Virtual Programming

December 20, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Goldsboro, North Carolina’s Wayne County Museum, is launching new virtual exhibit tours and “living library” history interviews on their YouTube channel and website. The Museum’s new updated digital platform will allow “visitors” to enjoy their […]

Wilson Idol 2020 Virtual Talent Show
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Shirley Caesar and Past Winners to Perform at Virtual Wilson Idol on Nov. 1

October 7, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Wilson Idol will be noncompetitive this year, instead virtually presenting the Legendary Winners from the Wilson Idol contests 2013-19 and other special guests. Internationally acclaimed Pastor Shirley Caesar, recognized worldwide as The Queen of Gospel, […]

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Wilson County Public Library Online Programs Planned for Oct. 2020

September 20, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Join Wilson County Public Library online in October for fun, spooky, and crafty programs for all ages.  All programs will be accessible via the library’s Facebook and YouTube channels, unless otherwise specified. Seasonal and Halloween […]

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