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Source: Wilson County Public Library, Wilson NC.
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Wilson County, NC Library Card Renewal & Programs for Sept. 2021

August 30, 2021 Kay Whatley

By Amanda M. Gardner, Wilson County Public Library September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when Wilson County Public Library joins the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to remind parents, caregivers and […]

Source: Wilson County Public Library, Wilson NC.
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Wilson County, NC Summer Reading and Library Programs Aug. 2021

July 29, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Wilson County Public Library engages the community and enhances the minds of all ages with programs, lectures, classes, and entertainment. Below are details on the Summer Reading program and August 2021 in-person or online library […]

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Wilson County, NC Summer Reading and Library Programs July 2021

June 25, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Wilson County Public Library engages the community and enhances the minds of all ages with programs, lectures, classes, and entertainment. For more information about library programs, online or in-person, call 252.237.5355 or visit www.wilsoncountypubliclibrary.org. Note: […]

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Wilson County Public Library Programs for Late May 2021

May 18, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The final days of may May are bringing in colorful blooms and exciting programs.  Check out the library’s new Star Wars Trivia for teens, Mental Health Month programs, Wilson history, and fun take-home crafts. All […]

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Wilson County, NC: Digital Navigators Available to Assist Community in May

May 4, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Wilson County Public Library is partnering with state government agencies to provide access to Digital Navigators for the month of May. Digital Navigators will guide community members to address their needs around home connectivity, devices, […]

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 […]

Just Food initiative 2020 flyer. Source: Wilson County Public Library
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Wilson County, NC Libraries Accepting Food Donations through Nov. 30

November 17, 2020 Kay Whatley

“Overdue fines are a thing of the past at Wilson County Public Library, but our community still needs food.” All locations of the Wilson County Public Library (WCPL) system will be accepting food donations now […]

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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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Wilson County Public Library Programs at Wilson, NC and Branch Libraries in March 2020

March 1, 2020 Kay Whatley

Wilson County Public Library offers programs for at the Main Library in Wilson, North Carolina, its five branch libraries, plus Bookmobile access. Digital literacy classes take place at five branch locations.  See Mail Library and […]

Amanda Gardner of WCPL with the Makerspace 3D printer. Photo: Kay Whatley
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New STEAM “Makerspace” Open at the Wilson County, NC Main Library

February 6, 2020 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Recent grant awards to Wilson County Public Library (WCPL) have funded creation of a new Makerspace on the second floor of the Main Library, and new resources for youth programs. Grants […]

Source: Wilson County Public Library, Wilson NC.
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Wilson County Public Library Programs for May 2019

April 30, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Wilson County Public Library will offer a variety of programs for all ages at the Main Library and Branches in May 2019. With questions about the library, call 252.237.5355 or visit www.wilsoncountypubliclibrary.org. Main Library Programs […]

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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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Wilson County Public Library Programs for January 2019

December 13, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Do your New Year’s resolutions include spending more time at the library? Kick off the new year with Wilson County Public Library free programs and special events in January 2019. Main Library hours are Monday-Wednesday 9am-9pm; and […]

Wilson County Public Library "Food for Fines" flyer, December 2018. Source: Amanda Gardner, Wilson County Public Library
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Wilson County Public Library “Food for Fines” Forgiveness Event to Run through December

November 28, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

By Molly Westmoreland, Library Director, Wilson County Public Library Want to do a good deed for those in need and help yourself at the same time?  Bring an undented, unexpired can of food to the […]

Source: Wilson County Public Library, Wilson NC.
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Wilson County Library Announces Programs for September

August 29, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

In September 2018, the Wilson County Public Library will offer a wide variety of free programs for the community at the Main Library and branch libraries. There is truly something for everyone in this month’s lineup. For […]

Wilson Reads 2018 is a Wilson County (NC) Public Library program.
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Library Kickoff for 2018 “Wilson Reads” is Jan. 20

January 15, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

By Genevieve Baillie, Wilson County Wilson Reads 2018: Hidden Figures is scheduled to begin on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the Wilson County Public Library with an author visit and activities.  Additional events are planned through the […]

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 […]

Wilson Reads 2018 is a Wilson County (NC) Public Library program.
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Wilson County Public Library invites everyone to read “Hidden Figures”

December 22, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Molly Westmoreland, Director, Wilson County Public Library Wilson Reads 2018 invites the whole community to read Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly and participate in discussions and programs that focus on themes found in the book. […]

Source: Wilson County Public Library, Wilson NC.
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Wilson County Libraries Programs Announced for Oct. 2017

September 25, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Will Robinson, WCPL Local History and Genealogy Librarian Wilson County Public Library has released a list of upcoming programs offered to the public this October at the Main Library, located at 249 Nash Street W, Wilson […]

Source: Wilson County Public Library, Wilson NC.
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Library Programs for Wilson County NC in July

June 29, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Will Robinson, Local History and Genealogy Librarian, Wilson County Public Library Wilson County Public library has released a list of upcoming programs offered to the public this July. Main Library The following programs will be held […]

Source: Wilson County Public Library, Wilson NC.
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Wilson County NC Library Events for April 2017

March 24, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Will Robinson, Wilson County Public Library Wilson County Public library has released a list of upcoming programs offered to the public this April. The library system is online at www1.youseemore.com/wilsoncountypl. Main Library Children’s Early Literacy Programs continue at the […]

Wilson County Public Library Main Branch Events. Source: Will Robinson.
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February Library Programs List for Wilson County NC

January 27, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Will Robinson, Wilson County Public Library Wilson County Public library has released a list of upcoming programs offered to the public this February at the Main Library. For children, early literacy programs will continue at […]

Source: Wilson County Public Library, Wilson NC.
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Wilson NC Library to Hold Teen and Adult Events, Plan Book Club

November 7, 2016 Kay Whatley

Wilson County Public Library is holding a number of programs in November and December at the main branch library. The Wilson County Public Library’s main branch is located at 249 Nash Street W, in Wilson, North Carolina. All programs […]

Source: Wilson County Public Library, Wilson NC.
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Wilson County Public Library Programs Announced for October

October 5, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Maegen Wilson, Assistant Director, Wilson County Public Library Wilson County Public Library is holding a number of programs in October at the main branch library. For children, early literacy programs will continue at the Main Library on Wednesday […]

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Finnish interiors brand FEATHR have created a wallpaper to mark the arrival of President Trump and President Putin to Helsinki for the 16th July Helsinki summit – and to show what they could learn from […]

Source: Rhine Research Center, Durham NC.
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