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Wilson County Public Library November 2021 Programs

October 25, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

November is traditionally a time of year for giving thanks and showing gratitude.  The staff of the Wilson County Public Library is thankful for the support provided by our community, partner organizations, and local governments. […]

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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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored: June 3-5

June 1, 2021 Kay Whatley

This weekly things-to-do listing may include in-person events in the North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, or beyond — unique coastal or mountain events are occasionally included. Things to do […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored: May 27-29

May 26, 2021 Kay Whatley

This weekly things-to-do listing may include in-person events in the North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, or beyond — unique coastal or mountain events are occasionally included. Things to do […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored: May 20-22

May 20, 2021 Kay Whatley

This weekly things-to-do listing may include in-person events in the North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, or beyond — unique coastal or mountain events are occasionally included. Things to do […]

Things To Do in NC When You're Bored. Source: The Grey Area News, Zebulon NC.
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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored: May 13-15

May 12, 2021 Kay Whatley

This weekly things-to-do listing may include in-person events in the North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, or beyond — unique coastal or mountain events are occasionally included. Things to do […]

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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 […]

Stage Manager Bella Johnson during Mamma Mia rehearsal. Source: Bobbi Jo Bone, Playhouse of Wilson, Wilson, North Carolina
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Wilson, NC: Audience Invited to Dress-up for Mamma Mia “Theme Nights”

February 5, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

During  two upcoming Mamma Mia performances, The Playhouse of Wilson has set themes to encourage ticket-holders to dress for the 1970s or as their favorite celebrity. Theme nights will be: March 7, 2020 @ 7:30pm […]

Source: Wilson County Public Library, Wilson NC.
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Wilson County Public Library Programs for February 2020

January 29, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

  Wilson County Public Library offers programs for at the Main Library in Wilson, North Carolina, its five branch libraries, plus Bookmobile access. Check out the library’s incredible line-up of Black History Month programs for […]

Mamma Mia poster. Source: Bobbi Jo Bone, The Playhouse of Wilson (NC)
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Wilson, NC: Tickets Available for “Mamma Mia” Performances in March 2020

January 17, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

  The Playhouse of Wilson will present their second show of the season, Mamma Mia, directed by Caleb J Skinner and Patricia K Bradshaw. Mamma Mia is about young Sophie about to get married. This […]

Source: Wilson County Public Library, Wilson NC.
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Wilson County Public Library Programs for January 2020

December 27, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

  Wilson County Public Library staff have planned a robust program lineup to kick off the New Year! Wilson County Public Library received a Library Services and Technology Grant Act (LSTA) EZ Grant for Digital […]

Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park. Photo: Kay Whatley, The Grey Area News
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Whirligigs, Movies, Food, and Festivities This Fall in Wilson, NC

October 25, 2019 Kay Whatley

There’s a little bit of everything going on this Fall in downtown Wilson, North Carolina. Activities relating to Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park and the Whirligig Festival means that — in addition to the whirling going […]

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Wilson County Public Library Programs for November 2019

October 23, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Wilson County Public Library offers programs for all ages at the Main Library, its five branch libraries, plus Bookmobile access during the month of November 2019. Main Library hours are: 9am-9pm on Monday through Wednesday, […]

Source: Wilson County Public Library, Wilson NC.
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Wilson County Public Library Announces October Programs

September 26, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Wilson County Public Library offers programs for all ages at the Main Library, its five branch libraries, plus Bookmobile access during October 2019. Founded in 1939, the Wilson County Public Library engages the community and […]

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

July 1, 2019 Kay Whatley

Wilson County Public Library will offer a variety of programs for all ages at the Main Library and Branches in July 2019. Founded in 1939, the Wilson County Public Library engages the community and enhances […]

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Wilson County Library Summer Reading and Programs

May 31, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Founded in 1939, the Wilson County Public Library engages the community and enhances the minds of all ages with programs, lectures, classes, and entertainment. Upcoming programs, along with 2019 summer reading information, may be found […]

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 Late March and April Library Programs Announced

March 18, 2019 Kay Whatley

Wilson County Public Library will offer a variety of programs for all ages at the Main Library and Branches in April 2019, as well as the addition of an English/Spanish bilingual storytime on March 26, […]

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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 […]

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 Public Library Announces December 2018 Programs

November 14, 2018 Kay Whatley

Wilson County Public Library will offer a variety of free programs for the community this December at the Main Library and Branches. Founded in 1939, the Wilson County Public Library engages the community and enhances […]

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The Strange-ness: Ghostly Cab

July 24, 2016

A closed-circuit TV (CCTV) video shows a ghostly person following a man into a cab, or does it? The footage, posted on YouTube here, appears to show a figure following a man into a taxi, […]

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In the North Pacific Ocean, several thousand miles West of Hawaii and East of the Philippines, lies the small island of Guam. In Guam, mice laced with acetaminophen are being air-dropped to control brown tree snakes. The US […]

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UFO Sightings by US State: February 2020

March 12, 2020

By Kay Whatley, Editor Across the United States each year, thousands of unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings are reported. UFO reports cover close encounters of various types, range from blinking lights in the sky to […]

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