WCPL June Calendar of Events
Goldsboro Library Events - Please call 919-735-1824 to register
Farm Credit Farmer’s Market
Friday, June 2 10:30 am
A storytime full of stories, songs, and craft for families at the Farm Credit Farmer’s Market behind the Maxwell Center.
Summer Learning Kickoff
Saturday, June 3 10:00 am
Families are invited to celebrate the beginning of the Summer Learning Program! The kickoff will have free community resources, outdoor games and activities, face-painting, popsicles, NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Poetry Fox, and more!
Improve your Soft Skills Tuesday, June 6 6:30 pm Soft skills, which include communication, problem solving, critical thinking, etc. are crucial to getting and holding a job. Learn why these often-overlooked skills are important to have, why they matter in hiring, and how you can improve yours.
What Should I Read Next?
Saturday, June 10 11:00 am
Can’t figure out what to read next? Did you know the library offers a database to help you decide? A skilled reference librarian will give attendees an in-person tutorial on how to find your next great read with NoveList Plus!
Get Growing! Garden Program
Monday, June 12, 19, 26 9:30 am
An engaging program dedicated to teaching families about the importance of the garden through stories, activities, crafts, and guest speakers.
Using our Local History Collection Tuesday, June 13 3:00 pm Join us for this workshop and learn how to use resources and tools in our Local History collection such as books, microfilm, vertical files, and special collections!
Teen Hangout
Tuesday, June 13, 20, 27 4:00 pm
An opportunity for 6th-12th graders to meet new friends, watch a movie, try a new craft, or just hangout!
Afternoon Bingo Wednesday, June 14 5:00 pm Join us for an afternoon Bingo game here at the library!
Dana Hill Magic
Thursday, June 15 3:00 pm
Families are invited to watch award-winning magician, Dana Hill, perform magic tricks at this memorable and fun show!
Publisher Basics Friday, June 16 11:00 am Need to make a flyer or other visual publication but don’t know how? Microsoft Publisher allows you to create with a familiar layout! Learn how to create on Publisher with a skilled reference librarian.
Learn NC LIVE Basics! Friday, June 16 3:00 pm NC LIVE is North Carolina’s statewide library cooperative, supporting 200+ public and academic libraries across the state. It houses an abundance of databases, videos, books, and much more! Come learn how to find what you’re looking for.
Paint & Sip Coffee Tuesday, June 20 7:00 pm Come paint with us! We’ll paint a different picture each month, based on a beginner’s instructional video. Coffee and art supplies provided for free–just bring your desire to paint!
Local History Book Club Thursday, June 22 6:00 pm Join us for a discussion about Junius Wilson, who spent seventy-six years at a state mental hospital in Goldsboro, North Carolina. He was never declared insane by a medical professional or found guilty of any criminal charge. Unspeakable by Susan Burch and Hannah Joyner is his story.
Show & Tell (for adults!)
Friday, June 23 11:00 am
Show and Tell isn’t just for kids–adults have items they cherish and have stories for, too! Bring an item in and share the story behind it: what it means to you, where it came from, and what you treasure about it.
Getting Started with Ancestry Tuesday, June 27 3:00 pm Want to start researching your family history but aren’t sure how? Join us for this workshop and learn how to get started!
North Carolina Aquarium
Thursday, June 29 3:00 pm
Families are invited to learn more about sea creatures and marine life with the NC Aquarium.
Pikeville Library/Charles B. Aycock Birthplace Programs. Please call 919-705-1892 to register.
Pikeville Summer Learning
Thursday, June 15, 22, 29 10:00–11:00 am
Join us as we read, talk, and craft our way through themed story times. Children ages 5-12 (but all are welcome) and their caregivers. Held in C.B. Aycock Birthplace auditorium.
Baby & Me Story Time
Thursday, June 15, 29 10:00-11:00 am
Wednesday, June 21 10:30-11:30 am
Join us for a special sharing time together promoting and modeling early literacy. Babies and their caregivers will interact with each other while enjoying books, puppets, songs, and dance all designed with babies in mind.
Steele Memorial Library, Mount Olive – Please call 919-299-8105 to register.
Cardio Drumming
Steele Memorial Library
Thursday, June 1, 15, 22, and 29 3:00-4:00 pm
Cardio drumming is an adult class that brings together drumsticks, an exercise ball, and stand to create one of the most fun workouts you'll ever do.
Summertime Book Club
Steele Memorial Library
Thursday, June 8 3:00-4:00 pm
We will be discussing The Good Neighbor: The Life & Work of Fred Rogers by Maxwell King. This club is for adults.
Growing Culinary Mushrooms
Steele Memorial Library
Wednesday, June 14 3:00-4:00 pm
Patrons will be introduced to growing edible mushrooms, which requires a very different technique from growing leafy plants.
Dana Hill, Magician
Thursday, June 15 1:00 pm
Families are invited to watch award-winning magician, Dana Hill, perform magic tricks at this memorable and fun show!
Carver High Historical Legacy
Thursday, June 15 6:00-7:00 pm
Carrie Kornegay, Carver Alumni President, will be presenting a program on the historical legacy of Carver High School.
Herbal Heating Pads
Wednesday, June 21 3:00-4:00 pm
In this program patrons will learn how to benefit their health by making a “knock your socks off” herbal heating pad.
Summer Learning Day of Play!
Thursday, June 22 1:00 pm
Ages K through 5th grade
Join us as we learn about the importance of TEAMWORK through fun games!
Habitat For Humanity
Wednesday, June 28 3:00-4:00 pm
Matthew Whittle, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity, will be here to talk about Habitat and do some fun activities.
NC Aquarium
Thursday, June 29 1:00 pm
Families are invited to learn more about sea creatures and marine life with the NC Aquarium.
