Program Information
Find information about our previous, ongoing, and upcoming programs below. For a current calendar of events, visit our Events Calendar.
Book Buddies
Book Buddies is the outreach services extension of the Wayne County Public Library. The library seeks to provide high-quality reading material of interest to all members of our community. Contact the library if you or someone you know can benefit from these services. Services for Nursing Homes & Assisted Living Centers Book Buddies is for facilities that serve residents who are unable to live on their own. Once a month, a library staff member or volunteer will bring an assortment of books to your facility based on what residents are interested in reading. Contact Rose Waters at 919-735-1824 for more information.
Book Clubs
Book Clubs for Adults:
New Dawn Inspirational Book Club (Goldsboro Library)
Meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Please call to find out the latest title at 919-735-1824, ext. 5102.
Page Turner's Book Club (Steele Memorial Library)
Meets every second Thursday from 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Please call Paige Newcomb at 919-299-8105 ext. 3 to register.
Wayne County Who-Done-It Readers (Goldsboro Library)
Meets the first Wednesday of each month from 5:00-6:00PM for mystery novel enthusiasts. For more information call 919-735-1824 ext. 5121.
Crafting with Karen
Karen, our resident crafting expert, walks us through some simple crafts in these virtual craft courses. Crafts cover everything from wreaths, magnets, no sew warming pads, and more! For those who need help with instructions or supplies, email us at lib.reference@waynegov.com
Crafting With Karen Full Playlist
Humans of Wayne County (HoWC)
In 2010, photographer Brandon Stanton initiated a project called Humans of New York, where he photographed and interviewed different members of his community. Its purpose was to promote peace and understanding throughout the community by spreading the stories of thousands of people.
The Wayne County Public Library has partnered with Rohan Shreenath, a junior at Wayne Country Day School and resident of Wayne County since he was 11 months old. Together, we are launching a similar project called Humans of Wayne County (HoWC).
This page will share information about the residents of Wayne County in written format, oral interview, and/or video interviews.
Living Well - Mental Health Series
Vennessia Hill, Registered Nurse and Community Relations Specialist with Eastpointe, will present programs on a variety of mental wellness topics. Join us for an experienced look at topics such as anxiety, depression and more.
Click here to watch the Living Well Series.
Mount Olive Myths and Legends
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Small Business Smarts
This Small Business Smarts series is all about helping you get into the entrepreneurial spirit while learning what resources are available to you in Wayne County, NC. From Wayne Community College’s Small Business Center (free) seminars to local small business owners talking about their experiences, this series is all about small business matters. If you have questions about available resources, feel free to reach out to our Reference staff and they’d be happy to help you. (919) 735-1824.
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STEAM Teens
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. This program is focused on teens, but people of any age can have fun performing these easy-to-do STEAM activities using basic household items! Click Here for the Teen STEAM playlist!
Wayne County Reads is a one book, one-community project started in Wayne County, N.C. in 2004. In addition to discussing each book’s literary merits, WCR provides free public programs such as lectures, exhibits, performances, films, discussions, demonstrations, contests and festivals that explore the themes and issues in the books. Wayne County Reads partners include:
- Wayne Community College
- Wayne County Public Library
- Literacy Connections
- University of Mount Olive
- Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Library
- Wayne County Public Schools
Work It Series on Job Skills
This series is presented by guest speaker, Elvira Johnson, Career Counselor at Wayne Community College, on job skills for those who are looking to start or change into a new career. Ms. Johnson gives excellent and invaluable advice to help any determined job seeker along their way.
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