Closed for New Year's Day

The New Bern-Craven County Public Library will be closed Sunday, January 1, and Monday, January 2, for New Year's Day. We will reopen Tuesday, January 3 at 9 a.m. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Closed for Christmas Holidays

The New Bern-Craven County Public Library will be closed from Saturday, December 24, through Tuesday, December 27 for the holidays. We will reopen on Wednesday, December 28, at 9 a.m. Merry Christmas!!

Web Site To be Offline January 17-18

The library's web site will be offline on January 17-18, 2012, as we upgrade hardware and reconfigure the server. If all goes as planned, the site should be operational on January 19. Our current hard drives are nearing capacity and new ones are being installed.

The planned upgrade will not affect the library's online catalog system at http://cpclib.worldcat.org.

As the upgrade date nears, watch this space for more information.

Thanks,
Victor T. Jones, Jr.

The Library will be Closed Tuesday, July 12, 2011

The New Bern-Craven County Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, July 12, 2011, so all employees may celebrate the life and memory of Hayden Hodges Jones, beloved friend, co-worker and a member of the library family for 50 years.
The Library will reopen at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2011.

Check out the New Bern-Craven County Public Library's web page-Summer Reading Programs for all ages. Hope to see you at the library!

Sharon Clarke, "The Story Lady" will sing and perform folktales from around the world on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Hayden H. Jones Auditorium. Sharon, with a variety of instruments and props will actively involve children of all ages. Come and experience the dramatic storytelling of Sharon Clarke as she weaves together song with story...imagery with imagination for a delightful and engaging performance. For more information, call the Youth Services Department, 252-638-7815.

National Library Week

"Create Your Own Story @ Your Library" is the theme for National Library Week celebrations from April 10th - 16th.
Public libraries are a wonderful free resource to help people of all ages create their own story- whether it is sharing a poem at poetry readings, creating a resume and finding a new job or researching their ancestors.
The New Bern-Craven County Public Library has a full schedule of activities available for all ages.

Events begin with a Poetry Café at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 10^th. Sandra E. Adams will serve as host for this coffee house where poetry fans can recite an original poem or read from the works of a favorite poet. Beverages will be provided for this open mic reading.

April’s Lunch and Learn series will be held at noon on Monday, April 11^th. Interfaith Refuge Ministries will present “Share the Journey: A Refugee's Plight to Freedom". Bring your lunch. Beverages will be provided.

There are two special programs for families. Gary Shelton of Shelton Show will present “The Magic of Reading” for children ages 5 and older at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 14^th. Gary will combine magic with some classic children's literature for an entertaining performance.

Disney characters Woody, Buzz and crew will be on screen at 4 p.m. on Friday, April 15^th for the Friday Flick “Toy Story 3” as they update their story @the library.

Events conclude on Saturday, April 16^th with “Writing Your Family Stories” presented at 10 a.m. by local author Karen Dodd. Dodd will inspire participants to “Create Your Own Story” by using personal or family events as the basis for writing. Dodd, author of The Riverwalk Mystery Serie,s used stories from her family as the basis of her books Carolina Comfort and Carolina Comfort II. Her novel, Down East on Nelson Island" uses the facts from family stories in creative fiction. She will briefly discuss that option at the conclusion of her program.

Events take place in the Hayden H. Jones and are open to the public. Donations are welcome.

"The Magical World of Reading" comes to the New Bern-Craven County Public Library! Locally grown and nationally known storyteller, Gary Shelton of "Shelton Show," will debut his new show on Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. in the Hayden H. Jones Auditorium. Some of the finest examples of children's literature from around the world will be featured in this interactive, magical program. Children ages 5 and older are invited to attend the free program. For more information, please call the Youth Services Department at 252-638-7815.

Rags to Riches: A traveling theatre troupe for young audiences presents..."Little Red Riding Hood" on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. in the Hayden H. Jones Auditorium. Free tickets are available at the Children's Services desk. This program is geared for children of all ages, so please join us!

Preschool Storysteps is cancelled on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 due to a water leak in the Children's Mini-Theater. We hope to have the problem resolved soon and resume our normal storytime schedule for the rest of the week.

The New Bern-Craven County Public Library is closed TODAY-Monday, January 10, 2011, due to inclement weather. Teen Movie Night has been cancelled. Please call 638-7800 for updated information on Tuesday's schedule.