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 10th. 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 11th. 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 14th. 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 15th for the Friday Flick “Toy Story 3” as they update their story @the library.
Events conclude on Saturday, April 16th 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.
