"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.