All branches of Onslow County Public Library
will be closed April 2, 3 & 4, 2010
in observance of Good Friday and the Easter Holiday

   
American Girl Tea Party
Learn what life was like for Rebecca growing up in New York City in 1914. Co-sponsored by the Onslow County Museum.      

Sat, 3/13, 10 am, Sneads Ferry Branch
(Space is limited, call to register)
Sat, 3/13, 1:30 pm, Jacksonville/Main
Sat, 3/20, 10 am, Richlands Branch
Sat, 3/20, 1:30 pm, Swansboro Branch     

   
Military Family Resource Collection
Onslow County Public Library in partnership with Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune are proud to announce this newest collection featuring books, dvds, cds, audiobooks, and kits dedicated to the unique challenges of the military child and to helping parents, educators, counselors and community members who care for, educate, and advocate for them. Browse the collection at the Main Library in Jacksonville, or search our online catalog.      

   
Grant Seekers/Proposal Writing Workshop
Nonprofits and grantseekers are invited to this special workshop hosted by Kief Schladweiler, Foundation Center Coordinator of Cooperating Collections. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Please register in advance: 910.455.7350, ext. 242.    

Sat, 3/20, 1-3 pm, Jacksonville/Main     

National Poetry Month Poetry Reading
Join poets Veronica Williams, the 2010 North Carolina Poetry Society Gilbert-Chappell Distinguished Poets Series winner and her mentor, John Hoppenthaler, ECU Assistant Professor of English/Creative Writing, for an evening of poetry. This program is sponsored by the North Carolina Center for the Book.

Tues, 4/6, 7 pm, Jacksonville/Main

Tues, 4/13, 9am-1 pm, Swansboro Branch
Weds, 4/14, 9am-1 pm, Richlands Branch
Thurs, 4/15, 1-5 pm, Jacksonville/Main
(Information on job opportunities in Sneads Ferry area will be available during at the Jacksonville job fair)

Local Author Fair
Celebrate National Library Week's "Communities Thrive @ Your Library" by attending our first local author fair. Meet published local authors and discover a thriving literary community in your own backyard. If you are an author interested in attending this event, please contact Karen at 910.455.7350, ext. 242.

Sat, 4/17, 1 pm to 5 pm, Jacksonville/Main

2nd Annual Homeschool Fair
Meet other homeschool families and get connected with the information and resources for a successful homeschool experience!

Sat, 5/15, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Jacksonville/Main