Friends of the Library - Neuse Regional Library

Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Library membership drive began in June for
the year 2014-2015. Thank you to all of our Friends who have
taken the time to renew their memberships, and thank you to all
of the new members. For information on upcoming programs
and book sale information, remember to pick up the Calendar of
Events located at all the public service desks at all libraries in the
Neuse Regional Library System, or check our webpage,
http://www.neuselibrary.org.
Sponsors
Mrs. Betsy Barbee
Miss Rebecca Hill
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Younger
Patrons
Dr. & Mrs. John Boldt
Mr. & Mrs. Tommy Lee
Benefactors
Mr. & Mrs. Rufus Allen
CORPORATE
Wilder
Kinston Dental Associates
McConnell Holdings, Inc.
Mills International, Inc.
Mintz Law Firm
Neuse Enterprises, Inc.
Wil Hardy Insurance Agency
Caldecott
Crown Equipment
Kings Restaurant & Supermarket, Inc.
MedSource Pharmacy
Santa Spectacular
Meet us in Santa’s Workshop as we celebrate the magic of the holiday
season. We will share stories, sing Christmas carols, make a craft, and
much more at a Library near you. For more information, please call the
Children’s Department at 252-527-7066, Ext. 133.
Greene County Public Library
Thursday, December 4 at 7 p.m.
La Grange Public Library
Monday December 8 at 7 p.m.
Pink Hill Public Library
Thursday December 11 at 7 p.m.
Maysville Public Library
Friday, December 19 at 4 p.m.
Night of Joy
Celebrate the holiday season with a community-wide celebration,
sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Night of Joy is a communitybased celebration of the holiday season with music, dancing, singing, and
other artful expressions. This program will be held at the Kinston-Lenoir
County Public Library on Thursday, December 4 at 7 p.m. and at the
Greene County Public Library on Tuesday, December 16 at 7 p.m. For
more information, please call 252-527-7066, Ext, 133 or 252-747-3437.
Sanctuary Bells
The Sanctuary Bells of Gordon Street Christian Church will perform at
4 p.m. on Sunday, December 14 at the Kinston-Lenoir County Public
Library. The Sanctuary Bells, founded in 1974, is an advanced handbell
ensemble from Gordon Street Christian Church in Kinston. Under the
direction of Joanne M. Heath, Minister of Music, the ensemble is
composed of experienced volunteer handbell ringers. Please join us in
enjoying an afternoon of beautiful holiday music. For reservations, please
call 252-527-7066, Ext. 120. This program is sponsored by the Friends of
the Library.
Rick & Jane Vernon and Friends
On Sunday, December 21 at 3 p.m. Rick & Jane Vernon will present an
afternoon with Friends at the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library.
They will perform traditional Christmas carols and lead the audience in
sing-a-longs. Joining the Vernons on stage will be vocalist/guitarist Vance
“Tres” Rich and drummer John Galog. Take an afternoon away from the
hustle and bustle of shopping to enjoy heart-warming holiday music. For
more information, please call 252-527-7066, Ext. 134.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
The Children’s Department will present Dr. Seuss’s holiday classic How the
Grinch Stole Christmas! Monday, December 15 at 7 p.m. in the Schechter
Auditorium at the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library. Come
celebrate the magic of the holiday season and share your last minute
wishes with Santa. For more information, please call the Children’s
Department, 252-527-7066, Ext. 133.
The Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library will have a book
sale on Saturday, January 24, 2015, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday,
January 25, 2015, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. There will be books, furniture,
magazines, movies, and lots of other items. For more information,
please call 527-7066, Ext. 120.
Game Day Extravaganza
School is out and the kids are restless! Bring everyone out for a Game Day
Extravaganza at the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library on Monday,
December 22 at 3 p.m. The Children’s Room will be Game Central. Bring
friends for group gaming and competitions. We will have gaming
competitions on the big screen with a giant, larger than life Connect Four
game, Corn Hole, chess, checkers, and many more. For more information,
please call 252-527-7066, Ext. 133.
Urban Literature Book Club
The Urban Literature Book Club will meet on Thursday, December 18 at
6:30 p.m. the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library to discuss The
Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah. Hip-hop star, political activist and
writer, Sister Souljah, exhibits a raw and true voice in this cautionary tale
protesting drugs and violence among young African-Americans in the
inner city. For more information, please call 252-527-7066, Ext. 133.
Book Chatter
Miss Holly, the Spanish teacher, is taking the holidays way too far in this
holiday edition of the My Weird School Series. Join us for Book Chatter in
the Children’s Theater at the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library
Wednesday, December 17 at 4 p.m. We will discuss Miss Holly is Too Jolly
by Dan Gutman and play wacky holiday games. For more information,
please call the Children’s Department, 252-527-7066, Ext. 133.
Gingerbread House Program
Meet us at the Comfort Public Library on Tuesday, December 16 at 4:30
p.m. for an afternoon of Gingerbread House building. You can eat your
creation or take it home with you. Also on Friday, December 19 at 6:30
p.m. the Pink Hill Public Library will have a gingerbread house program
that will provide the holiday goodies, but you must provide your own
gingerbread house kit. For more information, please call the Children’s
Department, 252-527-7066, Ext. 133.
Family Game Time
Stop by a library near you to enjoy fellowship, socializing and fun at Family
Game Time. Bring your entire family for a good time playing games and
meeting new people. This program will be held each month at your local
library. For more information, please call 252-527-7066, Ext. 133.
Trenton Public Library, Thursday, December 4 at 6 p.m.
Comfort Public Library, Tuesday, December 9 at 6 p.m.
Pollocksville Public Library, Tuesday, December 9 at 6:30 p.m.
La Grange Public Library, Monday, December 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Greene County Public Library, Thursday, December 18 at 7 p.m.
Maysville Public Library, Monday, December 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Kinston-Lenoir County
Public Library
510 N. Queen St., (252)527-7066
Toddler Time — Tuesday 9:15 a.m.
Preschool — Tuesday 10:45 a.m.
School Age — Wednesday 4 p.m.
Family Story Time - Saturday 3 p.m.
Pink Hill Public Library
114 W. Broadway St.
(252)568-3631
Every other Thursday 10 a.m.
Greene County Public Library
229G Kingold Blvd., Snow Hill
(252)747-3437
Wednesday 10 a.m.
LaGrange Public Library
Toddler Time — ages 18 months to 3 years
119 E. Washington St.
Preschool Story Time — ages 3 to 5 years
(252)566-3722
Every other Thursday - 9:30 a.m. School Age Story Time — ages 6 to 10 years
American Girl Doll Raffle
The Kinston-Lenoir County Friends of the Library are holding a
fundraiser throughout the month of November. American Girl Doll Julie
will be raffled off at a drawing on Wednesday, December 10 at 2 p.m.
at the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library. Tickets are $1 per ticket
or 6 tickets for $5. All money raised will go towards funding children’s
services at the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library. For more
information, please call 252-527-7066, Ext. 120.
Noon Year Celebration
5...4...3...2...1… Happy Noon Year! Count down to the Noon Year in the
Children’s Room at the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library on
Wednesday, December 31 at 11:30 a.m. Make noise makers and party
hats and count down to the Noon Year as we watch the Book Drop at 12
noon. For more information, please call 252-527-7066, Ext. 133.
Building Lego Mindstorm
Come join us on Saturday, December 20 at 3 p.m. at the KinstonLenoir County Public Library as we build a working Lego MindStorm
robot! Teens will help construct and program a robot that can perform a
variety of actions such as recognizing colors, walking and even talking.
Space is limited, please call 252-527-7066, Ext. 134 to make a
reservation. This program is for ages 11 - 19.
Gear up for School
Gear up for school with an afternoon of literacy and brain games.
Students will play literacy games and answer thought-provoking
questions to get ready for school. Come join friends at the KinstonLenoir County Public Library to get back into the swing of things for
school on Friday, January 2, 2015 at 3 p.m. For more information,
please call 252-527-7066, Ext. 133.
Lego Club
Meet up with friends for a brand new club - The Lego Club! Meeting
two times each month at the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library
beginning Thursday, January 15 at 4 p.m. and Saturday, January 24 at
11 a.m. For more information, please call 252-527-7066, Ext. 133.
Sun
Mon
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Tue
2
Wed
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Thu
Fri
4 Santa Spectacular 5
Greene County
Library-7 p.m.
Sat
6
Night of Joy
Main Library
7 p.m.
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8
9
10
Santa Spectacular
La Grange Library
7 p.m.
14
Sanctuary Bells
Main Library
4 p.m.
15
How the Grinch
Stole Christmas
Main Library
7 p.m.
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Rick & Jane Vernon
Game Day
And Friends
Extravaganza
Main Library
Main Library
3 p.m.
3 p.m.
American Girl
Doll Raffle
Main Library
2 p.m.
16 Night of Joy
Greene County
Library-7 p.m.
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Book Chatter
Main Library
4 p.m.
Gingerbread House
Program
Comfort Library
4:30 p.m.
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24
Libraries Closed
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Noon Year
Celebration
Main Library
11:30 a.m.
Libraries Close at 6 p.m.
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Santa Spectacular
Pink Hill Library
7 p.m.
12
18
Urban Literature
Book Club
Main Library
6:30 p.m.
19Santa Spectacular 20
Maysville Library
Building Lego
4 p.m.
Mindstorm
Main Library
Gingerbread House
3 p.m.
Program
Pink Hill Library
4:30 p.m.
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Libraries Closed
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Libraries Closed

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