As of January 2nd, 2020, Wake County Public Libraries have gone late fee free. This means that there will be no more late fees charged on overdue items, and all existing late fees on accounts are erased, giving everyone a fresh start. That's a great way to start the New Year! Wake County Public Libraries is the first library system in the Triangle to eliminate late fees. Read on for a … [Read more...] about Starting January 2: Wake County Public Libraries eliminates late fees, and erases all existing late fees from accounts
Community
Free trees for Durham Residents
TreesDurham is an organization that loves Durham and loves trees. Their goal is to increase Durham's tree canopy so that the city has 50% shade coverage. TreesDurham, Durham Rotary, Keep Durham Beautiful and El Futuro are holding an event where they are giving Durham residents free trees. The tree giveaway takes place at El Futuro, 2020 Chapel Hull Road, Durham, on Saturday, December 7th, … [Read more...] about Free trees for Durham Residents
Honoring the Chapel Hill Nine: Dedication and Community Celebration
The Town of Chapel Hill is honoring the Chapel Hill Nine on Thursday, February 28th, 2019, at 5 p.m. This information about the dedication and community celebration is from the Town of Chapel Hill's website: On Feb. 28, 1960, nine young men from Chapel Hill's all-black Lincoln High School sat at a booth in the Colonial Drug Store and sought the same service that was given to white … [Read more...] about Honoring the Chapel Hill Nine: Dedication and Community Celebration
Victra Verizon Stores: discount and free services to help prepare for and deal with Hurricane Florence
Victra, owner of many local Verizon stores, is offering a discount and two free services for those in need of them during and after Hurricane Florence. From now through Friday, September 21st: 30% discount on portable power supplies for charging smart phones Charging stations for residents in any stores that have power themselves Smartphone dry-out services – a one-time service using … [Read more...] about Victra Verizon Stores: discount and free services to help prepare for and deal with Hurricane Florence
Raleigh and Durham are opening parking decks for free during Hurricane Florence
City of Raleigh The City of Raleigh is opening up 4 parking decks for free parking during Hurricane Florence for those nervous about cars flooding. They will be open for free from Thursday, September 13th, at noon, until Monday, September 17th, at 7 a.m. At 7 a.m. they will start charging, although if that changes, they'll update on Twitter. The four parking garages are: City Center / … [Read more...] about Raleigh and Durham are opening parking decks for free during Hurricane Florence
Starting August 6, teenagers ride the bus for free
Starting August 6th, 2018, youth age 13-18 can use a Youth GoPass to ride GoTriangle, GoRaleigh, GoCary or GoDurham buses for free. Kids 12 and under already ride free with an adult. Youth will need to fill out this application for the Youth GoPass. Then, bring the pass, along with proof of age (copy of your birth certificate, a valid school ID, license or other government-issued ID) to one of … [Read more...] about Starting August 6, teenagers ride the bus for free
