McIntyre's Books, at 220 Market Street, Fearrington Village, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is an independent bookstore in Chatham County that has been encouraging readers and hosting authors for many years. It's also, of course, a great place to shop for books. The bookstore hosts many events, which you can find on their calendar. Here's one: Independent Bookstore Day and McIntyre's 36th … [Read more...] about Independent Bookstore Day Celebration and McIntyre’s Books’ 36th Birthday April 26
Literature
Library Fest with Durham County Library — North Carolina Edition April 7-12
Join Durham County Library in the community celebration of Library Fest. Taking place April 7 to 12, 2025, Library Fest will showcase the many diverse ways the library can be a part of your life. This year, the focus of Library Fest is North Carolina. Programs take place a variety of venues. The week-long celebration includes a variety of programs, including: Library Fest Events See the … [Read more...] about Library Fest with Durham County Library — North Carolina Edition April 7-12
Beyond the Book Children’s Book & Art Festival April 5
Beyond the Book Children's Book & Art Festival is a free outdoor celebration of storytelling, creativity and community. The theme this year is Chapter 4: The Mystic Sea. It takes place Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The festival is open to all. The festival includes: More Children's Festivals from … [Read more...] about Beyond the Book Children’s Book & Art Festival April 5
Premiere of Poet Dasan Ahanu’s “Saints & Aints” March 28 and 29 — features music and puppetry
NC State LIVE is presenting the premiere of Poet Dasan Ahanu's theatre work, Saints and Aints, at James B. Hunt Jr. Library, 1070 Partners Way, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. This work will feature Ahanu's poetry, along with music and puppetry. Nationally recognized Triangle-based poet Dasan Ahanu will be in residence with NC State LIVE for the 2024-25 academic year. During his … [Read more...] about Premiere of Poet Dasan Ahanu’s “Saints & Aints” March 28 and 29 — features music and puppetry
Black History Month Celebration with Book Harvest Feb. 22 — free books!
Book Harvest is hosting a Black History Month Celebration on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Book Harvest's Family Space, 2501 University Drive, Durham, North Carolina. This FREE event will feature: Book Harvest will be sharing the books, "Alma's Art" and "There Was a Party for Langston." … [Read more...] about Black History Month Celebration with Book Harvest Feb. 22 — free books!
Conversations Between Four Black Music Makers Who Helped Bring About Abolition — music by United Strings of Color
Conversations Between Four Black Music Makers Who Helped Bring About Abolition is an original play with music by United Strings of Color. The play uses mixed media arts to educate about the lives, countries, times, systemic laws, and iconic contributions of the four Black abolitionists: Ignatius Sancho, Joseph Bologne "Chevalier", Solomon Northrup and Frederick Douglass. United Strings of … [Read more...] about Conversations Between Four Black Music Makers Who Helped Bring About Abolition — music by United Strings of Color
The Lover and the Sword — love-themed poetry open mic at RUMAH
The Lover and the Sword, led by poets Travis Kyng and Antino Art, features spoken word performances and a poetry open mic that focuses on love. It takes place Friday, February 14, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Raleigh United Mutual Aid Hub (RUMAH), 415 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Admission is free for open mic performers. … [Read more...] about The Lover and the Sword — love-themed poetry open mic at RUMAH
Poet Billy Collins: reading and book signing at Durham County Main Library Jan. 28
Acclaimed poet Billy Collins will be visiting Durham County Main Library, 300 N Roxboro Street, Durham, North Carolina, on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Step into the imaginative world of Billy Collins, one of America's most celebrated poets. With his distinctive voice, wit, and profound insights into everyday life, Collins invites readers to experience poetry in a new and … [Read more...] about Poet Billy Collins: reading and book signing at Durham County Main Library Jan. 28
MLK Day: Celebrating the Legacy Through the Arts in Durham
Durham Parks and Recreation is hosting a MLK Day event on Saturday, January 11, 2025. MLK: Celebrating the Legacy Through the Arts will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. at W.D. Hill Recreation Center, 1308 Fayetteville Street, Durham. Activities will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's life, including: This event is free and open to the public. … [Read more...] about MLK Day: Celebrating the Legacy Through the Arts in Durham
Storytime and Pet Therapy with Kyn the Cockatiel (plus free cake)
Book Harvest is hosting Storytime and Pet Therapy with Kyn the Cockatiel. The storytimes take place Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., at Book Harvest, 2501 University Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Kyn is a therapy bird! Kyn will be in the Family Space from 4 to 6 p.m. Reserve a spot. All children will receive a free copy of the storytime book, Mango, Abuela, and Me, … [Read more...] about Storytime and Pet Therapy with Kyn the Cockatiel (plus free cake)
