Beyond the Book Children's Book & Art Festival is a free outdoor celebration of storytelling, creativity and community. It takes place Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The festival is open to all. Activities and events are designed for ages 8 and under. Check back soon for this year's theme and specific … [Read more...] about Beyond the Book Children’s Book & Art Festival March 16
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Author Talk by Derrick Barnes in Chapel Hill (including free books!)
Children and young adult author, Derrick Barnes, will be presenting an author talk and book signing at Hargraves Community Center, 216 N Roberson Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on Sunday, April 7, 2024, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. This is a free event. This program is intended for kids, tweens and their families. After his talk, he'll be signing books at a reception. Bring home a FREE book, … [Read more...] about Author Talk by Derrick Barnes in Chapel Hill (including free books!)
North Carolina Black History Reading List
February is Black History Month. We've put together a big list of Black History Month events in the Triangle, and that list is growing. Extend the learning by welcoming some new books into your home library. These are books that address Black history and culture, and also have a connection to North Carolina -- either in subject matter, or through the author or illustrator. You can find … [Read more...] about North Carolina Black History Reading List
Big Black Book Sale at Liberation Station Bookstore — 50% off every title through end of January
Liberation Station Bookstore, at 208 Fayetteville Street, Suite 201, Raleigh, NC, is North Carolina's first Black-owned children's bookstore. Liberation Station Bookstore is holding a huge sale through the end of January, 2024. The Big Black Book Sale offers 50% off every title in the store from January 20 to 31, 2024. Valid only in-store. This sale was announced on Liberation Station … [Read more...] about Big Black Book Sale at Liberation Station Bookstore — 50% off every title through end of January
MLK Day: Celebrating the Legacy Through the Arts in Durham
Durham Parks and Recreation is hosting a MLK Day event on Saturday, January 13, 2024. 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
Parade to Park Festivities: Pre- and Post-Parade Celebration at Downtown Cary Park
The Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade takes place Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 2 to 4 p.m. There will be a celebration at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, NC, that will include activities and performances before and after the parade. Parade to Park Festivities take place Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy live music, food trucks and much more. Schedule … [Read more...] about Parade to Park Festivities: Pre- and Post-Parade Celebration at Downtown Cary Park
West End Poetry Festival in Carrboro Oct 19-21
The Town of Carrboro is hosting the West End Poetry Festival on October 19 to 21, 2023. All events are free and open to the public, and most take place at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 North Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NC. October 19, 2023 October 20, 2023 October 21, 2023 At Carrboro Century Center At Steel String Brewery, 106A Greensboro Street, Carrboro) … [Read more...] about West End Poetry Festival in Carrboro Oct 19-21
Zine Machine Printed Matter Festival at The Fruit Oct 15
The Zine Machine Printed Matter Festival, Durham, North Carolina's oldest running zine fest, will be at The Fruit, 305 S Dillard Street, Durham, North Carolina, on Sunday, October 15, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Zine Machine is calling all lovers of zines, comics, posters and assorted do-it-yourself printed matter for a festival of autonomous, alternative printed media! Zine Machine … [Read more...] about Zine Machine Printed Matter Festival at The Fruit Oct 15
Africa Fest 2023 in Carrboro
UNC African Studies Center is presenting Africa Fest 2023 on Sunday, October 8, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., at Weaver Street Market, 101 East Weaver Street, Carrboro, North Carolina. The festival will be a celebration of African culture, art, and history. There will be Africa Fest-themed t-shirts for the first 50 guests and African Studies Center tote bags for 100. There will be a … [Read more...] about Africa Fest 2023 in Carrboro
Raleigh Comic Book Show August 20
Raleigh Comic Book Show takes place at Hilton Garden Inn -- Crabtree Valley, 3912 Arrow Drive, Raleigh, NC. This is a free event. The next two dates are: Raleigh Comic Book Show takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The emphasis is on comic book dealers (as opposed to cosplay, etc.) Michael Eury will be a guest at the August 20 show. Dealers at August 20 Raleigh Comic Book Show … [Read more...] about Raleigh Comic Book Show August 20