Epilogue Books, at 109 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, is hosting The Spheres [th]at Play on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. In this musical storytelling event, Caroline Jesalva and Frances Norton will bring the poetry of Emily Dickinson to life, and will explore the connection between music and Dickinson's work. Admission is free, but please RSVP. … [Read more...] about The Spheres That Play: The Poetry and Music of Emily Dickinson
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Celebrate Juneteenth at Durham County Library June 15
Durham County Main Library, at 300 N Roxboro Street, Durham, NC, is hosting a Juneteenth Celebration on Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. All the events are free and open to the public, with no registration required. The events are sponsored by the Durham Library Foundation. The celebration features take & make instruments, music of the Black Diaspora, an author … [Read more...] about Celebrate Juneteenth at Durham County Library June 15
State Library of NC National Poetry Month Program with NC Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green
The State Library of North Carolina is celebrating National Poetry Month with a program by NC Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green. The free event takes place Monday, April 17, 2023, from 2 to 3 p.m., at the State Library of North Carolina's DNCR Auditorium, 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh, NC. Jaki Shelton Green will offer a poetry reading, share her journey to the poet laureateship, and her … [Read more...] about State Library of NC National Poetry Month Program with NC Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green
Durham County Library Teen Book Festival March 8
Durham County Library is hosting the 8th Annual Teen Book Festival on Wednesday, March 8th, 2023, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Main Library, 300 Roxboro Street, Durham, NC. Join the panel discussion and author workshop as local Teen and Young Adult authors discuss books, writing inspirations, and life! This year's roster includes: Registration is required. … [Read more...] about Durham County Library Teen Book Festival March 8
Poets’ Party: An Evening of Community Poetry in Carrboro
The town of Carrboro is presenting two special poetry events in January, 2023. These events are both free and open to the community. Unearthing Ourselves!Saturday, January 21st, 202310:30 to 11:30 a.m.Carrboro Town Hall (room 110)301 W Main Street, Carrboro, NC This is a one-hour poetry workshop led by Carrboro Poet Laureate Liza Wolff-Francis. Poets' Party: An Evening of Community … [Read more...] about Poets’ Party: An Evening of Community Poetry in Carrboro
Free storytime and pictures with Santa at Read With Me and Gathering Gallery in Raleigh
Read with Me, A Children's Book & Art Shop, and Gathering Gallery, are presenting a FREE event with Santa. On Friday, December 2nd, 2022, kids can enjoy a storytime with Santa at Read With Me, and then head to Gathering Gallery for visits with Santa. Feel free to take as many pictures as you like. There's no cost! The event will take place twice on December 2nd, at 11:30 a.m. to 3 … [Read more...] about Free storytime and pictures with Santa at Read With Me and Gathering Gallery in Raleigh
Storytelling Under the Stars at Morehead Planetarium
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, 250 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, is hosting their annual Storytelling Under the Stars event with Professor Brian Sturm's storytelling class from the UNC's School of Information and Library Science. The event will be on Sunday, November 20th, 2022, at 6 p.m., and will last approximately an hour. Come hear student stories told in the full dome … [Read more...] about Storytelling Under the Stars at Morehead Planetarium
Audio Under the Stars at Durham Central Park
Audio Under the Stars is a series of community listening events that brings people together to share audio stories. It has long taken place in Durham. Audio Under the Stars in Durham Audio Under the Stars will be in Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC, on Friday, October 14th, 2022, from 6 to 8 p.m. Free, but donations are accepted. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome. … [Read more...] about Audio Under the Stars at Durham Central Park
Freshly Brewed Poetry & Open Mic at Larry’s Coffee, in Raleigh
Larry's Coffee, at 1507 Gavin Street, Raleigh, periodically hosts poetry evenings or afternoons. These are free events. Next up: An Afternoon of Poetry and Open MicSaturday, June 18th, 20223 p.m.Free (donations welcome) Creatives from across the Triangle and beyond will come together to share coffee, read poems, and spread community warmth. Open mic signup starts at 2:30 p.m. Featured … [Read more...] about Freshly Brewed Poetry & Open Mic at Larry’s Coffee, in Raleigh
Father’s Day and Juneteenth Play Date at Motorco with Pierce Freelon, Jeghetto, and more…
Celebrate the release of Pierce Freelon's new children's picture book, "Daddy Daughter Day," at a fun event at Motorco, 723 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham. This family event will include music, puppetry, activities and games, and more. A Father's Day X Juneteenth Play Date takes place on Saturday, June 18th, 2022, at 1 p.m., and will be a celebration of both Juneteenth and Father's … [Read more...] about Father’s Day and Juneteenth Play Date at Motorco with Pierce Freelon, Jeghetto, and more…
