Monthly book "sales" take place the second Saturday of each month, from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Visit our Book Nook, located behind the Pamlico County Library. There are no set prices---take as much as you want and donate as you are able.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T181718Z SEQUENCE:10540894 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:13 X-COLOR:3366cc X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T140000 UID:3A3452CE-0354-49E8-8964-AF349E3DC9B9 RECURRENCE-ID:20260711T140000Z SUMMARY:Book Sale CREATED:20260324T181544Z DTSTAMP:20260324T181544Z URL:https://pamlicofol.org/index.php/component/dpcalendar/event/29?calid=8 DESCRIPTION:Monthly book "sales" take place the second Saturday of each month, from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Visit our Book Nook, located behind the Pamlico County Library. There are no set prices---take as much as you want and donate as you are able. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Monthly book "sales" take place the second Saturday of each month, from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Visit our Book Nook, located behind the Pamlico County Library. There are no set prices---take as much as you want and donate as you are able.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T181752Z SEQUENCE:10540928 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:15 X-COLOR:3366cc X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T130000 UID:5CCB86E5-82E0-44C1-9952-8EC42CC276E7 SUMMARY:Gardening CREATED:20260420T124440Z DTSTAMP:20260420T124440Z URL:https://pamlicofol.org/index.php/component/dpcalendar/event/15?calid=8 DESCRIPTION:Come help install sod and more plants in our library gardens under the guidance of Rachel Tipton, owner of Harbourside Gardens.On Tuesday, April 22nd we need help to return sod cutter to Havelock, preferably in the morning hours. Bonnie Cap can provide the address.Until our watering system is installed, we also need help with watering the sod and plants. Ideally this will be done in the morning or afternoon hours when the library is open. Bonnie is developing a schedule so please contact her if you can help...at this stage, probably every other day is okay until it gets very hot. Hopefully by then we will have our watering system installed. Please contact Bonnie Cap at 252-626-3559 or folpamlico@gmail.com if you can help with the garden volunteer needs. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come help install sod and more plants in our library gardens under the guidance of Rachel Tipton, owner of Harbourside Gardens.
On Tuesday, April 22nd we need help to return sod cutter to Havelock, preferably in the morning hours. Bonnie Cap can provide the address.
Until our watering system is installed, we also need help with watering the sod and plants. Ideally this will be done in the morning or afternoon hours when the library is open. Bonnie is developing a schedule so please contact her if you can help...at this stage, probably every other day is okay until it gets very hot. Hopefully by then we will have our watering system installed.
Please contact Bonnie Cap at 252-626-3559 or folpamlico@gmail.com if you can help with the garden volunteer needs.
Join us for a celebration of our library's one-year anniversary! We're hosting an open house from 12 PM to 2 PM, and it would be wonderful to have you with us as we commemorate this special milestone. We hope to see you there!!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T153841Z SEQUENCE:1824586 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:189 X-COLOR:3366cc X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517 UID:95BC3FCA-3512-4022-B1DD-8C97ADFA3AFA SUMMARY:A Story Runs Through It CREATED:20260511T154046Z DTSTAMP:20260511T154046Z URL:https://pamlicofol.org/index.php/component/dpcalendar/event/17?calid=8 DESCRIPTION:What: A Story Runs Through It – Pamlico Storytelling + Literary Celebration, a free, all-ages eventWhen: Saturday, May 16, all dayWhere: Locations across Pamlico CountyWhat to Expect: Authors, storytellers, book signings, readings, and a community celebration of the power of storiesWhat is it? A FREE all-ages community-centered day presented by the Pamlico Arts Council that celebrates the power of words and the art of storytelling. The event is designed to honor Eastern North Carolina’s coastal culture and creative spirit while connecting voices across generations and genres.Why should you come? To spend the day visiting many of the wonderful places across Oriental and Pamlico County, enjoying live performances, workshops, readings, and conversations by local authors.10 am - 11 amMemoir Writing 101: Everyone Has a Story with Dawn Gibson at Mariposa Bakery & Wine Bar. Registration recommended, but not required. 10 am - 2 pmMeet the Authors & Book Signing at the Oriental Town Hall.Local and Regional authors onsite includes Amber Harr, Amy Koehn, Dawn Gibson, Diana Bottone, Kevin Duffus, Joan Aubele, Julie Lombard, and Mary Scott.11 am - 12 amChildren's Hour "T-Rex Dino Party" at the Pamlico County Library1 pm - 2 pmWriting Workshop: "Writing in the Age of Ai" with Zac Schnell, President of Pamlico Community College at Mariposa Bakery & Wine Bar. Registration recommended. 1 pm - 2pmSpecial appearance by eight-year-old author, Carter Wells and his miniature donkey, Harriet at the Magnolia House. 2 pm - 3pm Storytime Under the Magnolia will be a storytelling event suitable for all ages with acclaimed storyteller Donna Washington at 2 p.m. at Magnolia House in Oriental. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets. Magnolia House will generously provide light refreshments.2 pm - 3pm Featured Writer Talk + Book Signing: Dawn GibsonDawn Gibson will be sharing riveting personal stories from her brand new book (we hope to have first editions hot off the press). Heartwarming and inspirational, she speaks to triumphing over loss. In the courtyard of Gretchen's Bistro. 3 pm - 4 pm Kevin Duffus, a real-life history detective, researcher, filmmaker, and author of works like Last Days of Blackbeard the Pirate and The Lost Light, will be our Featured Author. He is set to share insights about his writing journey and experiences at the outdoor lounge area of Gretchen’s Bistro in Oriental. Having appeared on a segment of Josh Gates’ Expedition Unknown, this is a talk you definitely won’t want to miss. 4 pm - 5 pmAuthor's panel discussion: Ways to Get Published", exploring various publishing methods along with their advantages and disadvantages. At the Old Theater on Broad Street6 pm - 8 pmThe Art of Storytelling "A Night of Humorous + Heartwarming Stories with Kevin Duffus, Donna Washing and local favorite, Allen Propst at the Old Theater. \N X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:What: A Story Runs Through It – Pamlico Storytelling + Literary Celebration, a free, all-ages event
When: Saturday, May 16, all day
Where: Locations across Pamlico County
What to Expect: Authors, storytellers, book signings, readings, and a community celebration of the power of stories
What is it? A FREE all-ages community-centered day presented by the Pamlico Arts Council that celebrates the power of words and the art of storytelling. The event is designed to honor Eastern North Carolina’s coastal culture and creative spirit while connecting voices across generations and genres.
Why should you come? To spend the day visiting many of the wonderful places across Oriental and Pamlico County, enjoying live performances, workshops, readings, and conversations by local authors.
10 am - 11 am
Memoir Writing 101: Everyone Has a Story with Dawn Gibson at Mariposa Bakery & Wine Bar. Registration recommended, but not required.
10 am - 2 pm
Meet the Authors & Book Signing at the Oriental Town Hall.
Local and Regional authors onsite includes Amber Harr, Amy Koehn, Dawn Gibson, Diana Bottone, Kevin Duffus, Joan Aubele, Julie Lombard, and Mary Scott.
11 am - 12 am
Children's Hour "T-Rex Dino Party" at the Pamlico County Library
1 pm - 2 pm
Writing Workshop: "Writing in the Age of Ai" with Zac Schnell, President of Pamlico Community College at Mariposa Bakery & Wine Bar. Registration recommended.
1 pm - 2pm
Special appearance by eight-year-old author, Carter Wells and his miniature donkey, Harriet at the Magnolia House.
2 pm - 3pm
Storytime Under the Magnolia will be a storytelling event suitable for all ages with acclaimed storyteller Donna Washington at 2 p.m. at Magnolia House in Oriental. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets. Magnolia House will generously provide light refreshments.
2 pm - 3pm
Featured Writer Talk + Book Signing: Dawn Gibson
Dawn Gibson will be sharing riveting personal stories from her brand new book (we hope to have first editions hot off the press). Heartwarming and inspirational, she speaks to triumphing over loss. In the courtyard of Gretchen's Bistro.
3 pm - 4 pm
Kevin Duffus, a real-life history detective, researcher, filmmaker, and author of works like Last Days of Blackbeard the Pirate and The Lost Light, will be our Featured Author. He is set to share insights about his writing journey and experiences at the outdoor lounge area of Gretchen’s Bistro in Oriental. Having appeared on a segment of Josh Gates’ Expedition Unknown, this is a talk you definitely won’t want to miss.
4 pm - 5 pm
Author's panel discussion: Ways to Get Published", exploring various publishing methods along with their advantages and disadvantages. At the Old Theater on Broad Street
6 pm - 8 pm
The Art of Storytelling "A Night of Humorous + Heartwarming Stories with Kevin Duffus, Donna Washing and local favorite, Allen Propst at the Old Theater.
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Please join us at the Pamlico Library for the quarterly meeting of the Friends of the Pamlico Library.
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Author presentation: The Reluctant Messenger by Dennis Bickel
Download the full agenda.
Please join us at the Pamlico Library for the quarterly meeting of the Friends of the Pamlico Library.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T181416Z SEQUENCE:3736 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:697 X-COLOR:3366cc X-SHOW-END-TIME:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T140000 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;BYDAY=SA;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20260725T235900Z UID:2336B78B-A504-4987-B505-DE5C0D70B3C6 SUMMARY:Summer Canvas Art Challenge CREATED:20260619T152304Z DTSTAMP:20260619T152304Z URL:https://pamlicofol.org/index.php/component/dpcalendar/event/19?calid=8 DESCRIPTION:\NSummer Canvas Art Challengeat the Pamlico County LibraryHosted by the Friends of the Pamlico County Library\NJoin us for a fun and creative summer art event hosted by the Friends of the Library! Participants of all ages are invited to paint their own masterpiece on a small canvas provided by the Friends of the Pamlico Library. Artists will have three Saturdays to work on their creations, share ideas, and enjoy a relaxed community art experience.\NThe challenge is open to three age groups: Children (Pre-K–5th grade), Teen (Middle School–High School), and Adults. You may stop by the Pamlico County Library on July 11, 18, and/or 25 from 12 - 2 pm to work on your art! At the end of the program, completed artworks will be displayed, and prizes will be awarded. Whether you're an experienced artist or just want to try something new, come spend a Saturday afternoon painting, creating, and having fun with the community!\NTo ensure we have enough supplies for everyone, please register by July 10th! Email sidney.phibbons@mycprl.org or call the Pamlico Library at 252-745-3515 to register.\N X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Summer Canvas Art Challenge
at the Pamlico County Library
Hosted by the Friends of the Pamlico County Library
Join us for a fun and creative summer art event hosted by the Friends of the Library! Participants of all ages are invited to paint their own masterpiece on a small canvas provided by the Friends of the Pamlico Library. Artists will have three Saturdays to work on their creations, share ideas, and enjoy a relaxed community art experience.
The challenge is open to three age groups: Children (Pre-K–5th grade), Teen (Middle School–High School), and Adults. You may stop by the Pamlico County Library on July 11, 18, and/or 25 from 12 - 2 pm to work on your art! At the end of the program, completed artworks will be displayed, and prizes will be awarded. Whether you're an experienced artist or just want to try something new, come spend a Saturday afternoon painting, creating, and having fun with the community!
To ensure we have enough supplies for everyone, please register by July 10th! Email sidney.phibbons@mycprl.org or call the Pamlico Library at 252-745-3515 to register.
Join the Friends of the Pamlico County Library for Bunco Night on July 14 at 4:00 PM at the library. This event is for adults, and space is limited.
Stop by the library to pick up your free Bunco ticket. While tickets are free, an optional $10 donation to the Friends of the Library is appreciated and helps support library programs and services.
Grab a friend and come enjoy an afternoon of laughter, games, and community! Refreshments will be served.