Pamlico County Public Library

09/03/2026

Your CPRL library is SO much more than books! Your library card gets you access to more than you might expect!

*Free e-books, audiobooks, news articles and magazines.
*Free art classes, language classes and business classes.
*Free educational classes for homeschoolers and students.
*Fun materials, from telescopes to microscopes, from baking pans to board games.
*Quiet study pods for homework or Zoom meetings.
*Extensive local history archives to explore your family's story.
*And so much more!

Even if you are a long-time library card holder, you might find something new to "check out"! Visit www.mycprl.org/explore to find out all the cool stuff you get with your library card! And share with your friends - September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!

09/01/2026

What makes sand white? What does sand look like under a microscope? Come explore arenology, the science of sand, and then create a colorful sand art bottle during our September STEAM program! Please register at https://forms.office.com/r/RhTjyTxHXb.

Tuesday, September 1, 1:00 pm
New Bern-Craven County Public Library
(For grades K-5)
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Tuesday, September 8, 11:00 am
Pamlico County Public Library
(For ages 5+)
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Monday, September 14, 1:00 pm
Vanceboro-Craven County Public Library
(For ages 5+)
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Monday, September 21, 4:30 pm
Havelock Public Library
(For ages 5+)
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Wednesday, September 23, 4:00 pm
Cove City-Craven County Library

08/31/2026

Our Outreach Department will be at the Pamlico County Senior Center tomorrow!

Join us for another Community Craft Day with the CPRL Book/Tech Mobile! All ages are welcome to join us. This month we will be creating autumn wreaths to get in the fall spirit!

Tuesday, September 1, 10:00 am
Pamlico Senior Center (800 Main St, Bayboro)

Tuesday, September 8, 2:00 pm
Havelock Senior Center (103 Trader Ave, Havelock)

Thursday, September 10, 10:30 am
Craven Senior Center (811 George St, New Bern)

08/29/2026

The numbers are in and - WOW!!!! You have blown us away! At our Craven-Pamlico Regional Library branches, our amazing readers logged over THREE MILLION MINUTES during the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge! That's an accomplishment of prehistoric proportions. Today we are celebrating YOU!

08/29/2026

Teen Tuesdays are back this September at the Pamlico County Library!
Middle and high school students are invited to join us every Tuesday from 3:30–4:30 PM for something different each week. Come hang out, meet other teens, and take a break after school.
September 1 – Pokemon Club: Battle
September 8 – Vision Boards
September 15 – Tabletop Games, sponsored by the Friends of the Library
September 22 – Pokemon Club: Bingo
September 29 – Tech Time (AI detections & sources)
Teen Tuesdays are FREE, but registration is encouraged. Sign up using the link below or stop by the library and we’ll get you registered. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/XfyDvWPfsd
We can’t wait to see our teens at the library this September!

08/28/2026

GivingTuesday for Nonprofits: Plan a Campaign That Connects. Our Pathway to Success series continues at the Pamlico County Library!

On Wednesday, September 16, there will be another FREE professional development opportunity to the library for nonprofits serving Pamlico County. This workshop will focus on creating a GivingTuesday campaign that connects with your community, attracts new donors, re-engages current supporters, and builds lasting relationships.

Participants will leave with practical tools, messaging ideas, templates, and an action plan they can begin putting to work right away.

This Pathway to Success program at the Pamlico County Library is made possible by Imagine Pamlico and the Pamlico Small Business Center.

Register here: https://pamlicocc.edu/small-business-center-2/

08/27/2026

We are so excited to welcome Ms. Kara back to the library for Homeschool STEAM! Join us Tuesday, September 8 at 11 AM for a special STEAM session designed for homeschool students in grades K–5. This month, we’ll explore the science of sand and then put what we learn into action by creating a beautiful sand art bottle to take home.

We’re looking forward to another year of learning, creating, and exploring with Ms. Kara. We hope to see our homeschool families there!

Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=wVB1WVM4n0SNlV6GedMGH0gwxZWzQLtFmXsYsk6jZ5RUMDJCVVlDV1hDWjYzTFVERzI2QklRUEpFUi4u&route=shorturl

08/26/2026

September Book Clubs are on the horizon, and we have some great reads coming up!

Mystery Book Club is reading Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson and will meet on September 9 at 5:30 PM.

Trendy Book Club is reading The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot and will meet on September 28 at 5:30 PM.

Looking ahead to October, our next 250NC Book Club will meet on October 28 to discuss The Caretaker by North Carolina author Ron Rash.

Pick up a copy, start reading, and join us for the conversation. New members are always welcome at the library!

08/26/2026

“If I’m remembered 100 years from now, I hope it will be not for looks but for books.” - Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton was goodness personified. Through her love of literacy and children, she helped put books into the hands and homes of millions of children across communities around the world, including right here in the county.

As a public library, we can think of few greater legacies. Her belief that every child deserves the opportunity to grow up with books will continue to open doors, spark imaginations, and change lives for generations to come.

She hoped to be remembered for the books. We certainly will.

08/25/2026

September at the Library is going to be fantastic! We have a full calendar of programs, returning favorites, and plenty of reasons to stop by this month!

We’re especially excited to welcome Ms. Kara back for monthly Homeschool STEAM Sessions! September’s session will be September 8.

🎲 FOL Bunco is back again! Join us September 15 at 4 PM for another fun afternoon. Pick up your FREE ticket at the front desk. We’re also accepting prize donations at the front desk for anyone who would like to contribute!

French Conversation Club is returning with the Friends of the Pamlico Library !

And that’s just the beginning! Check out the September calendar for all the programs happening this month. We can’t wait to see you at the library!