Adult Programs & Events

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JACKSONVILLE MAIN LIBRARY

Coastal Carolina Riverwatch Film Screenings
Sept. 28; 5:30 p.m.; Nov. 9; 6:00 p.m.
Coastal Carolina Riverwatch (CCRW) is a water quality nonprofit based in the White Oak River Basin primarily within Onslow and Carteret County. CCRW is project-based and has done work including plastic pollution research, water quality for fisheries, PFAS research, and concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) in Onslow. For both our Tidal Alert short film and the Smell of Money, CCRW will hold a screening session accompanied by a panel of speakers involved in each film.

Cookbook Club
Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11; 12:00 p.m.
Registration Required.
Do you enjoy trying new recipes? Do you like tasting new things and discussing them with others? If you love to cook and want a fun, casual environment to try and share new recipes, the Cookbook Club is just for you!

Deadbolt Mystery Society
Oct. 21; 1:00 p.m.
Registration Required.
Use your sleuthing skills to unravel the puzzles of the crime and determine who the guilty party is! Sign up to participate in the excitement of being a detective. Registration is required and sign-up will be made available 30 days before the event.

Discover More with NC LIVE
Sept. 21, Oct. 12, Nov. 16; 6:00 p.m.
Need some help with research? Looking for a new favorite book? Maybe looking for new job or career opportunities, or help prepping for a test? NC LIVE is a one-stop research tool that can help you with all these things and more. Join us for an introduction to NC LIVE, including how to access NC LIVE and how to use it to get the most out of your library card.

Genealogy Meeting
Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13; 10:00 a.m.
September: Discover Genealogy Resources at Your Local Library
October: Past Tense Genealogy Book Club: Quilt of Souls by Phyllis Biffle Elmore
November: Finding the Maiden Name of Your Female Ancestors

Healthy for Life
Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7; 1:00 p.m.
Let’s be Healthy for Life Join Alyssa, Public Heath Lead Educator, at the Onslow County Health Department, for a monthly experience focused on your health, wellness, and nutritious eating. Explore different series with different topics each month. No registration is required. Join from home, your phone, your desk, or at the Jacksonville Main Library where we will Zoom in and participate all together on the big screen.

Onslow Memorial Hospital Free Health Screening
Sept. 1, Oct. 6, Nov. 3; 9:00 a.m.
Onslow Memorial Hospital will be providing free health services to community members on the first Friday of every month at the Jacksonville branch location. The services include health screenings and health education. Take advantage of these free screenings and gain helpful insight into your own health. Health screenings include blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose, and more!

NC Works
Every Thursday; 10:00 a.m.
At your local library, NCWorks Career Center staff provide you with the tools you need to succeed. They can help you find work, improve your skills, and connect you to other resources to help you prepare for interviews and make a good impression on employers. The following services are offered at no charge to all seeking a job:
• Career assessment and guidance
• Access to training and education programs
• Learn about job fairs and workshops
• Information on the job market
• Assistance with searching for jobs
• Résumé and cover letter preparation
• Practice interviewing for jobs
• Free computer and Internet access
• Help registering with and using NCWorks Online.

Spin a Yarn Fiber Arts Circle
Sept. 22, Oct. 27; 10:00 a.m.
Come and join this circle of fiber arts enthusiasts to talk patterns and projects, share tips and tricks, and socialize while you work on your latest creation.

Take ‘N Make
Starting at the beginning of Sept. and Nov.
Quanity Limited. First come, first served.
Sept.- Yarn Gnome
Nov.- Wood Slice Owl Ornament

RICHLANDS BRANCH LIBRARY

Cookbook Club
Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14; 4:00 p.m.
Registration Required.
Join others who love to try new recipes and indulge in different cuisines! Each month will feature a different cookbook. Stop by the library to select a recipe and join us to find out which recipes are pleasing to the palate!

Common Threads
Sept. 1, Oct. 6, Nov. 3; 11:00 a.m.
Join us as we interweave a love for creating handmade art together. Bring any project, laugh, and craft with your friends.

Cricut Club
Sept. 8, Nov. 3; 10:00 a.m.
Registration Required.
Join us and learn how to use the Cricut and Cricut Design Space, and leave with a completed craft!

NC Works
Sept. 5; 1:00 p.m., Sept. 19; 10:00 a.m.
Oct. 3; 1:00 p.m., Oct. 17; 10:00 a.m.
Nov. 7; 1:00 p.m., Nov. 21; 10:00 a.m.
NC Works Career Services staff will be at the library providing free assistance with resumes, job searching, and career planning. The staff will also provide support services for veterans.

Tarheel Tombstones
Sept. 21; 6:00 p.m.
The use of grave markers, headstones, and tombstones dates back thousands of years when our ancestors were first learning how to bury their dead. As time went on, these markers became more elaborate, with carved designs and symbols adorning them. Join Lisa Whitman-Grice, Onslow County Museum Director, as we learn about the history, design and basic care of tombstones.

Trivia Night
Oct. 19; 5:30 p.m.
Registration Required.
Do you know a lot of random trivia? Test out your knowledge against others. Participants will be in teams so make sure you bring a friend!

SNEADS FERRY BRANCH LIBRARY

Cookbook Club
Sept. 12, Oct. 10; 1:00 p.m.
Registration Required.
Join others who love to try new recipes and indulge in different cuisines! Each month will feature a different cookbook. Stop by the library to select a recipe and join us to find out which recipes are pleasing to the palate!

It’s a Date!
Oct. 21; 5:00 p.m.
Registration Required.
Adults are invited to join us for a hair raising adventure and celebrate this spooky season with dinner and a movie.

Pinterest Party
Sept. 16, Nov. 4; 10:00 a.m.
Registration Required.
Join fellow crafters in a creative process as we produce unique projects!
Sept.-Pet Ghost in a Jar
Nov.- Advent Calendar.

Roll Your Role for Adults • Ages 18+
Sept. 21, Oct. 26, Nov. 16; 4:30 p.m.
Registration Required.
Join us in the realms of D&D where your fate will be determined by your creativity, comradery and roll of the dice!

SWANSBORO BRANCH LIBRARY

BYO Crafternoon
Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15; 3:00 p.m.
Calling all crafters! Bring your own craft project to work on, meet other craft enthusiasts, and share ideas and skills at our monthly Crafternoon.

Calligraphy 101, 102, 103, and 104 • Age 16+
Sept. 13 and 27; Oct. 11 and 25; 3:00 p.m.
Join us to gain a new skill and a better appreciation of the written word. This in-person class will cover the bare basics of calligraphy, including posture, penmanship, and styles. All supplies will be provided.

Cookbook Club
Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9; 4:00 p.m.
Registration Required.
Join others who love to try new recipes and indulge in some different cuisine! Each month will feature a different cookbook. Stop by the library to select a recipe and join us to find out which recipes are pleasing to the palate!

Loving Art with Lonna
Oct. 27; 10:00 a.m. Registration Required.
Join us for some spooky sketching with Lonna! Learn tips and tricks for drawing all things fall. Call or stop by the library to register!

NC Works
Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1; 10:00 a.m.
At your local library, NC Works Career Center staff provide you with the tools you need to succeed. They can help you find work, improve your skills, and connect you to other resources to help you prepare for interviews and make a good impression on employers.

Pinterest Party
Sept. 22; 10:00 a.m.
Registration Required.
Stop by and make a wreath to enhance your fall decor! Stop by or call the library to register!