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Piedmont Laureate David Menconi Presents How to Find It

A discussion with the News & Observer's David Raynor
2019-09-12 19:00:00 2019-09-12 20:30:00 America/New_York Piedmont Laureate David Menconi Presents How to Find It Join Piedmont Laureate David Menconi for a workshop/talk with David Raynor from the News & Observer about using various resources to ferret out information and details that can bring stories to life . North Regional Library

Thursday, September 12
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2019-09-12 19:00:00 2019-09-12 20:30:00 America/New_York Piedmont Laureate David Menconi Presents How to Find It Join Piedmont Laureate David Menconi for a workshop/talk with David Raynor from the News & Observer about using various resources to ferret out information and details that can bring stories to life . North Regional Library

North Regional Library

North - Meeting Room - Full Room

Join Piedmont Laureate David Menconi for a workshop/talk with David Raynor from the News & Observer about using various resources to ferret out information and details that can bring stories to life .

Whatever kind of writing you’re doing, whether journalism or fiction or even poetry, it will benefit from having your facts in order. Join Piedmont Laureate David Menconi for a workshop and talk with David Raynor from the News & Observer, about how to use databases, public-records requests and all-around sleuthing to ferret out information and details that can bring stories to life.

AGE GROUP: | Senior Citizen | Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Literacy | Author Visit |

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North Regional Library
Phone: 919-560-0231
Location Manager:
Stephanie Fennell
Hours
Mon, Mar 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 25 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Mar 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 27 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 28 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Mar 29 2:00PM to 6:00PM
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About the branch

North Regional Library opened on January 30, 2007. This 25,000 square foot library features free wireless internet access, public meeting and study rooms, computer access, and more. 

Upcoming events

Canceled
Coupon Swap@North Regional Library
Sun, Mar 29, All day
Drop in during library hours to stretch your shopping dollars by swapping coupons. For adults. Swap Box will be at the Information Desk
GSK Science in the Summer EXTERNAL WEBSITE PRE-REGISTRATION - Level III (Grades 6-8)
Sun, Mar 29, All day
GSK Science in the Summer program returns to North Regional in 2020. This notice is to PRE-REGISTER for the program occurring August 10-12. Level III for rising grades 6-8.
Canceled
Teen Dungeons and Dragons--Tier 2
Sun, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Adventurer’s League (AL) is the official organized play for 5th Edition D&D. Teens ages 12-18 are welcome to join us.
Canceled
Coupon Swap@North Regional Library
Mon, Mar 30, All day
Drop in during library hours to stretch your shopping dollars by swapping coupons. For adults. Swap Box will be at the Information Desk
Canceled
Knitting: AM Edition
Mon, Mar 30, 9:00am - 11:00am
Do you enjoy knitting? Join the knitting club! Bring a pair of size 8 bamboo needles and a skein of light-colored worsted weight yarn. New members of all experience levels welcome.
Canceled
Funday Monday Stories
Mon, Mar 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Start your week with Ms. Olivia, a fun story, music and lots of silliness. For children of all ages.
Canceled
Mahjong
Mon, Mar 30, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Enjoy an afternoon devoted to this ancient game of skill, strategy, and calculation- and a little luck! Players of all skill levels welcome.
Canceled
Grade School Masterminds
Mon, Mar 30, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Grade School Masterminds meets every Monday at 4:30pm to offer after-school fun and educational programming. All K-5 students, siblings, and families welcome!
Canceled
Peer Tutoring
Mon, Mar 30, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Where teens make the difference in the education of elementary students.
Canceled
Coupon Swap@North Regional Library
Tue, Mar 31, All day
Drop in during library hours to stretch your shopping dollars by swapping coupons. For adults. Swap Box will be at the Information Desk
Canceled
Crafts for Kids
Tue, Mar 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Weekly Tuesday 10:30am crafts program. Expect to create toys, paintings, and other little masterpieces. Appropriate for varied ages!
Canceled
Historias y Canciones con Alexandra Valladares - Stories and Songs with Alexandra Valladares
Tue, Mar 31, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ven a escuchar a Alexandra! Ella va a leer y cantar con los ninos pequenos y grandes! Come listen to Alexandra. She is going to read and sing with kids big and small.
Canceled
Ingles para adultos-nivel intermedio - English for adults Spanish speakers- intermediate
Tue, Mar 31, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
mbelford@dconc.gov si tiene preguntas. Brian va a ensenar ingles a los padres mientras los ninos participan en actividades con Monica y Molly. Brian will teach English to Spanish speaking parents.
Canceled
Pajama Story Time
Tue, Mar 31, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
It's not guaranteed that your child will want to sleep right after this 30-minute program, but there's a good chance that everyone has fun.
Game On!
Wed, Apr 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North - Meeting Room - Full Room
Come challenge and beat your friends at video and board games!
Homeschool Learning Lab - Culture Days
Thu, Apr 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
North - Meeting Room - Full Room
Join us for Homeschool Learning Lab Culture Days! This month we will be studying France.
Leader's UNITE
Thu, Apr 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North - Children's Programming Room
Anyone can be a leader! Develop leadership skills with Duke University students through activities such as acting, public speaking, and open discussions.
Morning Yoga for Wellness
Fri, Apr 03, 9:30am - 10:30am
North - Meeting Room - Full Room
Each class offers a well-rounded sequence of yoga stretches and breathing exercises at easy pace. This is a gentle yoga class that especially welcomes older students.
Book Babies
Fri, Apr 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
North - Meeting Room - Full Room
Stories, music, and rhymes for babies birth – 24 months and their grown ups. Siblings are welcome!
LEGO Club
Fri, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North - Meeting Room - Full Room
Join us for LEGO Club, free play & build, occurring every first & third Friday of the month at North Regional Library!
Beyblade Club
Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North - Children's Programming Room
The battle is on at Beyblade Club! Drop in any time between 2:00-4:00 on every first Saturday of the month to challenge other Beyblade players.
North Regional Chess Club
Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
North - Meeting Room - Full Room
Come learn and test your skills against other players. All ages and skill levels welcome. The North Durham Library Chess Club is an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation.
Peer Tutoring
Mon, Apr 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North - Meeting Room - Full Room
Where teens make the difference in the education of elementary students.
Baby Bistro
Tue, Apr 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
North - Children's Programming Room
Breastfeeding support group with community families and Duke Birthing Center
Ingles para adultos-nivel intermedio - English for adults Spanish speakers- intermediate
Tue, Apr 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
North - Tutoring/Study Room #2
mbelford@dconc.gov si tiene preguntas. Brian va a ensenar ingles a los padres mientras los ninos participan en actividades con Monica y Molly. Brian will teach English to Spanish speaking parents.
Bilingual Kids book club for 9-12 year olds - Club de lectura bilingue para ninos 9-12 anos
Tue, Apr 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
North - Children's Programming Room
Email mbelford@dconc.gov with questions. We will read Tristan Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia in English and translate some parts into Spanish together.
Game On!
Wed, Apr 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North - Meeting Room - Full Room
Come challenge and beat your friends at video and board games!
Leader's UNITE
Thu, Apr 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North - Children's Programming Room
Anyone can be a leader! Develop leadership skills with Duke University students through activities such as acting, public speaking, and open discussions.
Book Babies
Fri, Apr 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
North - Meeting Room - Full Room
Stories, music, and rhymes for babies birth – 24 months and their grown ups. Siblings are welcome!
Write Types
Sat, Apr 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
North - Children's Programming Room
Join fellow writers at North Regional Library to share ideas, destroy the writer's block, or discuss your latest project. This week, we will review work or tackle writing challenges. 
Spring Farm Tour and Egg Hunt - at the Hub Farm!
Mon, Apr 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for a special storytime this Spring Break, featuring a tour of the Hub Farm and an egg hunt themed around the works of Leo Lionni.
FREE Hot Lunch for All Youth - Spring Break meals sponsored by DPS
Tue, Apr 14, 11:00am - 12:30pm
North - Children's Programming Room
All people ages 18 and younger are welcome to enjoy a free hot lunch any time between 11:00-12:30pm.
Historias y Canciones con Alexandra Valladares - Stories and Songs with Alexandra Valladares
Tue, Apr 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
North - Children's Programming Room
Ven a escuchar a Alexandra! Ella va a leer y cantar con los ninos pequenos y grandes! Come listen to Alexandra. She is going to read and sing with kids big and small.
Canceled
Ingles para adultos-nivel intermedio - English for adults Spanish speakers- intermediate
Tue, Apr 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
mbelford@dconc.gov si tiene preguntas. Brian va a ensenar ingles a los padres mientras los ninos participan en actividades con Monica y Molly. Brian will teach English to Spanish speaking parents.
Canceled
Club de lectura para adultos (en espanol) - Adult Spanish book club
Tue, Apr 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Esto es un club de lectura para adultos. Vamos a leer el libro Fuera de Mi por Sharon Draper. Preguntas? Manda un email a mbelford@dconc.gov
FREE Hot Lunch for All Youth - Spring Break meals sponsored by DPS
Wed, Apr 15, 11:00am - 12:30pm
North - Children's Programming Room
All people ages 18 and younger are welcome to enjoy a free hot lunch any time between 11:00-12:30pm.
Testers & Tasters Cookbook Club
Wed, Apr 15, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
North - Meeting Room - Full Room
Meet, greet, and eat with your neighbors!
FREE Hot Lunch for All Youth - Spring Break meals sponsored by DPS
Thu, Apr 16, 11:00am - 12:30pm
North - Children's Programming Room
All people ages 18 and younger are welcome to enjoy a free hot lunch any time between 11:00-12:30pm.
Leader's UNITE
Thu, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North - Children's Programming Room
Anyone can be a leader! Develop leadership skills with Duke University students through activities such as acting, public speaking, and open discussions.
MS Self-Help Group
Thu, Apr 16, 6:15pm - 7:45pm
North - Children's Programming Room
Self-help group for people living with Multiple Sclerosis. All are welcome.
Morning Yoga for Wellness
Fri, Apr 17, 9:30am - 10:30am
North - Meeting Room - Full Room
Each class offers a well-rounded sequence of yoga stretches and breathing exercises at easy pace. This is a gentle yoga class that especially welcomes older students.
Book Babies
Fri, Apr 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
North - Meeting Room - Full Room
Stories, music, and rhymes for babies birth – 24 months and their grown ups. Siblings are welcome!
FREE Hot Lunch for All Youth - Spring Break meals sponsored by DPS
Fri, Apr 17, 11:00am - 12:30pm
North - Children's Programming Room
All people ages 18 and younger are welcome to enjoy a free hot lunch any time between 11:00-12:30pm.
RPGs for Kids (K-5)
Fri, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North - Children's Programming Room
Sometimes called roleplaying games, or RPGs, these games involve cooperative storytelling in which you and your friends are the heroes. Get ready for adventure! Pre-registration required.
LEGO Club
Fri, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North - Meeting Room - Full Room
Join us for LEGO Club, free play & build, occurring every first & third Friday of the month at North Regional Library!
Kids' Scrabble Club
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00am - 12:30pm
North - Children's Programming Room
Your invited to "scratch" the tiles of this famous word game with David Klionsky, a retired Instructional Technology Specialist for Chapel Hill Public Schools and former coach of its Scrabble Team.
North Regional Chess Club
Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
North - Meeting Room - Full Room
Come learn and test your skills against other players. All ages and skill levels welcome. The North Durham Library Chess Club is an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation.
BoE Set-up: Primary Run-off
Mon, Apr 20, All day
North - Meeting Room - Full Room
BoE Set-up: Primary Run-off
Election Day (Second Primary--if run-off needed)
Tue, Apr 21, All day
North - Meeting Room - Full Room
Primary run-off election (if needed).
Baby Bistro
Tue, Apr 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
North - Children's Programming Room
Breastfeeding support group with community families and Duke Birthing Center
Ingles para adultos-nivel intermedio - English for adults Spanish speakers- intermediate
Tue, Apr 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
North - Tutoring/Study Room #2
mbelford@dconc.gov si tiene preguntas. Brian va a ensenar ingles a los padres mientras los ninos participan en actividades con Monica y Molly. Brian will teach English to Spanish speaking parents.
Bilingual Kids book club for 9-12 year olds - Club de lectura bilingue para ninos 9-12 anos
Tue, Apr 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
North - Children's Programming Room
Email mbelford@dconc.gov with questions. We will read Tristan Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia in English and translate some parts into Spanish together.
BoE: Take-down for Primary Run-off (if needed)
Wed, Apr 22, All day
North - Meeting Room - Full Room
BoE: Take-down for Primary Run-off (if needed)
Game On!
Wed, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North - Children's Programming Room
Come challenge and beat your friends at video and board games!
BoE: Take-down for Primary Run-off (if needed)
Thu, Apr 23, All day
North - Meeting Room - Full Room
BoE: Take-down for Primary Run-off (if needed)
Leader's UNITE
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North - Children's Programming Room
Anyone can be a leader! Develop leadership skills with Duke University students through activities such as acting, public speaking, and open discussions.
Morning Yoga for Wellness
Fri, Apr 24, 9:30am - 10:30am
North - Meeting Room - Full Room
Each class offers a well-rounded sequence of yoga stretches and breathing exercises at easy pace. This is a gentle yoga class that especially welcomes older students.
Book Babies
Fri, Apr 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
North - Meeting Room - Full Room
Stories, music, and rhymes for babies birth – 24 months and their grown ups. Siblings are welcome!
How to Get Published in Magazines - A Workshop for Writers
Sat, Apr 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
North - Meeting Room - Full Room
Erim Akpan leads a writing workshop on how to get published in journals, magazines, and other media.
North Regional Chess Club
Sat, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
North - Meeting Room - Full Room
Come learn and test your skills against other players. All ages and skill levels welcome. The North Durham Library Chess Club is an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation.
Teen Dungeons and Dragons--Tier 2
Sun, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
North - Meeting Room - Full Room
Adventurer’s League (AL) is the official organized play for 5th Edition D&D. Teens ages 12-18 are welcome to join us.
Registration opens Sunday, March 29 2020 at 7:00pm
Historias y Canciones con Alexandra Valladares - Stories and Songs with Alexandra Valladares
Tue, Apr 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
North - Children's Programming Room
Ven a escuchar a Alexandra! Ella va a leer y cantar con los ninos pequenos y grandes! Come listen to Alexandra. She is going to read and sing with kids big and small.
Ingles para adultos-nivel intermedio - English for adults Spanish speakers- intermediate
Tue, Apr 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
North - Tutoring/Study Room #2
mbelford@dconc.gov si tiene preguntas. Brian va a ensenar ingles a los padres mientras los ninos participan en actividades con Monica y Molly. Brian will teach English to Spanish speaking parents.
Club de lectura para adultos (en espanol) - Adult Spanish book club
Tue, Apr 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
North - Tutoring/Study Room #2
Esto es un club de lectura para adultos. Vamos a leer el libro Fuera de Mi por Sharon Draper. Preguntas? Manda un email a mbelford@dconc.gov
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