The Buzz Around Wayne County

14 THE BUZZ AROUND WAYNE COUNTY June 2024 ADULT PROGRAMS COMPUTER BASICS Tuesday, June 4 6pm Build your computer skills. Registration required. D-DAY: THE GREAT CRUSADE Thursday, June 6 6pm Join us for a presentation by Dr. Roy "Doc" Heidicker, former 4th Fighter Wing Historian, about the history of D-Day. MILITARY RESEARCH: INTRODUCTION TO FOLD3 Tuesday, June 11 2pm Researching your family's military history? Learn to use Fold3, a genealogical database designed for military research. UNDERSTANDING STEM: WHAT IS STEM? Tuesday, June 11 6pm Join us for a hands-on discussion of what STEM is and for demonstrations of some of the library's devices and resources! 16+ HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR CAR Wednesday, June 12 3:30pm Learn to save money on big repairs by maintaining your car. Also included are car washing and gas saving tips. WELLNESS WEDNESDAY: SUMMER SAFETY Wednesday, June 12 6pm Join UNC Health Wayne Librarian Sylvia Judd for a session on summer safety tips. TECH HELP THURSDAY Thursday, June 13 3pm Get assistance with your mobile device. ROSIE THE RIVETER: AMERICAN WOMEN DURING WWII Thursday, June 13 6pm Join us for a presentation by Wilbur D. Jones, Jr., award winning author and military historian. His talk will cover the history of American women's roles and contributions during WWII. BEEKEEPING AND POLLINATORS Saturday, June 15 10am Goldsboro Library Garden Join the Beekeepers of the Neuse to learn about beekeeping and what to plant to attract bees and other pollinators in your garden. USING OUR LOCAL HISTORY COLLECTION Tuesday, June 18 3pm Join us for an informational session about using our collection, including our microfilm machine and scanner! Registration required. INTRO TO MICROSOFT EXCEL Tuesday, June 18 6pm Learn the basics of Excel. Registration required. OUR FAVORITE READS BOOK CLUB Wednesday, June 19 5pm Goldsboro Library-Baddour Garden Share what you're reading and get recommendations. EXPERIENCING THE WAR FROM HOME Thursday, June 20 6pm Join us for a presentation about a Wayne County family on the home front during WWII. Author Al Cooke will share reflections on how a local family dealt with the reality of having a son—an airman and a POW—away at war. WHY KNOT? Monday, June 24 2:30pm Knitters and crocheters, bring the project you're working on and spend an hour with other yarn enthusiasts. PAINT & SIP COFFEE Monday, June 24 6:30pm All experience levels welcome. Come sip coffee and paint! NEW DAWN INSPIRATIONAL BOOK CLUB Tuesday, June 25 3pm Our title for April is Woman of Courage by Wanda Brunstetter. CLASSIC MOVIE NIGHT Wednesday, June 26 6pm We'll be screening "I Was a Male War Bride" (1949) starring Ann Sheridan and Cary Grant. SILENT READ N' SIP Thursday, June 27 6pm We silently read the books we brought, drink tea or coffee, and briefly discuss our books at the end. HOW TO BUY A PHONE Friday, June 28 3:30pm Learn how to navigate the purchase of a new phone. Registration required. June 2024 Programming For information about addi- tional programs please contact your local library location. Goldsboro Library Events— Call 919-735-1824 to register CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS SUMMER LEARNING KICKOFF: Saturday, June 8 from 10am -12pm SUMMER LEARNING AT THE CLIFFS OF THE NEUSE: Tuesday, June 18 and 25 at 10:30am (If it rains program will be cancelled) BABY AND ME: Wednesday, June 19 and 26 at 9:30am STORYTIME Wednesday, June 19 and 26 at 10:30am GOOD CHIVES GARDEN CLUB Thursday, June 20 and 27 at 9:30am SUMMER LEARNING SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Thursday, June 20 at 3pm – Smokey Bear Visit Thursday, June 27 at 3pm – Galaxy Adventures Northern Wayne Library Events- Call 919-705-1892 to register SUMMER LEARNING (4+) Thursdays, June 20, 27 10am Join us as we read, talk, and craft our way through themed story times. Registration required. BABY & ME SUMMER LEARNING (BIRTH - 3) Wednesdays, June 19, 26 10:30am Babies will enjoy books, puppets, songs, and dance. Registration required. NORTHERN WAYNE STITCHERS Tuesdays, June 11, 25 9:30am Work with an experienced instructor in sewing and quilting. All skill levels welcome. Steele Memorial Library Events call (919) 299-8105 to register ADULT PROGRAMS SEWING CIRCLE ADVENTURES Wednesday, June 12 3pm We will be sewing a beach bag in the shape of a fish. CARDIO DRUMMING Thursday, June 20 & 27 3pm SUMMER ADVENTURE BOOK CLUB Thursday, June 13 3pm We will be discussing Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghosts by Kate Racculia. ADVENTURES IN HERB GARDENING Wednesday, June 19 3pm Jessica Strickland, with Cooperative Extension, will discuss how to start an herb garden. ADVENTURES IN SCRAPBOOKING Wednesday, June 26 3pm Bring your vacation photos and mementos to make an adventurous scrapbooking page. KNITTING CIRCLE Thursday, June 6, 13, 20 & 27 5pm Join our knitting circle! Newcomers, experienced knitters, and crocheters are welcome! OPEN MAKERSPACE HOURS Wednesdays, 10am-1pm and Fridays, 1-4pm Bring your own supplies and use our makerspace tools – Cricut, sewing, knitting, crochet – on our craft tables. TEEN PROGRAMS TEEN GAME NIGHT Tuesday, June 4 5pm Come play board games and consoles or bring your own portable devices! CRAFTEENS Tuesday, June 11 5pm Let's create something! Come show off your crafting skills! CRYPTID CORNER Tuesday, June 18 5pm Cryptids are strange animals that people often report seeing but have not been confirmed to exist by the scientific community. Come explore stories of cryptids from all over the world! SNACKS ACROSS THE SEA Tuesday, June 25 5pm Come taste-test snacks from Japan, Mexico, South Africa & South Korea! CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS GARDEN ADVENTURE Tuesday, June 18 9am Ages birth through 5th grade STORYTIME Wednesdays & Thursdays, June 19, 20, 26, 27 10am Ages Birth to 5 HOWELL WOODS WILDLIFE VISIT Thursday, June 20 1pm Ages Kindergarten through 5th grade MAP QUEST ADVENTURE Thursday, June 27 1pm Ages Kindergarten through 5th grade Evergreen Funeral Home, Cemetery & Cremation 3 Why Limit Your Choices? 3 We offer professional services with class. 3 Church, Home or Graveside Funerals 3 Grave Spaces ~ Financing Available 3 Mausoleums ~ Financing Available 3 Advance Funeral Planning ~ Financing Available 3 Monuments or Markers ~ Financing Available 3 Niches for Cremains ~ Financing Available "A Fair Price Funeral Home." If you have already purchased a vault We are offering

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