A UNIVERSE OF STORIES AWAITS!
SUMMER NEWSLETTER
JUNE - JULY - AUGUST 2019
Message from Our Library Director
Virginia Sharp March
I remember my first experience with a library summer reading program. It was through the Bookmobile of the Ashtabula County District Library, Ohio, during my summer between first and second grade. My family would visit the Bookmobile in the parking lot of Dorset Elementary. As we finished books, the librarian would give us stickers to complete our certificate. I no longer have the certificate, but I still have an enjoyment for reading which started that summer. I read all Bobbsey Twins books that summer; I thought that being a twin would be so cool. The love of this series then grew to include the Little House Series (I cried when Jack, the Bulldog, died), Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys, Sherlock Holmes and on and on. The visits to the Bookmobile and participating in the Summer Reading Program had a lasting impact on my reading and my career. Currently, I enjoy leadership, management and selfimprovement books. Each year, Onslow County Public Library presents a Summer Reading Program for those from birth to adult. This year, to recognize the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing our theme is “A Universe of Stories!” Join us for free educational and cultural activities for all ages. Our goal is to motivate children to read and maintain their skills throughout the summer break.
Read through the newsletter to find fun and educational opportunities to discover “A Universe of Stories!”
Did you know? Interlibrary Loans Looking for more resources? Think outside the library.
Wanda, OCPL Interlibrary Loan Coordinator.
To find items not in our catalog, patrons can visit WorldCat (www.worldcat.org). WorldCat is associated with OCLC and is the world’s most comprehensive database of information about library collections. Basically, it’s a global catalog of library collections. Shared knowledge is the common thread for this resource. Check out these FAQs about the Interlibrary Loan Service to learn more: What is the fee to use this service? Interlibrary loans cost $3 per item.
How long do requests take? This process may take up to 2 weeks.
What are the fees for late interlibrary loaned items? Late fees for these items are $1 per day.
Is there a limit to how many items I can request? As long as your OCPL card is in good standing you are welcome to request up to 5 interlibaray loan items at a time.
Can items be renewed, and do they auto renew like OCPL materials? Renewals will depend on each item. Every library within the interlibrary loan system has their own renewal policies. If renewals are available, they will auto renew just like in-house materials.
Reading becomes an even richer experience when it is shared. Book clubs are a great way to meet new people, discover new genres or titles, have good conversations, and get to know your local library each month. Jacksonville: 1pm Jun 25: Look Homeward Angel by Thomas Wolfe Jul 23: Icy Sparks by Gwyn Hyman Rubio Aug 27: Nothing to Fear by Adam Cohen Richlands: 5:30pm Jun 6: The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck Jul 11: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green Aug 1: A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini Sneads Ferry: 1pm Jun 21: Camino Island by John Grisham Jul 19: Becoming by Michelle Obama Aug 16: The Reckoning by John Grisham Books at the Bistro: Swansboro Mix and mingle at the White Oak River Bistro in Swansboro, socialize with book talks and food for thought. 11:30am White Oak River Bistro 206 W Corbett Ave Swansboro Jun 11: The Child Finder by Rene Denfeld Jul 9: The Book of Polly by Kathy Hepinstall Aug 13: A Piece of the World by Christina Baker Kline
Interlibrary loan (ILL, sometimes called interlibrary services) is a service whereby a patron of one library can borrow books, DVDs, music, etc. owned by another library system. This service helps us meet the informational needs for our users when local resources are not enough. Our service, provided by OCLC WorldCat, consists of multiple individual libraries agreeing to share their collections with other libraries. Interlibrary loan adds to the resources and vitality of our library by providing a more extensive range of materials which can be made available to users. Requests are made to and accepted from academic, public, and special libraries that make their own material available through participation in this interlibrary loan system.
Adult Book Clubs
How do I request an item? Requests can be made in-person at the front desk or by visiting www.onslowcountync. gov/555/Interlibrary-Loan
Get Involved
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY The Friends of the Onslow County Public Library believe they can personally make a difference at their library and in their community by improving all that makes their library great! Call your branch for more information or attend one of these meetings: Jacksonville: Aug 28; 9:30am Richlands: Jun 6, Jul 11 & Aug 1; 6:30pm Sneads Ferry: Jun 27; 9:30am Swansboro: Jun 10, Jul 8 & Aug 12; 4:30pm FRIENDS USED BOOK SALES Donate gently used books and shop for great deals on great titles! All proceeds are used to help support library programs. Sneads Ferry: Jul 11; 5-7pm (Reception for Members- join at the door!), Jul 12; 10am-5pm, Jul 13; 9am-2pm ($5 bags) Swansboro: Jun 8, Jul 13, Aug 10; 9am-1pm
ONSLOW COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
FAMILY PROGRAMS SUMMER 2019
SUMMER READING REGISTRATION Blast into summer reading! Drop in at any of the 4 locations Saturday, June 1, for assistance with online Summer Reading Program registration. Jacksonville, Sneads Ferry and Swansboro: Drop in Jun 1; 12-2pm Richlands: Drop in Jun 1; 11-1pm ZAXBY’S FUNDRAISER Dine in at the Jacksonville Zaxby’s June 1 to support the OCPL Summer Reading Program! 10% of dine in meals will be donated directly to OCPL! Must bring a copy of the flyer to donate. Jacksonville: Jun 1; 5-8pm STAR LABS PLANETARIUM Explore constellations and the stars above us! The mobile planetarium will allow us to view the night sky during the day! Sponsored by the NC State Library and Star Labs Registration required. Onslow County Government Center: Jun 6-8; 2-6pm INSANE SCIENCE GUY Discover a land where pumpkins are prisons, dragons live in towers of ice, wolves sneeze down houses and science tells the rest of the story! Jacksonville: Jun 21; 2pm Richlands: Jun 20; 2pm Sneads Ferry: Jun 21; 10am Swansboro: Jun 20; 10:30am
ERIC CARLE’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Enjoy activities and crafts throughout the day as we celebrate Author Eric Carle on his 90th birthday! Sing Happy Birthday at 2pm where light refreshments will be served. Swansboro: Jun 25; 11- 3pm MAXIMUS MARS In a world where technology and society are changing at the speed of light, our hero Maximus Mars stands to challenge bullies wherever they may be found, in life, online or out of this world. Blast off to an exciting antibullying adventure. Sponsored by the North Carolina Chapter Georgetown High School National Alumni Association Inc. and supported by the NC Arts Council, a division of the Department of National and Cultural Resources with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts. Jacksonville: Jun 28; 2pm
ACTIVATED STORYTIME The Act!vated Story Theatre will be igniting imaginations and inspiring creativity with amusing multicultural folktales from around the world. Jacksonville: Jul 12; 2pm Richlands: Jul 11; 2pm Sneads Ferry: Jul 12; 10am Swansboro July 11; 10:30am SUMMER MEAL PROGRAM OCPL is partnering with Onslow County Schools to provide free lunch Monday and Wednesdays for 3 weeks in July. This program is available to children under 18-years old. Meals must be eaten in the library. (No take-out permitted). Jacksonville: Jul 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 & 31; 1-2:30 pm ONSLOW MUSEUM Onslow County Museum will present “Artemis to Apollo.” This fun and educational program will be a blast for the whole family! Richlands: Jul 18; 2pm
SUMMER READING FAMILY WRAP UP Wrap up our summer reading program with yard games, crafts, movies and fun! Celebrate the end of summer reading and get ready to jump into fall! Jacksonville: Aug 10; 10:30-1pm BACK TO SCHOOL BINGO It is time for Bingo! Come to the Sneads Ferry Library to play Bingo for a chance to win fun school supplies! Sneads Ferry: Aug 15; 5:30pm BACK TO SCHOOL RESOURCE FAIR Find out how your library and community can help you excel! From preschool to high school, OCPL and community partners have hundreds of resources available to give you a step up! Explore digital resources, programming, senior timelines, and more - all at your own pace. Jacksonville: Aug 17; 10-12pm
MOON LANDING CELEBRATION Activities, crafts and games are a great way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the NASA moon landing! Jacksonville: Jul 20; 10:30am
SEA TURTLE TALK Roger Alvis and Kathleen Alvis-Adams, volunteers with the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation, will be giving a sea turtle talk. Stop in to learn about sea turtles, including the Loggerhead turtle, and find out what sea turtle volunteers do. Swansboro: Aug 24; 1pm
OUT OF THIS WORLD BINGO Join us for an afternoon of space themed BINGO! Here is your chance to win school supplies and much more! Richlands: Jul 25; 2pm
CATCH-A-CRAFT SATURDAYS Missed a STEAM program or craft or just want to repeat your favorite? Join us to “Catch-Up” on crafts. While supplies last. Richlands: Every Saturday; 11-1pm*
PARENT & CHILD PROM Dress in your best and join us for food, pictures, dancing and activities during our parent and child prom. Registration required. Swansboro: Jul 26 6:30-8pm
SATURDAY FAMILY MOVIE MATINÉE Join us when the sun peaks and the heat is hot! A/C, popcorn, and a great movie! Jacksonville: Jun 22 & Jul 27; 2pm
PARENT’S DAY Let’s celebrate Parent’s Day with fun and friendly competition. Challenge your family to relay races and silly games! Jacksonville: Jul 28; 2pm ICE CREAM SOCIAL Head out to the Richlands Branch Library to cool down with an ice cream social! Registration required. Richlands: Aug 1; 2pm YASU THEATRE PERFORMANCE Yasu Ishida will combine traditional Japanese theatre, music, origami, magic, and storytelling into a fun and engaging family storytime event! Jacksonville: Aug 8; 2pm Richlands: Aug 8; 11am Sneads Ferry: Aug 9; 10am Swansboro: Aug 9; 2pm
SUPER SATURDAY Explore activities and crafts that stretch imaginations and increase fine motor skills during our super Saturday events! Swansboro: Jun 15, Jul 20, & Aug 17; 10-12pm LEGO MY LIBRARY Children are invited to express their creativity and show their Lego building techniques, from simple to advanced. Richlands: Every Monday; 1-2pm* Swansboro: Jun 21, Jul 19 & Aug 16; 4pm
Birth to Five Years
School-Age
TEENS
DANCE PARTY! Put on your dancing shoes and join us for music and movement as we sing, shake and be-bop the morning away! Jacksonville (0-2): Jul 12 & Aug 9; 9:30am Jacksonville (3-5): Jul 12 & Aug 9; 10:30am Swansboro (0- 5): Jun 7, Jul 5 & Aug 2; 10am
BOOKS & BARKS (Grades K-8) Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a READ (Reading Education Assistance Dog) trained dog from Love on a Leash. Registration required. Jacksonville: Jun 15; 1-3pm Swansboro: Aug 3; 1-3pm
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD Help us plan teen programs; discuss books, music, movies and more while having fun and receiving service hours. Jacksonville (Age 13+): Jun 5, Jul 3, Aug 7; 4:30pm Sponsored by Gum Branch Pizza Hut Richlands (Grades 6+): Every Wednesday; 4pm
MUSIC AND MOVEMENT (Birth - 6) Sing, dance, play musical instruments, and use the parachute in this fun early music education program. Richlands: Every Fri; 10:30am
EXPLORING SPACE (Grade K-6) Explore various kinds of space at the library! Space in Writing, Art, Science and Building. Swansboro: Jun 13 & 27, Jul 18 & 25, Aug 1 & 8; 2pm
LITTLE EXPLORERS Learn about the universe and stories we can discover through play activities, books, experiments and more! Jacksonville (0-2): Jun 21 & Jul 19; 10:30am Jacksonville (3-5): Jun 28 & Jul 26; 10:30am
SPACE ART (Grades K-5) Get ready to explore a Universe of Art! Drop in to enjoy hands on activities. Richlands: Every Tuesday; 11-2pm*
TEEN VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION (13+) Our teen volunteers are a valuable resource in our library system. Earn SAT and Junior Honor Society hours, learn new skills, and give back to your community. Jacksonville: Jun 10, Jul 8 & Aug 12; 4:30pm Richlands: Every Wednesday; 5pm Sneads Ferry: Jun 10, Jul 8 & Aug 12; 4:30pm Swansboro: Jun 5, Jul 3 & Aug 7; 4pm
Storytimes Introduce books, reading, and language through stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Come learn fun ways to help build the early literacy skills children need to become successful readers! Please be aware that storytimes will take a short break May 27 – June 8, and Aug 19 - Aug 31. LAPTIME (Birth - 1 year old) Jacksonville: Every Thu; 9:30am Richlands: Every Wed; 9:30am Sneads Ferry: Every Tue; 9:30am Swansboro: Every Wed; 9:30am SMALL WONDERS (1 year old) Jacksonville: Every Wed; 9:30am & Thu; 10:30am Sneads Ferry: Every Tue; 10:30am Swansboro: Every Tue; 9:30am TODDLER TIME (1 & 2 years old) Richlands: Every Wed & Thu; 10:30am TIME FOR TWOS (2 years old) Jacksonville: Every Tue; 9:30am & Wed 10:30am Sneads Ferry: Every Thu; 10:30am Swansboro: Every Wed & Thu; 10:30am PRESCHOOL STORYTIME (3 - 5 years) Jacksonville: Every Tue; 10:30 & Wed; 11:30am Richlands: Every Wed & Thu; 11:30am Sneads Ferry: Every Tue & Thu; 11:30am Swansboro: Every Thu; 11:30am
DANCE PARTY! (Grade K-5) Start dancing as we kick up the volume in this school-age dance party. We’ll explore new music and bust a move! Jacksonville: Jul 19 & Aug 9; 2pm TUTOR TIME (Grades 1–5) Tutor Time is a free program designed to give students extra help and practice with math, reading, writing, and more. Registration required. Jacksonville: Every Monday In July; 11-1pm STEAM ACADEMY (Grades K-5) Think you know how to build? Challenge your mind and explore at our 2nd Annual STEAM Academy! Expand your skills using Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Complete 5 out of 7 weeks for an official STEAM Academy certificate. Richlands: Every Friday; 11:30-1pm* UNIVERSE OF STORIES BOOK CLUB (Grades 3-5) Discover other universes through this fun book club packed with stories, games and activities. Immerse yourself in a world of words! Registration required. The first five participants to register will receive a free copy of the book. Jacksonville: Jun 25 & Jul 23; 5:30pm CHOCOLATE OLYMPICS International chocolate day calls for an hour of fun and silly activities and games involving all things chocolate! Jacksonville: Jul 7; 2pm UNIVERSE OF STORIES (Grades K-5) Blast off with awesome weekly programs that will take you out of this world! Jacksonville: Every Tuesday; 2pm* Sneads Ferry: Every Wednesday; 10am*
Jacksonville/Main Library 58 Doris Ave. E. Jacksonville, NC 28540 910.455.7350 Mon-Thu: 9am-9pm Fri-Sat: 9am-6pm Sun: 1-5pm
Richlands Branch 299 S. Wilmington St. Richlands, NC 28574 910.324.5321 Mon-Wed, Fri: 9am-6pm Thu: 10am-7pm Sat: 9am-3pm
TEEN SCENE (13+) Grab a friend and join us for fun, games, music, movies, and food at the library! Swansboro: Every Thu; 5:30pm Sponsored by Swansboro Pizza Hut TNT (Grades 6-12) Enjoy fun games and activities with fellow Teens N’ Tweens for an explosive good time! Registration required. Sponsored by Pizza Hut. Richlands: Every Wednesday 2pm D&D EXPLORATION (14+) The universe of dungeons and dragons is yours to explore! Create your own story and learn how to play from an expert. Jacksonville: Jun 19 & 26; Jul 10, 17, 24 & 31; 5pm UNIVERSE OF STORIES (Grade 6+) Blast off with awesome weekly programs that will take you out of this world! Themes and activities change weekly Jacksonville: Every Thursday; 2pm* Sneads Ferry: Every Wednesday; 11:30am* TEEN SUMMER WRAP UP! (Grade 6+) Teens! Get ready to wrap up Summer reading and have a blast with a variety of food, fun activities and games at every branch!! Jacksonville: Aug 9; 4-6pm Richlands: Aug 7; 2-4pm Sneads Ferry: Aug 7; 11:30-12:30pm Swansboro: Aug 8; 5-7pm
* Weekly Summer Reading programs will run June 17 - August 9
Sneads Ferry Branch 1330 NC Highway 210 Sneads Ferry, NC 28460 910.327.6471 Mon-Wed, Fri: 9am-6pm Thu: 10am-7pm Sat: 9am-3pm
Swansboro Branch 1460 W. Corbett Ave. Swansboro, NC 28584 910.326.4888 Mon-Wed, Fri: 9am-6pm Thu: 10am-7pm Sat: 9am-3pm
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Adult Programs BLOOD DRIVE Not all heroes wear capes. Come by the Jacksonville/Main Library to donate blood and become an everyday hero. Walk-ins welcome, appointments preferred. Please visit the American Red Cross website or call the library for details. Jacksonville: Jun 17; 1-6pm BLUEGRASS CONCERT: 3 RIVERS BAND Music is a great way to immerse yourself in a universe of stories! Join us for a Bluegrass concert performed by the 3 Rivers Band. Jacksonville: Jul 13; 1pm Richlands: Jun 27; 2pm Sneads Ferry: Aug 9; 6:30pm Swansboro: Aug 2; 6:30pm
Genealogy GENEALOGY MEETINGS Valuable info, ideas, and tips to successfully research your roots! Jacksonville: In for a penny, in for a pound-Currency, Weights, and Measures in Genealogy Research: Jun 10; 10-12pm Guest Speaker: Diving Deeper into Genetic Genealogy: Jul 8; 10-12pm Lighthouses & Their Keepers: Aug 12; 10-12pm GUEST SPEAKER: MELISSA JOHNSON DIVING DEEPER INTO GENETIC GENEALOGY Discover more about using testing companies’ websites to analyze and compare test results and develop targeted testing plans to solve genealogical problems and brick walls. Certified Genealogist Melissa Johnson will dive deeper into DNA testing with a live webinar! Jacksonville: Jul 8; 10-12pm Sponsored by the Jacksonville Friends of the Library
Career, Education & Self Help
Hobbies & Crafts, Food
LEGAL AID OF NC DIY CLINICS Learn about your rights and how to handle basic legal issues without the help of a lawyer with these video clinics. Forms Participants receive paperwork and general legal information only. No specific advice is given on individual cases and no lawyers will be physically present. Video clinics are free and advance registration is required: visit legalaidnc.org/clinics Jacksonville: 2:30pm EXPUNGEMENT: Jun 4 & Aug 6 CHILD CUSTODY: Jun 11 DIVORCE: Aug 15
COMMON THREADS: A KNIT, CROCHET AND STITCH CLUB Do you enjoy stitching, knitting or crocheting? Come meet new friends and share tips and ideas at Common Threads! Coffee, tea and cookies provided by the Friends of the Library. Richlands: Jun 7; 12pm Swansboro: Jun 3 & 17, Jul 1 & 15, Aug 5 & 19; 10-12pm
VETERAN’S EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE Let NCWorks guide your search for employment with one-on-one help and classes for veterans, transitioning service members, and eligible spouses. Jacksonville: Every Fri; 1-3pm Richlands: Every Wed; 1-3pm Sneads Ferry: Every Wed; 1-3pm Swansboro: Every Tues; 1-3pm APPY HOUR Libby is a free app that makes downloading digital books easy! For help with Libby, please visit the library during “appy” hour. Jacksonville: Jun 12, Jul 10 & Aug 14; 2-3pm
PINTEREST PARTY Are you feeling crafty? We pick a project and provide the supplies. You make it and take it home to enjoy! Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Jacksonville: Jul 13 (Summer Dreamcatcher); 10am Richlands: Jul 6 (Tea Cup Pin Cushion); 10am Sneads Ferry: Jun 29 (Uncle Sam); 10am Swansboro: Jul 12 (Galaxy Tile Coasters); 10am SUMMER MOVIE CLUB Join us to discuss movies, watch clips, and enjoy free popcorn. Full movies will not be shown during this program. Ages 14+ Jacksonville: 6:30-8pm Jun 12: The Karate Kid – Compare the 1984 original to the 2010 sequel Jul 17: A Simple Favor – Book to movie psychological thriller (Age 17+ due to rating) Aug 14: Avengers Infinity War & Avengers Endgame – Marvel Comics duo SWANSBORO COMMUNITY GARDEN The community garden is blooming! Come by and volunteer to help water, weed, and harvest! Participants of the project are welcome to enjoy the produce as it ripens. Join us at monthly meetings to help plan additional plantings. Swansboro: Jun 17 & Jul 22; 2pm
Swansboro Community Garden. Spring 2019.
SMORGASBOOK Want to try a new cookbook, but not sure it’s for you? Join us for our cookbook club. Come into the library and ask at the desk for this month’s cookbook, pick a recipe, and make it. Recipes are limited to one person, one recipe. Bring it in on the meeting day where all participants can have a tasting. Registration is required. Swansboro: Thursday, 5pm Jun 27: “The Best Cook in the World: Tales from My Mamma’s Table” Jul 25: “Outer Banks Cookbook” Aug 22: “Can I Freeze it?”
Three Rivers Band at the Sneads Ferry Branch Library. Summer 2018.
To register for an event, visit our online calendar or view our SignUpGenius Page. www.onslowcountync.gov/164/ News-Events
Blast into Summer with OCPL!
Access Video: Just for Kids
Celebrate reading this summer with your public library! Join Onslow County Public Library (OCPL) for a “A Universe of Stories!” Our summer reading program will feature programs, events, and weekly prize giveaways for infants, children, teens, and adults. Online registration will begin June 1, 2019 and can be found on the library website. Registration is open throughout the summer. Participants must be registered to be eligible to win prizes. All Summer Reading programs and events are free and open to the public. For more information, please call your local branch library, or visit OCPL online anytime at www. onslowcountync.gov/library. In addition to a wide variety of weekly summer reading themed programs, OCPL would like to invite everyone to our special performances that will be held this summer.
Star Labs Planetarium County Government Center: June 6-8; 2-6pm Insane Science Guy Jacksonville: June 21; 2pm Richlands: June 20; 2pm Sneads Ferry: June 21; 10am Swansboro: June 20; 10:30am
Have you checked out our newest digital resource for children? Access Video: Just for Kids provides a fun, SAFE, and educational place to stream a wide variety of videos without advertisements. This includes education-related topics like math, ABCs, science, history, and more as well as full episodes from PBS favorites like Reading Rainbow, Wild Kratts, and Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. Check out Access Video: Just for Kids and many other great digital resources online: http://www.onslowcountync.gov/162/ Digital-Resources
Maximus Mars Jacksonville: June 28; 2 pm The Act!vated Story Theatre Jacksonville: July 12; 2pm Richlands: July 11; 2pm Sneads Ferry: July 12; 10am Swansboro July 11; 10:30am Yasu Theatre Performance Jacksonville: August 8; 2pm Richlands: August 8; 11am Sneads Ferry: August 9; 10am Swansboro: August 9; 2pm Bluegrass Concert: 3 Rivers Band Jacksonville: July 13; 1pm Richlands: June 27; 2pm Sneads Ferry: August 9; 6:30pm Swansboro: August 2; 6:30pm
All OCPL branches will be closed: Thursday, July 4 (Independence Day)
Jacksonville/Main Library Sneads Ferry Branch
58 driving Doris Ave. E.test? Driving-Tests.org 1330 NC Highwaycan help! Are you studying for your NC Jacksonville, NC 28540 210 Sneads Ferry, NC 28460
Richlands Branch Available for freeSwansboro through the Branch library. Patrons 299 S. Wilmington St. 1460 W.to Corbett Ave can access Driving-Tests start preparing for Richlands, NC 28574 Swansboro, NC by 28584 their DMV knowledge exam visiting: WWW.ONSLOWCOUNTYNC.GOV/LIBRARY http://www.onslowcountync.gov/789/Teens The program is designed to help aspiring teen drivers as well as more experienced drivers. Practice tests can be accessed from any computer or mobile device.
Jacksonville/Main Library 58 Doris Ave. E. Jacksonville, NC 28540 910.455.7350 Mon-Thu: 9am-9pm Fri-Sat: 9am-6pm Sun: 1-5pm
Don’t Forget!
Richlands Branch 299 S. Wilmington St. Richlands, NC 28574 910.324.5321 Mon-Wed, Fri: 9am-6pm Thu: 10am-7pm Sat: 9am-3pm
Library items are never due on a holiday; there are no overdue fees charged for days OCPL is closed. All programs are free and open to the public. Groups of 10 or more, please call the library in advance. Because we offer public services and events, we like to take photos to share them with our patrons and supporters.
If you do not want your picture taken, please talk to a staff member.
Sneads Ferry Branch 1330 NC Highway 210 Sneads Ferry, NC 28460 910.327.6471 Mon-Wed, Fri: 9am-6pm Thu: 10am-7pm Sat: 9am-3pm
Swansboro Branch 1460 W. Corbett Ave. Swansboro, NC 28584 910.326.4888 Mon-Wed, Fri: 9am-6pm Thu: 10am-7pm Sat: 9am-3pm
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