What’s Happening
at Our Library

For more information on any of these programs, visit the library’s or contact your local  branches:

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Fall 2024

Activities Available at All Libraries – Barco | Corolla | Moyock

Genealogy

Genealogy Kids Kits

Remember to pick up our Genealogy Kid’s Kit! The kit includes:

• A family history booklet,
• Family tree charts,
• Family member interview questions,
• A family tradition worksheet,
• And more.

It’s a great way to encourage children to become their very own future family historians. Bring your completed bingo card back to the library and receive a special surprise!

Genealogy Courses On Demand

Currituck County Libraries offer 6 different Genealogy courses on demand! Hone your genealogy skills at your own pace, at a time that works for you. Each course is a self-paced video, available for individual viewing at the Barco or Moyock Libraries anytime during our normal business hours.

Courses may be taken individually, in any order, or all at once, depending on your needs and level of experience with genealogy research.

For more information, call Barco at 252-453-8345 or Moyock at 252-435-6419.

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Activities at Barco Library

For more information, call the Barco Library at 252-453-8345.

Fall Storytime

Registration is required. Please call the Currituck County Public Library, Barco Branch at 252-453-8345

Baby & Me |  Birth – 18 months old

Thursdays – 10:00 a.m. | October 3, 10,17 & 24

Toddler | 18 months  – 3 years old

Tuesdays – 10:00 a.m. |  October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29,  2024  |  November 12 & 19, 2024

Preschool |  3 – 5 years old

Wednesdays – 10:00 a.m. | October 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2024  |  November 13 & 20, 2024

Children’s Programs

Registration is required. Please call the Currituck County Public Library, Barco Branch at 252-453-8345

Homeschool Program: Currituck Airport | 6 – 11 years old
Registration is required. Please call to register.

Thursday, November 21, 2024  |  2:00 p.m.
Learn different painting techniques from local artist, LaWanda Anderson.
Registration opens Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Family Events For All Ages

“Bored” Game Afternoon

Thursday, October 10, 2024 |  3:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 21, 2024  |  3:00 p.m.

 Harvest Hullabaloo

Dress in costume, create a pumpkin craft, play games and enjoy snacks.
Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 3:30 – 5:00  p.m.

Bingo

Friday, October 25, 2024 | 3:00 p.m.

Thanksgiving 2 GO Packets

Pick up a packet full of game suggestions, gratitude ideas, and activities for Thanksgiving fun with the family.
November 12-27, 2024 – 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Weekly Holiday Ornament Make and Take

December 2-6, 2024 | Woodland Christmas Ornament
December 9-13, 2024  |  Pinecone Tree
December 16-20, 2024  |  Winter Animal Wooden Ornament

Tween/Teen Programs  |  Ages 12-17

Pumpkin Decoration

Friday, October 11, 2024  |  1:00 p.m.
Fall is here! Come decorate a pumpkin with us!

Gingerbread House Decoration

Friday, December 20, 2024  |  1:00 p.m.
Start your Winter Break with a fun activity by decorating your own gingerbread house!

Teen and Adult Programs  |  Ages 14+

Gelatinous Gems – The Fascinating Jellyfish 

Thursday, October 17, 2024 | 3:00 p.m.
Sharon Meade will present Gelatinous Gems – The Fascinating Jellyfish. Learn about jellyfish and create a watercolor painting

Murder Mystery Afternoon

Thursday, November 7, 2024 |  2:00 p.m.
Dress in costume, play your part, and investigate the crime during our Murder Mystery Afternoon

Adult Programs  | Ages 18+

Adult Fall Reading Challenge

Tuesday, September 3 – Friday, December 20, 2024
Pick up a challenge sheet between September 3 and December 20, and start reading! Receive a raffle ticket for each item completed.

Parkinson’s Support Group

Thursday, October 10, November 14, & December 12, 2024  |  2:00 p.m.
Facilitated by Jennifer Parker, PT

Beginner Genealogy

Wednesday, October 2, 2024  |  3:00 p.m.
Learn how to get started with your own family history research with our Beginner Genealogy class.

Composting Class

Thursday, October 3, 2024  |  3:00 p.m.
Presented by Currituck County Master Gardeners from the NC Cooperative Extension Center

Medicare Presentation

Tuesday, October 8, 2024  |  1:00 p.m.
Informational session about Medicare by Sheila Gregory from the NC Cooperative Extension Center

Foster Care Presentation

Tuesday, October 15, 2024  |  5:00 p.m.
Informational session on foster care by Children’s Home Society

Genealogy Research

Wednesday, November 6, 2024  |  3:00 p.m.
Learn how to use Family Search in your genealogy research

Houseplants

Thursday, November 14, 2024  |  3:00 p.m.
Presented by Currituck County Master Gardeners from the NC Cooperative Extension Center

Ancestry Library

Wednesday, December 4, 2024  |  3:00 p.m.
Learn how to navigate Ancestry Library to research your ancestry

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Activities at Corolla Library

For more information, call the Corolla Library at 252-453-0496.

The Corolla Library branch is a small library serving the Corolla beach residents and visitors.  The library offers books for patrons of all ages as well as DVD’s and audio books on CD.  Computers with internet access, a printer and a fax machine are available.  The space includes a children’s area and meeting rooms.

Library staff are available to answer questions and provide information on services offered through the library.

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Activities at Moyock Library

For more information, call the Moyock Library at 252-435-6419.

Fall Storytime

Registration will begin Tuesday, August 13, 2024 call 252-435-6419 for storytime registration details.

Preschool  | 3 – 5 years old

Tuesdays  – 10:00 a.m.|  August 27 – November 19, 2024

Toddler  | 18 months  – 3 years old

Thursdays – 10:00 a.m.  |  August 29 –  November 21, 2024

Children’s Program

Registration is required. Please call the Currituck County Public Library, Barco Branch at 252-453-8345

Stay & Play | Infant – 3 years old

Wednesdays – 9:30 a.m. | October 1 – December 18, 2024
Enjoy an inviting space where you and your child can socialize with others.

Celebrate World Space Week

October 7 – 12, 2024 
Packet of crafts and fun activities for all ages. Pickup available during business hours.

STEAM Day

Friday, November 8, 2024  |  3:00 p.m.
Engaging hands-on activities for all ages!

Happy Huladays

Friday, December 6, 2024  |  3:00 p.m.
Join us for crafts, games, and holiday fun for all ages!

Homeschool Programs  |  6 – 11 years old

Registration is required and begins on the first day of each month; call for details.

Nocturnal Insect

Wednesday, October 16, 2024  |  2:00 p.m.
Learn about our nocturnal insect eating friends with Sharon Meade.
Registration begins Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

Wednesday, November 20, 2024  |  2:00  p.m.
Learn about the history of candy: how sweet it is!
Registration begins Friday, November 1, 2024

Ages 10 & Up

Halloween Crafts

Thursday, October 24, 2024  |  3:00 p.m.
Paint miniature skeletons, goblins, and monsters with Mr. James

Teen Programs  |  12 – 17 years old

Halloween House

 Tuesday, October 22, 2024  |  4:30 p.m.
Create Halloween Peeps and haunted graham cracker houses.

Portrait Photography

Thursday, November 14, 2024  |  2:00 p.m.
Teen homeschoolers will learn about portrait photography with Ms. Abigail!

Delicious Ornaments

Tuesday, December 3, 2024  |  2:00 p.m.
Create delicious ornaments using Oreos and chocolate. .

All Ages

Hone Navigation Skills

Tuesday, November 12, 2024  |  3:30 p.m.
Discover adventure and challenge your navigation skills with orienteering and geocaching!

Adult Programs  |  Ages 18+

Moyock Book Club

Friday, October 25, 2024  |  2:00 p.m.
“The Paris Apartment” by Lucy Foley

Friday, November 15, 2024  |  2:00 p.m.
“Family Lore” by Elizabeth Acevedo

Friday, December 13, 2024  |  2:00 p.m.
“Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt

Photography Club

Do you enjoy meeting new people, exploring places, and photography? Join our club! We meet monthly to discuss a variety of topics and go on fun adventures together.

Saturday, October 3, 2024  |  3:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 7, 2024  |  3:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 12, 2024  |  3:00 p.m.

Shawboro Sweets

Thursday, October 10, 2024  |  1:00 p.m.
Ms. Colleen with Shawboro Sweets will teach us how to decorate scrumptious fall-themed cupcakes.
Registration is required and begins Thursday, September 26, 2024.

Cool Season Grasses

Tuesday, October 15, 2024  |  2:00 p.m.
Cool Season Grasses class presented by Currituck County Master Gardeners from the NC Cooperative Extension Center.
Registration is required and begins Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

Holiday Wreath

Tuesday, November 19, 2024  |  3:00 p.m.
Create a holiday wreath using ribbons and your imagination!

Play-doh Work of Art

Tuesday, December 10, 2024  |  10:00 a.m.
Adults with disabilities are welcome to create a work of art using play-doh and tools in this relaxing and calm environment.

Shawboro Sweets

Thursday, December 12, 2024  |  11:00 a.m.
Ms. Colleen from Shawboro Sweets will be teaching a class on decorating holiday-themed cupcakes.
Registration is required and opens Monday, November 25, 2024.