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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Winter 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.

Winter 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. | March 6, 13, 20 & 27

Toddler | 18 months  – 3 years old

Tuesdays – 10:00 a.m. |  February 4, 11, 18 & 25,  2025  |  March 4, 11, 18 &  25, 2025

Preschool |  3 – 5 years old

Wednesdays – 10:00 a.m. | February 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2025  |  March 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2025

Children’s Programs

Take Your Child to Library Week |  All Ages

Saturday, February 1 – Saturday, February 8, 2025
Come participate in Take Your Child to the Library Week by completing activities to earn raffle tickets for a chance to win a great prize!

Homeschool Programs

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

 N.E.S.T.  |  6-11 year old’s

Thursday, February 27, 2025  |  2:00 p.m.
N.E.S.T. will be teaching us about sea turtles!
Registration opens Thursday, February 13, 2025

 Occupational Therapist  |  6-11 year old’s

Thursday, March 27, 2025  |  2:00 p.m.
Occupational Therapist, Kristin Palen, will be speaking about her job while presenting kid-friendly mindfulness tips!
Registration opens Thursday, March 13, 2025

Family Events For All Ages

Bingo

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | 11:00 a.m.

“Bored” Game Afternoon

Thursday, February 20, 2025 |  4:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 20, 2025  |  4:00 p.m.

  Black History Month

Dress in costume, create a pumpkin craft, play games and enjoy snacks.
Saturday, February 1 – Friday, February 28, 2025  |  8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Valentine’s Day Cards

Pick up supplies to craft Valentine’s Day cards for area seniors
Saturday, February 1 – Thursday, February 28, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Teen Programs  |  Ages 12-17

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

Heart Shape Cookies Decoration

Friday, February 14, 2025  |  2:00 p.m.
Come decorate heart-shaped cookies provided by Shawboro Sweets.

Beginners Coding Class

Saturday, March 15, 2025  |  10:00 a.m.
Come join us for a hands-on Beginners Coding Class with Python. Bring your own device (laptop/tablet) or use a library desktop computer.

Teen and Adult Programs  |  Ages 14+

Snakes 

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 | 3:00 p.m.
Snakes – Fact or Fiction with Sharon Meade from the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education.

Spring Ceramics Painting

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 |  3:00 p.m.

Adult Programs  | Ages 18+

Red Cross Blood Drive

Monday, February 10, 2025  |  10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Parkinson’s Support Group

Thursday, February 13, 2025  |  2:00 p.m.
Facilitated by Jennifer Parker, PT

Thursday, March 13, 2025  |  2:00 p.m.
Facilitated by Jennifer Parker, PT

Puzzle Swap

Wednesday, February 15, 2025  |  10:00 a.m.

Book Talk

Thursday, February 27, 2025  |  1:00 p.m.
With LeVern Davis Parker, author of “Our Family, Its History, Their Boats,”  “Manteo During World War II & Manteo Boat Building Company”

Photo Scanning

Friday, March 7, 2025  |  10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Preserve Your History

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Activities at Moyock Library

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

Winter Storytime

Registration will begin Wednesday, January 14, 2025 call 252-435-6419 for storytime registration details.

Preschool  | 3 – 5 years old

Tuesdays  – 10:00 a.m.|  January 28 – April 22, 2025

Toddler  | 18 months  – 3 years old

Thursdays – 10:00 a.m.  |  January 30 – April 24, 2025

Children’s Program (All Ages)

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

Valentine’s Day  Cards

Monday, February 3 – Thursday, February 13, 2025  | 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Pick up supplies to make homemade Valentine’s Day cards for local seniors.

Valentine’s Day Treats

Thursday, February 13, 2025  |  3:30 p.m.
Crafts, cards, and a tasty Valentine’s Day treat.

Book Tasting

Friday, November 8, 2024  |  3:30 p.m.
Children Book Tasting

Homeschool Programs  |  6 – 11 years old

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

African American Contribution

Wednesday, February 19, 2025  |  2:00 p.m.
Learn about African American contributions to science and space.
Registration begins Monday, February 3, 2025

Local Community Helpers

Wednesday, March 26, 2025  |  2:00  p.m.
Meet and learn about some of our local community helpers.
Registration begins Monday, March 3, 2025

Teen Programs  |  12 – 17 years old

Ultimate Chopstick Champion

Thursday, February 6, 2025  |  4:30 p.m.
Do you have what it takes to become the Ultimate Chopstick Champion?

Rock and Minerals

Tuesday, March 18, 2025  |  2:00 p.m.
Teen homeschoolers will study rocks and minerals.

Adult Programs  |  Ages 18+

Watercolor Painting

Tuesday, February 4, 2025  |  3:00 p.m.
Learn the art of watercolor painting

Max Roach

Saturday, February 8, 2025  |  1:00 p.m.
Professor Jackson from Elizabeth City State University will discuss the importance of Max Roach and his connection to Elizabeth City.

Memory Loss

Wednesday, February 12, 2025  |  10:00 a.m.
North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) is doing creative impressions for those living with memory loss.
Registration begins Monday, January 27, 2025

Photography Classes

Beginner nature photography classes with Dan Kehlenbach

Saturday, March 1, 2025  |  10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 8, 2025  | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 15, 2025  |  10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Canvas Tote Bag Decoration

Tuesday, March 6, 2025  |  3:00 p.m.
Decorate a canvas tote bag to take home

Beekeepers

Thursday, March 13, 2025  |  3:00 p.m.
Beekeeping basics with Beekeepers of the Albemarle.

Moyock Book Club

Friday, March 28, 2025 |  2:00 p.m.
“The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride.