Craven-Pamlico Regional Library

09/08/2026

Come learn all about succulents at this month's Sassy Seniors gathering! For ages 50+.

Wednesday, September 9, 10:30 am
Cove City-Craven County Library

09/07/2026

We love teens! Check out all the fun, FREE events happening this week at the library!

Teen Craft: Vision Boards
Tuesday, September 8, 3:30 pm
Pamlico County Public Library
Please register at forms.office.com/r/XfyDvWPfsd
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Teen Art: Dragon Eyes
Thursday, September 10, 4:00 pm
Cove City-Craven County Library
Please register at forms.office.com/r/RhTjyTxHXb
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Teen Scene: Get Geometric
Thursday, September 10, 6:00 pm
New Bern-Craven County Public Library
Please register at forms.office.com/r/vEpBP3ywih
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Teen Life Skills: Health and Wellness
Friday, September 11, 12:30 pm
Havelock Public Library

09/05/2026

Did you know we have a large collection of comic books and manga in our libraries AND access to a huge digital library through Comics Plus? Check out all the popular titles that are available on Comics Plus 24/7 from your computer or mobile device.

For Comics Plus: Children's Library, with kid-friendly content, visit mycprl.org/kids

For Comics Plus: Teen Library, with content tailored to teens, visit mycprl.org/teens

For Comics Plus: Full Library, with comics for adults, visit mycprl.org/onlineresources

09/04/2026

In recognition of Labor Day, all Craven-Pamlico Regional Library branches will be closed on Monday, September 7. Our book drops are still available 24/7 for book returns!

This closure includes the following CPRL libraries:
Cove City-Craven County Library
Havelock Public Library
New Bern-Craven County Public Library
Pamlico County Public Library
Vanceboro-Craven County Public Library
CPRL Book/Tech Mobile

We will be open for regular hours on Tuesday!

09/03/2026

Your CPRL library is SO much more than books! Your library card gets you access to more than you might expect!

*Free e-books, audiobooks, news articles and magazines.
*Free art classes, language classes and business classes.
*Free educational classes for homeschoolers and students.
*Fun materials, from telescopes to microscopes, from baking pans to board games.
*Quiet study pods for homework or Zoom meetings.
*Extensive local history archives to explore your family's story.
*And so much more!

Even if you are a long-time library card holder, you might find something new to "check out"! Visit www.mycprl.org/explore to find out all the cool stuff you get with your library card! And share with your friends - September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!

09/02/2026

Don't miss our huge Library Book Sale at the New Bern-Craven County Public Library! Find your next read at an amazing price AND support your local libraries! All books will be sold by donation to support our Early Literacy fund in memory of Elinor D. Hawkins, who was foundational to spreading access to libraries and literacy across our region. All of the funds raised will support early literacy programs and the purchase of new storybooks at our CPRL libraries. Every dollar makes a huge difference in spreading the love of stories to the next generation!

Saturday, September 12, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
New Bern-Craven County Library (400 Johnson St)
Cash or Check Only

09/01/2026

What makes sand white? What does sand look like under a microscope? Come explore arenology, the science of sand, and then create a colorful sand art bottle during our September STEAM program! Please register at https://forms.office.com/r/RhTjyTxHXb.

Tuesday, September 1, 1:00 pm
New Bern-Craven County Public Library
(For grades K-5)
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Tuesday, September 8, 11:00 am
Pamlico County Public Library
(For ages 5+)
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Monday, September 14, 1:00 pm
Vanceboro-Craven County Public Library
(For ages 5+)
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Monday, September 21, 4:30 pm
Havelock Public Library
(For ages 5+)
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Wednesday, September 23, 4:00 pm
Cove City-Craven County Library

08/31/2026

Join us for another Community Craft Day with the CPRL Book/Tech Mobile! All ages are welcome to join us. This month we will be creating autumn wreaths to get in the fall spirit!

Tuesday, September 1, 10:00 am
Pamlico Senior Center (800 Main St, Bayboro)

Tuesday, September 8, 2:00 pm
Havelock Senior Center (103 Trader Ave, Havelock)

Thursday, September 10, 10:30 am
Craven Senior Center (811 George St, New Bern)

08/29/2026

The numbers are in and - WOW!!!! You have blown us away! At our Craven-Pamlico Regional Library branches, our amazing readers logged over THREE MILLION MINUTES during the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge! That's an accomplishment of prehistoric proportions. Today we are celebrating YOU!

08/28/2026

Teens - celebrate the end of summer and beginning of a new school year with an ice cream party! Registration is required - call the Havelock Library at 252-447-7509 to sign up. See you there! 🍨😎

Teen Scene: Ice Cream Party
Saturday, August 29, 1:00 pm
Havelock Public Library
For grades 6-12

The library invites teens to enjoy a relaxing afternoon with friends, ice cream, and a variety of toppings!

Registration is required. Contact the Havelock Library at 252-447-7509 to register and tell us your favorite ice cream flavor!