Join us for a series of programs celebrating the 250th anniversary of our country!  To view in calendar form, click here.  

Patriotic Fine Art Fridays  
Fridays, June 12, 26; 1:00 p.m. 
Youth Services 
Ages 0-12. This summer, Fine Art Fridays will feature a product art project alongside the process art experience, giving artists the chance to explore different materials and creative techniques while building motor skills, sparking imagination, and letting freedom ring! On June 12, create a Fingerprint Flag Craft. On June 26, make a Ribbon Flag Wand! All supplies will be provided. 

Fun Friday for Families: Stitching for Service 
Friday, June 12, 3:30-5:30 p.m. 
Stantonsburg Library 
All ages. Join us for an afternoon of creativity, community, and patriotic spirit! Help create red, white, and blue quilt squares to commemorate our nation’s 250th birthday! The quilt squares will be displayed throughout July and later sewn into Quilts of Valor to honor local veterans this November. No sewing experience is required and all supplies will be provided.  

Women’s Costume of the Revolutionary Era 
Monday, June 15, 6:30 p.m.  
Main Library Assembly Room 
All ages. Join Extension Services Manager and historical costumer Genevieve Baillie for a look into what women were wearing during the Revolutionary War era.  For more information, contact Genevieve Baillie at gbaillie@wilsoncountync.gov or 252-237-5355 ext. 5050. 

Adult Cooking Program 
Saturday, June 20, 3:30 p.m.  
Main Library Assembly Room  
Ages 12 and up. Join us for 1776 period recipe making and tasting! Enjoy pumpkin soup with biscuits, jams, and chutneys! For more information, contact Genevieve Baillie at gbaillie@wilsoncountync.gov or 252-237-5355 ext. 5050. 

Tea Blending 
Monday, June 22, 3:30-7:30 p.m. 
Main Library Assembly Room 
Ages 12 and up. Drop in to create your own tea blend, just like a colonial! Black and green teas will be available with fruity and spicy add-ins! All supplies will be provided. For more information, contact Genevieve Baillie at gbaillie@wilsoncountync.gov or 252-237-5355 ext. 5050. 

Patriotic Flower Planter Stick Craft 
Tuesday, June 23, 3:30 p.m. 
East Branch Library 
Ages 6-10. Bring some red, white, and blue to your garden with this fun patriotic flower planter decoration! 

Popsicle Stick Flags 
Wednesday, June 24, 6:00-7:00 p.m. 
Main Library Conference Room 
Ages 9-13. Get creative by designing flags using popsicle sticks and colorful craft supplies. Create traditional flags, represent your favorite places, or invent entirely new designs to show off your personality. It’s a fun, hands-on activity that encourages creativity, self-expression, and a bit of crafting skill. Everyone will leave with a unique flag to display or share with friends. All supplies will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.  For more information, contact Heather Wright at hwright@wilsoncountync.gov or 252-237-5355 ext. 5056. 

Stars, Stripes & Stories: America 250 Hanging Flag Craft 
Thursday, June 25, 5:00-7:00 p.m. 
Main Library Assembly Room 
All ages. Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary by creating a simple and festive hanging rag flag made from strips of fabric in patriotic colors. Tie fabric strips onto a wooden dowel to create a rustic decoration that represents freedom, unity, and creativity. This easy, relaxing craft makes a beautiful piece to display at home during the America 250 celebration. All supplies will be provided while materials last. For more information, contact Adult Services at publiclibrary@wilsoncountync.gov or 252-237-5355 (option 3.) 

America 250 Goes to the Movies 
Saturday, June 27, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 
Main Library Assembly Room 
All ages. Capture the American spirit with viewings of National Treasure at 10:30 a.m. and 1776 at 2:00 p.m.! Fun for the whole family! For more information, contact Kristen Kinney at kkinney@wilsoncountync.gov or 252-237-5355 ext. 5058. 

Light Up for America 
Monday, June 29, 3:00 p.m. 
Black Creek Library 
Ages 6-10. Get ready to celebrate America 250 with this glowing ribbon wand craft and Americana I-Spy worksheet! 

Patriotic Perler Beads 
Monday, June 29, 5:00-6:30 p.m.  
Main Library Conference Room  
Ages 13-19. Celebrate creativity in red, white, and blue! Design and fuse your own Perler bead creations—or mix it up with all the colors of the rainbow. Perfect for beginners and pros alike! No registration required, but supplies will be available first-come, first-served! For more information, contact Mary Taylor, Young Adult Librarian, at mtaylor@wilsoncountync.gov or 252-237-5355 ext. 5073. 

NC in the American Revolution 
Tuesday, June 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 
Main Library Assembly Room  
All ages. In honor of 250th Anniversary of America’s Independence, Local History Librarian Tammy Medlin will provide a presentation on North Carolina history during the American Revolution. For more information, contact Tammy Medlin at tmedlin@wilsoncountync.gov or 252-237-5355 ext. 5029. 

Red, White, and Blue “Fireworks” Popper for STEAM Night 
Tuesday, June 30, 6:00 p.m. 
Youth Services 
Ages 5 and up. Join us to create a fun and patriotic popper to celebrate America 250! 

Patriotic Diamond Painting 
Wednesday, July 1, 5:00-7:30 p.m. 
Main Library Assembly Room 
Ages 8 and up. Create a red, white, and blue star magnet by adhering tiny resin diamonds to an adhesive surface. Prior experience with diamond painting is not necessary. For more information or to register, contact Adult Services at publiclibrary@wilsoncountync.gov or 252-237-5355 (press option 3).  

An All-American Celebration 
Wednesday, July 1-Thursday, July 2, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 
Elm City Library 
Drop-in for an all-American celebration of the USA’s 250 years with crafts, books, and treats! 

Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday! 
Thursday, July 2, 11:00-12:00 p.m. 
Stantonsburg Library 
Ages 4-10. Make a fun, patriotic necklace or a paddle-ball game, while supplies last. 

Pompon Flag Craft 
Thursday, July 2, 3:00 p.m. 
Lucama Library 
Ages 6-10. Make a fun pompon flag craft and learn about our country with educational activity sheets. 

Fun Friday for Families: Hands-On Historic Textiles 
Friday, July 17, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Stantonsburg Library 
All ages. Drop in to this hands-on exploration of historic textiles! Try your hand at weaving on a traditional floor loom and spinning wool into yarn using a spinning wheel or spindle. Take-home weaving craft kits available while supplies last.