Children’s Services and Resources
Children’s Story Times (September – May)
Goldsboro Library (919-735-1824 ext. 5105):
Early Literacy:
- Early Explorers (Every Tuesday @ 10:30am) – Join us for our kindergarten readiness program for ages 3-5. Programs will guide children as they learn social skills, as well as, letter, number, shape, and color recognition. No registration required.
- Baby and Me (Every Wednesday @ 9:30am) – An introduction to books, reading, and language through stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. For ages 0-2 with a parent or caregiver. No registration required.
- Storytime (Every Wednesday @ 10:30am) – An introduction to books, reading, and language through stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. For ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver. No registration required.
- Music and Movement (Every Thursday @ 10:30am) – Let’s boost our brains with music and movement! For ages 0 – 5 with a parent or caregiver. No registration required.
Elementary – Tuesdays:
- STEAM Club (First Tuesday of each month @ 4:30pm) – Explore the power of science, technology, engineering, art, and math through hands-on creativity. Join us each month as we complete a new monthly STEAM challenge. For grades K-5th. No registration required.
- LEGO Club (Second Tuesday of each month @ 4:30pm) – Join us for an afternoon of Lego building. Complete monthly challenges or design your own creation. For grades K-5th. No registration required.
- Surprise Thursday (Third Thursday of each month @ 4:30pm) – Join us as we explore different topics through fun activities. For grades K-5th. No registration required.
Tweens – Thursdays:
- STEAM Club (First Thursday of each month @ 4:30pm) – Explore the power of science, technology, engineering, art, and math through hands-on creativity. Join us each month as we complete a new monthly STEAM challenge. For grades 6th-8th. No registration required.
- LEGO Club (Second Thursday of each month @ 4:30pm) – Join us for an afternoon of Lego building. Complete monthly challenges or design your own creation. For grades 6th-8th. No registration required.
- Surprise Thursday (Third Thursday of each month @ 4:30pm) – Join us as we explore different topics through fun activities. For grades 6th-8th. No registration required.
Steele Memorial Library (919-299-8105):
Story Time (Ages 0-5)
Wednesdays & Thursdays @ 10:00 am
Join us for stories, songs, and crafts as we build on our listening and literacy skills, learn new words, and help our imaginations all at the same time. No registration required.
Music & Movement (Ages 0-5)
Tuesdays @ 10:00 am
Did you know that music and moving our bodies can help your child with literacy skills? Plus, it’s fun! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver. No registration required.
Elementary Tuesday (Grades K-5th)
2nd Tuesday of the month @ 4:00pm
Join us each month for a new topic as we play games, make crafts, or learn about the world around us. Registration required.
Music & Movement (Ages 0-5)
Tuesdays @ 10:00 am
Did you know that music and moving our bodies can help your child with literacy skills? Plus, it’s fun! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver. No registration required.
Elementary Tuesday (Grades K-5th)
2nd Tuesday of the month @ 4:00pm
Join us each month for a new topic as we play games, make crafts, or learn about the world around us. Registration required.
Northern Wayne Library (919-705-1892):
Baby and Me Story Time (Birth-3 years)
Thursdays 10:30-11:30 am
Join us for a special sharing time together promoting and modeling early literacy. Babies, birth through 3 years, will interact with each other while enjoying books, puppets, songs, and dance all designed with babies in mind. Registration is required.
Story Time (Ages 4+)
Wednesdays 10:00-11:00 am
Join us as we read, talk, and craft our way through themed story times. Children ages 4 and up are welcome. Registration is required.
Reading Tails at Northern Wayne Library (Ages 5+)
Fridays 9:30-11:30
Looking for a fun way to support your child’s reading? Schedule an appointment with our therapy dog, Dolly. She is a calm, nonjudgmental listener who helps children build confidence, improve literacy skills, and enjoy reading in a stress-free environment. Half-hour appointments are available in the morning and afternoon. Register here for a time slot.
Northern Wayne Library (919-705-1892):
Baby and Me Story Time (Birth-3 years)
Thursdays 10:30-11:30 am
Join us for a special sharing time together promoting and modeling early literacy. Babies, birth through 3 years, will interact with each other while enjoying books, puppets, songs, and dance all designed with babies in mind. Registration is required.
Story Time (Ages 4+)
Wednesdays 10:00-11:00 am
Join us as we read, talk, and craft our way through themed story times. Children ages 4 and up are welcome. Registration is required.
Reading Tails at Northern Wayne Library (Ages 5+)
Fridays 9:30-11:30; 2:30-4:30
Looking for a fun way to support your child’s reading? Schedule an appointment with our therapy dog, Dolly. She is a calm, nonjudgmental listener who helps children build confidence, improve literacy skills, and enjoy reading in a stress-free environment. Half-hour appointments are available in the morning and afternoon. Register here for a time slot.