Join us for a lecture from Dr. Omar Ali titled "Understanding Black History as American History"! African Americans have played an integral role in the creation and development of the United States from the colonial period to the present. Since 1619 when the first twenty Africans were brought to the shores of the Chesapeake to the … Continued
Join us at the museum for a lecture from Ruth Wyand called "Through Their Voices: Female Musician Activists in North Carolina"! Light refreshments will be provided. This event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by the North Carolina Humanities Council.
”PIEDMONT PERFORMERS” Hot and dry summers, cold and wet winters, late spring freezes, ice storms, clay soil and Japanese beetles! What is a gardener to do? Don’t throw in the trowel! There are attractive, resilient plants that you can use to create a beautiful garden. Learn about well-behaved trees, shrubs, vines and perennials for sun … Continued
Hartsell’s book outlines the 1892 lynching of Alexander Whitley, a white man, in Stanly County, NC in 1892. The work also examines the ways in which the media as well as religious, political, and social institutions have used ballads, fiction, and folklore tales for over a century to celebrate, rather than condemn the crime. Hartsell, a … Continued
”LOVE THE LAWN” Lawns are smooth, living carpets that add beauty and recreational space to a home. As grass grows, it helps the environment by stabilizing soil and reducing air pollution, noise, heat, dust and glare. Surveys show that an attractive, well-landscaped lawn can even add to a home’s value. By choosing well-adapted grasses and … Continued
“TUCKING YOUR GARDEN BED IN FOR FALL” Join us to review the results from a survey of local Master Gardeners about their top fall activities plus information about how these practices are the foundation of a thriving year-round garden. Two gardeners will share their personal garden interests and how their goals influence their approach to … Continued
Learning about Screenwriting | Tuesday, Nov 5th, 6:30-7:45pm | Main Library | Adults | OCPL welcomes Tim Reinhardt, local author of the Academy Award qualifying film, “Crackers,” as he discusses some of the basics of screenwriting and the art of turning books into film. This event is free and open to the public; registration is … Continued
What is on the minds of our young, gifted, diverse community writers? Join us to hear student poets & writers Jamira, Gulinky, and Arul as they share their compelling, original performance poetry on young lives in our contemporary culture. This event also features two of their talented teachers, poet/singer-songwriter Areale Smith and performance poet Eric … Continued
”TO PRUNE OR NOT TO PRUNE...THAT IS THE QUESTION” Afraid to prune your roses, azaleas, dogwood, or other plant in your garden? Not afraid but not sure when, how or if to prune? Join the crowd. Most gardeners find pruning the activity they’re least comfortable approaching. But fear not! This session will take away the … Continued
Crazy Horse: The Lakota Warrior's Life & Legacy by William Matson, book talk and signing by family descendant Floyd Clown, Sr. In Crazy Horse: The Lakota Warrior’s Life & Legacy, by William B. Matson, the family clarifies some inaccuracies about their famous ancestor’s life and legacy. Floyd Clown Sr, one of the three … Continued
