The 4th Chapboro Book Crawl will take place on Sunday, April 27, 2025. This all-day event is brought together by four local bookstores around Chapel Hill and Carrboro: Golden Fig Books200 N Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NC11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews109 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Peel Gallery708 W Rosemary Street, Carrboro, NC11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Flyleaf … [Read more...] about Chapboro Book Crawl April 27 — visit bookstores in Chapel Hill and Carrboro for a chance to win prizes
Literature
Free Comic Book Day — where to get free comics in the Triangle May 3
Free Comic Book Day is back on Saturday, May 3, 2025! On Free Comic Book Day, participating stores give away free comic books to guests, and some have additional activities, like signings from artists, and more. Below is a list of stores in the Triangle area that are participating in Free Comic Book Day. For questions about what they'll have going on, or their hours, please contact the store … [Read more...] about Free Comic Book Day — where to get free comics in the Triangle May 3
Independent Bookstore Day Celebration and McIntyre’s Books’ 36th Birthday April 26
McIntyre's Books, at 220 Market Street, Fearrington Village, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is an independent bookstore in Chatham County that has been encouraging readers and hosting authors for many years. It's also, of course, a great place to shop for books. The bookstore hosts many events, which you can find on their calendar. Here's one: Independent Bookstore Day and McIntyre's 36th … [Read more...] about Independent Bookstore Day Celebration and McIntyre’s Books’ 36th Birthday April 26
Carrboro Day May 4: music, poetry, crafts, more…
Carrboro Day takes place on the first Sunday of May every year. It's back for 2025, on Sunday, May 4, from 1 to 5 p.m., at Town Commons, 301 W Main Street, Carrboro. This free event is about meeting neighbors, learning about the Town and celebrating Carrboro. It features live music, poetry, art, history, kids' activities, a walking tour and more. Kids' Activities Parking The main … [Read more...] about Carrboro Day May 4: music, poetry, crafts, more…
Library Fest with Durham County Library — North Carolina Edition April 7-12
Join Durham County Library in the community celebration of Library Fest. Taking place April 7 to 12, 2025, Library Fest will showcase the many diverse ways the library can be a part of your life. This year, the focus of Library Fest is North Carolina. Programs take place a variety of venues. The week-long celebration includes a variety of programs, including: Library Fest Events See the … [Read more...] about Library Fest with Durham County Library — North Carolina Edition April 7-12
Beyond the Book Children’s Book & Art Festival April 5
Beyond the Book Children's Book & Art Festival is a free outdoor celebration of storytelling, creativity and community. The theme this year is Chapter 4: The Mystic Sea. It takes place Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The festival is open to all. The festival includes: More Children's Festivals from … [Read more...] about Beyond the Book Children’s Book & Art Festival April 5
Premiere of Poet Dasan Ahanu’s “Saints & Aints” March 28 and 29 — features music and puppetry
NC State LIVE is presenting the premiere of Poet Dasan Ahanu's theatre work, Saints and Aints, at James B. Hunt Jr. Library, 1070 Partners Way, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. This work will feature Ahanu's poetry, along with music and puppetry. Nationally recognized Triangle-based poet Dasan Ahanu will be in residence with NC State LIVE for the 2024-25 academic year. During his … [Read more...] about Premiere of Poet Dasan Ahanu’s “Saints & Aints” March 28 and 29 — features music and puppetry
3rd Annual International Children’s Day at the City of Raleigh Museum May 31
The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum in collaboration, with Artist Studio Project, are presenting the 3rd Annual International Children’s Day. It will take place May 31, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a FREE, bilingual event. This event is intended for children of all ages, including the young … [Read more...] about 3rd Annual International Children’s Day at the City of Raleigh Museum May 31
Black History Month Celebration with Book Harvest Feb. 22 — free books!
Book Harvest is hosting a Black History Month Celebration on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Book Harvest's Family Space, 2501 University Drive, Durham, North Carolina. This FREE event will feature: Book Harvest will be sharing the books, "Alma's Art" and "There Was a Party for Langston." … [Read more...] about Black History Month Celebration with Book Harvest Feb. 22 — free books!
Conversations Between Four Black Music Makers Who Helped Bring About Abolition — music by United Strings of Color
Conversations Between Four Black Music Makers Who Helped Bring About Abolition is an original play with music by United Strings of Color. The play uses mixed media arts to educate about the lives, countries, times, systemic laws, and iconic contributions of the four Black abolitionists: Ignatius Sancho, Joseph Bologne "Chevalier", Solomon Northrup and Frederick Douglass. United Strings of … [Read more...] about Conversations Between Four Black Music Makers Who Helped Bring About Abolition — music by United Strings of Color