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View the adult events calendar below, or go here for a calendar of all library events.

Online programs are avilable through Facebook and Youtube.

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Trained Teachers and Trained Leaders: Wilson County's Rosenwald Schools

Main Library Assembly Room

In the early 20th century, Booker T. Washington and Sears Roebuck president Julius Rosenwald joined
forces to revolutionize African-American education across the South. Built with a combination of
foundation funds, public monies, and community contributions, Rosenwald schools were potent
expressions of the dreams of Black parents for their children's futures. North Carolina was home to more
Rosenwald schools than any other state, and at least 15 were erected in Wilson County. Discover their
history and legacy.


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Reference resources including test prep, language learning, and educational videos are available through NCLive.

Photos will be taken at library programs and events. If you prefer that your photo not be taken, please inform the staff member in charge of the event.

Programs are made possible in part thanks to these community partners.

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Some programs are funded by a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grant awarded to the Wilson County Public Library for the creation of a CrAFT Studio - Creativity, Art, Fabrication, and Technology lab. The CrAFT Studio will combine the Makerspace movement with STEAM subjects through robotics, coding, crafts, electronics, and more.