Tuesday, Jan. 01, 2013

Daybook for Jan. 2-8

Wednesday

Enger book discussion

A discussion of the book “Peace Like a River” by Leif Enger is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Cameron Village Regional Library, 1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh. For more information or to register, call 919- 856-6710.

Saturday

‘Jack Tales’

Wake libraries will present “Jack Tales” by Raleigh Little Theatre’s Storytellers to Go traveling troupe at 3 p.m. Saturday at North Regional Library, 7009 North Harp’s Mill Road, Raleigh.

Sunday

Picturing Our People: photographing Latinos

Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Jose Galvez will discuss his work in capturing the everyday life of Latinos in North Carolina from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh.

Sertoma exhibit opening

Sertoma Arts Center will hold an opening reception for a new exhibit from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Works will be on display by local artists Joe O’Shaughnessy, paintings of travel and sports; Lauren Brockman, functional pottery; and Lucy Coulbourn, nature watercolors. The exhibit will be free and open to the public through January at the center, 1400 W. Millbrook Road, Raleigh.

Exploring e-book options

Explore e-book options and sources with a librarian from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at North Regional Library, 7009 Harps Mill Road, Raleigh. For more information, visit www.wakegov.com/libraries/events.

Monday

Learn to use e-books

Wake County libraries staff will demonstrate the use of e-books from the libraries’ collection on Monday at North Regional Library, 7009 Harps Mill Road, Raleigh: A session will begin at 1 p.m. for Kindles, at 1:45 for mobile devices and at 2:30 for NOOKS and others. Registration is requested at 919-870-4000.

Raising financially literate children

Wake libraries will be offering sessions to teach parents financial literacy skills to use with their children at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Cameron Village Library, 1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh. Best practices in money management, based upon the age of the child, will be shared by Robin Landsman of the N.C. Cooperative Extension office. Registration is requested at 919-856-6710.

Tuesday

Job assistance using online resources

An introduction to online job searching is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cameron Village Regional Library, 1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh. To register, call 919-856-6710. Learn about online resources that can help in locating employment, creating resumes, and with interview tips. For more information, visit www.wakegov.com/libraries/events.

Grandparent and grandchild storytime

A grandparent/grandchild storytime on insects is scheduled from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at Five Points Center for Active Adults, 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh. Learn about our six-legged friends and take a walk outside to see live examples. Program is for ages 3 and up. Cost is $3 per participant. Registration is required four days in advance.

Time for Tots: N.C. Firsts

Children ages 3-5 with an adult can start the first of the year learning about some firsts in the state from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at the N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. Cost is $1. Registration is required. To register, call 919-807-7992.

Forum with NAMI Wake

The Southeast Raleigh Community Forum will present The National Alliance on Mental Illness Wake County, NAMI Wake, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Richard B. Harrison Library, 1313 New Bern Ave., Raleigh. For more information, call Harold Mallette at 919-747-0623.