Tori Parks of Onslow County Public Libraries outlined several winter programs across county branches, starting with two new book clubs: "Through the Pages," a teen-focused club for ages 14'18 at the Jacksonville/Main branch beginning Jan. 29 (in person; preregistration via SignUpGenius), and an after-hours Richlands book club focused on romance beginning Jan. 28.

Parks described a craft exchange at the Swansboro branch where patrons can trade gently used crafting supplies to try new hobbies cost-effectively, and highlighted a family-friendly K-pop dance party in Sneads Ferry with sing-alongs, dances, crafts and coloring. The libraries have a winter newsletter (through February), calendars and branch newsletters, and maintain Facebook and TikTok channels for updates and registration information.

Parks encouraged patrons to check branch calendars and social channels to preregister for book clubs and events and to use library resources as a local center for community activity.