Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013

Community calendar: Jan. 13-19

Monday

The Greatest Novels of all Time or Not

Discuss the classics and what makes a classic with Jim Neilson of Wake Technical College at 7 p.m. at West Regional Library, 4000 Louis Stephens Drive, Cary. To register, call 919-463-8500.

Tuesday

Memoir Writing Tips

Author Alice Osborn will present “Remembering and Writing: A Memoir Workshop” to assist writers in harnessing the power of personal stories for future generations at 6:30 p.m. at the Eva Perry Regional Library in Apex. To register, call 919-387-2100.

Wednesday

Readers’ Snack and Share

A book discussion with book suggestions and a snack titled “Readers’ Snack and Share” will be at 10 a.m. at the Eva Perry Regional Library, 2100 Shepherd’s Vineyard Drive, Apex.

T-shirt Scarves

A craft and recycling program teaching the process of turning old T-shirts into scarves will be at 10 a.m. at the West Regional Library, 4000 Louis Stephens Drive, Cary. Participants should bring in a T-shirt. To register, call 919-463-8500.

Author Event

Young adult author Elizabeth Laban will discuss her new book, “The Tragedy Paper” at 6:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 760 S.E. Maynard Road, Cary.

Thursday

Public Input Session for New Morrisville Town Manager

Stephen Straus of Developmental Associates will facilitate a public input session, looking for feedback from the residents of Morrisville about a new town manager, at 6:30 p.m. at Morrisville Town Hall. For details, contact Lauri Shedlick at 919-463-6149.

“Do It Herself” Home Depot Workshop

A “Do It Herself” workshop will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Apex Home Depot, 1000 Vision Drive. Ladies will learn how to plan the perfect pantry space by finding the right shelving solution, learning how to measure and install a shelving system and organizing with storage accessories. For information, call 919 387-6554, ext. 156.

Program About Flickr

A program on how to post and share photos using the free online website, Flickr, will be at 7 p.m. at the West Regional Library, 4000 Louis Stephens Drive, Cary. To register, call 919-463-8500.

Friday

Children’s Storytime

Children will be able to meet Skippyjon Jones for storytime at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 760 S.E. Maynard Road, Cary.

Saturday

Latin American Dancing

Experience Latin American dance via demonstration and practice at 2 p.m. at the West Regional Library in Cary. Dance instructor Maria Elena Williams will lead salsa, meringue, belly dancing and more. To register, call 919-463-8500.

Book Recommendation Session

Librarians will hold an informal drop-in session to discuss recommendations from the library’s adult nonfiction collection from 3 to 4 p.m. at the West Regional Library, 4000 Louis Stephens Drive, Cary.