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Museum of the Albemarle Program for Ages 6 and Up at Hatteras Library

In-Person
Museum of the Albemarle comes to Hatteras Library for a special Summer Reading Program! Meet real archaeologists and unearth history! We'll try some digging of our own with their guidance! Suggested...  More
Date:
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Time:
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:
Hatteras Civic Association Community Room, Hatteras
Audience:
  Children     Middle School     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Children's Programs  
Museum of the Albemarle visits Hatteras Library interact with archaeologists while digging alongside them

The Lost Colony Visits KDH Library

In-Person
11:00 AM The Lost Colony visits the Library! On July 16 cast members of The Lost Colony outdoor symphonic drama are visiting the KDH Library! Beginning at 11:00am join us for an exciting time...  More
Date:
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Time:
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:
Kill Devil Hills Library Meeting Room , Kill Devil Hills
Audience:
  Children     Middle School     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Children's Programs  
The Lost Colony at KDH Library July 16 at 11 am Sailing ship, ocean waves and sun

Tech Time at KDH Library

In-Person
Join us for Tech Time at the Kill Devil Hills Library and Manteo Library! 1st and 3rd Thursdays 11 am to 1 pm Bring your device and passwords and get personalized help for your technology...  More
Date:
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Time:
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:
Kill Devil Hills Library Adult Section, Kill Devil Hills
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Adult Programs  
Join Us for Tech Time Get personalized help for your technology needs with laptops, computer, and peripherals Dare County Library logo

Tech Time at Manteo Library

In-Person
Join us for Tech Time at the Kill Devil Hills Library and Manteo Library! 1st and 3rd Thursdays 11 am to 1 pm Bring your device and passwords and get personalized help for your technology...  More
Date:
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Time:
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:
Manteo Library, Manteo
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Adult Programs  
Join Us for Tech Time Get personalized help for your technology needs with laptops, computer, and peripherals Dare County Library logo

Manteo Mystery Book Club

In-Person
Love a good mystery? Enjoy talking with other mystery lovers? We invite you to join the Manteo Mystery Book Club for adults. Meets monthly on the third Thursday of the month at 2 pm. On July...  More
Date:
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Time:
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location:
Manteo Library Meeting Room, Manteo
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Adult Programs  
Open book with magnifying glass, hat and footprint

ONLINE Author Talk with Reyna Grande

Online
Migrant Heart: The Hidden Cost of the American Dream and Healing Through Storytelling with Reyna Grande Award-Winning and Bestselling Author of The Distance Between Us and A Dream Called...  More
Date:
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Time:
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Adult Programs     Online Events  
Reyna Grande with her book Migrant Heart

Family Taco Night at Hatteras Library

In-Person
Family Taco Night Tracks, Dino Eggs, Fossils & Edible Scat! Identify animal tracks, cast them and identify scat! What does scat teach us? We will make edible scat ... trust us, it will taste...  More
Date:
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Time:
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location:
Hatteras Civic Association Community Room, Hatteras
Audience:
  Children     Middle School     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Children's Programs  
Family Taco Night at Hatteras Library excavate a dino eggs, make some tracks & fossil, look for sharks teeth and for dessert, make edible scat!

Summertime Storytime at KDH Library

In-Person
10:15 AM - Summertime Storytime with Mrs. Sallie You’re invited to Summertime Storytime with Mrs. Sallie! This interactive program features books, songs, rhymes, movement, and plenty of play....  More
Date:
Monday, July 20, 2026
Time:
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Location:
Kill Devil Hills Library Meeting Room , Kill Devil Hills
Audience:
  Children     Middle School     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Children's Programs  
Family Storytime July 6, 13, 20, 21 at 10:15 am cartoon sun reading a book and musical notes drifting by

Make & Take for all ages at KDH Library

In-Person
Drop in from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM for Make & Take ARTifact KDH Library Meeting Room Ancient Greeks and Romans created elaborate tile mosaics and many are still being discovered and uncovered today! On...  More
Date:
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Time:
1:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Location:
Kill Devil Hills Library Meeting Room , Kill Devil Hills
Audience:
  Children     Middle School     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Children's Programs  
Make & take artifact July 21 from 1 pm to 3 pm drop in glue, flowers, shapes, tiles, colors

Knit Knights

In-Person
Knit, crochet, weave, or stitch—join fellow makers for a relaxing hour of fiber-arts fun. Bring a project to work on and we'll help each other. All fiber arts crafters are welcome! Knit Knights...  More
Date:
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Time:
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location:
Kill Devil Hills Library, Kill Devil Hills
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Adult Programs  
Enter To Win Tote Bag and zippered bag with Yes, I Do need all this yarn, socks with yarn theme and

Storytime Ages 2-6 at Manteo Library

In-Person
Join Ms. Tammy for a special Volcanos Storytime for children ages 2-6 and their caregivers! We will be building a volcano!! Watch out for eruptions!!! This summer, participate in Manteo Library's...  More
Date:
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Time:
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:
Manteo Library Meeting Room, Manteo
Audience:
  Children  
Categories:
  Children's Programs     Children's Programs > Storytime  
"Unearth a Story" with 2 dinosaurs surrounded by plants and reading books

Museum of the Albemarle at KDH Library

In-Person
11:00am the Museum of the Albemarle presents Archaeologists Unearth History KDH Library Meeting Room On July 22 the Museum of the Albemarle will visit the KDH Library to present an exciting program...  More
Date:
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Time:
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:
Kill Devil Hills Library Meeting Room , Kill Devil Hills
Audience:
  Children     Middle School     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Children's Programs  
Museum of the Albemarle July 22nd from 11 am to 12 pm KDH Library, sailing ship on the ocean and arrow head

Museum of the Albemarle Program for Ages 6 and Up at Manteo Library

In-Person
Museum of the Albemarle comes to Manteo Library for a special Summer Reading Program! Meet real archaeologists and unearth history! We'll try some digging of our own with their guidance! Suggested...  More
Date:
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Time:
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location:
Manteo Library Meeting Room, Manteo
Audience:
  Children     Middle School     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Children's Programs  
Museum of the Albemarle logo Interact with Archaeologists while digging alongside them!

The Lost Colony Program for All Ages at Manteo Library

In-Person
The Lost Colony Comes to Manteo Library for a Summer Reading Program! Story Tellers and Drums! Cast players from The Lost Colony will visit with instruments, storytelling, and dancing. Don't miss...  More
Date:
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Time:
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:
Manteo Library Meeting Room, Manteo
Audience:
  Children     Middle School     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Children's Programs  
The lost colony players at Manteo Library storytelling, drums & dancing, come learn about America's 1st colony

The Lost Colony Program for All Ages at Hatteras Library

In-Person
The Lost Colony Comes to Hatteras Library for a Summer Reading Program! Story Tellers and Drums! Cast players from The Lost Colony will visit with instruments, storytelling, and dancing. Don't miss...  More
Date:
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Time:
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location:
Hatteras Civic Association Community Room, Hatteras
Audience:
  Children     Middle School     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Children's Programs  
The lost colony players at Manteo Library storytelling, drums & dancing, come learn about America's 1st colony

Yarn Storming

In-Person
Meets on 2nd & 4th Friday of each month from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm All Crafters are welcome to Yarn Storming. Bring your needles - knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch, etc. - and we'll get you...  More
Date:
Friday, July 24, 2026
Time:
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location:
Hatteras Library Adult Seating Area, Hatteras
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Adult Programs  
Enter To Win Tote Bag and zippered bag with Yes, I Do need all this yarn, socks with yarn theme and

Summertime Storytime at KDH Library

In-Person
10:15 AM - Summertime Storytime with Mrs. Sallie You’re invited to Summertime Storytime with Mrs. Sallie! This interactive program features books, songs, rhymes, movement, and plenty of play....  More
Date:
Monday, July 27, 2026
Time:
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Location:
Kill Devil Hills Library Meeting Room , Kill Devil Hills
Audience:
  Children     Middle School     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Children's Programs  
Family Storytime July 6, 13, 20, 21 at 10:15 am cartoon sun reading a book and musical notes drifting by

Fiber Flock

In-Person
Knit, crochet, weave, or stitch—join fellow makers for a relaxing hour of fiber-arts fun. Bring a project to work on and we'll help each other. All fiber arts crafters are welcome! The Fiber Flock...  More
Date:
Monday, July 27, 2026
Time:
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location:
Manteo Library, Manteo
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Adult Programs  
Enter To Win Tote Bag and zippered bag with Yes, I Do need all this yarn, socks with yarn theme and

Make & Take for all ages at KDH Library

In-Person
Drop in from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM for Make & Take Seashell Friends KDH Library Meeting Room On July 28 bring your seashells to the KDH Library for a chance to create goofy, googly, and colorful...  More
Date:
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Time:
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location:
Kill Devil Hills Library Meeting Room , Kill Devil Hills
Audience:
  Children     Middle School     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Children's Programs  
Make & Take seashell friends bring your own seashells July 28 drop in from 1 pm to 3 pm at KDH Library shells with googly eyes and splatters of paint

ONLINE Author Talk with Dr. Marisa Franco

Online
The Power of Connection: Creating Lasting Friendships in an Increasingly Lonely World with Dr. Marisa Franco Psychologist, Professor, and New York Times Bestselling Author Join us in...  More
Date:
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Time:
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Adult Programs     Online Events  
Dr. Marisa Franco and her book Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make–And Keep–Friends

KDH Library Scribblers' Society

In-Person
Through the summer, you can drop in on these dates at our regular 4:30 time to stick with your goal + write in community; no agenda or topic planned; writing space will be at the tables, not in the...  More
Date:
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Time:
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Location:
Kill Devil Hills Library Adult Section, Kill Devil Hills
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Adult Programs  
KDH Library Scribblers' Society open book and blue shading

Summer Reading Program Finale at Manteo Library

In-Person
Summer Reading Program Finale at Manteo Library! Obstacle Color Run Course Wear old clothes! If you choose to get wet, bring a towel Ice pops, lemonade, and water provided The Obstacle Color...  More
Date:
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Time:
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location:
Manteo Library, Manteo
Audience:
  Children     Middle School     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Children's Programs  
Finish out summer reading with the color run obstacle course at Manteo Library wear old clothes if you choose to get wet bring a towel ice pops lemonade and water provided

Summer Reading Program Finale at Hatteras Library

In-Person
Summer Reading Program Finale at Hatteras Library! Obstacle Color Run Course Wear old clothes! The Obstacle Color Run Course promises to be a very messy, colorful exciting outdoor event. Lots of...  More
Date:
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Time:
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location:
Hatteras Library, Hatteras
Audience:
  Children     Middle School     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Children's Programs  
Finish out summer reading with the color run obstacle course at Hatteras Library wear old clothes, bring a towel if you choose to get wet, ice pops, lemonade and water provided

Jennette's Pier Visits KDH Library

In-Person
1:30 PM Jennette’s Pier presents Beach Show & Tell On July 30 our friends from Jennette’s Pier and NC Aquariums will visit the KDH Library to present an exciting program called Beach Show & Tell....  More
Date:
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Time:
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location:
Kill Devil Hills Library Meeting Room , Kill Devil Hills
Audience:
  Children     Middle School     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Children's Programs  
Jennette's Pier July 30 at 1:30 pm KDH Library, ocena waves, seagulls, horseshoe crab, ray, sea urchin, seaweed

ONLINE Author Talk with Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson

Online
The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen with Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration Join us for a conversation that’s sure t...  More
Date:
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Time:
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Adult Programs     Online Events  
Coming on August 4th with the Smithsonian Institution Paula J. Johnson with her book Julia Child's Kitchen

Locations & Hours

Manteo Branch Library
700 Highway 64/264
Manteo, NC 27954
Phone: 252.473.2372 
Hours:
Monday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday-Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.*

*Closed on Saturdays in July & August

 

Kill Devil Hills Branch Library
400 Mustian Street
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Phone: 252.441.4331
Hours:
Monday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday-Friday: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.*

*Closed on Saturdays in July & August

 

Hatteras Branch Library
57689 N.C. Highway 12
P.O. Box 309
Hatteras, N.C. 27943
Phone: 252.986.2385 

Hours:
Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 12 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday-Friday: 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.