Join Wake County Public Libraries throughout November to celebrate National American Indian Heritage Month.
Cary Regional Library
Michaela Goade
Thursday, Nov. 17, 4:30–5:15 p.m.
Explore Indigenous illustrator Michaela Goade's watercolor creations and experiment with watercolor paint to create your own masterpieces. K-5th adventure.
Eva Perry Regional Library
NCMH Presents: American Indians Folktales
Thursday, Nov. 10, 4:30–5:15 p.m.
Hear some traditional folktales (with meanings for today!) from Lumbee Tribe member Gwen Locklear, an educator and gifted storyteller. School age kids and their families.
Green Road Community Library
North Carolina Native American Art
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 4:30–5:15 p.m.
Learn about North Carolina Native American artwork and make your own inspired by our local Native artists! K-5th adventure.
Native American Fry Bread
Tuesday, Nov. 22, 4:30–5:15 p.m.
Enjoy a story and make fry bread dough to take home! K-5th adventure.
Leesville Community Library
Native American Fry Bread
Saturday, Nov. 5, 3–4 p.m.
Enjoy a story and make fry bread dough to take home! K-5th adventure.
Middle Creek Community Library
Native American Heritage Month
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 4:30–5:15 p.m.
Learn about Native American history and make a beaded corncob craft! K-5th adventure.
Morrisville Community Library
Native American Corn Husk Dolls
Tuesday, Nov. 1, 4:30– 5:15 p.m. and
Wednesday, Nov. 2, 6–6:45 p.m.
Learn about the origins of corn husk dolls and the Native American cultures that created them. Then, make one of your own! K-5th adventure.
Native American Drumming
Tuesday, Nov. 8, 4:30– 5:15 p.m. and
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 6–6:45 p.m.
Learn about the art of Native American drumming, and make your own drum! K-5th adventure. K-5th adventure.
Native American Skywatchers
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 4:30– 5:15 p.m. and
Wednesday, Nov. 16, 6–6:45 p.m.
Learn about Native American legends of the stars, and then create your own star story. K-5th adventure.
Northeast Regional Library
Music in the Library: Ryan Dial
Sunday, Nov. 6, 2–3 p.m.
Enjoy an hour of flute music and storytelling featuring Ryan Dial from the Lumbee Native American Tribe.
Oberlin Regional Library
NCMH Presents: American Indian Folktales
Thursday, Nov. 3, 4:30–5:15 p.m.
Hear some traditional folktales (with meanings for today!) from Lumbee Tribe member Gwen Locklear, an educator and gifted storyteller. School-aged kids and their families.
Richard B. Harrison Community Library
Powwow Drums
Thursday, Nov. 10, 6–7 p.m.
Make a drum to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. K-5th adventure.
Southeast Regional Library
Native American Heritage Month Celebration
Monday, Nov. 7, 6–6:45 p.m.
Celebrate Native American Heritage by learning about Native American culture and creating some unique art pieces to take home. For teens.
Rain Sticks
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 4:30–5:15 p.m.
Make an imitation rain stick and learn about the origin of this Native American instrument. K-5th adventure.
A History of Native Americans in North Carolina
Monday, Nov. 21, 10:30 a.m.
Participate in a discussion about the history of Native American people in North Carolina. Presented by Marvel Welch, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Basket Weaving
Tuesday, Nov. 22, 4:30–5:15 p.m.
Learn about the art of Native American basketry and weave your own basket. K-5th adventure.
Wake Forest Community Library
Native American Heritage Month Storytimes
Multiple dates, 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Young children and their families are invited to enjoy stories by Native American authors and illustrators.
Native American Heritage Month: K-5 Adventures
Tuesday, Nov. 1, 3:30–4:15 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 3, 4:30–5:15 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 8, 3:30–4:15 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 10, 4:30–5:15 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 3:30–4:15 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 17, 4:30–5:15 p.m.
Explore Native American celebrations and create your own art.
Zebulon Community Library
Native American Heritage Month Storytimes
Multiple dates, 10–11 a.m.
Young children and their families are invited to enjoy stories by Native American authors and illustrators.
Native American Fry Bread
Thursday, Nov. 17, 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Enjoy a Native American story about fry bread and make some fry bread dough to take home! K-5th adventure.