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Programs
Greensboro Public Library provides educational and entertaining programs for people of all ages. Through these programs, the Library seeks to foster lifelong learning and inspire the joys of reading.

Programs include:World of Possibilities

  • Storytimes
  • After school activities
  • Movies
  • Book clubs
  • Computer classes
  • Career workshops
  • And much more!

In addition to these programs, each library branch offers special classes, collections and programs such as:

  • Art studio classes for all ages at Hemphill Branch Library
  • Environmental workshops at Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Library
  • Nonprofit management and resources at Glenwood Library
  • English for speakers of other languages at Glenwood Library
  • Business planning and development at Central Library
  • Genealogy at Central Library

Throughout the year, Greensboro Public Library sponsors major programs and events including:

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What if everyone in Greensboro read the same book...and then set out to build a stronger community? Every other year, the Greensboro Public Library along with many partners, leads a city-wide reading of a selected title. Lively programs of discussion, films, theatrical productions, readings, and more are held to engage the entire community in the theme of the chosen book. The next One City, One Book will be held in Fall 2010. The book selection process is underway. Visit the archive of Past Projects for more information about each selection. 

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Poetry GSO was conceived in April 2003 by the Greensboro Public Library with many community partners who shared a common desire to promote and celebrate poetry. Each April, the library leads the community in a celebration of all forms of poetry, verse, spoken word and rhyme, featuring local talent and internationally known artists. For more information, visit Poetry GSO's website.

Summer Reading Club
Each year June through August, the Library hosts a reading incentive program to encourage kids of all ages to keep reeding through the summer. Reading logs are distributed for kids to record their own personal reading goals, and the titles they have read. Participants are encouraged to bring in their reading logs throughout the summer to recieve small prizes. Every week the library hosts dozens of fun and educational programs to make library visits exciting and memorable. Learn more about the Summer Reading Club at Greensboro Public Library's Kid's Page.

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Greensboro Public Library is a partner in the annual Greensboro Storyfest. Its goal is to promote a love of storytelling in central North Carolina and foster the development of creators and performers of stories in the Triad by presenting a public storytelling festival in downtown Greensboro each year.