Library events announced for October

A number of events for varied interests are scheduled in October at the Wake Forest Community Library.

An art exhibit, The Great Outdoors, will be displayed throughout the library now through Dec. 9. The exhibit is presented by the Wake Forest Guild of Artists.

A CPR and AED learning session is slated for Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 11 a.m. This is a free community learning session to help residents prepare for cardiac emergencies. What you will learn: Call 911. Use an AED. Recognize cardiac arrest. Perform Hands-Only CPR. Take action until help arrives. Open to ages 9+. Registration required. CPR certification will not be provided.

Wake Forest Stitchers meets Tuesdays, Oct. 13 and 27, at 12 p.m. Bring your latest project and connect with others who share your passion for all things handmade. Any stitchers welcome.

Funding Your Startup will be presented Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 6:30 p.m. Discover practical funding sources, strategic capital options, and alternative financing methods. Presented by Wake Tech Small Business Network Registration requested: bit.ly/wakebiz.

Be a Savvy Ally will be held Thursday, Oct. 22, at 6:30 p.m. Join Wake Forest Pride for a discussion of how to be consistent, strong supporters of the LGBTQIA+ community in the local area and more broadly. The program will discuss vocabulary you should know and answer questions regarding current challenges. The group will also talk about simple everyday actions you can take to be a more active ally and advocate more effectively.

The Wake Forest Writers’ Group will present What Makes Characters Tick? on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 6:30 p.m. For ages 17+. Every great story begins with great characters. Bestselling author Elisa Lorello dives into the essentials of character development, including intention, action, and voice. The group will discuss memorable characters from novels, film, and television and do an exercise to develop your own character. Find great resources here: guides.wake.gov/writinggroup.

For Wake County Public Libraries virtual events, visit bit.ly/wcplvirtual to find all of the events, register, and receive a Zoom link.