06/12/2026
Families- Did you know that every Thursday from 9-10 am you can pick up a week's worth of meals (breakfast and lunch) right here at Bridgeton Elementary School? Stop by the school and receive free meals for any child 18 and younger. If you have any questions please reach out to BES cafeteria manager Sam Wilson via email [email protected]
05/28/2026
BES families …. Don’t miss out on this amazing summer opportunity to keep your kids engaged in reading!!
A week from tomorrow, Friday, June 5th, join us for our Summer Reading Kick-Off with Dana Hill Magic - NC Award Winning Magician! Stay and sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge if you haven't already!
05/27/2026
It’s going to be an out of this world time!
The stars are aligning, right here in Craven County! Come explore the depths of the universe with this special Mobile Planetarium experience in partnership with the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences! Please note that space is limited, so some locations have recommended you register in advance to ensure a spot.
Wednesday, May 27, 11:00 am
at the Havelock Public Library
Thursday, May 28, 10:30 am
at the Cove City Missionary Baptist Church (110 N Main St, Cove City)
Thursday, May 28, 1:30 pm
at Vanceboro Farm Life Elementary (2000 Farmlife, Vanceboro)
Thursday, May 28, 4:30 pm (for K-5th)
at the New Bern-Craven County Public Library
(Please register here: https://forms.office.com/r/VvP9U5U04s)
Thursday, May 28, 6:00 pm (for 6-12th grade)
at the New Bern-Craven County Library
(Please register here: https://forms.office.com/r/VvP9U5U04s - Scroll down to teen activities)
05/24/2026
Check out this amazing kickoff! I his magician is amazing!
Presto Prehistoric! We're so excited to kick off Summer Reading with a special magic show from the award-winning Dana Hill! He will be coming to ALL of our CPRL libraries to share this high-energy comedy illusion show - perfect for kids and families.
Thursday, June 4
10:30 am at the Cove City-Craven County Library
2:00 pm at the Havelock Public Library
Friday, June 5
10:30 am at the Pamlico County Public Library
2:00 pm at the Vanceboro-Craven County Public Library
Saturday, June 6 (Registration required as we exceeded capacity last year!)
10:30 am AND 2:30 pm at the New Bern-Craven County Public Library
Register for New Bern at https://forms.office.com/r/VvP9U5U04s
05/24/2026
BES families…… what a fun night of baseball and get free books!
05/22/2026
Check out this amazing (and free!) summer opportunity! The Craven-Pamico Regional Libraries are hosting their annual Summer Reading Challenge. Support your local public library!
05/21/2026
Congratulations to Mrs. Eure, Ms. French, and Mrs. Broadwell as they sail into retirement!