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SUMMARY:Storytime with Johanna Banana
DESCRIPTION:Join McIntyre’s Books for Storytime with Johanna Banana\, hosted every Thursday\, 10:30am-11:30am. McIntyre’s bookseller Johanna Banana leads this weekly storytime. The books and songs shared are primarily for toddlers and preschoolers\, but all ages are welcome! \nThis free event takes place indoors at McIntyre’s Books. The space is ADA-compliant. Free parking is available on-site. No pets are allowed. Fearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/storytime-with-johanna-banana/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:McIntyre’s Books\, 220 Market Street\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Books and Literature,Community Events,Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail,Families,Fearrington,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:NC History Book Club: Between the Lines
DESCRIPTION:As part of Chatham County’s year-long celebration of America’s 250th birthday\, the Chatham County Historical Association (CCHA) is hosting an NC History Book Club: Between the Lines\, held on the third Saturday of every month in 2026\, from 9:30am-10:30am. This monthly book club will explore North Carolina’s rich history through engaging nonfiction. Whether you’re a lifelong history lover or are simply curious about the people and events that shaped our state\, join CCHA for conversation and lively discussion. \nThe April selection is ‘Naked Genius’\, by George Moses Horton\, a book of poetry first published in 1865. George Moses Horton was the first African American author to be published in the United States. Born a slave on a North Carolina tobacco plantation\, he was named the Poet Laureate of Chatham County\, where he spent most of his life. This month’s event takes place Sat\, Apr 18\, 9:30am-10:30am at the Chatham County Courthouse and Historical Museum. \nAll are welcome\, and admission is free. To register and for more information\, click here. This event takes place indoors. The Courthouse and Historical Museum is ADA-accessible. Free parking is available across the street in front of the Chatham County Government Annex. No pets allowed. This event is part of our Chatham Celebrates America 250 initiative. See more America 250 events. See more events hosted by The Chatham Historical Association.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/nc-history-book-club-between-the-lines/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Chatham County Historical Museum\, 9 Hillsboro St\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Book Clubs,Books and Literature,Community Events,History and Culture
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SUMMARY:Storytime with Johanna Banana
DESCRIPTION:Join McIntyre’s Books for Storytime with Johanna Banana\, hosted every Thursday\, 10:30am-11:30am. McIntyre’s bookseller Johanna Banana leads this weekly storytime. The books and songs shared are primarily for toddlers and preschoolers\, but all ages are welcome! \nThis free event takes place indoors at McIntyre’s Books. The space is ADA-compliant. Free parking is available on-site. No pets are allowed. Fearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/storytime-with-johanna-banana/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:McIntyre’s Books\, 220 Market Street\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
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SUMMARY:Our State Book Club: Meagan Church\, The Mad Wife
DESCRIPTION:Join McIntyre’s Books for this month’s Our State Book Club: Meagan Church\, The Mad Wife on Thu\, Apr 23\, 7pm-8:30pm in the Fearrington Barn. Gather with fellow readers for a night of captivating conversation about Meagan Church’s psychological thriller\, The Mad Wife. Enjoy wine\, hors d’oeuvres\, and lively conversation as Church shares the inspiration behind her psychological thriller. The evening wraps up with an audience Q&A and book signing. Book Club selections are available for purchase at McIntyre’s Books at a 20-percent discount. \nFearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/our-state-book-club-meagan-church-the-mad-wife/
LOCATION:Fearrington Barn\, 500 Market Street\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Authors Events,Book Clubs,Books and Literature,Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail,Fearrington,Food and Drink,Meet & Greet
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SUMMARY:Independent Bookstore Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join McIntyre’s Books in celebrating Independent Bookstore Day on Sat\, Apr 25\, 10am-5pm. This national one-day party\, held on the last Saturday in April\, celebrates independent bookstores across the country\, both online and in-store. Through exclusive books and literary items\, contests\, cupcakes\, and everything in between\, it’s a party you don’t want to miss! They will have lots of goodies and surprises for the celebration\, including special events\, hourly drawings\, a chance to win free audiobooks\, cookies\, and more. \nThis free event takes place indoors. Fearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/independent-bookstore-day-2026/
LOCATION:McIntyre’s Books\, 220 Market Street\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
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SUMMARY:Special Storytime with Johanna Banana
DESCRIPTION:Join McIntyre’s Books for a Special Storytime with Johanna Banana in celebration of Independent Bookstore Day on Sat\, Apr 25\, 10:30am-11am. The books and songs shared are primarily for toddlers and preschoolers\, but all ages are welcome! The storytime will be held outside\, weather permitting. This event is free! \nFearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/special-storytime-with-johanna-banana/
LOCATION:McIntyre’s Books\, 220 Market Street\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
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SUMMARY:Authors Event: Appalachian Magic
DESCRIPTION:Join McIntyre’s Books for an Authors Event: Appalachian Magic\, Featuring Karen Salyer McElmurray\, Annie Woodford & Gary Phillips on Sat\, Apr 25\, 11am-12pm. This spectacular trio will share the magic of Appalachia. \nThis free event takes place indoors. Free parking is available on-site. The space is wheelchair accessible. No pets allowed. Fearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village. \nAUTHOR BIOS \nKaren Salyer McElmurray writes both fiction and creative nonfiction. Her memoir\, Surrendered Child\, won the AWP Award Series for Creative Nonfiction and was listed as a “notable book” by the National Book Critics Circle. She is also the author of Motel of the Stars\, Editor’s Pick from Oxford American\, and a Lit Life Book of the Year.  Strange Birds in the Tree of Heaven (University of Georgia Press)\, a novel that won the Lillie Chaffin Award for Appalachian Writing\, and\, most recently\, Walk Till the Dogs Get Mean\, co-edited with Adrian Blevins\, from Ohio University Press.  Her essays have won the Annie Dillard Prize\, the New Southerner Prize\, the Orison Magazine Anthology Award\, and have been Notable several times in Best American Essays.  A collection of her essays is forthcoming from Iris Books.  Her newest book\, a novel called Wanting Radiance\, will be released in April 2020 from the University Press of Kentucky. \nAnnie Woodford is a renowned poet and native of Bassett\, Virginia. She is the author of Peasant\, Where You Come from Is Gone\, recipient of the 2022 Weatherford Award for Appalachian Poetry\, Bootleg\, and her micro-chapbook\, When God Was a Child. Most recently\, she was part of the poetry anthology Had I a Dove: Appalachian Poets on the Helene Flood\, the proceeds from which go to support Hurricane Helene relief efforts. \nGary Phillips is the former poet laureate of Carrboro\, North Carolina. He is a writer\, naturalist\, and entrepreneur. He lives in a rammed-earth house with his wife\, Ilana Dubester. Gary avidly reads poetry and anthropological science fiction\, studies amphibian activity on full-moon nights\, and was once the chair of the Chatham County Board of Commissioners. He has two published books of poetry\, The Boy The Brave Girls (2016)\, Human Error Publishing (Wendell\, Mass)\, and Subjects Suitable for Poetry (2023)\, Charlotte Literary Press.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/authors-event-appalachian-magic/
LOCATION:McIntyre’s Books\, 220 Market Street\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
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SUMMARY:NCPS Poetry Readings at McIntyre's
DESCRIPTION:Join McIntyre’s Books for their monthly NCPS Poetry Reading\, hosted on the last Sunday afternoon of every month. Readings are sponsored by the North Carolina Poetry Society (NCPS). Upcoming readings are detailed and linked below: \n\nSun\, Apr 26\, 2pm-3pm NCPS April Reading with Michael Hettich\, Narya Rose Deckard\, & Mark Cox.\nSun\, May 31\, 2pm-3pm NCPS May Reading with Scott Owens\, Rob Merritt\, & Lucinda Trew.\n\nThis free event takes place indoors. Free parking is available on-site. Fearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/ncps-poetry-readings-at-mcintyres/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:McIntyre’s Books\, 220 Market Street\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books and Literature,Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail,Poetry,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Storytime with Johanna Banana
DESCRIPTION:Join McIntyre’s Books for Storytime with Johanna Banana\, hosted every Thursday\, 10:30am-11:30am. McIntyre’s bookseller Johanna Banana leads this weekly storytime. The books and songs shared are primarily for toddlers and preschoolers\, but all ages are welcome! \nThis free event takes place indoors at McIntyre’s Books. The space is ADA-compliant. Free parking is available on-site. No pets are allowed. Fearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/storytime-with-johanna-banana/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:McIntyre’s Books\, 220 Market Street\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
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