Austin
Department: Small Business Center
Austin is the Business Services Librarian. His long-time love and volunteer work for libraries inspired him to pursue librarianship as a career to serve people and their information needs. Hailing from Fayetteville, NC, Austin loves seeing the ways entrepreneurs and small businesses positively affect local communities and the state of North Carolina as a whole. Outside of the library, you can find him reading, playing video games, watching soccer, and taking walks outside.
Austin's upcoming events
All About Medicare
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 • 10:00am - 11:30am
South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave) (Adult Programming Room)
Confused about Medicare? We’ve got you covered! This free, informative session offered by the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP), a division of the NC Department of Insurance, will break down everything you need to know...
Ages: Adult, Senior Citizen
The Homebuyer Blueprint
Saturday, August 15, 2026 • 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Conference Room #3214)
Are you ready to stop renting and start building wealth through homeownership? Join us for an informative and engaging homebuyer session designed to walk you through the entire process—from preparing financially to closing on your dream home....
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds
Real Estate Essentials
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) (Southwest Meeting Room)
Real estate is one of the most powerful tools for building long-term wealth and financial stability. This educational workshop will explore how owning property can help you build equity, generate passive income, and create generational wealth....
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds
Back-to-Financial-School
Saturday, August 22, 2026 • 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Main Children's Programming Room)
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Ages: Elementary School, Intergenerational
Austin's book lists
Software Development, Coding, & Website Creation
Are you someone who has been wanting to learn how to code, create websites, or software development? Or perhaps you have some experience and need to brush up on your skills? Either way, this list can help you get your next great idea off the ground.
Summer Startup
Whether you're looking for a side hustle to supplement your income or to become your own boss, here are some books to inspire your Summer Startup. "The secret of getting ahead is getting started." - Mark Twain
National Egg Day - June 3rd
Eggs are a nutrient-rich food that has gone back and forth with science and nutritionists over the decades with people asking how many eggs are too many for a healthy diet....
May - National Preservation Month
May is dedicated to National Preservation Month. Also known as Historic Preservation Month, the month celebrates the nation's heritage through historic places. Organizations across...
LibraryFest 2026 ("The Stories That Built Us"): The Stories that Built U.S. Business
“Risk more than others think is safe. Dream more than others think is practical.” - Howard Schultz, Starbucks CEO
Financial Literacy Month - April
Observed each April, Financial Literacy Month is a nationwide effort to promote financial education. It is an invitation to build stronger habits around spending, saving,...