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
Finance Book Club - How To Win A Trade War
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Meeting Room #4311)
Welcome to Finance Book Club, a club focused on books about finance, the world economy, and everything in between. Join to delve into thoughtful discussions about the forces impacting our world today. For this month's meeting, we'll be going...
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Senior Citizen
Employment Essentials - Email Basics
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bragtown Branch Library (3200 Dearborn Dr)
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Ages: Adult
Starting Smart: Understanding NC Business Regulations and Requirements
Monday, November 16, 2026 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Presented by the Economic Development Partnership of NC...
Ages: Adult
Theory of Change - Film Screening
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Main Auditorium)
What happens when working-class people stop waiting for change and start building it?...
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Intergenerational, Senior Citizen
Small Business Finance and Lending
Friday, November 20, 2026 • 10:00am - 11:30am
Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) (Southwest Meeting Room)
Come learn more about small business financial literacy. We'll discuss the different types of small businesses and their corresponding documentation as well as managing the cash flow cycle of operating your business. This session will also...
Ages: Adult
Finance Book Club - Your Perfect Portfolio
Wednesday, December 02, 2026 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Conference Room #3214)
Welcome to Finance Book Club, a club focused on books about finance, the world economy, and everything in between. Join to delve into thoughtful discussions about the forces impacting our world today. For this month's meeting, we'll be going...
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Senior Citizen
Austin's book lists
Cybersecurity Awareness Month - October
Governor Josh Stein has proclaimed October Cybersecurity Awareness Month in North Carolina to encourage all North Carolinians to prioritize online safety and protect themselves...
Financial Planning Month - October
Heading into the holiday season, Financial Planning Month reminds us to keep our spending in check and prepare our budgets. While it's always better to give than receive, it's...
National Cryptocurrency Month - October
National Cryptocurrency Month is celebrated annually throughout the month of October. Whether you're a crypto pro or someone looking for introductory information about it, this...
Career Explorer: Librarian
If you've ever wondered what it's like to be a librarian, this list offers a selection of titles that provide insight into the inner workings of the profession.
So You Want To Invest?
This booklist offers a friendly starting point for anyone curious about investing, from absolute beginners to those ready to build on what they already know. You’ll find clear,...
August - Black Business Month
Black Business Month is an annual observance in August that celebrates and supports Black-owned businesses while promoting economic empowerment within the Black community. Take a look at a few of these titles highlighting Black businesses.