Business workshops
Thinking of starting your own business? We’re here to support you throughout the entire entrepreneurship process, from ideation to implementation. Explore free offerings below from the Library and our neighbors.

Learn how to think like an entrepreneur and determine if starting a business is right for you through an entrepreneurial mindset training course.
Happening at the Library:
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
Spookfest! Book Tasting
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Conference Room #3214)
Hungry for a little business inspiration? Pull up a chair and sample a variety of books covering entrepreneurship, marketing, money, leadership, creativity, and personal growth....
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Intergenerational, Senior Citizen, Teen
Open Office Hours: Small Business Assistance from SCORE
Thursday, October 29, 2026 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Main Study Room #4304)
Have the beginnings of a business idea? Need some assistance figuring out a path to entrepreneurship? Looking for support to grow your business? SCORE can help you start, grow or successfully exit a business....
Ages: Adult
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