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
Plastic Earth - Documentary Screening
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm
(Main Auditorium)
Plastic Earth is a groundbreaking documentary that explores the urgent need to address the global plastic crisis. With plastic production from fossil-based sources on the rise, the world is facing an existential threat from climate change, pollution,...
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Middle School, Senior Citizen, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
IBS Myth-Busting Talk: It's Not All in Your Head
Saturday, April 25, 2026 • 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Meeting Room #4347)
"Do I just need more fiber?"...
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Senior Citizen
All About Medicare
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 • 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Conference Room #3214)
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
SERVICIOS FINANCIEROS Y PRESTAMOS EMPRESARIALES
Thursday, April 30, 2026 • 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Meeting Room #4347)
Aprenda sobre educación financiera para empresas. Analicemos los diferentes tipos de negocios y la documentación requerida para abrir una cuenta o solicitar un préstamo. También examinaremos el ciclo de conversión...
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Senior Citizen
Small Business Finances & Lending Class
Thursday, April 30, 2026 • 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Conference Room #3214)
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....
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Senior Citizen
Business Certifications
Tuesday, May 05, 2026 • 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Conference Room #3214)
This session is designed for existing small business owners who are currently generating revenue and are ready to expand into local, state, and federal contracting opportunities. Participants will gain a clear understanding of today’s business...
Ages: Adult
Austin's book lists
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,...
Women's History Month: Career Women
Women's History Month is observed every year throughout the month of March. Here is a booklist inspired by women with illustrious careers in business, entertainment, politics, and more.
R.I.P. Robert Duvall
Women's History Month is observed every year throughout the month of March. Here is a booklist inspired by women with illustrious careers in business, entertainment, politics, and more.
January - National Mentoring Month
National Mentoring Month is a campaign started in 2002 by MENTOR, a non-profit organization that seeks to promote the youth mentoring movement within the United States. Every...
December - National Write A Business Plan Month
National Write a Business Plan Month in December encourages anyone thinking about starting a business to start with a plan. Have you ever thought about starting your own business,...