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 - The Black Swan
Wednesday, August 26, 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
Small Business Finance and Lending
Wednesday, September 09, 2026 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd) (North Meeting Room - Full 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
What Should I Put in My Lunchbox?
Saturday, September 12, 2026 • 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Meeting Room #4347)
Join this nutrition workshop designed to inspire and educate participants on creating balanced, nutritious, and delicious meals for your lunchbox. Learn how to incorporate essential nutrients, explore a variety of food groups, and discover creative...
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Senior Citizen
Starting Smart: Understanding NC Business Regulations and Requirements
Monday, September 21, 2026 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Presented by the Economic Development Partnership of NC...
Ages: Adult
Real Estate Essentials
Wednesday, September 23, 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
Finance Book Club - The Psychology of Money
Wednesday, September 30, 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
Austin's book lists
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.
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....