Beyond the Page series to spotlight poets, artists and storytellers in Kinston
Neuse Regional Libraries is excited to host Beyond the Page: Creative Voices in the Community, a monthly arts and storytelling series led by Kinston native Celestine Davis.
Ms. Davis is a Senior Teaching Instructor of English at East Carolina University and a Regional Representative for the North Carolina Writers’ Network, where she helps connect and support writers across genres and experience levels. She previously served as President and now President Emeritus of the North Carolina Poetry Society. She is the founder of UN-Art / Unapologetically Not Artworks, an initiative that creates welcoming spaces for creative expression, storytelling, and community dialogue.
This four part series highlights the many ways storytelling, creativity, and artistic expression show up in everyday life. While poetry and writing launch the series on April 11th with Beyond the Page: Poets in Full Color, each session will dive into a different creative form, including visual arts, storytelling, performance, and hands-on making. No prior artistic experience is required, these programs are designed to welcome both practicing creatives and those who simply enjoy learning about the arts.
All programs will take place at the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library from 1:00–3:00 PM.
April 11, 2026 – Beyond the Page: Poets in Full Color
May 16, 2026 – Beyond the Page: Visual Artists
June 20, 2026 – Beyond the Page: Storytellers
July 18, 2026 – Beyond the Page: Makers & Memory
Beyond the Page: Creative Voices in the Community is designed to bring accessible, inspiring programming to the public and encourage participants to explore creativity beyond traditional forms.
For more information or to register, contact Information Services at 252-527-7066 ext. 129.
