Friends of the Bladen County Public Library

10/11/2026

10/10/2026

One week to go...who's excited for this sold-out event?
Just a reminder to wear closed toe shoes for walking across natural terrain--and you may want to bring a flashlight.
Also, no fi****ms, alcohol, pets or smoking on the tours.
Our storytellers can't wait to share the whispers from the Cape Fear...

10/07/2026

10/07/2026

Get ready to get creative! Join us at Clarkton Public Library for a Jewelry Bar Hangout Hub!

Design it, create it, and make it your own! Come hang out, have some fun, and show off your creativity.

10/07/2026

Ready to try something new?

Meet us at the library and learn how to play Mahjong! Come learn the basics, have some fun, and enjoy a little friendly competition.
Bring your curiosity and we’ll bring the fun!

10/05/2026

Meet the Storyteller - Whispers of the Cape Fear on October 17.

10/04/2026

Sandra A. Baldwin is a proud Bladen County native, storyteller, educator, career coach, and lifelong lover of the sea. Raised in a family of fishermen, Sandra developed a deep appreciation for the beach, the water, and the stories that have been passed down through generations.

Her fascination with mermaids began through one of the most personal and meaningful experiences of her life. When her youngest daughter, Hailey, suffered severe burns from the waist down, the resulting scars on her legs and ankle resembled scales. During her daughter’s healing and therapy, Sandra lovingly told her that she had “mermaid legs” and must therefore be a mermaid. Her older daughter Torian had to also be a mermaid as they were sisters. What began as a way to encourage her daughter became a world of imagination filled with mermaid adventures, magical journeys, courage, and hope. Sandra began creating and sharing these stories with family, friends, and others.

Her curiosity eventually led her to explore the ancient folklore and mythology surrounding mermaids and other water beings, including legends from ancient Greece and Mesopotamia. Today, that love of mermaid lore has become a special family tradition, especially with her two granddaughters, Mahzi Joelle, age 3, and Yeliah Gail, age 8, who both LOVE mermaids.

Sandra is widely known for her storytelling abilities and uses that gift in many areas of her life. She serves her church as a Christian Education Director, where she uses stories to teach, inspire, and connect with others. She also brings storytelling into her community and professional life.

As a Career Coach with Bladen Community College, Sandra works with high school students to introduce them to career exploration, helping them discover possibilities for their futures through engaging presentations and meaningful conversations.
Sandra also shares her knowledge and experience with fellow career professionals. During orientations for new career coaches, she presents “Between the Mustard and the Mayonnaise,” an engaging and humorous presentation about finding balance in the career coaching profession. Through storytelling, Sandra explores the challenges of balancing the needs of students, co-workers, upper management, and personal responsibilities while remaining effective and authentic in the workplace.

Sandra holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Mount Olive and a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University.

At the October 17 Harmony Hall event, Sandra brings together two of the things she loves most—storytelling and mermaid lore.
Because mermaids don’t just live in the sea…

10/03/2026