Upcoming library events

Triangle Genealogy Enthusiasts

When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Southwest Regional Library - Durham County Library at Southwest Meeting Room Side B

Discuss genealogy research

Conner

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Where: North Regional Library - Durham County Library at North Regional Tutoring/Study Room #1

tutoring

Rhema

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Where: East Regional Library - Durham County Library at East Regional Tutoring/Study Room #2

Mtg.

Baby Lapsit Storytime - 9:45 a.m.

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Where: Southwest Regional Library - Durham County Library at Southwest Meeting Room - Full Room

Join us for a storytime especially for you and your baby.
You will enjoy fingerplays, songs, stories and rhymes.
Ages 0-23 months.

Safety Committee

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Main Library - Durham County Library at Board Room: 3rd Floor

Meeting

Baby Lapsit Storytime - 10:30 a.m.

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Southwest Regional Library - Durham County Library at Southwest Meeting Room - Full Room

Join us for a storytime especially for you and your baby.
You will enjoy fingerplays, songs, stories and rhymes.
Ages 0-23 months.

Baby & Me Storytime

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Where: North Regional Library - Durham County Library at North Regional Children's Room

Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays!

Storytime with Ms. Trish (CANCELLED)

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Stanford L. Warren Branch - Durham County Library at Stanford L. Warren Meeting Room - #1

Come enjoy a fun time with music, dancing, reading books, and doing a craft.

Children's Garden Program

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Where: Southwest Regional Library - Durham County Library at Southwest Children's Program Room

Let's see how the garden is doing today. On June 19th we will
be making clay animals who may want to live in the garden!
This program always includes a storytime, time in the garden
and a hands on activity. For ages 4 to 9. Registration is Required.

Jolly Roger Toddlertime

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Main Library - Durham County Library at Story Room: 1st Floor

Join us for stories, songs, crafts and more, designated for children 2 years old.

StoryTime with Ms. Olivia

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Bragtown Branch - Durham County Library at Bragtown

Books, songs and fun for your little one!

Outside Fun with Big Bang Boom!!

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
Where: East Regional Library - Durham County Library

It's time to ROCK with Big Bang Boom! Big Bang Boom is kid’s music with a pop sensibility, parents will really enjoy and feel good about letting their kids listen to and see live.
Parents its time to show your kids that you can rock right along with them. Don't forget to bring your lawn chairs or blankets.

Healthy Moms Total Body Conditioning Class - Cancelled

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: South Regional Library - Durham County Library

Class is Cancelled, Lapsitters will be reinstated.

Lapsitters

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: South Regional Library - Durham County Library at South Regional Meeting Room

Join Miss Erica for fingerplays, songs, rhymes and stories perfect for you baby (6-23 months). From May 1st - July 31st!

Baby Lapsit Storytime - 11:15 a.m.

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Where: Southwest Regional Library - Durham County Library at Southwest Meeting Room - Full Room

Join us for a storytime especially for you and your baby.
You will enjoy fingerplays, songs, stories and rhymes.
Ages 0-23 months.

Read and Feed Lunch

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Where: Main Library - Durham County Library at Auditorium:1st Floor

Come enjoy lunch and a great storytime at the library! Limited space. Small groups are welcomed, but must preregister by calling 919-560-0172.

Edible Faerie Castles

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: North Regional Library - Durham County Library at North Regional Meeting Room

Join us as we get out the frosting, graham crackers, candy and sugar cones and make castles fit for a Faerie Queen or Dragon King! Perfect for school age and older. Pre-registration required!

Beneath the Surface of Entrepreneurship 101

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Main Library - Durham County Library at Teen Area: 1st Floor

Join us for the awesome series on starting your own business. The topics will include Graphic Design,Cosmetology and Babysitting, Marketing your business.

Let's Dig Into the Past with - Ice Age

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Southwest Regional Library - Durham County Library at Southwest Meeting Room - Full Room

Join us we Dig Into the Past with a Movie! Popcorn and drinks will be provided. There will be mushroom tops to sit on or feel free to bring a blanket to get comfortable. See you there!

Let's Get Digging: Gardening with Miss Anna

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Main Library - Durham County Library at Auditorium:1st Floor

If your children love playing in the dirt, than this is the program for them! Most children are natural gardeners; it teaches them environmental awareness and instills a love for nature. Each week a different element of gardening will be introduced. From composting to cooking the fruits of their labor,this program has it all. This week: Get Ready, Get Set, Garden!: An introduction to the tools of the trade.

Gaming @ Bragtown

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: Bragtown Branch - Durham County Library

Play your favorite Wii, Xbox 360/Kinect or Game Cube games at the library with your friends.

Big Bang Boom

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: North Regional Library - Durham County Library at North Regional Meeting Room

Music and Fun with the childrens sensation BIG BANG BOOM! As heard on NPR.

Family Game Day - Garden Bingo

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: McDougald Terrace Branch - Durham County Library

Hang out with the entire family and get your game on!

DCP Drink & Draw

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Off Site

This is for those new to comics and well seasoned vets alike. The hardest part of making comics is often making the time to draw, so let's make that time together. I will come prepared with exercises from Ivan Brunetti's Cartooning: Philosophy & Practice, however, you may also just come to draw and work on your own thing.

Tutoring (Konosha Forbes)

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Where: East Regional Library - Durham County Library at East Regional Tutoring/Study Room #1

Math tutoring

Mah Jongg

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Southwest Regional Library - Durham County Library at Southwest Children's Program Room

Come test out your mah jongg skills with players of all skill level. Be sure to bring your tiles and cards.

Homeschool Learning Lab

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Where: East Regional Library - Durham County Library at East Regional Children's Room

Each month we will concentrate on different themes. For June is will be Dioramas, July, Animals Partners, Bird Beak Buffet and Library Outdoor Safari and August Food Chain, Emerging Leaders, Writing Rules and Hist-ART-ry Speaking. No programs are scheduled for July 4th and August 29.

Movement and Music

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Where: North Regional Library - Durham County Library at North Regional Meeting Room

Join Ms. Christine for a fun and exciting program filled with music and movement. This is an opportunity to get out some energy by creating our own dance moves to fun children's music. This program is for children 5 and under.

Swashbuckler's Grouptime Fun Hour!

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Where: Main Library - Durham County Library at Main

Avast me hearties, there is nothing a pirate loves more than fun! So, don't miss out on this wonderful series of programs. From Storytelling to Bands, from Balloon Art to Ronald McDonald, Grouptime Fun Hour is the place to be this summer! Registration is required for groups and individuals. This week: The Big Bang Boom Band!

Division of Child Development and Early Education

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Where: South Regional Library - Durham County Library at South Regional Meeting Room

Team Meeting

Drop In Storytime

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: North Regional Library - Durham County Library at North Regional Meeting Room

Join us for a loud, fun and sometimes crazy program full of stories, songs and silliness! Perfect for little ones 2 and up.
Large groups (10 or more) please Pre-Register by calling 919-560-0232.

Baby & Me Storytime

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Where: North Regional Library - Durham County Library at North Regional Children's Room

Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays!

Sensory Storytime

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Where: Stanford L. Warren Branch - Durham County Library at Stanford L. Warren Meeting Room

A sensory storytime for adults with special needs and their families, where participants refine their communication and social skills through books and activities.

Storytime For Twos

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Southwest Regional Library - Durham County Library at Southwest Meeting Room - Full Room

Enjoy fingerplays, songs, and stories with Miss Margaret
For children, age 2.

Ready to Work Computer Classes

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Main Library - Durham County Library at Computer Lab: 1st Floor

Sign up for this four-part series of computer classes and earn a certificate. Week one we start with Computer Basics, week two Email, week three Web and Internet Basics and week 4 Introduction to Word Processing. For more information please ask staff on the second floor of the Main Library at the information desk.

Read and Feed Lunch

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Where: Main Library - Durham County Library at Auditorium:1st Floor

Come enjoy lunch and a great storytime at the library! Limited space. Small groups are welcomed, but must preregister by calling 919-560-0172.

Elementary Story Hour

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Where: McDougald Terrace Branch - Durham County Library

Join us every Thursday afternoon for stories, songs, and crafts!

Durham UNCF Steering Committee

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: Stanford L. Warren Branch - Durham County Library at Stanford L. Warren Meeting Room - #2

Meeting

Garden Growing: Grass Head People

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Stanford L. Warren Branch - Durham County Library at Stanford L. Warren Meeting Room - #1

Mud, dirt, and soil. Lady bugs, earthworms, and butterflies. Carrots, potatoes, and flowers. Join us as we take a look at the Stanford L. Warren garden and explore how plants grow. Come and make your own Grass Head People to take home with you to water and watch grow.

Beneath the surface of crafts

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Main Library - Durham County Library at Teen Area: 1st Floor

Join us as we create a new craft and socialize.

Publish Your Own Graphic Novel!

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Main Library - Durham County Library at Story Room: 1st Floor

Comic book and graphic novel fans this one's for you. Join our eight part series, during which we will guide you through designing, writing, illustrating and ultimately publishing your own graphic novel. Your completed novel will be added to the Main Library's graphic novel collection and database. Encourage your friends to visit the library and to check out your latest title!

Teen Time in the Summer: Create Your Own Cartouche

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: South Regional Library - Durham County Library at South Regional - Children's Program Room

Learn about hieroglyphics and create your own cartouche to take home.

Leyendo en Ingles - Reading Companion Program

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Main Library - Durham County Library at Computer Lab: 1st Floor

Un programa para aprender o continuar leyendo en Ingles usando computadora para niños Latinos de 6 a 9 años.

Creative Writing at 4:00

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 4:40 PM
Where: Southwest Regional Library - Durham County Library at Southwest Children's Program Room

Children will be given a prompt, or question at the beginning
of each program. Then write about it. Those who want to will share what they have written. It's about having fun, and being
imaginative. For children ages 8 to 11.

UE 150 Durham City Workers Union

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: South Regional Library - Durham County Library at South Regional Meeting Room - Right Side

meeting

Durham Community Development Group

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Main Library - Durham County Library at Conference Room: 3rd Floor

Mortgage Default Clinic

Teen Book Club

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: East Regional Library - Durham County Library at East Regional Tutoring/Study Room #2

Read a variety of books & enjoy lively discussions! Refreshments provided.

National Society of Black Engineers - Alumnae Chapter

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: South Regional Library - Durham County Library at South Regional Meeting Room - Left Side

general body meeting

NCWARN

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Southwest Regional Library - Durham County Library at Southwest Meeting Room Side A

Meeting

Neno Na Moziki

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Main Library - Durham County Library at Auditorium:1st Floor

Spoken Words

Knitting Club

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: North Regional Library - Durham County Library at North Regional Tutoring/Study Room #2

Do you enjoy knitting? Join the knitting club! Bring a pair of size 8 bamboo needles and a skein of light-colored worsted weight yarn.

Leyendo en Ingles con Reading Companion

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Main Library - Durham County Library at Computer Lab: 1st Floor

Leyendo en Ingles es un programa para niños que hablan Español de 6 a 9 años para aprender o practicar leyendo en Ingles usando computadoras.

Ridgefield HOA

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: East Regional Library - Durham County Library at East Regional Tutoring/Study Room #1

meeting

Breckenridge HOA Board Meeting

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Southwest Regional Library - Durham County Library at Southwest Tutor Room 1/Room 125

Monthly Meeting

Durham Coupon Swap

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Southwest Regional Library - Durham County Library at Southwest Meeting Room Side B

Join in the fun of collective couponing, and learn from fellow couponers ways to save even more money on your grocery bill.

Exploring with Paint

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: North Regional Library - Durham County Library at North Regional Children's Room

Painting with string, noodles etc. June, 20, July 11, july 25, August 8th,

World War Z Book Discussion Group

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: South Regional Library - Durham County Library at South Regional Study Room 1

With the new film starring Brad Pitt set to be released at midnight, join us for a discussion of this oral history of the zombie war! We'll watch the movie preview and look at some of Max Brooks' other work. Please visit the Information Desk at South Regional to get your copy of the book for the discussion.

Ballroom Dancing

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Where: Stanford L. Warren Branch - Durham County Library at Stanford L. Warren Meeting Room

Introduction to Ballroom Dancing - Learn the introductory steps to the popular ballroom dances. Learn Ballroom Dancing with well-known choreographer Michael Harris.

Fieldstone Homeowners Association

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: North Regional Library - Durham County Library at North Regional Tutoring/Study Room #1

Meeting

Living Poetry Meetup

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: South Regional Library - Durham County Library at South Regional Study Room 2

Sharing Creativity Poetry Critique Group

Living Poetry Meetup

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: South Regional Library - Durham County Library at South Regional Study Room 2

Sharing Creativity Poetry Critique Group

Read and Feed Lunch

When: Friday, June 21, 2013 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Where: Main Library - Durham County Library at Auditorium:1st Floor

Come enjoy lunch and a great storytime at the library! Limited space. Small groups are welcomed, but must preregister by calling 919-560-0172.

Summertime Fun Friday Activity

When: Friday, June 21, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Stanford L. Warren Branch - Durham County Library

Come by Stanford L. Warren Library on Fridays for a fun activity. It could be a take home summertime craft or you can make the craft in the library or a summertime coloring sheet or a fun summertime puzzle. The surprise is that you will not know which summetime fun activity you will have until you come to the library. Pick up your fun summertime activity at the Children's help desk.

Sensory Storytime: Storytime for Childrens with Special Needs

When: Friday, June 21, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: East Regional Library - Durham County Library at East Regional Children's Room

Join us for sensory storytime, a storytime for children with special needs and their families. Participants will refine their communication and social skills through books, crafts and hands-on. This may sometimes be a mess activy. Siblings welcome.

Fossil Cookies

When: Friday, June 21, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Where: North Regional Library - Durham County Library at North Regional Children's Room

Learn how to make edible coal and fossil cookies!

Craft Crazy!

When: Friday, June 21, 2013 - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Main Library - Durham County Library at Story Room: 1st Floor

Craft Crazy is designed to enhance hand and eye coordination and to encourage creativity. Come and join us for a weekly craft session, which introduces some of our favorite storybook characters. From Arthur and D.W. to Dora the Explorer, they are all waiting for you at our preschool movie (30 minutes) and craft special. This Week: Movie: Love Tales with Mickey and Minnie Mouse/ Craft: Mickey Mouse

Family Fun Friday

When: Friday, June 21, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: Bragtown Branch - Durham County Library at Bragtown

Spend some extra special time with your family at the library. Join us for an afternoon of fun with a board game, movie & popcorn or a good book. Please call for scheduled event. 919-560-0210.

Lego Club

When: Friday, June 21, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Where: Southwest Regional Library - Durham County Library at Southwest Children's Program Room

We bring the Lego's, you bring imagination. Ages 6-12.

Mad Scientist Club

When: Friday, June 21, 2013 - 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: McDougald Terrace Branch - Durham County Library

Make science fun with hands-on experiments (books and online resources will be shared to promote literacy and learning)

EPA Green Village Ribbon-Cutting: 10:00 a.m.-Noon

When: Saturday, June 22, 2013 - All Day
Where: South Regional Library - Durham County Library at South Regional Meeting Room

EPA Green Village Ribbon-Cutting: 10:00 a.m.-Noon

Join Durham County and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the unveiling of the Village Green solar-powered air quality measurement bench at South Regional Library.

The ribbon cutting ceremony will be part of a larger celebration throughout South Regional that includes activities for all ages such as storytimes, energy games, interactive displays and a visit from Booker, the library mascot. Scientists from the EPA and staff from Durham County's Sustainability Office will be on-hand to answer questions.

For more information visit: http://www.durhamcountylibrary.org/villagegreen.php

EPA Green Villiage Ribbon-Cutting: Teens and Tweens Energy Game

When: Saturday, June 22, 2013 - All Day
Where: South Regional Library - Durham County Library at South Regional - Children's Program Room

EPA Green Village Ribbon-Cutting: Teens and tweens join us for an energy role-playing game at 11:00 a.m or 11:30 a.m.

For more information visit: http://www.durhamcountylibrary.org/villagegreen.php

EPA Green Village Ribbon-Cutting Activities: 10:00 a.m.-Noon

When: Saturday, June 22, 2013 - All Day
Where: South Regional Library - Durham County Library at South Regional Study Room 1

EPA Green Village Ribbon-Cutting: 10:00 a.m.-Noon
Includes storytimes, games, and other fun activities throughout South Regional Library. For more information visit: http://www.durhamcountylibrary.org/villagegreen.php

EPA Green Village Ribbon-Cutting Activities: 10:00 a.m.-Noon

When: Saturday, June 22, 2013 - All Day
Where: South Regional Library - Durham County Library at South Regional Study Room 2

EPA Green Village Ribbon-Cutting: 10:00 a.m.-Noon
Includes storytimes, games, and other fun activities throughout South Regional Library. For more information visit: http://www.durhamcountylibrary.org/villagegreen.php

Beginner's Yoga

When: Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: East Regional Library - Durham County Library at East Regional Meeting Room - Full Room

Introduction to Vinyasa Yoga. Learn about breath and simple postures for stress relief, a relaxed body, and a great start to your day.
Please bring your own mat.

Tertulia (Spanish Conversation)

When: Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Southwest Regional Library - Durham County Library at Southwest Tutor Room 1/Room 125

This group allows intermediate and advanced speakers to practice Spanish conversation.

Verano de Diversi�n

When: Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Where: Southwest Regional Library - Durham County Library at Southwest Meeting Room - Full Room

Verano de diversión con manualidades, ciencia y actividades para aprender.

SBA OPEN-LAB Webinars

When: Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Main Library - Durham County Library at Computer Lab: 1st Floor

Small Business Webinar Sessions
* Please call 919-560-0118 to make appointment

Microsoft Word Basics

When: Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Southwest Regional Library - Durham County Library at Southwest Teen Computer Area

Learn the basics of using Microsoft Word 2007

Life Business

When: Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Where: North Regional Library - Durham County Library at North Regional Meeting Room - Right Side

Financial Guidance; Life Coaching

Saturday Storytime - Canceled

When: Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Southwest Regional Library - Durham County Library at Southwest Children's Program Room

Saturday Storytime will resume next week on June 29.

Summer Reading Storytime!

When: Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Main Library - Durham County Library at Story Room: 1st Floor

Enjoy stories, music, crafts and more; for children from infancy to first grade. Come and join in the fun!

Rochelle Family Reunion Committee

When: Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: East Regional Library - Durham County Library at East Regional Meeting Room - Right Side Only

Plan Family Reunion for 2013

Unity Project Inc./Community Homeownership Initiative

When: Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: East Regional Library - Durham County Library at East Regional Meeting Room - Full Room

Information session regarding homeownership

Family Resource Center

When: Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Stanford L. Warren Branch - Durham County Library at Stanford L. Warren Meeting Room

Adult Communication Workshop

New Growth:How my hair saved my life

When: Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Main Library - Durham County Library at Auditorium:1st Floor

Join author and blogger Margaret A. Brunson as she discusses her first published
book released in 2012, New Growth: How My Hair Saved My Life.
Margaret will discuss her natural hair journey and how acceptance of her new growth helped her to find true purpose and ultimately saved her life. A book signing will follow the program.

Chess Club

When: Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: North Regional Library - Durham County Library at North Regional Meeting Room - Left Side

Come learn and test your skills against other players. All ages and skill levels welcome. The North Durham Library Chess Club is an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation.

Young, Gifted, & Black of Durham

When: Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: East Regional Library - Durham County Library at East Regional Meeting Room - Full Room

This meeting is an initial planning session for parents of African American students in grades K-8 who would like to collaborate on ideas to foster greater academic achievement & acceleration, improve arts enrichment, and strengthen social networks.

Xbox Mania!

When: Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Main Library - Durham County Library at Story Room: 1st Floor

Come and compete for the X-Box championship, as you exhibit your gaming skills against your best friend, your sibling, your parents or even your favorite librarian. Bring it on! (Suggested for ages 6-12)

Civil Rights Stories, 1963 & Durham Civil Rights �Pop-Up Museum�

When: Sunday, June 23, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Main Library - Durham County Library at Auditorium:1st Floor

1963 was a pivotal civil rights year. As we look back in Durham’s history during 1963, many critically important events changed the local civil rights landscape a half century ago.Retired teacher Eddie Davis will moderate a multi-racial panel of citizens who played vital roles in the quest for the integration of some of Durham’s most cherished educational institutions, restaurants, and theaters. A community conversation about the broadening and the evolution of human and civil rights will follow the panel discussion. Join the conversation by bringing an old photo or family treasure for the Durham Civil Rights "Pop-Up Museum" happening alongside the program. Co-sponsored by the Museum of Durham History. www.museumofdurhamhistory.org/blog/civil-rights-pop-up-museum

Sunday Story Sensations

When: Sunday, June 23, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Main Library - Durham County Library at Conference Room: 3rd Floor

Enjoy stories, music and drama! Celebrate author birthdays! Enjoy a snack and enter for door prizes!
Library: Main Library - Durham County Library

Weeds: Friends or Foes

When: Sunday, June 23, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: South Regional Library - Durham County Library at South Regional Meeting Room

How do I win the War on Weeds? Are there beneficial weeds in my garden? Annual and perennial weed control. This is part of our Master Gardener series. Speaker: Nan Len. Registration is required.

Durham Area ECSU Alumni

When: Sunday, June 23, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Southwest Regional Library - Durham County Library at Southwest Tutor Room 1/Room 125

Meeting

HHS Class of ''73

When: Sunday, June 23, 2013 - 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Southwest Regional Library - Durham County Library at Southwest Meeting Room Side A

class meeting

Hillside High School Class of 1981

When: Sunday, June 23, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Southwest Regional Library - Durham County Library at Southwest Meeting Room Side B

Class Reunion Planning

Durham Area ECSU Alumni

When: Sunday, June 23, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Southwest Regional Library - Durham County Library at Southwest Tutor Room 1/Room 125

Meeting

Zero Out Early Childhood Tooth Decay

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Main Library - Durham County Library at Conference Room: 3rd Floor

dental screening for at risk children

HR Policy Review team

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: Southwest Regional Library - Durham County Library at Southwest Tutor Room 2/Room 120

meeting to review and revise the County''s policies and corresponding procedures

Music Makers 9:15

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Where: Southwest Regional Library - Durham County Library at Southwest Meeting Room - Full Room

Join Music Makers for rhymes, songs, and movement games.

Rhymetime

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Where: South Regional Library - Durham County Library at South Regional Meeting Room

Join Miss Lauren for songs, rhymes, fingerplays and lots of interactive fun for walkers through 3 years. From May 6th - July 29th!

Little Matey's Lapsittime

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Main Library - Durham County Library at Story Room: 1st Floor

Stories, music, hand-rhymes and more for children from infancy to 23 months.

Reading Rocks with Grouptime Storyland

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 10:10 AM - 10:50 AM
Where: East Regional Library - Durham County Library at East Regional Meeting Room - Full Room

Provided for schools, daycares, homeschoolers and other community groups. Come and enjoy stories, music, crafts and more. Each program includes library card registration. Call Wanda at 560-0214 to schedule a library visit. No grouptime available on 6/17 or 7/1.

Rhymetime

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: South Regional Library - Durham County Library at South Regional Meeting Room

Join Miss Lauren for songs, rhymes, fingerplays and lots of interactive fun for babies and toddlers. From May 6th - July 29th!

Baby Lapsit Storytime 10:30

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Southwest Regional Library - Durham County Library at Southwest Meeting Room - Full Room

For Babies and parent. Enjoy songs, fingerplays and a storytime.

Bilingual StoryTime

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Bragtown Branch - Durham County Library at Bragtown

Enjoy stories, music and crafts in English and Spanish with Judy Quijano, DCL Hispanic Coordinator

Monday Morning Storytime

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Stanford L. Warren Branch - Durham County Library at Stanford L. Warren Meeting Room - #1

Pre-school aged children, come and join us for interactive stories, songs and games, and a fun craft!

Arabic Storytime at 10:30

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Southwest Regional Library - Durham County Library at Southwest Children's Program Room

Storytime in Arabic. Enjoy songs, stories, fingerplays in Arabic.

Make and Take with Mary

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: North Regional Library - Durham County Library at North Regional Children's Room

Join Mary for fun crafts sure to be a hit with your little one. please Pre-Register by calling the Children's Desk at 919-560-0232.

eBook Office Hours

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Southwest Regional Library - Durham County Library at Southwest Tutor Room 1/Room 125

Do you need help with your ereader? Have question about how it works or how to download books from the library? Come to the ebook help desk and get your questions answered. If you have an eReader, tablet, laptop, or other device you are trying to read books on, bring the device with you.

Baby Lapsit Storytime 11:15

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Where: Southwest Regional Library - Durham County Library at Southwest Meeting Room - Full Room

Parent and baby, enjoy songs, fingerplays and a story, together.

Read and Feed Lunch

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Where: Main Library - Durham County Library at Auditorium:1st Floor

Come enjoy lunch and a great storytime at the library! Limited space. Small groups are welcomed, but must preregister by calling 919-560-0172.

Riichi Mahjong

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: North Regional Library - Durham County Library at North Regional Tutoring/Study Room #2

Calling all mahjong players! Come and test your skills in this game of strategy and luck.

Child Care Services Association

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: South Regional Library - Durham County Library at South Regional Meeting Room

Provider Training

Craft Mondays

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: Southwest Regional Library - Durham County Library at Southwest Children's Program Room

Join Miss Patty for an exciting new craft every Monday.
Supplies provided. Ages 2-6.

Sensory Summer Storytime

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Stanford L. Warren Branch - Durham County Library at Stanford L. Warren Meeting Room

Join us for Sensory Storytime, a storytime for children with special needs and their families, where participants refine their communication and social skills though books, crafts, and hands-on, sometimes messy, activities. Siblings welcome.

Time Capsule Build

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: North Regional Library - Durham County Library at North Regional Meeting Room

Come join us as we work towards becoming the first library in space. At the Summer Reading Midpoint Rally taking place at the Durham Bulls game on July 10th we will be launching a balloon into space. Each library is going to build a time capsule representing their area of Durham to send up with the balloon. Let's make sure North Regional is well represented!

Game Day

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Southwest Regional Library - Durham County Library at Southwest Meeting Room - Full Room

Relax with Xbox games, party games and board games.

Programs Worth Walking the Plank For!

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Main Library - Durham County Library at Auditorium:1st Floor

Join us for a hoard of programs catering to a variety of ages and themes. From a pirate's dress-up, to a good old fashion "outside" treasure hunt, this series is overflowing with activities that promote social interaction, good sportsmanship and a treasure chest full of fun! This week: If You Build It They Will Come!/Lego Mania

Craft Wars! - Minecraft Creations

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Southwest Regional Library - Durham County Library at Southwest Children's Program Room

Crafters join us as you will go head to head to create a craft in 30 minutes using surprise materials. Hope to see you there. Ages 6-12.

Reading Buddies

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 4:40 PM
Where: Southwest Regional Library - Durham County Library at Southwest Tutor Room 1/Room 125

Children will strengthen their reading skills by reading aloud.
Your child and his/her reading buddy will have fun reading books together! Reading partners provided by teen volunteers. For beginning readers, ages 5 to 7.

DIY Crafts - Plant a Pirate Ship

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: McDougald Terrace Branch - Durham County Library

Do it yourself in this craft-making workshop

Leyendo en Ingles - Reading Companion Program

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Main Library - Durham County Library at Computer Lab: 1st Floor

Un programa para aprender o continuar leyendo en Ingles usando computadora para niños Latinos de 6 a 9 años.

Durham Business & Professional Chain

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Stanford L. Warren Branch - Durham County Library at Stanford L. Warren Meeting Room - #1

Cultural/Education Meeting

Dig into Medieval Warfare!

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: North Regional Library - Durham County Library at North Regional Children's Room

Join us as we take a look at medieval construction and more importantly what it took to knock that construction down! Two teams. One Catapult and whole lot of science equals big fun! Elementary aged. Pre-registration required!

Quilting Bee @ Southwest Regional Library

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Southwest Regional Library - Durham County Library at Southwest Tutor Room 2/Room 120

Join members of the Durham Orange Quilters Guild for social quilting, support, and fun. The bee is open to anyone interested, but you will need to bring your own sewing machine or handwork and supplies. If you are a beginner, the bee is a great place to quilt surrounded by other lovers of the craft and if you are an experience quilter, you may learn some new tricks and make some new friends.

Mah Jongg

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Southwest Regional Library - Durham County Library at Southwest Tutor Room 1/Room 125

Come test out your mah jongg skills with players of all skill level. Be sure to bring your tiles and cards.

Down South Shuffle

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Southwest Regional Library - Durham County Library at Southwest Meeting Room - Full Room

Need an excuse to get moving and get fit? Join Down South Shuffle for some line dancing and get some exercise. Down South Shuffle is open to all levels of dancers. Come for the first hour and practice your basic steps. Stay for the last half-hour to learn some advanced moves.

Leyendo en Ingles con Reading Companion

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Main Library - Durham County Library at Computer Lab: 1st Floor

Leyendo en Ingles es un programa para niños que hablan Español de 6 a 9 años para aprender o practicar leyendo en Ingles usando computadoras.

Milan Woods HOA

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Main Library - Durham County Library at Conference Room: 3rd Floor

HOA/Neighborhood Watch Meeting

Meet the Author: LaToya Hankins

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Main Library - Durham County Library at Auditorium:1st Floor

In Celebration of LGBT Pride Month, join LaToya Hankins for a reading from her book SBF Seeking.. This novel explores what happened when a woman decides to place a personal ad four months before her wedding. Her small town life in eastern North Carolina never prepared her for the personal journey she undertakes as she struggles to find her heart’s path. A book signing will follow the reading.

New Growth: How My Hair Saved My Life

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: East Regional Library - Durham County Library at East Regional Meeting Room - Full Room

Join author and blogger Margaret A. Brunson as she discusses her first published book released in 2012, New Growth: How my hair saved my life. Margaret will discuss her natural hair journey and how acceptance of her new growth helped her find true purpose and ultimately saved her life. A book signing will follow the program. Refreshments will be served at this program.

Family Storytime

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: South Regional Library - Durham County Library at South Regional - Children's Program Room

Join Miss Kathleen for books, songs, activities and crafts perfect for the whole family! From May 6th - July 29th!

Durham Comics Project Office Hours

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Southwest Regional Library - Durham County Library at Southwest Children's Program Room

Would you like help with basic computer editing of your comic for DCP? Or do you just need a little help with your project. We will have computers with image editing tools and scanners available. Call in advance or register on-line to let us know you are coming.

Pirates Don't Wear Pajamas/ Pajama Time with Miss Jessica

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Main Library - Durham County Library at Story Room: 1st Floor

Cuddle up with Miss Jessica, soft blankets and stuff animals, as she shares whimsical stories and bedtime songs. Mom and dad sit back and relax while we get your little one ready for bed at our summertime pajama time.

Kingdom Builders Fellowship

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: East Regional Library - Durham County Library at East Regional Meeting Room - Full Room

Life Lesson Classes (Dealing With Your Emotions, Managing Your Life