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Down South Shuffle
2019-04-15 18:30:00 2019-04-15 20:30:00 America/New_York Down South Shuffle Need an excuse to get moving and get fit? Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.)

Monday, April 15
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2019-04-15 18:30:00 2019-04-15 20:30:00 America/New_York Down South Shuffle Need an excuse to get moving and get fit? Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.)

Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.)

Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room

Need an excuse to get moving and get fit?

Join Down South Shuffle for 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 hour to learn some advanced moves.

Down South Shuffle will not meet Monday, October 28, 2019.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Fitness |

TAGS: | |

Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.)
Phone: 919-560-8590
Location Manager:
Ruth Link (interim)
Hours
Mon, Jun 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 19 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jun 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 21 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 22 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 23 2:00PM to 6:00PM
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About the branch

A renovated and expanded Southwest Regional Library opened in 2010 at 25,000 sq ft. The library features free wireless internet access, public computers, printing and fax services, and meeting space. 

Upcoming events

Comic Book Scavenger Hunt June 5th - 25th
Thu, Jun 20, All day
Comic Books Characters have escaped their stories and are running wild in the library! Can you find them all between June 5th - 25th? Come to the Children's Information Desk to get started.
Mah Jongg
Thu, Jun 20, 9:00am - 11:00am
Southwest - Tutoring/Study 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.
Two Year Olds Storytime - Enjoy a storytime for your two year old.
Thu, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Enjoy songs, stories and fingerplays.
Tiempo de Historia en Espanol / Spanish Storytime
Thu, Jun 20, 11:15am - 11:45am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Hola Amigos, vengan a cantar canciones y escuchar historias en espanol. Espero verte pronto! Hi kids, join us for songs and stories all in Spanish. I hope to see you there!
DIY Duct Tape Crafts
Thu, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
There are so many uses for duct tape… why not craft with it too! We'll make wallets, bookmarks, and keychains using this decorative tape. Pleas register. For teens, 6th grade-12th grade.
Registration is now closed
DIY LEGO Pencil Holder
Thu, Jun 20, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Do you love minifigs? Ever wanted to change the head? Come design your own LEGO head pencil holder to keep. All materials will be provided. Ages 7+, registration is required.
This event is full
Rescheduled
Hypertension Management
Thu, Jun 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Thursday, June 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
A three-week workshop meeting for one hour each week to help participants understand and better manage high blood pressure.
Quilting Bee
Thu, Jun 20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
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 supplies.
Hypertension Management
Thu, Jun 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
A three-week workshop meeting for one hour each week to help participants understand and better manage high blood pressure.
Durham Coupon Swap
Thu, Jun 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Join in the fun of collective couponing, and learn from fellow couponers ways to save even more money on your grocery bill.
Comic Book Scavenger Hunt June 5th - 25th
Fri, Jun 21, All day
Comic Books Characters have escaped their stories and are running wild in the library! Can you find them all between June 5th - 25th? Come to the Children's Information Desk to get started.
Live & Sing
Fri, Jun 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Boost your Friday fun by singing, dancing, clapping and bouncing to a wide variety of music.
Play-Doh Lab
Fri, Jun 21, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Are you ready to squish, knead and create new things? Join us for Play-Doh Lab, all you need to bring is your imagination.
Comic Book Scavenger Hunt June 5th - 25th
Sat, Jun 22, All day
Comic Books Characters have escaped their stories and are running wild in the library! Can you find them all between June 5th - 25th? Come to the Children's Information Desk to get started.
Tertulia
Sat, Jun 22, 9:30am - 11:30am
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Practice your Spanish conversation skills weekly at this informal gathering; intermediate and advanced session at 9:30, beginners session at 10:45.
Family Storytime - For children up to age 5.
Sat, Jun 22, 10:15am - 10:45am
Enjoy a family storytime with stories, songs, fingerplays and music.
Family Storytime - For children up to age 5.
Sat, Jun 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Saturday morning storytime! Enjoy stories, songs and music.
Comic Book Scavenger Hunt June 5th - 25th
Sun, Jun 23, All day
Comic Books Characters have escaped their stories and are running wild in the library! Can you find them all between June 5th - 25th? Come to the Children's Information Desk to get started.
Continuing Your Zentangle Practice
Sun, Jun 23, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
This class is for students with previous Zentangle experience who want to go deeper in their use of shading, strings, auras and fragments while learning new patterns.
ADF Project Dance Part 1
Sun, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Come dance and move with talented and fun teaching staff from the international American Dance Festival based right here in Durham. For ages 5 -12
Comic Book Scavenger Hunt June 5th - 25th
Mon, Jun 24, All day
Comic Books Characters have escaped their stories and are running wild in the library! Can you find them all between June 5th - 25th? Come to the Children's Information Desk to get started.
Music Makers - Interactive music and songs.
Mon, Jun 24, 9:15am - 10:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Program may include singing, dancing, parachute play and storytime. For up to age 5.
Lapsit Storytime - Storytime for Babies!
Mon, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
A story time just for baby. Includes songs, stories finger plays, and instruments.
Lapsit Storytime - Storytime for Babies!
Mon, Jun 24, 11:15am - 11:45am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Storytime for baby. Program includes songs, stories, fingerplay and instruments.
Sew Precious: DIY Pajama Shorts
Mon, Jun 24, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and designing your own clothes with instructor, Joy Chiles. For teens, 12-17 years old. All supplies will be provided. Registration required.
This event is full
DIY Moon Rocks
Mon, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Join us to make your own moon rocks out of household items. These rocks will be much prettier than the ones actually found on the moon! All supplies will be provided. For tweens. Please register.
Harry Potter Club - Divination
Mon, Jun 24, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Join Miss Julia and discuss a Hogwarts subject and do a magical craft or activity! This month come unfog the future with Divination!
Hearfulness Meditation
Mon, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Heartfulness meditation is a simple practice of meditation on the heart.
Down South Shuffle
Mon, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Need an excuse to get moving and get fit?
Mah Jongg
Mon, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #2 - Room 120
Come test out your mah jongg skills with players of all skill level. Be sure to bring your tiles and cards.
Comic Book Scavenger Hunt June 5th - 25th
Tue, Jun 25, All day
Comic Books Characters have escaped their stories and are running wild in the library! Can you find them all between June 5th - 25th? Come to the Children's Information Desk to get started.
Baby & Me Lapsit
Tue, Jun 25, 9:45am - 10:15am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Stories and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups.
Baby & Me Lapsit
Tue, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Stories and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups.
Make You Own Telescope - Summer Reading Program
Tue, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
It's easy to make and decorate a simplified version of a refracting telescope. Learn how two different lenses work to magnify distant objects. Then keep track of what you see! For ages 5 to 8.
This event is full
Pajama Storytime
Tue, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Join Ms. Olivia for bedtime stories, songs and occasional nonsense on Tuesday nights. Pajamas and stuffed animals are welcome.
Knitting & Other Needle Arts
Tue, Jun 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Join our needle arts group. Bring your cross-stitch, knitting, crochet, or embroidery to Southwest, meet your neighbors, and show off your craft.
Seed Sorting Program - Enjoy seed sorting for the Digging Durham Library
Tue, Jun 25, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
We'll be packaging the last seeds for summer: cucumber, squash and melons. Please join us. This program is for adults and young adults.
Outdoor Storytime! Come early! - Bring a blanket and enjoy stories by the garden.
Wed, Jun 26, 9:00am - 9:30am
We will take advantage of the warm weather and enjoy storytime outside. Program includes stories, songs and fingerplays. For children up to age 5.
Movement & Music (Ages 3 - 5)
Wed, Jun 26, 9:45am - 10:15am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Join us for a fun and exciting program filled with music and movement. An opportunity to get out some energy by dancing to fun children's music. This program is for children 3 to 5.
Wacky Wednesday Storytime
Wed, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Join us for a fun and Wacky Wednesday with Ms. Olivia, a silly story and some silly music. This program is for children 3 to 5.
Morning Art Time
Wed, Jun 26, 11:15am - 11:45am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Join us for a fun and exciting Art Time. Supplies provided. For Ages 3-5. * Registration Required (SW) ** For groups 10 or larger please call to let us now you're coming, Thank you.
This event is full
Senior Game Day
Wed, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Calling all seniors! Up for a little friendly competition? Come to Senior Game Day to play some old favorites (including Rummikub, and Mah Jong) with fellow game-lovers, and maybe try something new!
Comics Workshop
Wed, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library for a teen comics workshop with Durham Comics Project founder and artist, Amy Godfrey! For teens and tweens, grades 4-12! Please register.
Live Action Board Games: Candy Land!
Wed, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Will you WIN or get stuck on licorice? Join us as we play LIFE SIZE Candy Land. Children ages 7-12 * * Registration Required (Registration Begins 6/19/19)
Mah Jongg
Thu, Jun 27, 9:00am - 11:00am
Southwest - Tutoring/Study 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.
Two Year Olds Storytime - A Storytime for Toddlers!
Thu, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Enjoy songs, stories, fingerplays and music. Well behaved siblings welcome.
Morning Art Time
Thu, Jun 27, 11:15am - 11:45am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Join us for a fun and exciting Art Time. Supplies provided. For Ages 2-4. * Registration Required (SW) ** For groups 10 or larger please call to let us now your coming, Thank you.
DIY Galaxy Slime
Thu, Jun 27, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Teens get slimed at the library! Make your own batch of ooey-gooey galaxy slime to take home. For teens and tweens, ages 10 and up. Please register.
This event is full
DIY Book Bag - Decorate your own canvas bag!
Thu, Jun 27, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Come decorate a canvas bag! All materials will be provided. You can use it all summer long! Ages 7+, registration required.
This event is full
Computer Class - Keyboard Practice
Thu, Jun 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Southwest - Teen Computer Area
Instructors from the Community Workshop Series at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill teach this course. Students will use library computers.
Quilting Bee
Thu, Jun 27, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
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 supplies.
Garden Program - For ages 4-9
Fri, Jun 28, 10:00am - 10:50am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Program includes a brief storytime, time in the garden and a hands-on activity.
Live & Sing
Fri, Jun 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Boost your Friday fun by singing, dancing, clapping and bouncing to a wide variety of music.
LEGO Lab
Fri, Jun 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
We bring the LEGOs, you bring the imagination.
Tertulia
Sat, Jun 29, 9:30am - 11:30am
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Practice your Spanish conversation skills weekly at this informal gathering; intermediate and advanced session at 9:30, beginners session at 10:45.
Family Storytime
Sat, Jun 29, 10:15am - 10:45am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Enjoy a Saturday Family Storytime. Programs includes stories, finglerplays and books! All ages welcomed
Family Storytime
Sat, Jun 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Enjoy a Saturday Family Storytime. Programs includes stories, fingerplays and books! All ages welcomed
Artemis - Spaceship Bridge Simulator
Sat, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Are you ready to explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and new civilizations, and boldly go where no one has gone before?
Build It! - Star Wars
Sun, Jun 30, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Get ready to build an out of this world adventure! Join us for Build It: Star Wars! We have the Star Wars Legos, you bring your building skills!
Music Makers - Interactive music and songs.
Mon, Jul 01, 9:15am - 10:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Program may include singing, dancing, parachute play and storytime. For up to age 5.
Lapsit Storytime - Storytime for Babies!
Mon, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
A story time just for baby. Includes songs, stories finger plays, and instruments.
Lapsit Storytime - Storytime for Babies!
Mon, Jul 01, 11:15am - 11:45am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Storytime for baby. Program includes songs, stories, fingerplay and instruments.
Harry Potter Movie Marathon
Mon, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Join us for a Harry Potter movie marathon. Themed snacks will be served. For children, tweens, teens, and Harry Potter fans.
Hearfulness Meditation
Mon, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Heartfulness meditation is a simple practice of meditation on the heart.
Down South Shuffle
Mon, Jul 01, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Need an excuse to get moving and get fit?
Mah Jongg
Mon, Jul 01, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #2 - Room 120
Come test out your mah jongg skills with players of all skill level. Be sure to bring your tiles and cards.
Baby & Me Lapsit
Tue, Jul 02, 9:45am - 10:15am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Stories and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups.
Baby & Me Lapsit
Tue, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Stories and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups.
SCORE
Tue, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #2 - Room 120
Professional volunteers providing mentoring and workshops on entrepreneurship and business planning. to register for your session with SCORE, call (919) 240-7765 https://chapelhilldurham.score.org
Parachute Playtime (Ages 3-5)
Tue, Jul 02, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Join Miss Patty as we walk, sit, dance and keep the objects in - all with a parachute. Please register! * * For Ages 3-5
Kids Crafts
Tue, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Do you love art time? Come join us for Kids Crafts, every other Tuesday from 4:00-4:30. For ages 5-7. * Registration Required!
Fantastic Beasts And Where to Find Them Read-Aloud
Tue, Jul 02, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Bring the story of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them to Life! Each participant will read as a different character. Please register. For teens and tweens, 6th grade and up!
Pajama Storytime
Tue, Jul 02, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Join Ms. Olivia for bedtime stories, songs and occasional nonsense on Tuesday nights. Pajamas and stuffed animals are welcome.
Knitting & Other Needle Arts
Tue, Jul 02, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Join our needle arts group. Bring your cross-stitch, knitting, crochet, or embroidery to Southwest, meet your neighbors, and show off your craft.
Movement & Music (Ages 3 - 5)
Wed, Jul 03, 9:45am - 10:15am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Join us for a fun and exciting program filled with music and movement. An opportunity to get out some energy by dancing to fun children's music. This program is for children 3 to 5.
Wacky Wednesday Storytime
Wed, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Join us for a fun and Wacky Wednesday with Ms. Olivia, a silly story and some silly music. This program is for children 3 to 5.
Bilingual Fun: Spanish/English Storytime
Wed, Jul 03, 11:15am - 11:45am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Hola Amigos, join Ms. Patty in the Children's Program Room for stories and songs in Spanish and English. Hope to see you there!
Senior Game Day
Wed, Jul 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Calling all seniors! Up for a little friendly competition? Come to Senior Game Day to play some old favorites (including Rummikub, and Mah Jong) with fellow game-lovers, and maybe try something new!
Fantastic Beasts And Where to Find Them Read-Aloud
Wed, Jul 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Bring the story of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them to Life! Each participant will read as a different character. Please register. For teens and tweens, 6th grade and up!
LIBRARY CLOSED - Independence Day
Thu, Jul 04, All day
All Durham County Library locations will be closed Thursday, July 4 for Independence Day.
Live & Sing
Fri, Jul 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Boost your Friday fun by singing, dancing, clapping and bouncing to a wide variety of music.
Play-Doh Lab
Fri, Jul 05, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Are you ready to squish, knead and create new things? Join us for Play-Doh Lab, all you need to bring is your imagination.
Pokémon Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Jul 06, All day
Can you Catch 'Em All? Pokémon are loose in the Library they don’t want to be caught, can you find them all?
Tertulia
Sat, Jul 06, 9:30am - 11:30am
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Practice your Spanish conversation skills weekly at this informal gathering; intermediate and advanced session at 9:30, beginners session at 10:45.
Family Storytime - For children up to age 5.
Sat, Jul 06, 10:15am - 10:45am
Enjoy a family storytime with stories, songs, fingerplays and music.
Family Storytime - For children up to age 5.
Sat, Jul 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Saturday morning storytime! Enjoy stories, songs and music.
Dungeons & Dragons in the Library - Fantasy Role-playing Game
Sat, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Delve deep into dark dungeons and face challenges to make the bravest hero quake with fear... all without leaving the library
This event is full
ADF Project Dance Part 2
Sat, Jul 06, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Come dance and move with talented and fun teaching staff from the international American Dance Festival based right here in Durham. For ages 5 -12
Pokémon Scavenger Hunt
Sun, Jul 07, All day
Can you Catch 'Em All? Pokémon are loose in the Library they don’t want to be caught, can you find them all?
Pokémon Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jul 08, All day
Can you Catch 'Em All? Pokémon are loose in the Library they don’t want to be caught, can you find them all?
Music Makers - Interactive music and songs.
Mon, Jul 08, 9:15am - 10:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Program may include singing, dancing, parachute play and storytime. For up to age 5.
Lapsit Storytime - Storytime for Babies!
Mon, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
A story time just for baby. Includes songs, stories finger plays, and instruments.
Lapsit Storytime - Storytime for Babies!
Mon, Jul 08, 11:15am - 11:45am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Storytime for baby. Program includes songs, stories, fingerplay and instruments.
Harry Potter Movie Marathon
Mon, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Join us for a Harry Potter movie marathon. Themed snacks will be served. For children, tweens, teens, and Harry Potter fans.
Dungeons & Dragons in the Library - Fantasy Role-playing Game
Mon, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Delve deep into dark dungeons and face challenges to make the bravest hero quake with fear... all without leaving the library
Down South Shuffle
Mon, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Need an excuse to get moving and get fit?
Mah Jongg
Mon, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #2 - Room 120
Come test out your mah jongg skills with players of all skill level. Be sure to bring your tiles and cards.
Pokémon Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Jul 09, All day
Can you Catch 'Em All? Pokémon are loose in the Library they don’t want to be caught, can you find them all?
Baby & Me Lapsit
Tue, Jul 09, 9:45am - 10:15am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Stories and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups.
Baby & Me Lapsit
Tue, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Stories and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups.
Harry Potter Movie Marathon
Tue, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Join us for a Harry Potter movie marathon. Themed snacks will be served. For children, tweens, teens, and Harry Potter fans.
Galaxy Rocks!
Tue, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
If your into all things galaxy and space. Then join us as we make a little galaxy that can fit in your pocket! For Ages 7+ * Registration Required
Registration opens Tuesday, June 25 2019 at 9:00am
Better Angels Skills Workshop - A New Way of Talking Politics
Tue, Jul 09, 5:45pm - 8:45pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
There's a lot of stress these days among family members and friends who are divided politically, and the current polarized public conversation doesn't help. 
Pajama Storytime
Tue, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Join Ms. Olivia for bedtime stories, songs and occasional nonsense on Tuesday nights. Pajamas and stuffed animals are welcome.
Knitting & Other Needle Arts
Tue, Jul 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Join our needle arts group. Bring your cross-stitch, knitting, crochet, or embroidery to Southwest, meet your neighbors, and show off your craft.
Pokémon Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Jul 10, All day
Can you Catch 'Em All? Pokémon are loose in the Library they don’t want to be caught, can you find them all?
Outdoor Storytime! Come early! - Bring a blanket and enjoy stories by the garden.
Wed, Jul 10, 9:00am - 9:30am
We will take advantage of the warm weather and enjoy storytime outside. Program includes stories, songs and fingerplays. For children up to age 5.
Movement & Music (Ages 3 - 5)
Wed, Jul 10, 9:45am - 10:15am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Join us for a fun and exciting program filled with music and movement. An opportunity to get out some energy by dancing to fun children's music. This program is for children 3 to 5.
Wacky Wednesday Storytime
Wed, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Join us for a fun and Wacky Wednesday with Ms. Olivia, a silly story and some silly music. This program is for children 3 to 5.
Morning Art Time
Wed, Jul 10, 11:15am - 11:45am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Join us for a fun and exciting Art Time. Supplies provided. For Ages 3-5. * Registration Required (SW)
Registration opens Wednesday, June 26 2019 at 9:00am
Senior Game Day
Wed, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Calling all seniors! Up for a little friendly competition? Come to Senior Game Day to play some old favorites (including Rummikub, and Mah Jong) with fellow game-lovers, and maybe try something new!
Live Action Board Games: Hungry Hungry Hippo!
Wed, Jul 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Join us as we play LIFE SIZE Hungry Hungry Hippo! Children ages 7-12 * * Registration Required (Registration Begins 7/3/19)
Registration opens Wednesday, June 26 2019 at 8:51pm
Pokémon Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Jul 11, All day
Can you Catch 'Em All? Pokémon are loose in the Library they don’t want to be caught, can you find them all?
Mah Jongg
Thu, Jul 11, 9:00am - 11:00am
Southwest - Tutoring/Study 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.
Two Year Olds Storytime - A Storytime for Toddlers!
Thu, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Enjoy songs, stories, fingerplays and music. Well behaved siblings welcome.
Morning Art Time
Thu, Jul 11, 11:15am - 11:45am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Join us for a fun and exciting Art Time. Supplies provided. For Ages 2-4. * Registration Required (SW) ** For groups 10 or larger please call to let us now your coming, Thank you.
Registration opens Thursday, June 27 2019 at 9:00am
Harry Potter Movie Marathon
Thu, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Join us for a Harry Potter movie marathon. Themed snacks will be served. For children, tweens, teens, and Harry Potter fans.
Make Your Own Bouncy Ball
Thu, Jul 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Come create your very own bouncy ball! All materials will be provided. Ages 7+, registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, June 27 2019 at 9:00am
Computer Class - Internet Basics
Thu, Jul 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Southwest - Teen Computer Area
Instructors from the Community Workshop Series at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill teach this course. Students will use library computers.
Quilting Bee
Thu, Jul 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
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 supplies.
Rescheduled
Sub-Genre-O-Rama Book Club
Thu, Jul 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
New date Thursday, July 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adventurous readers unite!
Romance Lovers Book Club
Thu, Jul 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Come talk about your favorite books with fellow romance readers! For a list of our upcoming books, check out our meetup page at http://www.meetup.com/Romance-Lovers-Book-Club/.
Pokémon Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Jul 12, All day
Can you Catch 'Em All? Pokémon are loose in the Library they don’t want to be caught, can you find them all?
Garden Program - For ages 4-9
Fri, Jul 12, 10:00am - 10:50am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Program includes a brief storytime, time in the garden and a hands-on activity.
Live & Sing
Fri, Jul 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Boost your Friday fun by singing, dancing, clapping and bouncing to a wide variety of music.
LEGO Lab
Fri, Jul 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
We bring the LEGOs, you bring the imagination.
Pokémon Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Jul 13, All day
Can you Catch 'Em All? Pokémon are loose in the Library they don’t want to be caught, can you find them all?
Tertulia
Sat, Jul 13, 9:30am - 11:30am
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Practice your Spanish conversation skills weekly at this informal gathering; intermediate and advanced session at 9:30, beginners session at 10:45.
Family Storytime
Sat, Jul 13, 10:15am - 10:45am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Enjoy a Saturday Family Storytime. Programs includes stories, finglerplays and books! All ages welcomed
Durham Comics Fest: Comic Swap
Sat, Jul 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Trade your way to a new collection!
Durham Comics Fest: Local Artist Alley
Sat, Jul 13, 11:00am - 3:30pm
Meet local comics makers!
Family Storytime
Sat, Jul 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Enjoy a Saturday Family Storytime. Programs includes stories, fingerplays and books! All ages welcomed
Durham Comics Fest: Jen Wang, Comics Role Model!
Sat, Jul 13, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
A presentation for kids and teens.
Durham Comics Fest: Understanding Nancy - with Paul Karasik and Mark Newgarden
Sat, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
The world of comics in a single strip!
Durham Comics Fest: Be Your Own Small Press!
Sat, Jul 13, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Workshop with Jen Wang for teens, age 12-18.
Durham Comics Fest: Next-Level Nancy
Sat, Jul 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Lessons from the masters, about the masters!
Pokémon Scavenger Hunt
Sun, Jul 14, All day
Can you Catch 'Em All? Pokémon are loose in the Library they don’t want to be caught, can you find them all?
Durham Comics Fest documentary film screening - Latinx Superheroes in Mainstream Comics
Sun, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Our annual comics-related documentary screening, made possible by the Durham Library Foundation!
Pokémon Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jul 15, All day
Can you Catch 'Em All? Pokémon are loose in the Library they don’t want to be caught, can you find them all?
Music Makers - Interactive music and songs.
Mon, Jul 15, 9:15am - 10:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Program may include singing, dancing, parachute play and storytime. For up to age 5.
Lapsit Storytime - Storytime for Babies!
Mon, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
A story time just for baby. Includes songs, stories finger plays, and instruments.
Lapsit Storytime - Storytime for Babies!
Mon, Jul 15, 11:15am - 11:45am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Storytime for baby. Program includes songs, stories, fingerplay and instruments.
Harry Potter Movie Marathon
Mon, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Join us for a Harry Potter movie marathon. Themed snacks will be served. For children, tweens, teens, and Harry Potter fans.
Melted Crayon Art
Mon, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Grab a canvas, make a design, and melt some crayons to create a unique piece of art all your own! All materials will be provided. Ages 8+, registration required.
Registration opens Friday, June 28 2019 at 9:00am
Hearfulness Meditation
Mon, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Heartfulness meditation is a simple practice of meditation on the heart.
Down South Shuffle
Mon, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Need an excuse to get moving and get fit?
Mah Jongg
Mon, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #2 - Room 120
Come test out your mah jongg skills with players of all skill level. Be sure to bring your tiles and cards.
Baby & Me Lapsit
Tue, Jul 16, 9:45am - 10:15am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Stories and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups.
Baby & Me Lapsit
Tue, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Stories and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups.
SCORE
Tue, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #2 - Room 120
Professional volunteers providing mentoring and workshops on entrepreneurship and business planning. to register for your session with SCORE, call (919) 240-7765 https://chapelhilldurham.score.org
Parachute Playtime (Ages 3-5)
Tue, Jul 16, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Join Miss Patty as we walk, sit, dance and keep the objects in - all with a parachute. Please register! * * For Ages 3-5
Registration opens Tuesday, July 2 2019 at 8:51pm
Kids Crafts
Tue, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Do you love art time? Come join us for Kids Crafts, every other Tuesday from 4:00-4:30. For ages 5-7. * Registration Required!
Pajama Storytime
Tue, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Join Ms. Olivia for bedtime stories, songs and occasional nonsense on Tuesday nights. Pajamas and stuffed animals are welcome.
Knitting & Other Needle Arts
Tue, Jul 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Join our needle arts group. Bring your cross-stitch, knitting, crochet, or embroidery to Southwest, meet your neighbors, and show off your craft.
Outdoor Storytime! Come early! - Bring a blanket and enjoy stories by the garden.
Wed, Jul 17, 9:00am - 9:30am
We will take advantage of the warm weather and enjoy storytime outside. Program includes stories, songs and fingerplays. For children up to age 5.
Movement & Music (Ages 3 - 5)
Wed, Jul 17, 9:45am - 10:15am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Join us for a fun and exciting program filled with music and movement. An opportunity to get out some energy by dancing to fun children's music. This program is for children 3 to 5.
Wacky Wednesday Storytime
Wed, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Join us for a fun and Wacky Wednesday with Ms. Olivia, a silly story and some silly music. This program is for children 3 to 5.
Bilingual Fun: Spanish/English Storytime
Wed, Jul 17, 11:15am - 11:45am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Hola Amigos, join Ms. Patty in the Children's Program Room for stories and songs in Spanish and English. Hope to see you there!
Senior Game Day
Wed, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Calling all seniors! Up for a little friendly competition? Come to Senior Game Day to play some old favorites (including Rummikub, and Mah Jong) with fellow game-lovers, and maybe try something new!
Preschool Science - Learn a little science and have fun!
Wed, Jul 17, 2:15pm - 2:45pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
For three to five years-olds. Each program includes stories and a hands on activity. Please register!
Mah Jongg
Thu, Jul 18, 9:00am - 11:00am
Southwest - Tutoring/Study 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.
Two Year Olds Storytime - A Storytime for Toddlers!
Thu, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Enjoy songs, stories, fingerplays and music. Well behaved siblings welcome.
Tiempo de Historia en Espanol / Spanish Storytime
Thu, Jul 18, 11:15am - 11:45am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Hola Amigos, vengan a cantar canciones y escuchar historias en espanol. Espero verte pronto! Hi kids, join us for songs and stories all in Spanish. I hope to see you there!
Harry Potter Movie Marathon
Thu, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Join us for a Harry Potter movie marathon. Themed snacks will be served. For children, tweens, teens, and Harry Potter fans.
DIY: Tie Dye
Thu, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Please bring your own clothing items to be tie-dyed and the library will provide all other supplies. You must register to participate. * For children and teens, ages 8 and up!
Registration opens Wednesday, July 10 2019 at 9:00am
Bright Star Theatre: Jack's Adventures
Thu, Jul 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Come along with Jack in this out-of-this-world adventure through the solar system. Learn about the origins of the names of the planets and their physical features as they rotate around our sun.
Computer Class - Gmail Basics
Thu, Jul 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Southwest - Teen Computer Area
Instructors from the Community Workshop Series at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill teach this course. Students will use library computers.
Quilting Bee
Thu, Jul 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
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 supplies.
Sub-Genre-O-Rama Book Club
Thu, Jul 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Adventurous readers unite!
Durham Coupon Swap
Thu, Jul 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #2 - Room 120
Join in the fun of collective couponing, and learn from fellow couponers ways to save even more money on your grocery bill.
Live & Sing
Fri, Jul 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Boost your Friday fun by singing, dancing, clapping and bouncing to a wide variety of music.
Play-Doh Lab
Fri, Jul 19, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Are you ready to squish, knead and create new things? Join us for Play-Doh Lab, all you need to bring is your imagination.
Tertulia
Sat, Jul 20, 9:30am - 11:30am
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Practice your Spanish conversation skills weekly at this informal gathering; intermediate and advanced session at 9:30, beginners session at 10:45.
Family Storytime - For children up to age 5.
Sat, Jul 20, 10:15am - 10:45am
Enjoy a family storytime with stories, songs, fingerplays and music.
Lego Robotics
Sat, Jul 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Explore the fundamentals of coding and robotics with staff from the Museum of Life and Science and special Lego sets. We will also dive into space and astronomy with other facilitated activities.
Family Storytime - For children up to age 5.
Sat, Jul 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Saturday morning storytime! Enjoy stories, songs and music.
Travel the Cosmos - Virtual Reality Headsets Take You Out of This World
Sat, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Experience the thrill and awe of space without leaving Planet Earth. We have several pairs of Occulus headsets to send you far, far away. This program is for all ages.
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