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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, Jan 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jan 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jan 29 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jan 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jan 31 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 01 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Feb 02 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

Winter Reading Book Bingo! - Only at Southwest Regional Library!
Mon, Jan 27, All day
Don't you want to read more books this winter? Book Bingo is easy -- read books, get prizes! Come to the children's desk, pick up your card, and get started. All ages welcome! Dec 14th-January 31st!
Mo Willems Scavenger Hunt! - Can you find Pigeon, Elephant & Piggie, and more?
Mon, Jan 27, All day
Mo Willems' characters are loose in the library! Can you help us track them down? They're hidden in the children's section. Come to the children's desk to get started.
Canceled
Music Makers - Interactive program with music and movement!
Mon, Jan 27, 9:15am - 10:00am
We sing, move to the music, march, play with the parachute and end with a read-aloud. Best for children who are mobile. (For children up to age 5)
Canceled
Lapsit Storytime - A storytime for Baby!
Mon, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and bubbles! For babies up to 23 months.
Canceled
Lapsit Storytime - Storytime just for Baby!
Mon, Jan 27, 11:15am - 11:45am
Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and bubbles! For babies up to 23 months.
Harry Potter Club - Arithmancy!
Mon, Jan 27, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Join Miss Julia and discuss a Hogwarts subject and do a magical craft or activity! Registration of each participant is required!
This event is full
Leaders UNITE
Mon, Jan 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #2 - Room 120
Anyone can be a leader! Develop leadership skills with Duke University students through hands-on activities, public speaking, and open discussions. Please register. For teens and tweens.
Down South Shuffle - Line Dancing
Mon, Jan 27, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Need an excuse to get moving and get fit?
Mah Jongg
Mon, Jan 27, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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.
Winter Reading Book Bingo! - Only at Southwest Regional Library!
Tue, Jan 28, All day
Don't you want to read more books this winter? Book Bingo is easy -- read books, get prizes! Come to the children's desk, pick up your card, and get started. All ages welcome! Dec 14th-January 31st!
Mo Willems Scavenger Hunt! - Can you find Pigeon, Elephant & Piggie, and more?
Tue, Jan 28, All day
Mo Willems' characters are loose in the library! Can you help us track them down? They're hidden in the children's section. Come to the children's desk to get started.
Special Baby Sign Language Lapsit!
Tue, Jan 28, 9:45am - 10:15am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Join Jess Kelly from Signs of Learning for a sign language class just for you and baby!
Special Baby Sign Language Lapsit!
Tue, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Join Jess Kelly from Signs of Learning for a sign language class just for you and baby!
Kids Crafts
Tue, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Love crafts? Join us for Kids Crafts, every other Tuesday from 4:00-4:30. For ages 5-7. * Registration of each individual child is required! If you run into issues registering call (919) 560-8592.
Muscle Pump for Seniors
Tue, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Exercise
Heartfulness Meditation
Tue, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Heartfulness meditation is a simple practice of meditation on the heart.
Pajama Storytime - PJ Storytime is back! Best for children up to age 5.
Tue, Jan 28, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Enjoy an evening storytime with your child. We provide books, songs, finglerplays and fun!
Knitting & Other Needle Arts
Tue, Jan 28, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Bring your cross-stitch, knitting, crochet, or embroidery to Southwest. Meet your neighbors and show off your craft.
Winter Reading Book Bingo! - Only at Southwest Regional Library!
Wed, Jan 29, All day
Don't you want to read more books this winter? Book Bingo is easy -- read books, get prizes! Come to the children's desk, pick up your card, and get started. All ages welcome! Dec 14th-January 31st!
Mo Willems Scavenger Hunt! - Can you find Pigeon, Elephant & Piggie, and more?
Wed, Jan 29, All day
Mo Willems' characters are loose in the library! Can you help us track them down? They're hidden in the children's section. Come to the children's desk to get started.
Movement & Music
Wed, Jan 29, 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.
Bilingual Fun: Spanish/English Storytime
Wed, Jan 29, 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, Jan 29, 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, Dominoes and Mah Jong) with fellow gamers, and try something new!
Teen Game Day
Wed, Jan 29, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Hang out at the library and play Nintendo Switch games or classic board games. Games not your thing? Doodle and eat snacks. It's your time to relax and meet other teens. For teens and tweens.
Write that Poem! - Just in time for Valentine's day!
Wed, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Spend three programs writing your very own poem. Please plan attend all three programs. Jan. 29, Feb. 5 and Feb. 12. Thursdays at 4 pm. Best for ages 9 and older.
DIY: Lava Lamps
Wed, Jan 29, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Create a groovy lava lamp, using everyday kitchen items. For teens and tweens, ages 9 and up. * Please register.
This event is full
Winter Reading Book Bingo! - Only at Southwest Regional Library!
Thu, Jan 30, All day
Don't you want to read more books this winter? Book Bingo is easy -- read books, get prizes! Come to the children's desk, pick up your card, and get started. All ages welcome! Dec 14th-January 31st!
Two Year Olds Storytime - Enjoy a storytime for toddlers!
Thu, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and bubbles! (Siblings are welcome.)
Tiempo de Historia en Espanol / Spanish Storytime
Thu, Jan 30, 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!
Kids Book Character Bingo!
Thu, Jan 30, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Love bingo? Join us for book character bingo! * Registration of each individual child is required! If you run into issues registering call (919) 560-8592. Ages 5+. Registration required!
Computer Class - Internet Basics
Thu, Jan 30, 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, Jan 30, 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.
Winter Reading Book Bingo! - Only at Southwest Regional Library!
Fri, Jan 31, All day
Don't you want to read more books this winter? Book Bingo is easy -- read books, get prizes! Come to the children's desk, pick up your card, and get started. All ages welcome! Dec 14th-January 31st!
LEGO Lab
Fri, Jan 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
We bring the LEGOs, you bring the imagination.
Tertulia
Sat, Feb 01, 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 at 10:15
Sat, Feb 01, 10:15am - 10:45am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Enjoy a family storytime with songs, fingerplays and stories. For children up to age 5.
Popular diets explained
Sat, Feb 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Information session about popular diets and how to choose a plan to help you achieve your health goals for the New Year.
Family Storytime - For the whole family!
Sat, Feb 01, 11:00am - 11:45am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Enjoy a storytime with songs, fingerplays and stories. For children up to age 5.
Continuing Your Zentangle Practice
Sun, Feb 02, 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.
Music Makers - Interactive program with music and movement!
Mon, Feb 03, 9:15am - 10:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
We sing, move to the music, march, play with the parachute and end with a read-aloud. Best for children who are mobile. (For children up to age 5)
Lapsit Storytime - A storytime for Baby!
Mon, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and bubbles! For babies up to 23 months.
Lapsit Storytime - Storytime just for Baby!
Mon, Feb 03, 11:15am - 11:45am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and bubbles! For babies up to 23 months.
Leaders UNITE
Mon, Feb 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #2 - Room 120
Anyone can be a leader! Develop leadership skills with Duke University students through hands-on activities, public speaking, and open discussions. Please register. For teens and tweens.
Down South Shuffle - Line Dancing
Mon, Feb 03, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Need an excuse to get moving and get fit?
Mah Jongg
Mon, Feb 03, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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.
Baby & Me Lapsit
Tue, Feb 04, 9:45am - 10:15am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Stories and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups.
Baby & Me Lapsit
Tue, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Stories and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups.
Muscle Pump for Seniors
Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Exercise
Pajama Storytime - Bedtime stories told here!
Tue, Feb 04, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Enjoy some sleepy time stories before you are off to bed. Pajama wearing children, welcome! Best for children up to age 5.
NAMI
Tue, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Mental Health Awareness
Knitting & Other Needle Arts
Tue, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Bring your cross-stitch, knitting, crochet, or embroidery to Southwest. Meet your neighbors and show off your craft.
Movement & Music
Wed, Feb 05, 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.
Bilingual Fun: Spanish/English Storytime
Wed, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 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, Dominoes and Mah Jong) with fellow gamers, and try something new!
Teen Game Day
Wed, Feb 05, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Hang out at the library and play Nintendo Switch games or classic board games. Games not your thing? Doodle and eat snacks. It's your time to relax and meet other teens. For teens and tweens.
Write that Poem! - Just in time for Valentine's day!
Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Spend three programs writing your very own poem. Please plan attend all three programs. Jan. 29, Feb. 5 and Feb. 12. Thursdays at 4 pm. Best for ages 9 and older.
Two Year Olds Storytime - Enjoy a storytime for toddlers!
Thu, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and bubbles! (Siblings are welcome.)
Tiempo de Historia en Espanol / Spanish Storytime
Thu, Feb 06, 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!
VITA Tax Preparation
Thu, Feb 06, 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Free tax preparation for low and moderate income taxpayers, including retirees with moderate incomes on a first come, first served basis.
Computer Class - Open Lab: Mouse and Keyboard Practice
Thu, Feb 06, 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, Feb 06, 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.
Romance Lovers Book
Thu, Feb 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Come talk about your favorite books with fellow romance readers!
Tertulia
Sat, Feb 08, 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, Feb 08, 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, Feb 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Enjoy a Saturday Family Storytime. Programs includes stories, fingerplays and books! All ages welcomed
ASL for ESL Families (English and Spanish) - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Sat, Feb 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
ASL for ESL Families (English and Spanish) Sign up required due to space email mbelford@dconc.gov with questions * REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Music Makers - Interactive program with music and movement!
Mon, Feb 10, 9:15am - 10:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
We sing, move to the music, march, play with the parachute and end with a read-aloud. Best for children who are mobile. (For children up to age 5)
Lapsit Storytime - A storytime for Baby!
Mon, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and bubbles! For babies up to 23 months.
Lapsit Storytime - Storytime just for Baby!
Mon, Feb 10, 11:15am - 11:45am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and bubbles! For babies up to 23 months.
Leaders UNITE
Mon, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #2 - Room 120
Anyone can be a leader! Develop leadership skills with Duke University students through hands-on activities, public speaking, and open discussions. Please register. For teens and tweens.
Down South Shuffle - Line Dancing
Mon, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Need an excuse to get moving and get fit?
Mah Jongg
Mon, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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.
Baby & Me Lapsit
Tue, Feb 11, 9:45am - 10:15am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Stories and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups.
Baby & Me Lapsit
Tue, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Stories and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups.
Kids Crafts
Tue, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Love crafts? Join us for Kids Crafts, every other Tuesday from 4:00-4:30. For ages 5-7. * Registration of each individual child is required! If you run into issues registering call (919) 560-8592.
Registration opens Tuesday, January 28 2020 at 9:00am
Muscle Pump for Seniors
Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Exercise
Heartfulness Meditation
Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Heartfulness meditation is a simple practice of meditation on the heart.
Registration opens Monday, February 3 2020 at 9:00am
Pajama Storytime - Bedtime stories told here!
Tue, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Enjoy some sleepy time stories before you are off to bed. Pajama wearing children, welcome! Best for children up to age 5.
Knitting & Other Needle Arts
Tue, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Bring your cross-stitch, knitting, crochet, or embroidery to Southwest. Meet your neighbors and show off your craft.
Create Space to Live Your Best Life
Tue, Feb 11, 7:15pm - 8:15pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Learn from KonMari method organizer Holly Bourne how to get your home in alignment with who you are and what you value.
Movement & Music
Wed, Feb 12, 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.
Morning Craft Time
Wed, Feb 12, 11:15am - 11:45am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Join us for a fun and exciting Craft Time. Supplies provided. For Ages 3-6. * Registration Required (SW)
Senior Game Day
Wed, Feb 12, 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, Dominoes and Mah Jong) with fellow gamers, and try something new!
Teen Game Day
Wed, Feb 12, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Hang out at the library and play Nintendo Switch games or classic board games. Games not your thing? Doodle and eat snacks. It's your time to relax and meet other teens. For teens and tweens.
Write that Poem! - Just in time for Valentine's day!
Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Spend three programs writing your very own poem. Please plan attend all three programs. Jan. 29, Feb. 5 and Feb. 12. Thursdays at 4 pm. Best for ages 9 and older.
Valentine Cookie Decorating!
Wed, Feb 12, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Come decorate a heart shaped cookie. All materials will be provided. Ages 6+, registration required!
Two Year Olds Storytime - Enjoy a storytime for toddlers!
Thu, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and bubbles! (Siblings are welcome.)
Morning Craft Time
Thu, Feb 13, 11:15am - 11:45am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Join us for a fun and exciting Craft Time. Supplies provided. For Ages 2-4. * Registration Required (SW)
Registration opens Thursday, January 30 2020 at 9:00am
VITA Tax Preparation
Thu, Feb 13, 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Free tax preparation for low and moderate income taxpayers, including retirees with moderate incomes on a first come, first served basis.
DIY Bubblegum Slime
Thu, Feb 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Don't chew this gum! It's actually slime. Make some slime at the library. All supplies will be provided. For teens and tweens. Please register.
Computer Class - Search Engine Basics
Thu, Feb 13, 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, Feb 13, 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, Feb 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Adventurous readers unite!
LEGO Lab
Fri, Feb 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
We bring the LEGOs, you bring the imagination.
Tertulia
Sat, Feb 15, 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 at 10:15
Sat, Feb 15, 10:15am - 10:45am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Enjoy a family storytime with songs, fingerplays and stories. For children up to age 5.
NAMI Durham Advocacy Training
Sat, Feb 15, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
NAMI Smarts for Advocacy is a hands-on advocacy training program that helps people living with mental illness, friends, & family transform their passion & lived experience into skillful advocacy. 
Family Storytime - For the whole family!
Sat, Feb 15, 11:00am - 11:45am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Enjoy a storytime with songs, fingerplays and stories. For children up to age 5.
Continuing Your Zentangle Practice
Sun, Feb 16, 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.
Music Makers - Interactive program with music and movement!
Mon, Feb 17, 9:15am - 10:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
We sing, move to the music, march, play with the parachute and end with a read-aloud. Best for children who are mobile. (For children up to age 5)
Lapsit Storytime - A storytime for Baby!
Mon, Feb 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and bubbles! For babies up to 23 months.
Lapsit Storytime - Storytime just for Baby!
Mon, Feb 17, 11:15am - 11:45am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and bubbles! For babies up to 23 months.
Leaders UNITE
Mon, Feb 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #2 - Room 120
Anyone can be a leader! Develop leadership skills with Duke University students through hands-on activities, public speaking, and open discussions. Please register. For teens and tweens.
Down South Shuffle - Line Dancing
Mon, Feb 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Need an excuse to get moving and get fit?
Mah Jongg
Mon, Feb 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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.
Baby & Me Lapsit
Tue, Feb 18, 9:45am - 10:15am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Stories and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups.
Baby & Me Lapsit
Tue, Feb 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Stories and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups.
African Writers Book Club
Tue, Feb 18, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
A discussion group for fiction and nonfiction written by authors from around the African continent.
Muscle Pump for Seniors
Tue, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Exercise
Pajama Storytime - Bedtime stories told here!
Tue, Feb 18, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Enjoy some sleepy time stories before you are off to bed. Pajama wearing children, welcome! Best for children up to age 5.
Knitting & Other Needle Arts
Tue, Feb 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Bring your cross-stitch, knitting, crochet, or embroidery to Southwest. Meet your neighbors and show off your craft.
Movement & Music
Wed, Feb 19, 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.
Squeaky Clean Dental Hygiene Storytime
Wed, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Join us for a Special Squeaky Clean Storytime on Dental Hygiene! We will learn fun ways to keep our teeth squeaky clean with stories and songs.
Bilingual Fun: Spanish/English Storytime
Wed, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 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, Dominoes and Mah Jong) with fellow gamers, and try something new!
Preschool Science - Learn and have fun at the same time!
Wed, Feb 19, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Each program includes a brief storytime and a hands-on activity. For 3 to 5's.
Teen Game Day
Wed, Feb 19, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Hang out at the library and play Nintendo Switch games or classic board games. Games not your thing? Doodle and eat snacks. It's your time to relax and meet other teens. For teens and tweens.
Spy School! - Disguises
Wed, Feb 19, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Ever wanted to be a spy? Join Miss Julia (codename: Agent J) and learn a new spy skill every month! Ages 7+, registration required!
Registration opens Monday, February 3 2020 at 9:00am
Two Year Olds Storytime - Enjoy a storytime for toddlers!
Thu, Feb 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and bubbles! (Siblings are welcome.)
Tiempo de Historia en Espanol / Spanish Storytime
Thu, Feb 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!
VITA Tax Preparation
Thu, Feb 20, 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Free tax preparation for low and moderate income taxpayers, including retirees with moderate incomes on a first come, first served basis.
Computer Class - Smart Phone Basics - Bring Your Own Device
Thu, Feb 20, 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, Feb 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.
Durham Coupon Swap
Thu, Feb 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.
Tertulia
Sat, Feb 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.
Aesop's Fables by Bright Star Theater
Sat, Feb 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Enjoy Aesop's Fables performed by Bright Star Theater. May include: The Boy who cried Wolf, Tortoise and the Hare and The Lion and the Mouse. Perfect for younger audiences! Bring the whole family!
Family Storytime
Sat, Feb 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Enjoy a Saturday Family Storytime. Programs includes stories, fingerplays and books! All ages welcomed
Music Makers - Interactive music program
Mon, Feb 24, 9:15am - 10:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
A great active program for small children (up to age 5) and parents.
Lapsit Storytime - For Babies!
Mon, Feb 24, 11:15am - 11:45am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Enjoy songs and stories for baby.
Harry Potter Club - Divination!
Mon, Feb 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! Registration of each participant is required! This month: Divination!
Registration opens Monday, February 3 2020 at 9:00am
Leaders UNITE
Mon, Feb 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #2 - Room 120
Anyone can be a leader! Develop leadership skills with Duke University students through hands-on activities, public speaking, and open discussions. Please register. For teens and tweens.
Down South Shuffle - Line Dancing
Mon, Feb 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Need an excuse to get moving and get fit?
Mah Jongg
Mon, Feb 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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.
Baby & Me Lapsit
Tue, Feb 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, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Stories and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups.
Kids Crafts
Tue, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Love crafts? Join us for Kids Crafts, every other Tuesday from 4:00-4:30. For ages 5-7. * Registration of each individual child is required! If you run into issues registering call (919) 560-8592.
Registration opens Tuesday, February 11 2020 at 9:00am
Muscle Pump for Seniors
Tue, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Exercise
Heartfulness Meditation
Tue, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Heartfulness meditation is a simple practice of meditation on the heart.
Registration opens Monday, February 17 2020 at 9:00am
Pajama Storytime - Bedtime stories told here!
Tue, Feb 25, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Enjoy some sleepy time stories before you are off to bed. Pajama wearing children, welcome! Best for children up to age 5.
Knitting & Other Needle Arts
Tue, Feb 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Bring your cross-stitch, knitting, crochet, or embroidery to Southwest. Meet your neighbors and show off your craft.
Movement & Music
Wed, Feb 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.
Morning Craft Time
Wed, Feb 26, 11:15am - 11:45am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Join us for a fun and exciting Craft Time. Supplies provided. For Ages 3-6. * Registration Required (SW)
Registration opens Wednesday, February 12 2020 at 9:00am
Senior Game Day
Wed, Feb 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, Dominoes and Mah Jong) with fellow gamers, and try something new!
DIY: Tissue Paper Painting
Wed, Feb 26, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Join us for this fun tissue paper painting activity! Registration Required * (Ages 8+)
Registration opens Wednesday, February 19 2020 at 9:00am
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