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Durham's Bluesy History with David Menconi

Piedmont Laureate program
2019-06-29 14:00:00 2019-06-29 15:30:00 America/New_York Durham's Bluesy History with David Menconi Piedmont Laureate David Menconi and Durham's blues history South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.)

Saturday, June 29
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2019-06-29 14:00:00 2019-06-29 15:30:00 America/New_York Durham's Bluesy History with David Menconi Piedmont Laureate David Menconi and Durham's blues history South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.)

South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.)

South - Meeting Room - Full Room

Piedmont Laureate David Menconi and Durham's blues history

Join 2019 Piedmont Laureate David Menconi for a discussion about Durham’s illustrious history as a center for
blues, going back to the 1930s and the heyday of Blind Boy Fuller, Rev. Gary Davis, Sonny Terry, and Brownie
McGhee.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Humanities | Author Visit |

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South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.)
Phone: 919-560-7410
Location Manager:
Che Anderson
Hours
We're closed Sunday April 21
Mon, Apr 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 17 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Apr 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 19 Closed
(Spring Holiday)
Sat, Apr 20 Closed
(Spring Holiday)
Sun, Apr 21 Closed
(Spring Holiday)
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About the branch

South Regional Library opened in 2010 to replace the Parkwood Branch of the Durham County Library. This 27,300 sq ft building offers meeting space, public computers, free WiFi, and access to printing and fax services.

Upcoming events

April is National Poetry Month! - Best Science Fiction poem or short story!
Sat, Apr 20, All day
April is national poetry month! Let's see your creative, creepy, and science fictiony side! Do your best, because at the end is a prize for this contest!
Canceled
Open Play Time
Sat, Apr 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Come and have fun with Mr. Joel. Experience music, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, movement and dance. All ages 0-6 are welcome.
April is National Poetry Month! - Best Science Fiction poem or short story!
Sun, Apr 21, All day
April is national poetry month! Let's see your creative, creepy, and science fictiony side! Do your best, because at the end is a prize for this contest!
April is National Poetry Month! - Best Science Fiction poem or short story!
Mon, Apr 22, All day
April is national poetry month! Let's see your creative, creepy, and science fictiony side! Do your best, because at the end is a prize for this contest!
Play Time Story Time!
South - Children's Programming Room
Mon, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join other parents and their kids for a fun playtime and audio story!
Gentle Yoga
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Mon, Apr 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Gentle Yoga with Experienced Instructor, trained in Yoga for Seniors at Duke Integrative Medicine.
Kid's Poetry Factory - Poetry Writing Workshop
South - Children's Programming Room
Mon, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Come and express yourself through poetry as we celebrate Poetry Month. This workshop lets kids write various types of poems and then share with the group. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-AGE ONLY!
Homework Help @ Your Library
South - Tutoring/Study Room #1
Mon, Apr 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Partner with a free tutor for homework help.
Citizenship Classes
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Mon, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Prepare for your citizenship exam with this 10-week course. Free or discounted naturalization services available to all LPRs who complete the course.
Clases de ingles para principiantes - Beginner level English Classes for Spanish speakers
South - Adult Services Space
Mon, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Manda un texto a 919-937-7528 con preguntas. Send a text to 919-937-7628 with questions. El maestro es bilingue y van a usar el libro Ingles Super Facil (asi que es para super principiantes) 8 cupos
April is National Poetry Month! - Best Science Fiction poem or short story!
Tue, Apr 23, All day
April is national poetry month! Let's see your creative, creepy, and science fictiony side! Do your best, because at the end is a prize for this contest!
Open Play Time
South - Children's Programming Room
Tue, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Come and have fun with Mr. Joel. Experience music, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, movement and dance. All ages 0-6 are welcome.
Game On!
South - Children's Programming Room
Tue, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Game Day for Teens
Non-Fiction Book Club
South - Adult Services Space
Tue, Apr 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Monthly meeting of Non Fiction Book Club.
April is National Poetry Month! - Best Science Fiction poem or short story!
Wed, Apr 24, All day
April is national poetry month! Let's see your creative, creepy, and science fictiony side! Do your best, because at the end is a prize for this contest!
Baby Lapsit Storytime
South - Children's Programming Room
Wed, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Stories and songs with Miss Allie for babies 0-24 months and their grown ups.
Singing Through History: American Folk Music Programs - with Adam Miller
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Wed, Apr 24, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Folksongs of the First World War
4th and 5th Grade Book Club
South - Children's Programming Room
Wed, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
4th and 5th Grade Book Club
April is National Poetry Month! - Best Science Fiction poem or short story!
Thu, Apr 25, All day
April is national poetry month! Let's see your creative, creepy, and science fictiony side! Do your best, because at the end is a prize for this contest!
Funtime Storytime
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Thu, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Come and have fun with Mr. Joel. Experience music, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, movement and dance. All ages 0-6 are welcome.
American Girl Club
South - Children's Programming Room
Thu, Apr 25, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Join Miss Allie to learn about a new American Girl, the time she lived in, and do an activity!
Citizenship Classes
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Thu, Apr 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Prepare for your citizenship exam with this 10-week course. Free or discounted naturalization services available to all LPRs who complete the course.
Bull City Writers
South - Adult Services Space
Thu, Apr 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Looking for contact with other writers? Please join our group! The meeting often includes a segment on an aspect of writing or publishing in addition to sharing work.
Make Your Own Crafts - Art Journaling with Artist Trading Cards
South - Children's Programming Room
Thu, Apr 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Create your own designs to take home! All materials provided.
Pardon My Youth Book Club
Thu, Apr 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
You're never too old to read YA!
April is National Poetry Month! - Best Science Fiction poem or short story!
Fri, Apr 26, All day
April is national poetry month! Let's see your creative, creepy, and science fictiony side! Do your best, because at the end is a prize for this contest!
Teen Hangout Grades 6-12
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Fri, Apr 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Hangout after school and eat some snacks, play games, listen to music, and talk with your friends!
LEGO Lab
South - Children's Programming Room
Fri, Apr 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
We bring the LEGOs, you bring the imagination!
April is National Poetry Month! - Best Science Fiction poem or short story!
Sat, Apr 27, All day
April is national poetry month! Let's see your creative, creepy, and science fictiony side! Do your best, because at the end is a prize for this contest!
Play Time - Open Play Time
South - Children's Programming Room
Sat, Apr 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join other parents and their kids for a fun playtime.
Dark Matter - Book Club
Sat, Apr 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Do you enjoy books with complexity? That are philosophical? That explore life and the universe? Join us!
2nd and 3rd Grade Bookclub - bookclub
South - Children's Programming Room
Sat, Apr 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for our 2nd-3rd Grade Bookclub.
This event is full
April is National Poetry Month! - Best Science Fiction poem or short story!
Sun, Apr 28, All day
April is national poetry month! Let's see your creative, creepy, and science fictiony side! Do your best, because at the end is a prize for this contest!
Straw Bale Gardening - Durham Extension Master Gardener Series
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Sun, Apr 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Presented by Darcey Martin & Georganne Sebastian, Durham Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
April is National Poetry Month! - Best Science Fiction poem or short story!
Mon, Apr 29, All day
April is national poetry month! Let's see your creative, creepy, and science fictiony side! Do your best, because at the end is a prize for this contest!
National Children's Book Week! - Favorite Library book of all time!
Mon, Apr 29, All day
Do you have that one special children's book that you can't get enough of? In celebration of National Children's Book Week, you can get your name placed in your favorite children's book!
Play Time Story Time!
Mon, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join other parents and their kids for a fun playtime and audio story!
Gentle Yoga
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Mon, Apr 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Gentle Yoga with Experienced Instructor, trained in Yoga for Seniors at Duke Integrative Medicine.
Design Your Own Candle with a Picture
South - Children's Programming Room
Mon, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Design your own candle with a picture.
This event is full
Homework Help @ Your Library
South - Tutoring/Study Room #1
Mon, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Partner with a free tutor for homework help.
Ingles para principiantes - English for Beginners (Spanish speakers)
South - Adult Services Space
Mon, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
pongase en contacto con Monica para saber mas! mbelford@dconc.gov y en Facebook Monica de la biblioteca
Citizenship Classes
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Mon, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Prepare for your citizenship exam with this 10-week course. Free or discounted naturalization services available to all LPRs who complete the course.
April is National Poetry Month! - Best Science Fiction poem or short story!
Tue, Apr 30, All day
April is national poetry month! Let's see your creative, creepy, and science fictiony side! Do your best, because at the end is a prize for this contest!
National Children's Book Week! - Favorite Library book of all time!
Tue, Apr 30, All day
Do you have that one special children's book that you can't get enough of? In celebration of National Children's Book Week, you can get your name placed in your favorite children's book!
Play Time! - Open play time
South - Children's Programming Room
Tue, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join other parents and their kids for a fun playtime.
Game On!
South - Children's Programming Room
Tue, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Game Day for Teens
National Children's Book Week! - Favorite Library book of all time!
Wed, May 01, All day
Do you have that one special children's book that you can't get enough of? In celebration of National Children's Book Week, you can get your name placed in your favorite children's book!
Baby Lapsit Storytime
South - Children's Programming Room
Wed, May 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Stories and songs with Miss Allie for babies 0-24 months and their grown ups.
Movie Matinee: Aquaman
South - Children's Programming Room
Wed, May 01, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Join us for snacks and a movie!
Red Cross Pillow Case Project!
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Wed, May 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Red Cross Pillow Case Project! Emergency preparedness for kids!
National Children's Book Week! - Favorite Library book of all time!
Thu, May 02, All day
Do you have that one special children's book that you can't get enough of? In celebration of National Children's Book Week, you can get your name placed in your favorite children's book!
Funtime Storytime
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Thu, May 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Come and have fun with Mr. Joel. Experience music, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, movement and dance. All ages 0-6 are welcome.
Citizenship Classes
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Thu, May 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Prepare for your citizenship exam with this 10-week course. Free or discounted naturalization services available to all LPRs who complete the course.
Introduction to Canva
South - Children's Programming Room
Thu, May 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Learn how to use Canva!
National Children's Book Week! - Favorite Library book of all time!
Fri, May 03, All day
Do you have that one special children's book that you can't get enough of? In celebration of National Children's Book Week, you can get your name placed in your favorite children's book!
Baby Sign Language Class! - Introduction to American Sign Language!
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Fri, May 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Baby sign language class.
Teen Hangout Grades 6-12
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Fri, May 03, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Hangout after school and eat some snacks, play games, listen to music, and talk with your friends!
National Children's Book Week! - Favorite Library book of all time!
Sat, May 04, All day
Do you have that one special children's book that you can't get enough of? In celebration of National Children's Book Week, you can get your name placed in your favorite children's book!
Family Story Time
South - Children's Programming Room
Sat, May 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Come and join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, puppets, music and movement! Ages 0-6 but fun for the family!
Hands Only CPR
South - Meeting Room - Left Side
Sat, May 04, 11:00am - 12:30pm
a one-hour interactive session that teaches participants how to administer CPR on a person that has a cardiac arrest. The session also covers the use of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED).
Writing Workshop: How to get published*
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Sat, May 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Erim Akpan leads a writing workshop on how to get published in journals, magazines, and other media. Registration required.
This event is full
Spanish Conversation - Advanced Level
South - Adult Services Space
Sat, May 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
This conversation group offers a chance for those who know Spanish to practice speaking and listening.
Hogwarts Club for Witchcraft and Wizardry
South - Children's Programming Room
Sat, May 04, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Join Miss Allie for a magical activity!
National Children's Book Week! - Favorite Library book of all time!
Sun, May 05, All day
Do you have that one special children's book that you can't get enough of? In celebration of National Children's Book Week, you can get your name placed in your favorite children's book!
Pre School Story Time
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Mon, May 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for songs, stories, rhymes, and a craft perfect for preschoolers.
Gentle Yoga
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Mon, May 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Gentle Yoga with Experienced Instructor, trained in Yoga for Seniors at Duke Integrative Medicine.
Learn how to make decorative water candles for a gift
South - Children's Programming Room
Mon, May 06, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Let's be creative and make decorative Mother's Day water candles
Homework Help @ Your Library
South - Tutoring/Study Room #1
Mon, May 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Partner with a free tutor for homework help.
Ingles para principiantes - English for Beginners (Spanish speakers)
South - Adult Services Space
Mon, May 06, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
pongase en contacto con Monica para saber mas! mbelford@dconc.gov y en Facebook Monica de la biblioteca
Citizenship Classes
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Mon, May 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Prepare for your citizenship exam with this 10-week course. Free or discounted naturalization services available to all LPRs who complete the course.
Toddler Tuesday
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Tue, May 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime with Ms. Kedra.
Baby Lapsit Storytime
South - Children's Programming Room
Wed, May 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Stories and songs with Miss Allie for babies 0-24 months and their grown ups.
Canceled
Sister Cities program
Wed, May 08, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Mid day Sister Cities program
Superhero Academy!
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Wed, May 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Superhero Academy Wednesdays in May! Come out for the fun and leave a superhero!
Funtime Storytime
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Thu, May 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Come and have fun with Mr. Joel. Experience music, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, movement and dance. All ages 0-6 are welcome.
Citizenship Classes
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Thu, May 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Prepare for your citizenship exam with this 10-week course. Free or discounted naturalization services available to all LPRs who complete the course.
Bull City Writers
South - Adult Services Space
Thu, May 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Looking for contact with other writers? Please join our group! The meeting often includes a segment on an aspect of writing or publishing in addition to sharing work.
Baby Sign Language Class! - Introduction to American Sign Language!
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Fri, May 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Baby sign language class.
Teen Hangout Grades 6-12
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Fri, May 10, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Hangout after school and eat some snacks, play games, listen to music, and talk with your friends!
LEGO Lab
South - Children's Programming Room
Fri, May 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
We bring the LEGOs, you bring the imagination!
Family Story Time
South - Children's Programming Room
Sat, May 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Come and join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, puppets, music and movement! Ages 0-6 but fun for the family!
Family Cuentos y Conversation - Spanish and English Stories and Conversation
South - Children's Programming Room
Sat, May 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Listen to stories in English and Spanish and talk about them Especially for PreK- 2nd grade students to make reading fun and improve comprehension in both languages No registration req.
Pre School Story Time
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Mon, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for songs, stories, rhymes, and a craft perfect for preschoolers.
Gentle Yoga
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Mon, May 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Gentle Yoga with Experienced Instructor, trained in Yoga for Seniors at Duke Integrative Medicine.
Homework Help @ Your Library
South - Tutoring/Study Room #1
Mon, May 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Partner with a free tutor for homework help.
Ingles para principiantes - English for Beginners (Spanish speakers)
South - Adult Services Space
Mon, May 13, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
pongase en contacto con Monica para saber mas! mbelford@dconc.gov y en Facebook Monica de la biblioteca
Citizenship Classes
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Mon, May 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Prepare for your citizenship exam with this 10-week course. Free or discounted naturalization services available to all LPRs who complete the course.
Toddler Tuesday
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Tue, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime with Ms. Kedra.
Your Core-Your Life
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Tue, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Pilates based exercise class to highlight the importance of strengthening and maintaining the core muscles for quality of life.
Canceled
Baby Lapsit Storytime
Wed, May 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Stories and songs with Miss Allie for babies 0-24 months and their grown ups.
Superhero Academy!
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Wed, May 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Superhero Academy Wednesdays in May! Come out for the fun and leave a superhero!
Funtime Storytime
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Thu, May 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Come and have fun with Mr. Joel. Experience music, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, movement and dance. All ages 0-6 are welcome.
K/1 Book Club
South - Children's Programming Room
Thu, May 16, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Book Club Fun!
This event is full
Citizenship Classes
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Thu, May 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Prepare for your citizenship exam with this 10-week course. Free or discounted naturalization services available to all LPRs who complete the course.
Fiction Book Club
South - Adult Services Space
Thu, May 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Read and discuss a different book each month. Titles to be selected by the group.
Baby Sign Language Class! - Introduction to American Sign Language!
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Fri, May 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Baby sign language class.
Teen Hangout Grades 6-12
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Fri, May 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Hangout after school and eat some snacks, play games, listen to music, and talk with your friends!
Family Story Time
South - Children's Programming Room
Sat, May 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Come and join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, puppets, music and movement! Ages 0-6 but fun for the family!
Better Angels - Talking Across the Political Divide
Sat, May 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Better Angels
Spanish Conversation - Intermediate Level
South - Adult Services Space
Sat, May 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
This conversation group offers a chance for those who know Spanish to practice speaking and listening.
International Culture Fest 2019
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Sun, May 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Experience a different culture at each branch of the Durham County Library. At the South Regional Library we will focus on the cultures of the Middle East
Pre School Story Time
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Mon, May 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for songs, stories, rhymes, and a craft perfect for preschoolers.
Gentle Yoga
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Mon, May 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Gentle Yoga with Experienced Instructor, trained in Yoga for Seniors at Duke Integrative Medicine.
Homework Help @ Your Library
South - Tutoring/Study Room #1
Mon, May 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Partner with a free tutor for homework help.
Ingles para principiantes - English for Beginners (Spanish speakers)
South - Adult Services Space
Mon, May 20, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
pongase en contacto con Monica para saber mas! mbelford@dconc.gov y en Facebook Monica de la biblioteca
Citizenship Classes
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Mon, May 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Prepare for your citizenship exam with this 10-week course. Free or discounted naturalization services available to all LPRs who complete the course.
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