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Canceled

African Writers Book Club

A discussion group for fiction and nonfiction written by authors from around the African continent.

September: The Old Drift  by Namwali Serpell

October: House of Stone by Novuyo Rosa Tshuma

November: Go, Went, Gone by Jenny Erpenbeck

No meeting in December; will return in January!

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Club |

TAGS: | Patrick Holt |

Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.)
Phone: 919-560-8590
Location Manager:
Ruth Link (interim)
Hours
Mon, Dec 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 11 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Dec 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 13 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 14 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 15 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!
Sat, Dec 14, 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!
Tertulia
Sat, Dec 14, 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.
Citizenship Class
Sat, Dec 14, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Clases gratis de ciudadania / Free citizenship classes
Family Storytime
Sat, Dec 14, 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, Dec 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Enjoy a Saturday Family Storytime. Programs includes stories, fingerplays and books! All ages welcomed
Rock Your Ugly Sweater Party! - Winter Reading Kick-Off!
Sat, Dec 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Rock Your Ugly Sweater and join us for fun crafts, a photo booth and much more. Drop into the Children's Program Room between 3 pm and 5 pm. Hope to see you there!
Make Your Own One-of-a-Kind Cards!
Sat, Dec 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Avid card-maker Martinette Horner will lead this workshop on crafting your own cards to share with family and friends. Materials provided, so just bring your creativity! Registration is Required.
This event is full
Winter Reading Book Bingo! - Only at Southwest Regional Library!
Sun, Dec 15, 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!
Continuing Your Zentangle Practice
Sun, Dec 15, 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.
Winter Reading Book Bingo! - Only at Southwest Regional Library!
Mon, Dec 16, 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!
Music Makers - Interactive program with songs and music.
Mon, Dec 16, 9:15am - 10:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Enjoy this interactive music program. We sing songs, march to the beat and have parachute play. When time allows we end with a book. For children up to age 5.
Lapsit Storytime - A storytime for baby!
Mon, Dec 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
A storytime just for baby with simple songs, stories and bubbles! Well behaved siblings are welcome.
Lapsit Storytime - Storytime for Baby!
Mon, Dec 16, 11:15am - 11:45am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Enjoy songs, stories, fingerplays and bubbles! For babies up to 23 months.
Epic Gingerbread House Challenge
Mon, Dec 16, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
You will have 1 hour to build a gingerbread house using the materials provided. Your gingerbread house must be based on a book of your choosing. Please register. For grades 6-12.
Epic Gingerbread House Challenge
Mon, Dec 16, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
You will have 1 hour to build a gingerbread house using the materials provided. Your gingerbread house must be based on a book of your choosing. Please register. For grades 6-12.
Sign language in English and Spanish - must register
Mon, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
mbelford@dconc.gov with questions- Ms. D will be teaching sign language to families to help communication with kids at home- Class will have a Spanish interpreter. Sign up required due to space.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Down South Shuffle
Mon, Dec 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Need an excuse to get moving and get fit?
Mah Jongg
Mon, Dec 16, 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.
Winter Reading Book Bingo! - Only at Southwest Regional Library!
Tue, Dec 17, 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!
Baby & Me Lapsit
Tue, Dec 17, 9:45am - 10:15am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Stories and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups.
Baby & Me Lapsit
Tue, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Stories and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups.
Canceled
ESL for beginners
Tue, Dec 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
ESL
Canceled
African Writers Book Club
Tue, Dec 17, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
A discussion group for fiction and nonfiction written by authors from around the African continent.
Canceled
SCORE
Tue, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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
Epic Gingerbread House Challenge
Tue, Dec 17, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
You will have 1 hour to build a gingerbread house using the materials provided. Your gingerbread house must be based on a book of your choosing. Please register. For grades 6-12.
Kids Crafts
Tue, Dec 17, 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 with Seniors
Tue, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Exercise.
Canceled
Pajama Story Time
Tue, Dec 17, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Join Ms. Olivia for all types of stories (including bedtime), songs and occasional nonsense on Tuesday nights. PJs and stuffed animals are welcome.
Knitting & Other Needle Arts
Tue, Dec 17, 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.
Winter Reading Book Bingo! - Only at Southwest Regional Library!
Wed, Dec 18, 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!
Movement & Music (Ages 3 - 5)
Wed, Dec 18, 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.
Canceled
Wacky Wednesday
Wed, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for a fun and wacky Wednesday with Ms. Olivia, a silly story and some silly music. This program is for children aged 3 to 5.
Bilingual Fun: Spanish/English Storytime
Wed, Dec 18, 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, Dec 18, 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!
Spy School! - Invisible Ink!
Wed, Dec 18, 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 8+, registration required!
Winter Reading Book Bingo! - Only at Southwest Regional Library!
Thu, Dec 19, 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 - Children's Storytime.
Thu, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Program includes songs, stories, fingerplays and bubbles! Well behaved children are welcome.
Canceled
ESL for beginners
Thu, Dec 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
ESL
Tiempo de Historia en Espanol / Spanish Storytime
Thu, Dec 19, 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: Winter Glass Magnets
Thu, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Join us at Southwest and let us show you how you can make your own set of DIY: Winter Glass Magnets! Supplies provided Ages 8+ * Register Required.
Historias y Galletas de Jengibre - Stories and Gingerbread Cookies
Thu, Dec 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Diversión familiar No puedes atraparme … Prepárese para dos grandes historias "La Gingerbread Girl" y "Señorita Gordita". * Tendran que llegar a las 5:30 pm.
Quilting Bee
Thu, Dec 19, 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, Dec 19, 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.
Winter Reading Book Bingo! - Only at Southwest Regional Library!
Fri, Dec 20, 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, Dec 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
We bring the LEGOs, you bring the imagination.
Winter Reading Book Bingo! - Only at Southwest Regional Library!
Sat, Dec 21, 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!
Tertulia
Sat, Dec 21, 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.
Winter Reading Book Bingo! - Only at Southwest Regional Library!
Sun, Dec 22, 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!
Holiday Programming Break - Winter Holiday Break
Mon, Dec 23, All day
We hope everyone has a great and safe holiday with family and friends. We will have a small Holiday Programming Break and will be back Monday, January 6th. Happy New Year and See you soon!
Winter Reading Book Bingo! - Only at Southwest Regional Library!
Mon, Dec 23, 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!
My Robotic Parents
Mon, Dec 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Kids will treat their parents like Robots as they instruct using arrow instructions.
Down South Shuffle
Mon, Dec 23, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Need an excuse to get moving and get fit?
Mah Jongg
Mon, Dec 23, 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.
LIBRARY CLOSED - Winter Holiday
Tue, Dec 24, All day
All Durham County Libray locations will be closed for the Winter Holiday.
LIBRARY CLOSED - Winter Holiday
Wed, Dec 25, All day
All Durham County Libray locations will be closed for the Winter Holiday.
LIBRARY CLOSED - Winter Holiday
Thu, Dec 26, All day
All Durham County Libray locations will be closed for the Winter Holiday.
Holiday Programming Break - Winter Holiday Break
Fri, Dec 27, All day
We hope everyone has a great and safe holiday with family and friends. We will have a small Holiday Programming Break and will be back Monday, January 6th. Happy New Year and See you soon!
Winter Reading Book Bingo! - Only at Southwest Regional Library!
Fri, Dec 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!
Holiday Programming Break - Winter Holiday Break
Sat, Dec 28, All day
We hope everyone has a great and safe holiday with family and friends. We will have a small Holiday Programming Break and will be back Monday, January 6th. Happy New Year and See you soon!
Winter Reading Book Bingo! - Only at Southwest Regional Library!
Sat, Dec 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!
Tertulia
Sat, Dec 28, 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.
Holiday Programming Break - Winter Holiday Break
Sun, Dec 29, All day
We hope everyone has a great and safe holiday with family and friends. We will have a small Holiday Programming Break and will be back Monday, January 6th. Happy New Year and See you soon!
Winter Reading Book Bingo! - Only at Southwest Regional Library!
Sun, Dec 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!
Holiday Programming Break - Winter Holiday Break
Mon, Dec 30, All day
We hope everyone has a great and safe holiday with family and friends. We will have a small Holiday Programming Break and will be back Monday, January 6th. Happy New Year and See you soon!
Winter Reading Book Bingo! - Only at Southwest Regional Library!
Mon, Dec 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!
Down South Shuffle
Mon, Dec 30, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Need an excuse to get moving and get fit?
Mah Jongg
Mon, Dec 30, 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.
Holiday Programming Break - Winter Holiday Break
Tue, Dec 31, All day
We hope everyone has a great and safe holiday with family and friends. We will have a small Holiday Programming Break and will be back Monday, January 6th. Happy New Year and See you soon!
Winter Reading Book Bingo! - Only at Southwest Regional Library!
Tue, Dec 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!
Count Down to Noon Year Party!
Tue, Dec 31, 11:00am - 12:15pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Wear your party clothes and come count down until 12 noon with us! We'll ring in the "noon" year with crafts, activities, and a count down 'til noon!
LIBRARY CLOSED - New Year's Day
Wed, Jan 01, All day
All Durham County Library locations will be closed for New Year's Day.
Holiday Programming Break - Winter Holiday Break
Thu, Jan 02, All day
We hope everyone has a great and safe holiday with family and friends. We will have a small Holiday Programming Break and will be back Monday, January 6th. Happy New Year and See you soon!
Winter Reading Book Bingo! - Only at Southwest Regional Library!
Thu, Jan 02, 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!
Quilting Bee
Thu, Jan 02, 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
Romance Lovers Book
Thu, Jan 02, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
New date Thursday, January 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Come talk about your favorite books with fellow romance readers!
Holiday Programming Break - Winter Holiday Break
Fri, Jan 03, All day
We hope everyone has a great and safe holiday with family and friends. We will have a small Holiday Programming Break and will be back Monday, January 6th. Happy New Year and See you soon!
Winter Reading Book Bingo! - Only at Southwest Regional Library!
Fri, Jan 03, 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!
Holiday Programming Break - Winter Holiday Break
Sat, Jan 04, All day
We hope everyone has a great and safe holiday with family and friends. We will have a small Holiday Programming Break and will be back Monday, January 6th. Happy New Year and See you soon!
Winter Reading Book Bingo! - Only at Southwest Regional Library!
Sat, Jan 04, 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!
Holiday Programming Break - Winter Holiday Break
Sun, Jan 05, All day
We hope everyone has a great and safe holiday with family and friends. We will have a small Holiday Programming Break and will be back Monday, January 6th. Happy New Year and See you soon!
Winter Reading Book Bingo! - Only at Southwest Regional Library!
Sun, Jan 05, 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!
Continuing Your Zentangle Practice
Sun, Jan 05, 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.
Winter Reading Book Bingo! - Only at Southwest Regional Library!
Mon, Jan 06, 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!
Music Makers - Interactive program with music and movement!
Mon, Jan 06, 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 - Storytime for Baby!
Mon, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Enjoy songs, stories, fingerplays and bubbles! For babies up to 23 months.
Lapsit Storytime - Storytime for Baby!
Mon, Jan 06, 11:15am - 11:45am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Enjoy songs, stories, fingerplays and bubbles! For babies up to 23 months.
Leaders UNITE
Mon, Jan 06, 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 06, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Need an excuse to get moving and get fit?
Mah Jongg
Mon, Jan 06, 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 07, 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!
Special Baby Sign Language Lapsit!
Tue, Jan 07, 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 07, 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!
Muscle Pump for Seniors
Tue, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Exercise
NAMI
Tue, Jan 07, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Mental Health Awareness
Knitting & Other Needle Arts
Tue, Jan 07, 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 08, 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!
Movement & Music
Wed, Jan 08, 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, Jan 08, 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, December 25 2019 at 9:00am
Senior Game Day
Wed, Jan 08, 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!
Meditation Techniques to Reduce Stress in Everyday Life
Wed, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
The scientific community has been exploring the use of meditation as a healing modality.
Winter Reading Book Bingo! - Only at Southwest Regional Library!
Thu, Jan 09, 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 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and bubbles! (Siblings are welcome.)
Morning Craft Time
Thu, Jan 09, 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, December 26 2019 at 9:00am
DIY Lava Lamps
Thu, Jan 09, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Create a groovy lava lamp, using everyday kitchen items. For teens and tweens, ages 9 and up. Please register.
Quilting Bee
Thu, Jan 09, 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, Jan 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Adventurous readers unite!
Romance Lovers Book
Thu, Jan 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Come talk about your favorite books with fellow romance readers!
Winter Reading Book Bingo! - Only at Southwest Regional Library!
Fri, Jan 10, 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!
Play-Doh Lab
Fri, Jan 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
Winter Reading Book Bingo! - Only at Southwest Regional Library!
Sat, Jan 11, 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!
Family Storytime
Sat, Jan 11, 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, Jan 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Enjoy a Saturday Family Storytime. Programs includes stories, fingerplays and books! All ages welcomed
Sensory Snapshots Reception and Showcase
Sat, Jan 11, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Join us for a showcase featuring student photographers from Gigi's Playhouse!
Hot Chocolate Party - Winter Reading
Sat, Jan 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Join us for a fun craft, hot chocolate, and much more! Kids of All Ages and Parents Welcomed! No Registration Required.
Winter Reading Book Bingo! - Only at Southwest Regional Library!
Sun, Jan 12, 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!
Winter Reading Book Bingo! - Only at Southwest Regional Library!
Mon, Jan 13, 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!
Music Makers - Interactive program with music and movement!
Mon, Jan 13, 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, Jan 13, 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, Jan 13, 11:15am - 11:45am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and bubbles! For babies up to 23 months.
Leaders UNITE
Mon, Jan 13, 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 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Need an excuse to get moving and get fit?
Mah Jongg
Mon, Jan 13, 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.
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