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Library Fest 2026 from the Durham County Library. Graphic contains photos of headliners - Alvin Hall, Sarah Vowell, Paperhand Puppet Project and Willa Brigham! From April 20-25. Visit DurhamCountyLibrary.org/LibraryFest for more information.

Thanks to the generous support of the Durham Library Foundation and community partners, Durham County Library proudly provides free access to world-class author talks and programs.

Find out more at DurhamCountyLibrary.org/LibraryFest

We can't wait to see you there!

Headliners include the Paperhand Puppet Project, Willa Brigham, Keynote Speaker Alvin Hall, and New York Times bestselling author Sarah Vowell! All programs hosted for Library Fest are free and open to the public; some programming requires registration via the Durham County Library events calendar.

Programs from headlining speakers will complement over 30 events that will help all of us commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence & reflect upon the nation’s past, honor the contributions of all people & shape a better future for generations to come.

Library Fest 2026 flyer from the Durham County Library. Logo of the theme of "The Stories that Built US". Fest is from April 20-25. Visit DurhamCountyLibrary.org/LibraryFest for more information. Logos of Durham Library Foundation, Durham County Library, and the Friends of the Durham Library.

Durham County Library is excited to announce that the 6th annual Library Fest, in celebration of National Library Week, takes place from April 20 to April 25!!

The theme for this year is The Stories that Built Us (U.S.).

You are invited to join Durham County Library's Board of Trustees meeting Happening Tuesday, March 24 at 6 p.m. Meetings are open to the public. Come share your feedback about the Library. Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St, Rm. 4347. Image of Read-A-Bull with bag of books.

You are invited to join Durham County Library's Board of Trustees meeting Happening Tuesday, March 24 at 6 p.m.

Meetings are open to the public. Come share your feedback about your Library.

Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St, Rm. 4347.

Choose Your Own Adventure: Oregon Trail Howdy pardner! Do you miss the days of floppy disks and 8-bit games? Have you ever wanted to ford a river or suck venom out of a snake bite? Then join us at Durham County Main...

Howdy pardner! Do you miss the days of floppy disks and 8-bit games? Then join us at Main Library for an Adults Only (21+) Oregon Trail Night!

Registration is required.

When: Thursday, April 23, 6:30-9 p.m.
Where: 300 N. Roxboro Street
Register: durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/15951982

Durham County Library's Maker + STEAM Team! YouTube video by Durham County Library

Did you know that Durham County Library has a cutting-edge makerspace that's free to use with your library card?

Join Caroline and Kyle from our Maker + STEAM team for a tour of the Innovation Lab as they show you all of the available resources and programs!

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Only 5 minutes of film will be digitized per participant slot, but people can sign up again should time allow.

Only home movies on film and video will be shown, not commercial videos.

Questions: Skip at A/V Geeks at footage@avgeeks.com
Info: durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/15392088

Raleigh’s A/V Geeks Transfer Services will transfer film to digital formats for free on-site. This service will be first come first serve & films will be digitized in order of participants on the signup.

Flyer with old movie projector for event: Home Movie Day Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026 Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Main Auditorium Location: Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) Audience: Adult Categories: Business Digital/Tech Literacy Movie Home Movie Day is an international celebration of amateur home movie film and video. Look through your attics and search out your family’s home movies. Bring 8mm, Super8mm, 16mm film, VHS, and Video8/Hi8 videotapes. Don't have any to bring? That's okay! You can also just show up and watch the films of others and play Home Movie Day Bingo. Raleigh’s A/V Geeks Transfer Services will transfer film to digital formats for free on-site. This service will be first come first serve and films will be digitized in order of participants on the signup sheet. Only 5 minutes of film will be digitized per participant slot, but people can sign up again should time allow. Only home movies on film and video will be shown, not commercial videos. Materials for digitization will not be accepted after the event, but information on how to have them digitized by A/V Geeks at a later date will be provided. For any questions about the event, contact Skip at A/V Geeks (footage@avgeeks.com)

Come join the fun at Main Library on Saturday, March 14 (12-3pm) as we celebrate Home Movie Day! Look through your attics & drawers to find your family's old home movies & bring it in to share! Don't have any? No worries! You can just show up to watch films of others & play Home Movie Day Bingo!

The Pictographic Origins of Chinese Characters The Pictographic Origins of Chinese Characters with Lewei Shang (商乐维) Discover the 3,000-year evolution of Chinese characters, from early pictographs to modern scripts,...

Registration is preferred, as space is limited. This FREE event is brought to you by Sister Cities of Durham.

When: Saturday, March 14, 2 p.m.
Where: South Regional, 4505 S. Alston Avenue
Register: durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/16278363

Flyer with QR code to register for event The Pictographic Originas of Chinese Characters with Lewei Shang on Saturday, March 14 at South Regional Library. Discover the 3,000-year evolution of Chinese characters, from early pictographs to modern scripts, learn the logic behind simple and compound characters through hands-on pictographic calligraphy, and enjoy a chance to win one of two pictograph-themed T-shirts from the presenter. -Registration preferred- Books by Lewei Shang Brought to you by Sister Cities of Durham March 14, 2026 starting at 2:00 PM Durham County South Regional Library 4505 S. Alston Avenue, Durham, NC 27713 DurhamCountyLibrary.org Sister Cities of Durham - Durham - North Carolina - United ...

Come out to South Regional Library for "The Pictographic Origins of Chinese Characters with Lewei Shang (商乐维)" ‼ Discover the 3,000-year evolution of Chinese characters - from early pictographs to modern scripts - & the logic behind simple & compound characters via hands-on pictographic calligraphy.

This film will explore her role in shaping American democracy, her leadership during moments like Nixon's impeachment & personal challenges she faced behind the scenes. After screening, there will be a community conversation and Q&A w/local leaders & subject-matter experts. DurhamCountyLibrary.org

Flyer for The Inquisitor screening on Tuesday, March 10. Join us at the Library for a FREE special screening and discussion of "The Inquisitor", a new Independent Lens | PBS documentary chronicling the life and legacy of Barbara Jordan. This film will explore her role in shaping American democracy, her leadership during moments like Nixon's impeachment, and the personal challenges she faced behind the scenes. The event is Tuesday, March 10 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro Street. After the screening, there will be a community conversation and Q&A with local leaders and subject-matter experts, reflecting on Jordan's impact, women in public service, and women leaders making change in our community. Registration is required via Eventbrite at DurhamCountyLibrary.org

Join us at the Library for a FREE special screening and discussion of "The Inquisitor", a new Independent Lens | PBS documentary chronicling the life and legacy of Barbara Jordan on Tuesday, March 10, 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St.

Registration required. DurhamCountyLibrary.org

Randy's Read Across Durham County for #ReadAcrossAmerica Week continues today with three more stops! Our newest Public Information Specialist checks out some of his favorites at East Regional, the Bookmobile & the North Carolina Collection.

Tag us with some of your faves! #DCoL #read #books

City of Durham Job Fair flyer featuring three individuals smiling in work attire. Text states: "Monday, March 16 | 5 - 7 PM. Holton Career & Resource Center.

🚨 Don't miss our upcoming job fair!

Connect with hiring managers, explore job options, and learn what it's like to work for the City.

📅 Monday, March 16
🕑 5 - 7 p.m.
📍 Holton Career & Resource Center

Get all the details: https://bit.ly/4mZNKNN

See current job openings: https://bit.ly/4mCc6Nl

Show up for our libraries. ALA 150, American Library Association.

NEW: Congress has begun preparation for next year's federal budget, and they need to hear from library advocates like you.

The best way to show up #ForOurLibraries during the budget process? Take action.

Tell your Representative to #FundLibraries in FY 2027: ala.org/showup

Today is #ReadAcrossAmericaDay, Dr. Seuss’ birthday and the start of #ReadAcrossAmericaWeek (March 2-6)! Randy, our new Public Information Specialist, is visiting all of our locations and showing off some of his favorite books! Tag us with photos of your go-to books!

Durham Grown: The Durham County Library Garden Club Ripe Tomato Revolution! You probably aren't a terrible gardener. But why is that the message your tomatoes send you every summer? The answer is a concept called Sister Regions....

When: Saturday, March 21, 10-11:30 a.m.
Where: Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro Street

Register at durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/15551674

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Ripe Tomato Revolution! Flyer from Durham Grown: The Durham County Library Garden Club. Event on March 21 from 10-11:30 a.m. at Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro Street. You probably aren't a terrible gardener. But why is that the message your tomatoes send you every summer? The answer is a concept called Sister Regions. Just as human sisters can often wear the same pants, Sister Regions can happily grow the same plants. But if your region isn't akin to where a plant, like tomatoes, evolved, then they may struggle to do well. We will dig into the origins of the first tomato plants and their circuitous route to becoming the most valued vegetable (or are they a fruit?). Expect these mysteries to be unraveled with Frank Hyman, author of Ripe Tomato Revolution! Frank will also throw in a few of his revolutionary tomato growing techniques: a tomato house? a straw bale patio? a compost bin on wheels? Expect your tomato growing to be radicalized! Frank Hyman spent his 20’s as a very successful college dropout. Returning to school at 27, he studied under Dr. J. C. Raulston, for whom the arboretum is named and earned a double major in horticulture and design at NCSU.

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Durham Grown: The Durham County Library Garden Club Ripe Tomato Revolution! You probably aren't a terrible gardener. But why is that the message your tomatoes send you every summer? The answer is a concept called Sister Regions....

🧵You probably aren't a terrible gardener. But why is that the message your tomatoes send you every summer? The answer is a concept called Sister Regions. In this FREE session, we will dig into the origins of the 1st tomato plants & their circuitous route to becoming a valued vegetable. 1/3

Crazy 8s Club - Glow-in-the-Dark Geometry (Math for K thru 3) Welcome to Crazy 8s Math Club! Kids need to catch up on math, so let’s make our after-school time count! Unlike competitive clubs that appeal to a select few, Crazy 8s...

Today we are launching 8 weeks of #mathisfun at the @durhamcountylib.bsky.social and a #crazy8sMathClub #crazy8s crazy8sclub.org . This is oriented toward grades K-2. Join us in @durhamnc.bsky.social Durham, NC a the South Branch Library! #mtbos #iteachmath

A group of musicians performs for a family-friendly event at the Durham County Library.

Come out to Main Library on Saturday, Feb. 28 (2-3 p.m.) for a FREE family-friendly concert, Forgotten Clefs, the Renaissance wind ensemble from Mallarme Chamber Players ‼

Register and learn more at: durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/14817787

Four Mothers: A Global Perspective on Parenting & Support The Durham County Women’s Commission, Sister Cities of Durham, Early Years NC, and Durham County Library invite you to join us for an afternoon of global insight and local...

Together, they will bring a worldwide talk on parenthood followed by a practical resource fair and book signing designed specifically for Durham families.

When: Saturday, March 7, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Where: Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro Street
Register: durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/16369846

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Flyer with QR code to register, photos of Abigail Leonard and Commissioner Michelle Burton for Author Talk and Resource Fair on March 7 at Main Library. The Durham County Women’s Commission, Sister Cities of Durham, Early Years NC, and Durham County Library invite you to join us for an afternoon of global insight and local community connection! Join us for an afternoon of global insight and local connection! Inspired by her book Four Mothers, author and reporter Abigail Leonard will sit in conversation with County Commissioner Michelle Burton, a veteran educator and child protection advocate. Together, they will bring a worldwide talk on parenthood followed by a practical resource fair designed specifically for Durham families. You will be able to leave the author talk and gain real resources from local organizations through the resource fair following the talk!

🧵Join us March 7 for an afternoon of global insight and local connection! Inspired by her book Four Mothers, author & reporter Abigail Leonard will sit in conversation with Commissioner Michelle Burton, a veteran educator & child protection advocate.

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Picture of the Durham County Library Marketing staff in front of a wall of Durham County themed logos and graphics. Text reads: Happy Government Communicators Day from the Library Marketing team!

Durham County Library's Read-A-Bull lounges outside of the Durham County South Regional Library location. Logos for the library and Gov Comms day in corner.

It’s #GovernmentCommunicatorsDay, held each year to recognize the outstanding efforts of public communicators! We want to give a shout out to the members of the Library’s Marketing team (and Read A. Bull!) who work mostly behind the scenes to inform, educate & engage with everyone about our Library!

You can explore the history, safety, projects to make with, & the future of these little (and big!) things that keep our devices working, our cars driving & so much more at the Library! Whether a book on our shelves, a video to watch, or an e-book on Hoopla, check it out at DurhamCountyLibrary.org!

Graphic from the Durham County Library with images of different types of batteries and books on batteries for National Battery Day on February 18th. DurhamCountyLibrary.org

Did you know that the electric battery was created by Italian physicist & chemist Alessandro Volta waaaaaay back in 1745? Every year on his birthday – February 18th – we celebrate #NationalBatteryDay!

Durham Business Listening Tour Give It To The People® leads a Durham Business Listening Tour, creating space to hear entrepreneurs, shape solutions, and strengthen our local ecosystem.

Every stop on the tour at one of our locations will create space for entrepreneurs to share their lived experiences, offer insight on what’s working & what isn’t & shape future solutions that reflect the real needs of our community. Register for the FREE sessions: www.eventbrite.com/cc/durham-bu...