Branching Out - Spring 2012 by Durham County Library

Durham County Library

Main Library

News & Events for March, April and May 2012

Branching Out

Happy 50th Birthday, Bragtown! Est. March 11, 1962

In this issue

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From the Director ......................................... 3 Storytime Schedule .................................. 4-5 Locations and Hours .................................... 5 Main Library Programs ............................. 6-9 Bragtown Programs ............................... 10-11 East Regional Programs ......................... 12-13 McDougald Terrace Programs .................... 14 North Regional Programs ...................... 15-17

Main Library East Regional North Regional South Regional Southwest Regional Stanford L. Warren Branch Bragtown Library Family Literacy Center McDougald Terrace Community Library

South Regional Programs ...................... 18-19 Southwest Regional Programs ............. 20-23 Stanford L. Warren Programs ............... 24-25

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Bookmobile Schedule ................................ 24 Humanities Programs ........................... 26-28 Durham Library Foundation Donation Form ....................... 28 Computer Classes .................................. 29-30 Friends of the Durham Library ................... 31 Foreign Language Programs Programas en EspaĂąol ............................... 32

H o l i d ay C l o s i n g s

All Durham County Library locations will be closed: Spring Holiday Friday, April 6 through Sunday, April 8 Staff Development Day Wednesday, May 16 Memorial Day Sunday, May 27 and Monday, May 28

To register for programs, go to durhamcountylibrary.org

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Main Library East Regional1 Main Library North Regional 2 East Regional South Regional 3 North Regional Southwest Regional 4 South Regional Stanford L. Warren Branch Regional 5 Southwest Bragtown Library Family Literacy Center Stanford L. Warren Branch 6 Library 1 Main McDougald Terrace Community Library Bragtown Library Family Literacy Center 7Library East Regional 12Main McDougald Terrace Community Library 8 Regional Regional 23EastNorth South Regional Regional 34North Southwest RegionalRegional 45South Stanford L. Warren Branch 1 Main Library Main Library Main Library 516Southwest Regional Regional Bragtown LibraryBranch Family Literacy Center 2 East East Regional East Regional 627Stanford L. Warren North Regional 3 Center McDougald Terrace Community Library North Regional North Regional 738Bragtown Library Family Literacy South Regional South Regional South Regional 84 McDougald Terrace Community4Library 5 Southwest Regional Southwest Regional5 Southwest Regional L. Warren Branch 6 Stanford L. Warren Branch 6 Stanford Stanford L. Warren Branch 1 Main Library Bragtown Library Family Literacy Center 7 Center Library Family Literacy 7 Bragtown Bragtown Library Family Center East Regional 2 Literacy McDougald Terrace Community Library 8Library Terrace Community 8 McDougald McDougald Terrace Community Regional 3 NorthLibrary 4 South Regional 5 Southwest Regional 6 Stanford L. Warren Branch 7 Bragtown Library Family Literacy Center 8 McDougald Terrace Community Library

F r o m t h e D i r e c t o r : T a m my B a g g e t t A library is more than just a place to get books, CDs, movies, and access to technology and information. It is more than a place to learn new skills, attend free programs, hear local authors and community leaders, and make new friends. In addition to all of these things, a library is the heart of its community. All of our libraries offer the same basic services, but each one takes on the unique flavor of the neighborhood and community it serves. The Bragtown Library Family Literacy Center is a great example of a neighborhood making a library its own. From the beginning, when the community came together to raise funds to open a local library, to today, with children and adult programs at the library almost every day, Bragtown is a vibrant, vital part of its patrons’ lives. On March 11, 2012, Bragtown will turn 50 years old. In celebration, the library will host programs for children, teens and adults on Friday, March 9, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Everyone is invited to stop by during this special day to wish this small, but mighty, library a happy 50th birthday. Here are some things you may not know about Bragtown, one of Durham County’s oldest libraries, and one with a rich history.

• Bragtown goes beyond teaching children how to read and to develop a lifelong love of learning – to widening their understanding of the natural world. Master Gardener, Melissa Young, works with the children in the Bragtown Garden of Wonders, instilling in them the drive to be good stewards of the land and its resources by giving them hands-on experience growing food, flowers and plants in a sustainable manner. • Bragtown Library is the place in the neighborhood for children, teens and adults to access technology that many may not have at home. Homework help is available for children and teens each day, and the library provides computer time for activities like research, completing assignments and job searches. Computer use is sometimes as high as 300 one-hour sessions per month. • Bragtown maintains strong community partnerships with businesses, schools, churches, childcare centers and public housing facilities. Last year, a partnership with Oxford Manor Public Housing and GlaxoSmithKline allowed the library to host “Science in the Summer Camp.” For the first time, this one-room library was able to provide children with access to a popular system-wide program that makes learning about science fun.

• Bragtown was founded as a branch of the African-American Stanford L. Warren Library to serve Northeast Durham. The dream of locating a library in the community became a reality because of the hard work of Bragtown community leaders and the Stanford L. Warren Library Board. As the plans came together for the new facility, the library was temporarily housed in a store while the steering committee raised funds by hosting fish fries and bake sales. On July 21, 1961, the land at Ruth Street and Dearborn Drive was deeded to the Durham Colored Library. Bragtown Branch Library opened, and was dedicated, on March 11, 1962. In April of 1966, the Durham Colored Library merged with the Durham City-County Public Library, and Bragtown became part of the new Durham County Library system. Preservation Durham has recently identified Bragtown Library as a site of historic significance in Durham’s African-American history.

• For almost 50 years now, since Bragtown opened its doors, it has been a place for local adults and seniors to meet new people and socialize with their neighbors. Seniors walk to the library for programs that keep them active and engaged. And each month the librarian hosts “Neighbor-to-Neighbor,” a program that brings residents together for fun activities, educational discussions and good conversation.

• Bragtown’s primary focus has always been on bringing literacy skills to young readers and their families. The library officially opens at 2 p.m. each weekday, but many mornings the staff welcomes children from local daycare centers for storytimes and crafts. Bragtown Library hosts storytimes in English, Spanish and French for children and toddlers, tutoring for school-aged children and access to technology for all ages.

• And finally, some quick statistics: last year Bragtown Library had more than 6,800 visits. It hosted 128 programs, which were attended by approximately 2,000 children, teens and adults. The library also provided access to technology as visitors logged 1,190 computer sessions. All of this in a 1,000 sq. ft. facility, officially open only 15-20 hours a week. Happy 50th birthday to a wonderful community library: Bragtown Library Family Literacy Center! Check out the video about Bragtown on the library’s website, durhamcountylibrary.org, and join us for the celebration on March 9th at 3200 Dearborn Drive.

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S t o r y t i m e @ Yo u r L i b r a r y For more info, call 560-0130 (Main Library) 560-0210 (Bragtown) 560-0214 (East Regional) 560-0240 (McDougald Terrace) 560-0234 (North Regional) 560-7409 (South Regional) 560-8592 (Southwest Regional) 560-0270 (Stanford L. Warren) or register online at durhamcountylibrary.org Main Library LAPSIT STORYTIME (Baby) Mondays, Mar. 5 - May 21 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Stories, fingerplays, music and more for children from infancy to 23 months of age. Registration is required.

PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME (Pre-School) Tuesdays, Mar. 6 - May 29 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Stories, music, crafts and more for children ages 3, 4 and 5 years old. Registration is required.

B r a g t ow n BOOGIE WOOGIE STORYTIME (Pre-School) Wednesdays, Mar. 7 - May 30 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Enjoy stories, music, movements and crafts.

BABY LAPSIT STORYTIME (Baby) Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Mar. 6 - May 16 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays.

BILINGUAL STORYTIME (Pre-School) Mondays, Mar. 12; Apr. 23; May 21 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Enjoy stories, music and crafts in English and Spanish with Annette Sosa.

DROP IN STORYTIME (Pre-School) Thursdays, Mar. 1 – May 29 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Join us for a fun filled and active storytime perfect for ages 2-5. Large groups (10 or more) please pre-register by calling 919-5600232. Drop In Storytime will be held in the Teen Room Apr. 17 – May 8 as we make room for Early Voting @ North Regional Library.

TWIST & SHOUT STORYTIME (Pre-School) Mondays, Mar. 19, 26; Apr. 16 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Shake it up, shake it out! Music, movement and stories to warm up your day. FRENCH STORYTIME (Pre-School) Wednesdays, Mar. 21; Apr. 18; May 23 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Bonjour! Join Ms. Portia Wilson-Whitaker in stories, song and dance.

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FRIDAY AFTERNOON STORYTIME (Pre-School) Fridays, Mar. 9 - May 25 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. A weekly storytime session designed for children from preschool to elementary age. Includes stories, songs, music and more! Registration is required.

BABY & TODDLER STORYTIME (Baby) Tuesdays, Mar. 6 - May 29 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Babies and toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and crafts that encourage their emerging language skills.

TODDLER STORYTIME (2 Year Olds) Wednesdays, Mar. 7 - May 30 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Enjoy stories, music, crafts and more for children two years of age. Registration is required.

EVENING STORYTIME ADVENTURES (Pre-School) Tuesdays, Mar. 13; Apr. 17; May 8 6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. For those parents who just can’t quite make it to morning storytime, this is just for you. Storytime character themes for Mar.--Backyardigans and Bob the Builder; Apr.--Dora and Diego; and for May--Superhero. Craft or coloring sheet will be provided to complete your storytime adventures. Pre-registration is required!

GROUPTIME STORYHOUR (All Ages) Thursdays, Mar. 1 - May 31 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. This program is open to schools, daycares, homeschoolers and other community groups. Come and enjoy stories, book talks, music, crafts, movies, library card registration and more. Sessions are scheduled upon request, groups only. Call Anna Cromwell at 560-0130 to schedule a library visit. LATIN AMERICAN MUSIC AND STORIES WITH ALEX WEISS (All Ages) Saturdays, Mar. 24; April 28; May 26 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Enjoy Latin American music and stories with Alex Weiss and Friends.

SATURDAY MORNING STORYTIME (All Ages) Saturdays, March 3 - May 19 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Enjoy stories, music, crafts and more; for children from infancy to first grade. Come and join in the fun! Registration is required.

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PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME (Pre-School) Wednesdays, Mar. 7 - May 23 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Pre-schoolers are welcome to come celebrate reading with great books, music, songs and crafts. Pre-registration is required for groups of 7 or more. YOGA STORYTIME (6-12 Year Olds) Saturday, Mar. 17 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Children and parents are invited out for this special Yoga Storytime. Bring your Yoga gear. Pre-registration is required.

McDougald Terrace ELEMENTARY STORY HOUR (Elementary School) Every Thursday, March - May 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Join us for stories and crafts every Thursday afternoon!

BEDTIME TALES (Pre-School) Thursdays, Mar. 1 – May 17 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Join us for stories and songs. Feel free to wear your pajamas and bring a stuffed animal! FAMILY STORYTIME (Pre-School) Saturdays, Mar. 3; Apr. 14; May 5 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays! DROP IN STORYTIME SESSION #2 (Pre-School) Tuesdays, Mar. 6 - May 15 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Join us for a repeat of our 10:30 a.m. Drop In Storytime! As always no pre-registration required and drop-ins are always welcome!

South Regional RHYMETIME (2 Year Olds) Mondays, Mar. 5 - May 28 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. Join Miss Lauren for songs, rhymes, fingerplays and lots of interactive fun for walkers through 3 years. RHYMETIME (2 Year Olds) Mondays, Mar. 5 - May 28 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Join Miss Lauren for songs, rhymes, fingerplays and lots of interactive fun for walkers through 3 years. FAMILY STORYTIME (Pre-School) Mondays, Mar. 5 - May 28 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Join Miss Kathleen for books, songs, activities and crafts perfect for the whole family! STORYTIME (Pre-School) Tuesdays, Mar. 6 - May 29 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Join Miss Kathleen for books, songs, activities and crafts perfect for the whole family!

S t o r y t i m e @ Yo u r L i b r a r y LAPSITTERS (Baby) Wednesdays, Mar. 7 -May 30 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Join Miss Erica for fingerplays, songs, rhymes and stories perfect for your baby (6-23 months).

TERRIFIC TALES STORYTIME! (Pre-School) Tuesdays, Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr. 3, 10; May 8 - 29 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Join Miss Amy for stories, songs and lots of interactive fun for little ones. All Ages.

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FRENCH STORYTIME (Pre-School) Monday, Mar. 12, 26; Apr. 9, 23 9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Join us for a storytime all in French! Share stories, songs and rhymes with Catherine Fowler.

BABY LAPSIT STORYTIME - SESSION 1 (Baby) Mondays, Mar. 5 - 26; Apr. 2, 9; May 7 - 21 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Join Miss Margaret for stories, songs and rhymes for you and your baby. Ages 0-23 months. Ticket required. There will be 20 tickets for each Lapsit program that will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis from the Children’s Information Desk the day of the program.

BABY LAPSIT STORYTIME - SESSION 2 (Baby) Mondays, Mar. 5 - 26; Apr. 2, 9; May 7-21 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Join Miss Margaret for stories, songs and rhymes for you and your baby. Ages 0-23 months. Ticket required. There will be 20 tickets for each Lapsit program that will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis from the Children’s Information Desk the day of the program. BABY LAPSIT STORYTIME - SESSION 1 (Baby) Wednesdays, Mar. 7 - May 30 9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Join Miss Amy for stories, songs and rhymes for you and your baby. Ages 0-23 months. Ticket required. There will be 15 tickets for each Lapsit program that will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis from the Children’s Information Desk the day of the program. BABY LAPSIT STORYTIME - SESSION 2 (Baby) Wednesdays, Mar. 7 - May 30 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Join Miss Amy for stories, songs and rhymes for you and your baby. Ages 0-23 months. Ticket required. There will be 15 tickets for each Lapsit program that will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis from the Children’s Information Desk the day of the program.

BABY LAPSIT STORYTIME - SESSION 3 (Baby) Wednesdays, Mar. 7 - May 30 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Join Miss Amy for stories, songs and rhymes for you and your baby. Ages 0-23 months. No tickets required for this session.

STORYTIME FOR 2’S (2 Year Olds) Thursdays, Mar. 1 - May 31 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. This storytime is the perfect transition from low-key lapsit to the ruckus storytime. Stories, songs and rhymes with Miss Margaret. Two year olds. Ticket required. Tickets may be acquired at the Children’s Information Desk the day of the program. SATURDAY STORYTIME! (Pre-School) Saturdays, Mar. 3, 17; Apr. 28; May 12, 26 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Join Miss Amy for stories, songs and crafts! Ages 2-6. Registration required.

BILINGUAL FUN: SPANISH STORY TIME WITH MISS PATTY (Pre-School) Tuesdays, Mar. 13, 27; Apr. 24, 27; May 8, 22 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Hola Amigos, come join Miss Patty for stories and songs in Spanish and English.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME WITH CRAFT (Pre-School) Wednesdays, Mar. 14 – May 30 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Join Ms. Christine for Storytime. Each week we will read fun stories, sing songs and create a tie-in craft. Registration required.

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TERRIFIC TALES CANCELED TO ACCOMMODATE EARLY VOTING (Pre-School) Tuesdays, Apr. 17 – May 3 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

BABY LAPSIT STORYTIMES CANCELED TO ACCOMMODATE EARLY VOTING

STORYTIME WITH MS. TRISH (Pre-School) Wednesdays, Mar. 7 - May 30 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Come enjoy a fun time with music, dancing, reading books and doing a craft.

Regionals East Regional: 211 Lick Creek Ln., 560-0203 Children’s Unit, 560-0214

Hours: Mon., Tue. and Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wed. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

North Regional: 221 Milton Rd., 560-0231 Children’s Unit, 560-0232

Hours: Mon., Tue. and Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Wed. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri. 2 p-.m. - 6 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

South Regional: 4505 S. Alston Ave., 560-7409

Children’s Unit, 560-7441

Hours: Mon., Tue. and Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Wed. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Southwest Regional: 3605 Shannon Rd., 560-8590

Children’s Unit, 560-8592

Hours: Mon., Tue. and Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wed. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Branches

Stanford L. Warren Branch: 1201 Fayetteville St., 560-0270

S t a n f o r d L . Wa r r e n Mondays, Mar. 5 - May 21 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Storytime for pre-school aged children with stories and crafts.

Wed. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Mondays, Apr. 16, 23 & 30 10:30 session. 11:15 session

PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME (Pre-School)

Children’s Unit, 560-0130

Hours: Mon., Tue. and Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

GERMAN STORYTIME WITH CAROLINA KINDER (Kindergarten) Saturday, Mar. 17 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Storytime fully in German led by Carolina Kinder.

Main Library: 300 N. Roxboro St., 560-0100

Hours: Mon., Tue. and Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wed. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Community Libraries

Bragtown Library Family Literacy Center: 3200 Dearborn Dr., 560-0210 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

McDougald Terrace: 1101 Lawson St., 560-0240 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

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Main Library Storytimes

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For more info, call 560-0130 or register online at durhamcountylibrary.org.

LAPSIT STORYTIME (Baby) Mondays, Mar. 5 - May 21 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Stories, fingerplays, music and more for children from infancy to 23 months of age. Registration is required.

TAKE AND MAKE CRAFT (All Ages) Ongoing Enjoy a pre-cut craft at home. The information sheet includes instructions and titles of books that support the craft’s theme, encouraging parents to create a storytime of their very own!

PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME (Pre-School) Tuesdays, Mar. 6 - May 29 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Stories, music, crafts and more for children ages 3, 4 and 5 years old. Registration is required.

A HOMESCHOOLER’S SPECIAL (All Ages) Ongoing Homeschoolers, We Want You! What can we offer you? We can provide meeting space, storytimes and book talks, library tours and information sessions, library card registration, Horizon Database training, library etiquette sessions and assistance with research projects. Services provided upon request. Call Anna Cromwell at 560-0130 for more information.

TODDLER STORYTIME (2 Year Olds) Wednesdays, Mar. 7 - May 30 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Enjoy stories, music, crafts and more for children two years of age. Registration is required. GROUPTIME STORYHOUR (All Ages) Thursdays, Mar. 1 - May 31 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. This program is open to schools, daycares, homeschoolers and other community groups. Come and enjoy stories, book talks, music, crafts, movies, library card registration and more. Sessions are scheduled upon request, groups only. Call Anna Cromwell at 560-0130 to schedule a library visit. LATIN AMERICAN MUSIC AND STORIES WITH ALEX WEISS (All Ages) Saturdays, Mar. 24; April 28; May 26 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Enjoy Latin American music and stories with Alex Weiss and Friends.

To register for programs, go to durhamcountylibrary.org

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HORIZON & INTERNET TRAINING (All Ages) Ongoing One on one sessions provided to individuals and groups of five or less. Learn how to use both the Internet and the Library Computer Catalog effectively. Sessions provided upon request. Call Jessica Adams at 560-0130 for more information. STORY SHARING KITS (Elementary School) Ongoing Calling All Daycare Providers; have we got a resource for you! What is a Story Sharing Kit? It is a storytime in a bag! Each Kit is theme based and supports the daycare curriculum (over 75 themes). The Kits provide information in a variety of mediums: books, videos, cds, puzzles, puppets, flannel board stories, activity guides and more. The Kits can only be checked out and returned at the Main Library’s Children’s Unit, as they must be verified for completion prior to check out and upon return. Daycare Provider status must be verified. For more information, please call Anna Cromwell at 560-0130 or stop by for a Story Sharing Kit subject list. LIBRARY ETIQUETTE AND TOUR SESSION (All Ages) Ongoing This program is open to schools, daycares, homeschoolers and day-camps. A tour of the library is provided, followed by an information session explaining the expectations for children when visiting the library. Each session is provided upon request. Please call Anna Cromwell at 560-0130 for more information. MARCH IS YOUTH ART MONTH! (All Ages) March 2 – April 25 Visit the Main Library to view artwork created by local students from surrounding Durham Public Schools. This incredible display includes over a hundred unique pieces of art and exhibits in an array of colorful styles and intricate techniques. The Art Show Reception is scheduled for Sunday, March 11 from 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. For more information call 560-0130.

DRAWING WITH TOM CZAPLINSKI (6-12 Year Olds) Thursdays, Mar. 1 - May 31 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. A weekly afternoon special: enjoy drawing classes with Tom Czaplinski. Learn sketching techniques and improve your drawing skills through weekly projects. Registration is required. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR. SEUSS/”READ ACROSS AMERICA!” (Pre-School) Friday, Mar. 2 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Join us as we share several of our favorite Dr. Seuss stories coupled with music, a craft and of course a birthday cake, as we celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday. Come and enjoy some of his most beloved and memorable characters.

TUTORING WITH CASEY GABRIEL AND GWEN BURNEY (Elementary School) Saturdays, Mar. 3 - May 26 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tutoring provided by appointment only. Call 560-0130; spaces limited. Assistance with math, reading and research projects is available; appointments cannot be made on-line. (Open to K-Elementary/times may vary).

Latin American Storytime Enjoy Latin American stories and music with Alex Weiss and friends. March 24; April 28; May 26; 10:30 a.m. Children’s Programming Room at the Main Library To register, call 560-0130. For more infomation, contact Karlene Fyffe at 560-0172.

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Sunday Story Sensations (For ages 3 - 7)

Come join the Sunday afternoon fun on the 4th Sunday of each month at 3:30 p.m. If the fourth Sunday falls on a Holiday weekend, storytime will take place on the third Sunday.

March 25, April 22, Main Library Auditorium Come enjoy stories, story corners, music and drama! Celebrate author birthdays! Enjoy a snack and enter for door prize drawings!

For more information or to register contact Karlene Fyffe at 560-0172 or kfyffe@durhamcountync.gov

SUNDAY’S PRE-SCHOOL MOVIE AND CRAFT SESSION (Pre-School) Sunday, Mar. 4, 11, 18; April 1, 15, 29; May 6, 20 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. A weekly movie and craft session designed for children ages 3, 4 and 5 years old. Each movie and craft is theme-based. Registration is required.

GROUPTIME MOVIE HOUR (Pre-School) Tuesdays, Mar. 6 - May 29 10 a.m. - 12 noon A weekly movie series designed for preschoolers. Available to groups only. Sessions provided upon request. Call Anna Cromwell at 560-0130 for more information. ST. PATRICK’S DAY SPECIAL (Pre-School) Saturday, Mar. 17 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Join us for a “St. Patrick’s Day” celebration. Come and enjoy stories, music, dance and a craft. Let’s decorate leprechaun cup cakes for an extra sweet treat! Registration is required.

SUNDAY STORY SENSATIONS (3-7 Year Olds) Sundays, Mar. 25; Apr. 22 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Enjoy stories, music and drama! Meet and greet local authors! Celebrate author birthdays! Enjoy a snack and enter for door prizes! SWEET SONGS WITH BARBRA LAIRD (Pre-School) Thursdays, Mar. 29 - May 31 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Songs, music, instruments, fingerplays, stories and more performed by Barbra Laird. Registration is required. CELEBRATE NATIONAL POETRY MONTH (All Ages) April 1-30 Share your love of poetry by submitting one of your own poems for display within the Children’s Unit at Main. Participants are encouraged to be creative and to explore a variety of poetry styles. Accompanying artwork to enhance your entry is welcome. Each poet will receive a certificate of participation.

A BUNNI-LICIOUS EASTER SPECIAL! (Pre-School) Wednesday, Apr. 4 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Join us for a wonderful Easter Special; enjoy stories, music, a craft and an egg-ceptional Easter treat! Registration is required.

SUNDAY’S MOVIE AND CRAFT SESSION (Pre-school) Sundays, Mar. 4- May. 20 3 p.m. -4 p.m. A weekly movie and craft session designed for children ages 3, 4 and 5 years old. Each movie and craft is themebased. Registration is required.

All movies are rated G, except as noted.

Mar. 4: DISNEY’S LION KING Craft: Lion

Apr. 15: DISNEY’S LITTLE MERMAID II Craft: Flounder the Fish

Mar. 11: DISNEY’S 101 DALMATIANS Craft: Dalmatian

Apr. 29: DISNEY’S ALADDIN II Craft: Coloring Project

Mar. 18: DISNEY’S SLEEPING

May. 6: A BUG’S LIFE Craft: Bug

Craft: Dragon

May. 20: THE KING AND I Craft: Crown

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Apr. 1: DISNEY’S CINDERELLA II Craft: Coloring Project

CELEBRATE NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK WITH PUPPETS TO GO (All Ages) Thursday, Apr. 12 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Celebrate National Library Week (April 8-14) with Puppets to Go! Puppets to Go will perform Jeremy’s Jungle Adventure. In this original adventure, a young boy and his father embark on a jungle safari. Jeremy befriends a lion cub, and they each learn something about prejudice as well as each other. This is a touching story of friendship.

EARTH DAY SPECIAL! (Pre-School) Thursday, Apr. 19 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon Join us for a special showing of Fern Gully. This beautiful, vibrant, animated tale teaches us to cherish the earth and warns us of what could happen if we don’t. The movie is followed by a seed planting craft, encouraging you to love and nurture a plant that may one day end up in your garden. Registration is required. NATIONAL CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK SPECIAL! (Pre-School) Saturday, May 12 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Celebrate National Children’s Book Week (May 7-13). Come join in the fun, as we share some of our favorite books. Enjoy stories, music, games and more. The program will be followed by a book making craft session. As a special gift from us to you, each child will receive a free book to add to their own collection. Registration is required.

A MOTHER’S DAY CRAFT TIME SPECIAL! (Pre-School) Sunday, May 13 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. Enjoy our animated special, “Mama Do You Love Me.” Afterwards make a special gift for your mother or for whoever gives you hugs and kisses. All ages welcome. Registration is required.

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Main Library Teen Programs

Ad u l t P r o g r a m s

Co m p u t e r C l a s s e s

For more info, call 560-0122 or register online at durhamcountylibrary.org.

For more info, call 560-0268 or register online at durhamcountylibrary.org.

See page 29 for class descriptions.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD

ALL ABOUT OSCAR: OSCAR MICHEAUX FILM SERIES

Mondays, Mar. 5; Apr. 16; May 14 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Thursdays, Mar. 1; Apr. 5; May 3 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Bring your ideas, thoughts and suggestions to the librarian! Let’s brainstorm together to create AWESOMENESS at the library!

RESERVE THE LIBRARIAN Saturdays, Mar. 3, 17, 31; Apr. 14, 28; May 12, 26 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Do you need assistance with a research paper or resume? Get one-on-one help from your Teen Librarian. Registration is required.

GAME DAY Tuesdays, Mar. 6 – May 29 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Challenge your friends to a friendly board game or video game.

MEET AND GREET THE TEEN LIBRARIAN Wednesdays, Mar. 14; Apr. 11; May 9 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Please come out to meet your new Teen Librarian, Placedia Nance! We will play video games, socialize and have a snack.

READING ROCKS BOOK CLUB Thursdays, Mar. 22; Apr. 19; May 17 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Read any good books lately? Want to talk about them? Please join us in the Young Adult area to discuss popular and ‘not so popular’ teen fiction.

ANIME ADVENTURES CLUB Thursdays, Mar. 29; Apr. 26; May 24 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Come out and discuss your favorite Anime, Manga or graphic novel. We will have tons of fun sketching pictures of Anime characters. We will also preview some Anime movies. Snacks will be provided.

COMICS WORKSHOP Tuesday, May 8 4 p.m.-5 p.m. Join comics artist, Amy Godfrey, as she teaches you how to turn your doodles into comics!

Thursday, Mar. 1 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Join us for the final film in this enlightening series as we screen films from this cinematic pioneer. Micheaux was known as a pioneering creator of ``race films’’--motion pictures for Black audiences who were insulted by Hollywood’s racist depiction of Blacks as inferiors. Film will be followed by short discussion. Refreshments will be provided.

AARP TAX ASSISTANCE Mondays and Thursdays, Mar. 1 - Apr. 16 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Volunteers from AARP provide free assistance in filing federal and state income tax forms. Please bring photo ID, social security card(s) for all filers and dependents, and all tax documents such as W-2s and 1099s.

VITA TAX PREPARATION Saturdays, Mar. 3, 17, 31; Apr. 14 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Mar. 6 - Apr. 17 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Volunteers from RSVP provide free assistance in filing federal and state income tax forms. Please bring photo ID, social security card(s) for all filers and dependents, and all tax documents such as W-2s and 1099s.

NENO NA MUZIKI (SPOKEN WORD AND MUSIC) Every 3rd Thursday 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. March 15, Strong Women; April 19, SLAM STYLE; May 17, World Peace Come and share your original poetry or read from an anthology provided at this Open Mic event. Sing a song, read a passage or present a musical instrumental selection. The mic is yours so show your talent! Light refreshments provided.

NC ROOM COLLECTION DAY AND COMING OUT IN THE SOUTH

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COMPUTER BASICS Tuesdays, Apr. 3; May 29 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

DOING MORE WITH POWERPOINT Tuesday, Mar. 20 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

EXCEL FORMULAS Tuesday, Mar. 27 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

INTERNET & WEB BASICS Mondays, Mar. 26; Apr. 30 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

INTERNET & WEB BASICS Tuesdays, Apr. 17; May 15 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

INTRODUCTION TO EMAIL Mondays, Mar. 19; May 7 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

INTRODUCTION TO EMAIL Tuesday, Apr. 10 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

INTRODUCTION TO KEYBOARDING Mondays, Mar. 12; Apr. 9; May 21 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT EXCEL Tuesdays, Mar. 13; May 1 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 21 INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT POWERPOINT All Day Tuesday, May 8 The process of coming out as a LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. transgendered, queer) person – to oneself, parents, friends, relatives, coworkers, teachers – can be a varied experience – scary, affirming, challenging, transformative. Join Don’t miss moderator Dr. Alexis Pauline Gumbs and GlaxoSmithKline’s Science members of the LGBTQ community as in the Summer camp, they share their experiences coming a fun and free science education program that helps elementary and out in the South. This panel middle-school children “grow into science.” discussion is co-sponsored by the Pauli Murray Project.

COMPUTER BASICS

This year’s camp sessions will focus on simple machines. Registration begins in March and all participants must pre-register. For more information visit scienceinthesummer.com

Main Library INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORD Tuesdays, Mar. 6; Apr. 24 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

INTRODUCTION TO ONLINE BANKING Monday, Apr. 23 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Celebrate National Library Week with Puppets To Go! Puppets to Go will perform Jeremy’s Jungle Adventure. In this original adventure, a young boy and his father embark on a jungle safari. Jeremy befriends a lion cub, and they each learn something about prejudice as well as each other. This is a touching story of friendship.

ONLINE JOB SEARCHING Monday, Apr. 2 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

ONLINE JOB SEARCHING Tuesday, May 22 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Fo r e i g n L a n g u a g e

For all Foreign Language programs, see p. 32. ESOL CLASS (ENGLISH LEARNING)/ CLASE DE INGLES Mondays and Thursdays, Mar. 5 - May 24 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Spring semester for English learning. The class is offered from February to May. MUST REGISTER AND TAKE PLACEMENT TESTS. For information call 560-0157. Semestre de primavera para la clase de Ingles. Las clases son de febrero a mayo. REGISTRACION Y EXAMENES REQUERIDOS PARA PARTICIPAR. Llamar para información de clases al 560-0157.

April 9 Bragtown, 10:30 a.m. Bookmobile, 3 p.m. April 10 East Regional, 10:30 a.m. Southwest Regional, 6 p.m. April 11 North Regional, 11 a.m. April 12 Main Library, 10:30 a.m. South Regional, 7 p.m.

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To register for programs, go to durhamcountylibrary.org

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B r a g t ow n L i b r a r y Fa m i l y L i t e r ac y Ce n t e r TWIST & SHOUT STORYTIME (Pre-School) Mondays, Mar. 19, 26; Apr. 16 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Shake it up, shake it out! Music, movement and stories to warm up your day.

CELEBRATE EASTER (pre-School) Wednesday, Apr. 4 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Enjoy a movie. Bring your basket, and search for a prize filled egg. Registration required.

FRENCH STORYTIME (Pre-School) Wednesdays, Mar. 21; Apr. 18; May 23 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Bonjour! Join Ms. Portia Wilson-Whitaker in stories, song and dance.

CELEBRATE NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK WITH PUPPETS TO GO (Pre-School)

C h i l d r e n’s P r o g r a m s HOMEWORK HELP (Kindergarten) Mondays - Thursdays, Mar. 1 – May 31 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Assistance with homework for all school-aged children.

FAMILY FUN FRIDAY (Elementary School) Every other Friday, Mar. 2 - May 25 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Spend some extra special time with your family at the library. Join us for an afternoon of fun with a board game, movie and popcorn or a good book. Please call for scheduled event.

WHAT’S IN YOUR GARDEN? (Pre-School) Mondays, Mar. 5; Apr. 2; May 7 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Join Master Gardener Melissa Young as she prepares the “Bragtown Garden of Wonders” for the spring season. MAKE & TAKE CRAFTS (Pre-School) Mondays, Mar. 5 - May 21 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Show your creative side with a weekly craft activity that you can make in the library or take home to enjoy.

For more info, call 560-0210 or register online at durhamcountylibrary.org. Storytimes BOOGIE WOOGIE STORYTIME (Pre-School) Wednesdays, Mar. 7 - May 30 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Enjoy stories, music, movements and crafts. BILINGUAL STORYTIME (Pre-School) Mondays, Mar. 12; Apr. 23; May 21 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Enjoy stories, music and crafts in English and Spanish with Annette Sosa.

To register for programs, go to durhamcountylibrary.org

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ODDS ‘N’ ENDS ART WITH MISS DENISE (Elementary School) Thursdays, Mar. 8; Apr. 12; May 10 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Get creative. Have fun with straws, sequins, beads, buttons and more to create a homemade masterpiece. Registration required.

RAGS TO RICHES THEATRE PERFORMS PUSS IN BOOTS (Pre-School) Friday, March 9 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Jaques’ father has died and left his brother everything but the castle on the hill. Josie, a talking cat in boots, makes a plan for Jaques, the Millers son. Jaques has to play the part of the Marquis of Carrabas, and Josie will arrange for him to meet the King and his daughter, Olivia. Fearing the worst, Jaques goes along with the ruse, becoming strangely elated when in fact it works and the King and Olivia agree to meet him at his castle. There is one small problem. The castle is the home of an OGRE! How will Josie deal with that?

Monday, Apr. 9 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Celebrate National Library Week with Puppets to Go! Puppets to Go will perform Jeremy’s Jungle Adventure. In this original adventure, a young boy and his father embark on a jungle safari. Jeremy befriends a lion cub, and they each learn something about prejudice as well as each other. This is a touching story of friendship.

SPRING BREAK CRAFT (Elementary School) Wednesday, Apr. 11 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Get creative. Gather leaves, acorns, pinecones and tissue flowers to create a lovely spring basket or wreath. EL DIA/CHILDREN’S DAY (Pre-School) Monday, Apr. 30 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Come and enjoy a story, music, dancing, crafts and a treat. DCL PUPPETS IN MOTION (Pre-School) Monday, May 14 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Come out and enjoy the greatest puppet show at Durham County Library. This show is educational, entertaining and lots of fun.

Teen Programs GEEK OUT @ YOUR LIBRARY Wednesday, Mar. 7 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Celebrate Teen Tech Week. March 4-10. Get connected. Don’t have time to read your favorite novel, need a last minute resource to complete a country report or need to prepare for the SAT/ACT or GED test? Check out the electronic resources available through the Durham County Library website.

SKILL TOYS AROUND THE WORLD WITH FLOW CIRCUS Friday, Mar. 9 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Flow Circus Teen Kits offer a dynamic and interactive way to ignite curiosity in tweens and teens. Kids will want to pick up and play with a variety of props that can be spun, balanced and tossed. Enjoy activities such as Skill Toy Bingo, 60 Second Challenges and other fun programming ideas!

GAMING @ BRAGTOWN Wednesday, Mar. 21 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Play your favorite Wii games at the library with your friends.

B r a g t ow n L i b r a r y Fa m i l y L i t e r ac y Ce n t e r PLC EARLY RELEASE GAME DAY Wednesday, Apr. 25 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Challenge your friends in a friendly board game, Nintendo Game Cube or Wii game.

COMIC WORKSHOP Tuesday, May 15 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Join comic artist Amy Godfrey as she teaches you how to turn your doodles into comics! Registration required.

Ad u l t P r o g r a m s NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR PRESENTS: DOROTHY N. CLARK Friday, Mar. 9 12 noon - 1:30 p.m. Why It’s Hard to Live With a Woman. It is often asserted that women are moody, temperamental or just plain testy. Could the reason be because their feet hurt? The character shows an array of shoes to explain how they can ruin a woman’s mood over the course of a day. Light refreshments will be served. Registration required.

NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR Friday, Apr. 13 12 noon - 1:30 p.m. Flower pot craft. Want to be the envy of the neighborhood? Create a flower pot/planter that will truly be an eye-catcher to others. Registration required. Enjoy a light lunch.

NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR Friday, May 11 12 noon - 1:30 p.m. Meet and chat with neighbors. Learn about social networking sites, health and nutrition, great craft making, bestseller books and the neighborhood. Please call for scheduled event. Registration required.

Fo r e i g n L a n g u a g e BILINGUAL STORYTIME (Pre-School) Mondays, Mar. 12; Apr. 23; May 21 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Enjoy stories, music and crafts in English and Spanish with Annette Sosa. FRENCH STORYTIME (Pre-School) Wednesdays, Mar. 21; Apr. 18; May 23 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Bonjour! Join Ms. Portia Wilson-Whitaker in stories, song and dance.

EL DIA/CHILDREN’S DAY (Pre-School) Monday, Apr. 30 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Come and enjoy a story, music, dancing, crafts and a treat.

BRAGTOWN CELEBRATES 50 YEARS! Join Bragtown Library Family Literacy Center, the Library family and local officials as we celebrate 50 years of service to the community. Enjoy a full day of programs for all ages, giveaways, door prizes and refreshments.

Friday, March 9; 12 noon – 5 p.m. 12 noon: Comedian Dorothy N. Clark performs for adults 2:30 p.m.: Rags to Riches performs Puss in Boots for children and families 4 p.m.: Skill Toys from Around the World with Flow Circus Youth, ages 10 - 16, will have fun playing and learning about various skill toys. For more info call 560-0210. Spring 2012 Branching Out

East Regional Storytimes

For more info, call 560-0214 or register online at durhamcountylibrary.org. BABY & TODDLER STORYTIME (Baby) Tuesdays, Mar. 6 - May 29 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Babies and toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and crafts that encourage their emerging language skills. EVENING STORYTIME ADVENTURES (Pre-School) Tuesdays, Mar. 13; Apr. 17; May 8 6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. For those parents who just can’t quite make it to morning storytime, this is just for you. Storytime character themes for Mar. – Backyardigans and Bob the Builder; Apr. – Dora and Diego; and for May – Superhero. Craft or coloring sheet will be provided to complete your storytime adventures. Pre-registration is required! PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME (Pre-School) Wednesdays, Mar. 7 - May 23 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Pre-schoolers are welcome to come celebrate reading with great books, music, songs and crafts. Pre-registration is required for groups of 7 or more.

YOGA STORYTIME (6-12 Year Olds) Saturday, Mar. 17 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Children and parents are invited out for this special Yoga Storytime. Bring your Yoga gear. Pre-registration is required.

C h i l d r e n’ s P r o g r a m s

For more info, call 560-0214 or register online at durhamcountylibrary.org. DR. SEUSS CELEBRATION (Pre-School) Thursday, Mar. 1 10:30 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. Let’s celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday a few days early with an amazing story hour and great fun with Ms. Olivia. Feel free to wear your Dr. Seuss costumes. Pre-registration required WARM CRAYON SOUFFLE’ (6-12 Year Olds) Friday, Mar. 9 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Join us for this ARTSY program. You will find that broken crayons REALLY are good for something. Registration required.

STORIES AND MUSIC ALL AROUND YOU (Pre-School) Thursdays, Mar. 15; Apr. 12 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Join Ms. Olivia as she takes you on a musical journey through stories and song. A fun time will be had by all. Pre-registration is appreciated.

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GRAPHIC NOVEL CLUB FOR BOYS (Elementary School) Friday, Mar. 16; Apr. 20 4:30 p.m. - 5:10 p.m. Join other boys in grades 3-5 and discuss or learn more about graphic novels. Graphic novel discussion for Mar. is Naruto, Apr. is Bones and May is Dragon Ball Z and Marvel Adventures. Light refreshments will be served. Great opportunity to meet new friends. Pre-registration is appreciated!

HOMESCHOOL LIBRARY ADVENTURES (6-12 Year Olds) Thursdays, Apr. 19; May 17 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. This is a team building and educational program for Homeschoolers. Rain Forest Mural, Mar. 15; Sound Exploration, Apr. 19; Curriculum & Information Fair (Conducted by Homeschool Parents), May 17. Call for more information. Preregistration is required.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY CRAFT (Pre-School)

THE PIRATES!! (6-12 Year Olds) Monday, Apr. 23 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Ahoy, buccaneers! Kick back at our pirate party with activities, crafts and stories. Children aged 6-10 are invited to come in costume and have a swashbuckling good time! Registration required.

Saturday, Mar. 17 All Day Join us for a very green craft.

MARCH INTO SPRING CRAFT FLING (6-12 Year Olds) Tuesday, Mar. 20 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Bugs, flowers and ice cream! Oh my! Join us for crafts and stories to welcome the spring season! EASTER CRAFT (Kindergarten) Wednesday, Apr. 4 All Day Join us for this fun Easter craft; it will be EGG-citing! GAMING DAY FRENZY (6-12 Year Olds) Monday, Apr. 9 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. It’s spring break, and we want you to have fun. Come out and enjoy some fun and games with your friends. We will be playing X-box Kinect from 10:30-12 and Wii games from 2-4. Registration required.

CELEBRATE NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK WITH PUPPETS TO GO! (Pre-School) Tuesday, Apr. 10 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Puppets to Go will perform Jeremy’s Jungle Adventure. In this original adventure, a young boy and his father embark on a jungle safari. Jeremy befriends a lion cub, and they each learn something about prejudice as well as each other. This is a touching story of friendship.

JUST DANCE FOR KIDS (Pre-School) Tuesday, Apr. 10 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Dance party fun for younger and older kids. This game is designed for kids ages 4-10. Registration required.

JUST DANCE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY (6-12 Year Olds) Saturday, Apr. 14 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Great family event! Come out and show your kids you can still move and groove with the best. Won’t they be surprised!! Registration required.

MEET THE TURTLES (Pre-School) Wednesday, Apr. 25 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. Staff from the Museum of Life and Science will be on hand with live turtles in a program that mixes art, science and storytime activities. Pre-registration is appreciated!! THE PRINCESSES (6-12 Year Olds) Monday, May 14 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. This group meets to discuss and share all things (books, etiquette, accessories, dress etc) related to being a Princess. Girls are welcomed to dress up. Registration required. SCIENCE NIGHT @ THE LIBRARY – MEET THE ANIMALS (Elementary School) Tuesday, May 15 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Bring the whole family out and enjoy a live animal program featuring reptiles. Registration is required.

Teen Programs

For more info, call 560-0213 or register online at durhamcountylibrary.org. EAST GEEKSTERS TEEN BOOK CLUB MEETING Every other Thursday, Mar. 1 - May 24 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Join our teen book club, the notorious East Geeksters, as we read and discuss a variety of books. Refreshments and fun guaranteed!

TEEN TECH WEEK EVENT Wednesday, Mar. 7 All Day “Geek Out @ your library” during Teen Tech Week, Mar. 4-10. This year’s celebration will involve answering tech questions in our Geek Box placed in the Teen Room. Prizes awarded for the winning answers! Come to East and Geek!

East Regional TEEN CREATIVE WRITING GROUP

THE OVER 50 CROWD

MICROSOFT EXCEL BASICS

Every other Thursday, Mar. 8 - May 31 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Write your own stories or join in on those already in progress. Informal meeting of creative minds!

Tuesdays, Mar. 6 - Apr. 10; May 8 - 29 10 a.m. - 12 noon Fun discussions, yummy food and great fun! Join the award winning Over 50 Crowd for a relaxing start to your Tuesday mornings.

Wednesdays, Mar. 14; Apr. 11 10 a.m. - 12 noon

JUST DANCE/DDR Wednesdays, Mar. 14; May 30 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Your pick: Wii Just Dance or DDR? Join the fun at East!

KINECT GAMES Wednesdays, Mar. 21; Apr. 11; May 9 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Play our new Kinect games. Get ready to move!

NATIONAL WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH MOVIE Wednesday, Mar. 28 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Watch a film at East honoring National Women’s History Month. Refreshments provided.

WII MARIOKART Wednesday, Apr. 4; May 23 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Who’s the fastest driver on the track? Play and find out!

CELEBRATE NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK, APR. 8-14! Wednesday, Apr. 18 All Day This year’s theme is “You Belong @ your library.” We want to know what your library means to you. Write a poem (it’s also National Poetry Month) or a short statement about the value of the library in your life. Put your entries in the box in the Teen Room. Winner selected Apr. 18.

CRAFT TIMES @ EAST Wednesdays, Apr. 18; May 2 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. We’re crafting at East! Join in our spring creations. We’ll be meeting in the Children’s Room.

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON FLICKS Wednesday, Apr. 25 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Join us in the Children’s Room for a Wednesday afternoon movie and refreshments!

Ad u l t P r o g r a m s

For more info, call 560-0213 or register online at durhamcountylibrary.org. COUPONING MADE EASY Mondays, Mar. 5, Mar. 19; May 7, May 21 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Learn the four W’s of Couponing; When, What, Where and Why to use coupons. If you learn the basics for couponing, you can SHOP and SAVE.

DURHAM VOICES (CREATIVE WRITING GROUP) Every other Tuesday, Mar. 6 - May 15 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. If you’re a writer looking to swap critiques with other local writers, this group is the place for you. We are looking for new members who are dedicated to improving their craft and helping others do the same.

GARDENING WORKSHOP Thursday, Mar. 8 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Gardening workshop.

ZUMBA FITNESS KINECT Mondays, Mar. 12; Mar. 26 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Adult exercise program.

RESUME & JOB SEARCH HELP Thursdays, Mar. 22; Apr. 19; May 17 12 noon - 1 p.m. Get help writing your resume and looking for jobs using Learning Express’ Career Accelerator.

BECOMING A FOSTER PARENT Monday, Apr. 9 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Durham County Department of Social Services is recruiting families to provide care for children.

JUST DANCE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Saturday, Apr. 14 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Great family event! Come out and show your kids you can still move and groove with the best. Won’t they be surprised!! Registration required.

LET’S TALK ABOUT KIDS Monday, Apr. 30 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. This program is for parents to come out and discuss parenting styles and trends that get results. Bring your ideas! Refreshments will be served.

MICROSOFT POWERPOINT BASICS Thursdays, Mar. 15; Apr. 12; May 10 10 a.m. - 12 noon

INTERNET BASICS Tuesdays, Mar. 20; Apr. 17; May 15 10 a.m. - 12 noon

MICROSOFT EXCEL INTERMEDIATE Wednesdays, Mar. 21; Apr. 18 10 a.m. - 12 noon

INTRODUCTION TO EMAIL Thursdays, Mar. 22; Apr. 19; May 17 10 a.m. - 12 noon

Fo r e i g n L a n g u a g e

For all Foreign Language programs, see p. 32. ESOL CLASS (ENGLISH LEARNING)/ CLASE DE INGLES Saturdays, Mar. 3 - May 19 10 a.m. - 12 noon Spring semester for the English conversation class. The class is offered from February to May. MUST REGISTER AND TAKE PLACEMENT TESTS-FOR INFORMATION CALL 560-0157. Semestre de primavera para clase de conversación en Ingles. La clase se ofrece de febrero a mayo. REGISTRACION Y EXAMENES REQUERIDOS PARA PARTICIPAR- PARA INFORMACION LLAMAR AL 560-0157.

WOMEN’S BREAST WELLNESS PATIENT NAVIGATOR PROGRAM SUPPORT GROUP-BILINGUAL Saturday, May 26 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Breast Cancer support group and information program. Call 681-9852 or 560-0157. Grupo de apoyo y educación de Cancer de Mama. llame al 681-9852 o al 560-0157.

Intergenerational COLLEGE FOUNDATION OF NORTH CAROLINA Monday, Apr. 2 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. A representative from CFNC will give an overview of the College Foundation’s services and discuss financial aid.

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See page 29 for class descriptions. COMPUTER BASICS Tuesdays, Mar. 13; Apr. 10; May 8 10 a.m. - 12 noon

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McDougald Terrace Registration is not required. For more info, call 560-0240 or register online at durhamcountylibrary.org. Storytime ELEMENTARY STORY HOUR (Elementary School) Every Thursday, March - May 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Join us for stories and crafts every Thursday afternoon!

C h i l d r e n’ s P r o g r a m s SCIENCE MONDAYS Every Monday 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Join us for science experiments and stories. (Hosted by UNC students)

ZUMBATOMIC Every Wednesday (March) 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Get ready to dance! (In collaboration with the Durham Housing Authority)

HOMEWORK HELP (0-17 Year Olds) Every Monday – Thursday 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

S.M.A.R.T. COLLECTIVE (Middle School) Every Friday, March -May 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. The S.M.A.R.T. Collective is a group for young people in grades 5-8. This group provides academic support through fun activities in science, math and research technology. SACRIFICIAL POETS WORKSHOP (0-17 Year Olds) Monday, Mar. 19 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Calling all poets, rappers and spoken word enthusiasts, this workshop is for you! ETIQUETTE WORKSHOP PART 2 - WHAT NOT TO WEAR (0-17 Year Olds) Wednesday, Apr. 11 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Come learn how to dress to impress while participating in a fashion show!

PUPPETS TO GO - JEREMY’S JUNGLE ADVENTURE (Pre-School) Friday, Apr. 13 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Celebrate National Library Week with Puppets to Go! Puppets to Go will perform Jeremy’s Jungle Adventure. In this original adventure, a young boy and his father embark on a jungle safari. Jeremy befriends a lion cub, and they each learn something about prejudice as well as each other. This is a touching story of friendship.

GAME DAY (0-17 Year Olds) Monday, Apr. 30 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Join us, and show off your mad gaming skills! COMICS WORKSHOP (0-17 Year Olds) Thursday, May 3 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Join Ms. Amy to learn all about how to make your own comic!

Teen Programs TEEN TECH WEEK EVENT Monday, Mar. 5 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Come Geek Out @ Your Library!

TEEN TUESDAYS Every Tuesday 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Come hang out, play some videogames and talk about books. (Hosted by UNC students)

Ad u l t P r o g r a m s ZUMBA Every Wednesday (March) 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Bring a water bottle, wear comfortable shoes and be ready to dance! (In collaboration with the Durham Housing Authority)

Summer Reading is Almost Here! No, you are not dreaming. This is an early invitation to get ready to Mark your calendars for the June kickoff celebrations: Friday, June 15 Bragtown and McDougald Terrace Saturday, June 16 Main Library, East Regional, North Regional, South Regional, Southwest Regional, Stanford L. Warren

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Nor th Regional Storytimes

For more info, call 560-0232 or register online at durhamcountylibrary.org. BABY LAPSIT STORYTIME (Baby) Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Mar. 6 - May 16 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays. For 0-23 months. DROP IN STORYTIME (Pre-School) Thursdays, Mar. 1 – May 29 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Join us for a fun filled and active storytime perfect for ages 2-5. Large groups (10 or more) please pre-register by calling 919-5600232. Drop In Storytime will be held in the Teen Room Apr. 17 – May 8 as we make room for Early Voting @ North Regional Library. BEDTIME TALES (Pre-School) Thursdays, Mar. 1 – May 17 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Join us for stories and songs. Feel free to wear your pajamas and bring a stuffed animal! FAMILY STORYTIME (Pre-School) Saturdays, Mar. 3; Apr. 14; May 5 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays!

DROP IN STORYTIME SESSION #2 (Pre-School) Tuesdays, Mar. 6 - May 15 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Join us for a repeat of our 10:30 a.m. Drop In Storytime! As always no pre-registration required, and drop-ins are always welcome!

C h i l d r e n’ s P r o g r a m s

For more info, call 560-0232 or register online at durhamcountylibrary.org. DR. SEUSS GREEN EGGS AND HAM PARTY (Pre-School) Monday, Mar. 5 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Come hear some Dr. Seuss stories and make some green eggs and ham! Registration required. CARTOONING WITH CASEY HOMESCHOOLER EDITION (Elementary School) Wednesday, Mar. 7 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Join Casey as he teaches the basics of how to draw fantasy art like castles and dragons! Geared for kids 2nd grade and up, this program is perfect for your budding artist! Pre-registration is required.

MAKE AND TAKE WITH MARY (Pre-School) Every other Monday, Mar. 12 – May 21 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Join us for a fun filled, craft time perfect for preschoolers! Groups larger than 10 please pre-register.

ANGRY BIRDS THE LIVE ACTION GAME!

RECYCLED ROCKETS FOR HOMESCHOOLERS

(Elementary School) Monday, Mar. 12 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Join us as we bring the hit game “Angry Birds” to life! Thrill to the fun of knocking down what you build and make your own “Angry Bird” craft while you wait for your turn to take out those pigs! Grades 2-5. Pre-registration is required.

(Elementary School) Wednesday, Apr. 18 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Join us as we take a look at the history of rocketry and build air powered rockets that we will launch in the parking lot! Preregistration is required.

PRESCHOOL SCIENCE EXPLORERS (Kindergarten) Saturday, Mar. 17 11 a.m. - 12 noon Join us for a science program perfect for your little one! Designed for kids aged 2-5. Pre-registration is required!

CARTOONING WITH CASEY (Elementary School) Wednesday, Mar. 21 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Join Casey as he teaches the basics of how to draw fantasy art like castles and dragons! Geared for kids 2nd grade and up, this program is perfect for your budding artist! Pre-registration is required. MAKE AND TAKE WITH KRISTIN (Pre-School) Saturdays, Mar. 24; May 26 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Join Ms. Kristin for a Saturday craft. Supplies provided. Ages 2-6.

CAMPFIRE TALES WITH S’MORES! (Elementary School) Monday, Mar. 26 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Join us for tales from around the campfire while we enjoy the delicious taste of S’mores! Pre-registration is required. CRAFTY KIDS (Pre-School) Wednesdays, Mar. 28; Apr. 25; May 30 Come make a creative craft to take home! Registration is required. CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES (Pre-School) Saturday, Mar. 31 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. More information coming soon! ERIC CARLE PARTY! (Pre-School) Monday, Apr. 2 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Come hear Eric Carle stories and make an Eric Carle craft. Registration is required.

RECYCLED CRAFTS (Elementary School) Saturday, Apr. 28 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Did you know that Durham County has Earth friendly libraries? Come celebrate Earth Day at your green library as we transform recycled junk into art! Pre-registration is required. STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER (Pre-School) Thursday, May 17 All Day After Bedtime Storytime, tuck your stuffed animals in for a sleepover at the library. Pick up your buddy the next day and take home a picture of your stuffed animal having fun during the sleepover!

Teen Programs

For more info, call 560-0236 or register online at durhamcountylibrary.org. Please note: Program ending times are approximate and may be affected by attendance. TEEN TIME Mondays - Fridays; Mar. 1 - May 31 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Games and other activities for teens. Check for special programs.

WII WEDNESDAY Wednesdays, Apr. 4 - May 30 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Challenge your friends in a variety of Wii games.

COMIC CREATION WITH AMY GODFREY Thursday, May 17 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Join comics artist Amy Godfrey as she teaches you how to turn your doodles into comics!

PUPPETS TO GO: JEREMY’S JUNGLE ADVENTURE (Pre-School) Wednesday, Apr. 11 11 a.m. - 12 noon Celebrate National Library Week with Puppets to Go! Puppets to Go will perform Jeremy’s Jungle Adventure. In this original adventure, a young boy and his father embark on a jungle safari. Jeremy befriends a lion cub, and they each learn something about prejudice as well as each other. This is a touching story of friendship.

To register for programs, go to durhamcountylibrary.org Spring 2012 Branching Out

Nor th Regional Ad u l t P r o g r a m s

For more info, call 560-0236 or register online at durhamcountylibrary.org. KNITTING CLUB Thursdays, Mar. 1 - May 31 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Do you enjoy knitting? Join the knitting club! Bring a pair of size 8 bamboo needles and a skein of light-colored worsted weight yarn.

RIICHI MAHJONG Mondays, Mar. 5 - May 21 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Calling all mahjong players! Come and test your skills in this game of strategy and luck.

VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE Mondays, Mar. 5 - Apr. 16 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Volunteers from the Retired and Senior Volunteer program provide free assistance in filing federal and state income tax forms.

INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE Tuesdays, Mar. 6 - May 29 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Do you play bridge? Join us Tuesday evenings for a lively game.

PROCTORING Thursdays, Mar. 8; Apr. 12; May 10 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Mar. 14; Apr. 11; May 9 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Proctoring by appointment.

MYSTERY BOOK CLUB Mondays, Mar. 12; Apr. 9; May 14 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. If you enjoy a good mystery, join the Mystery Book Club. We’ll read the following: Mar.: Iron House by John Hart; Apr.: Christine Falls by Benjamin Black; May: Signs in the Blood by Vicki Lane.

NORTH BOOK CLUB Tuesdays, Mar. 27; Apr. 24; May 22 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Join us for fun and lively book discussions. We’ll be reading the following: Mar.: Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf; Apr.: The Cookbook Collector by Allegra Goodman; May: Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh.

MEET THE AUTHOR: ALICE WISLER Sunday, Apr. 15 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Join Christy Award Finalist Alice Wisler as she discusses her books and her experiences as an inspirational fiction author. A book signing will follow the discussion. (Guilty Pleasures: A Celebration of Genre Fiction series.)

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See page 29 for descriptions. INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT EXCEL Monday, Mar. 5 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT POWERPOINT Wednesdays, Mar. 7; Apr. 4; May 2 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

DOING MORE WITH MICROSOFT EXCEL Thursdays, Mar. 8; Apr. 5; May 3 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORD Mondays, Mar. 26; Apr. 23; May 21 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

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For all Foreign Language programs, see p. 32. ESOL Tuesdays, Mar. 6 - May 29 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. English as a second language instruction. Call (919) 560-0157 to register.

WOMEN’S BREAST WELLNESS PATIENT NAVIGATOR PROGRAM SUPPORT GROUP-BILINGUAL Saturday, Mar. 31 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Breast Cancer support group and information program. Call 681-9852 or 560-0157. Grupo de apoyo y educación de Cancer de Mama. llame al 681-9852 o al 560-0157.

Intergenerational

For more info, call 560-0237 or register online at durhamcountylibrary.org. CHESS CLUB Saturdays, Mar. 3 - May 26 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Come learn and test your skills against other players. All ages and skill levels welcome. The North Durham Library Chess Club is an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation.

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DOING MORE WITH MICROSOFT WORD Wednesdays, Mar. 28; May 23 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT EXCEL Mondays, Apr. 2, Apr. 30 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

DOING MORE WITH MICROSOFT WORD

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Wednesday, Apr. 25 12 noon - 1:30 p.m.

COMPUTER BASICS Mondays, Mar. 5; Apr. 2, 30 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.

COMPUTER BASICS Thursdays, Mar. 8; Apr. 5; May 3 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

To register for programs, go to durhamcountylibrary.org

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CHESS CLUB Saturdays, Mar. 3 - May 26 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Come learn and test your skills against other players. All ages and skill levels welcome. The North Durham Library Chess Club is an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation.

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT EXCEL Wednesday, May 30 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

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I n t r o d u c i n g

Science Madness at a Library Near You! Thanks to a $25,000 grant from the North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation, Durham County Library will launch free science programs for children ages 3 to 14 at four library locations: Bragtown Library Family Literacy Center, East Regional Library, North Regional Library and Southwest Regional Library. The new science programs will be broken into two, age appropriate groups – Preschool Science Explorers and Science Madness.

PRESCHOOL SCIENCE EXPLORERS Designed for preschoolers aged 2-6 years this science program is the perfect way to exercise your little scientist’s active brain! Bring your child and explore: The Wonders of Water! The Freedom of Flight! The Science of Pancakes! and so much MORE!

SCIENCE MADNESS Designed for grades 2-12 this science program will challenge and amaze as kids explore Simple Machines! The Science of Hovering! The Gross Science of the Human Body, and so much more! Ride a real hovercraft! Have a hair raising electrical experience with the library’s new Van de Graaff Generator! Delve into the gross but fascinating world of human biology with our Grossology program! These programs are free and open to the public. Registration is required.

PRESCHOOL SCIENCE EXPLORERS Join us as you and your preschooler explore the wonders of science! This program can be messy, so please dress accordingly. Pre-registration is required! Southwest Regional Library Tuesdays, Mar. 13; Apr. 10; May 22 2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

SCIENCE MADNESS! Join us for a fun-filled program full of messy, loud and sometimes gross science, perfect for those in 2nd grade and up. Space is limited and pre-registration is required! Southwest Regional Library Tuesdays, Mar. 27; Apr. 24; May 29 4 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. East Regional Thursdays, Apr. 5; May 10 3:30 p.m.-4:15 p.m. North Regional Monday, Mar. 19 4 p.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Mar. 23 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Mondays, Apr. 16; May 7, 21 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Bragtown TBD

East Regional Thursdays, Apr. 5; May 10 11 a.m.-11:30 p.m. North Regional Saturday, Mar. 17 11 a.m.-12 noon Thursday, Apr. 12 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 19 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Bragtown TBD

This project is made possible by funding from GlaxoSmithKline Foundation’s Ribbon of Hope grant. The Foundation supports programs that emphasize the understanding and application of health, science, and education to meet the needs of North Carolina’s citizens and communities.

This program is made possible by funding from Durham Library Foundation.

Spring 2012 Branching Out

South Regional Storytimes

For more info, call 560-7409 or register online at durhamcountylibrary.org. RHYMETIME (2 Year Olds) Mondays, Mar. 5 - May 28 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. Join Miss Lauren for songs, rhymes, fingerplays and lots of interactive fun for walkers through 3 years. RHYMETIME (2 Year Olds) Mondays, Mar. 5 - May 28 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Join Miss Lauren for songs, rhymes, fingerplays and lots of interactive fun for walkers through 3 years. FAMILY STORYTIME (Pre-School) Mondays, Mar. 5 - May 28 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Join Miss Kathleen for books, songs, activities and crafts perfect for the whole family! STORYTIME (Pre-School) Tuesdays, Mar. 6 - May 29 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Join Miss Kathleen for books, songs, activities and crafts perfect for the whole family! LAPSITTERS (Baby) Wednesdays, Mar. 7 -May 30 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Join Miss Erica for fingerplays, songs, rhymes and stories perfect for your baby (6-23 months).

C h i l d r e n’ s P r o g r a m s

For more info, call 560-7409 or register online at durhamcountylibrary.org. 2ND-3RD GRADE BOOK CLUB (Elementary School) Wednesdays , Mar. 7; Apr. 4; May 2 4:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Join us for our 2nd-3rd Grade Book club. Each month we will read a different book, discuss what we read and make a craft. Sign up online, and pick up a copy of the book at the Information Desk today!

4TH & 5TH GRADE BOOK CLUB (Elementary School) Thursdays, Mar. 8; Apr. 12; May 10 4:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Join us at the South Regional Library for our 4th & 5th Grade Book Club. Each month we will read a different book, discuss what we read and do an activity based on the book. Sign up online to join us, and pick up a copy of the book at the Information Desk.

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K-1 BOOK CLUB (Kindergarten) Wednesdays, Mar. 14; Apr. 11; May 9 4:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Join Miss Erica for South Regional’s very special book club made just for our kindergarten and first grade patrons. Each month will feature a different book and craft! Pick up your copy of each month’s book club book at the Information Desk. Registration is required! SUPER SATURDAY (All Ages) Saturdays, Mar. 17; Apr. 14; May 12 11 a.m. - 12 noon Join Miss Erica and Miss Kathleen for stories, games and a craft. CREEK WEEK CELEBRATION FOR KIDS! (All Ages) Monday, Mar. 19 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Celebrate Creek Week with a stream-themed book at family story time. Enjoy creek crafts and snacks as you try a hands-on water demonstration.

CELEBRATE NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK WITH PUPPETS TO GO (All Ages) Thursday, Apr. 12 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Celebrate National Library Week with Puppets to Go! Puppets to Go will perform Jeremy’s Jungle Adventure. In this original adventure, a young boy and his father embark on a jungle safari. Jeremy befriends a lion cub, and they each learn something about prejudice as well as each other. This is a touching story of friendship.

Teen Programs

For more info, call 560-7409 or register online at durhamcountylibrary.org. TEEN THURSDAY: MAKE YOUR OWN MARDI GRAS MASK! Thursday, Mar. 1 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Get crafty, and make your own Mardi Gras mask. The best mask wins Mardi Gras beads!

HOMEWORK HELP TUTORING @ SOUTH REGIONAL Mondays, Mar. 5 - May 21 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. For students in grades 6–12: From science to math, social studies to language arts, find free tutoring help every Monday afternoon at the South Regional Library from 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. For more information, please call Jennifer the Teen Services Librarian at the South Regional Library at 919-560-7410.

TEEN THURSDAY: CELEBRATE TEEN TECH WEEK! Thursday, Mar. 8 3:30 p.m. - 4;30 p.m. Join us in celebrating Teen Tech Week with fun, games and refreshments.

9TH-12TH GRADE BOOK CLUB Saturdays, Mar. 10; Apr 21; May 5 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Join us at the South Regional Library for our 9th-12th Grade Book Club. Each month we will read and discuss a different book. Sign up online to join us, and pick up a copy of the book at the Information Desk.

TEEN THURSDAY: BOOK TO MOVIE MATINEE Thursday, Mar. 15 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Come watch the award-winning animated film The Secret of Kells. (Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day!) Green snacks provided.

THE HUNGER GAMES RELEASE PARTY Thursday, Mar. 22 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Love The Hunger Games? Can’t wait for the movie? Then come join us for fun, games and fabulous prizes to celebrate the movie release.

6TH-8TH GRADE BOOK CLUB Saturdays, Mar. 24; Apr. 21; May 19 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Join us at the South Regional Library for our 6th-8th Grade Book Club. Each month we will read and discuss a different book. Sign up online to join us, and pick up a copy of the book at the Information Desk.

TAG: TEEN ADVISORY GROUP MEETING Saturdays, Mar. 24; May 5 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. Meeting of South Regional’s Teen Advisory Group. If you’re interested in having a say and helping out, become a TAG member. TAG applications are available at the front desk.

TEEN THURSDAY: GAME DAY! Thursday, Mar. 29 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Mario Kart Wii, X-box Kinect, Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero, Madden and even old-school board games. Refreshments.

TEEN THURSDAY: RECYCLING CRAFTS Thursday, Apr. 5 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Get crafty! Celebrate Earth Day and get creative.

TEEN THURSDAY: SPRING FLING Thursday, Apr. 19 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Fling yourself into spring with a peep throwing contest and more!

GAME DAY Wednesday, Apr. 25 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Mario Kart Wii, Dance Central, Connect Four and more. Refreshments.

TEEN COMICS WORKSHOP! Thursday, Apr. 26 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Join comics artist Amy Godfrey as she teaches you how to turn your doodles into comics!

TEEN LIBRARY VOLUNTEER INFORMATION SESSION Thursday, May 3 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Interested in volunteering at the South Regional Library this summer? Then come to this information session to learn more and fill out an application.

South Regional TEEN THURSDAY: JEWELRY MAKING

SOUTH REGIONAL ADULT BOOK CLUB

INSPIRATIONAL BOOK CLUB

Thursday, May 10 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Look cool for summer by learning how to make your own bracelets and earrings.

Saturday, Mar. 10 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Enjoy reading and discussing fiction titles? Join us for conversation and coffee at South Regional.

Mondays, Mar. 5; Apr. 2; 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Looking to join a book club? Well look no further! Join us as we discuss books that could serve to give spiritual inspiration to our everyday lives. Equip yourself with the spiritual, philosophical and every day knowledge of the world for a great discussion. Registration is required.

TEEN THURSDAY: BOOK TO MOVIE MATINEE

CROCHET @ YOUR LIBRARY

Thursday, May 17 3:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. This month it’s Breaking Dawn, Pt 1. There will also be trivia and movie-related prizes!

Sundays, Mar. 11; Apr. 15; May 6 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Do you enjoy crocheting, or would like to learn how? All levels are welcome. Learn to crochet from the beginning, or learn more advanced techniques. This is also a great place to show off your work to an appreciative audience.

TEEN VOLUNTEER TRAINING Saturday, May 19 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. Teens: Interested in volunteering at the South Regional Library? Pick up a volunteer form at the information desk, and register to attend this training.

TEEN THURSDAY: MAKE DIGITAL ART WITH LUNAPIC Thursday, May 24 3:30 p.m. - 4;30 p.m. Learn how to make cool digital art and images using the free Lunapic website.

TEEN THURSDAY: GAME DAY Thursday, May 31 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Mario Kart Wii, X-box Kinect, Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero, Madden and even old-school board games. Refreshments.

Ad u l t P r o g r a m s

For more info, call 560-7410 or register online at durhamcountylibrary.org. BULL CITY WRITERS Thursdays, Mar. 1 - May 31 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Looking for contact with other writers? Please join our group!

MAKE NONDAIRY MILK WITH NUTS & SEEDS Sunday, Mar. 4 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sangeeta Godbole is the founder and organizer of Triangle Veg Family Meetup group. As a vegan and a mom, she has been successfully making her own milks from various nuts and seeds. In this workshop, she will demonstrate how easy it is to make fresh, delicious, nutritious milks on your own. Registration required.

SOUL LINE DANCING Tuesdays, Mar. 6 - Apr. 10 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Get fit, have fun and learn classic dance moves – without a partner! Soul Line Dancing is done to classic Soul/R & B, Hip Hop and Zydeco music that will make you the life of the party!!

CREEK WEEK CELEBRATION! Monday, Mar. 19 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Enjoy food, a hands-on demo and a family-friendly craft as you learn about the City of Durham’s efforts to clean up Northeast Creek and Crooked Creek through a Watershed Improvement Project.

NONFICTION BOOK CLUB Tuesdays, Mar. 20; Apr. 17; May 15 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. This book club meets monthly to discuss a nonfiction book. You do not have to have finished the book to attend! Call Cathy at (919) 560-7410 for this month’s title.

CONTAINER GARDENING: GROWING VEGGIES, HERBS & BLOOMS ON YOUR PORCH Sunday, Mar. 25 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Bring your deck or porch to life this spring and summer with beautiful pots of blooms, herbs and yes, even vegetables. You don’t need a yard to grow great plants – come learn about gardening in containers. We’ll cover the basics (soils, watering and sunlight) as well as share many inspirational examples from Durham gardeners. The series is presented by the Master Gardeners of Durham County. Speaker: Leanna Murphy Dono.

OUTSMARTING THE CRITTERS: DEALING WITH DEER, RABBITS, SQUIRRELS, MOLES & VOLES Sunday, Apr. 15 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Come learn about the latest techniques and tips for outsmarting the critters who dine on our Durham gardens. The series is presented by the Master Gardeners of Durham County. Speakers: Donnie Phillips and Lissa Lutz.

WII NIGHT FOR ADULTS – BOWLING Thursdays, Mar. 29; May 3 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Get off the couch! Come bowl with us. Enjoy a few hours of bowling with the Wii game console. It’s great exercise and not to mention good fun. Don’t forget to bring a friend. Refreshments provided. Registration required.

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See page 29 for descriptions. CREATING RESUMES/USING NETWORKING APPLICATIONS Monday, Mar. 26 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

CREATING AND REVISING RESUMES Monday, Apr. 23 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

BASIC MICROSOFT WORD Thursdays, Apr. 26; May 21 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

BASIC POWERPOINT Thursday, May 31 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Fo r e i g n L a n g u a g e

For all Foreign Language programs, see p. 32. ESOL CLASS (ENGLISH LEARNING)/ CLASE DE INGLES Mondays and Thursdays, Mar. 1 - May 24 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. English learning class for beginners and intermediate level. MUST CALL TO REGISTER 560-0157 Clase de Ingles para principiantes e intermedios. REGISTRACION REQUERIDA 560-0157.

ADVANCED ESOL Thursdays, Mar. 1 - May 31 10 a.m. - 12 noon English conversation for speakers of other languages.

SPANISH/ENGLISH CONVERSATION Saturdays, Mar. 3 - May 26 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Speak English? Come practice your Spanish! Speak Spanish? Come practice your English!

To register for programs, go to durhamcountylibrary.org Spring 2012 Branching Out

S o u t hwe s t R e g i o n a l Storytimes

Registration or tickets required as noted. Tickets available the day of the program, given out on a first-come, first-served basis at the Children’s Information Desk. For more info, call 560- 8592 or register online at durhamcountylibrary.org. BABY LAPSIT STORYTIME - SESSION 1 (Baby) Mondays, Mar. 5 - 26; Apr. 2, 9; May 7 - 21 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Join Miss Margaret for stories, songs and rhymes for you and your baby. Ages 0-23 months. Ticket required. There will be 20 tickets for each Lapsit program that will be given out on a firstcome, first-served basis from the Children’s Information Desk the day of the program. BABY LAPSIT STORYTIME - SESSION 2 (Baby) Mondays, Mar. 5 - 26; Apr. 2, 9; May 7-21 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Join Miss Margaret for stories, songs and rhymes for you and your baby. Ages 0-23 months. Ticket required. There will be 20 tickets for each Lapsit program that will be given out on a firstcome, first-served basis from the Children’s Information Desk the day of the program. BABY LAPSIT STORYTIME - SESSION 1 (Baby) Wednesdays, Mar. 7 - May 30 9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Join Miss Amy for stories, songs and rhymes for you and your baby. Ages 0-23 months. Ticket required. There will be 15 tickets for each Lapsit program that will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis from the Children’s Information Desk the day of the program.

BABY LAPSIT STORYTIME - SESSION 2 (Baby) Wednesdays, Mar. 7 - May 30 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Join Miss Amy for stories, songs and rhymes for you and your baby. Ages 0-23 months. Ticket required. There will be 15 tickets for each Lapsit program that will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis from the Children’s Information Desk the day of the program. BABY LAPSIT STORYTIME - SESSION 3 (Baby) Wednesdays, Mar. 7 - May 30 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Join Miss Amy for stories, songs and rhymes for you and your baby. Ages 0-23 months. No tickets required for this session. STORYTIME FOR 2’S (2 Year Olds) Thursdays, Mar. 1 - May 31 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. This storytime is the perfect transition from low-key lapsit to the ruckus storytime. Stories, songs, and rhymes with Miss Margaret. Two year olds. Ticket required. Tickets may be acquired at the Children’s Information Desk the day of the program.

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SATURDAY STORYTIME! (Pre-School) Saturday, Mar. 3, 17; Apr. 28; May 12, 26 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Join Miss Amy for stories, songs and crafts! Ages 2-6. Registration required. TERRIFIC TALES STORYTIME! (Pre-School) Tuesdays, Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr. 3, 10; May 8 - 29 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Join Miss Amy for stories, songs and lots of interactive fun for little ones. All ages. FRENCH STORYTIME (Pre-School) Monday, Mar. 12, 26; Apr. 9, 23 9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Join us for a storytime all in French! Share stories, songs and rhymes with Catherine Fowler. BILINGUAL FUN: SPANISH STORY TIME WITH MISS PATTY (Pre-School) Tuesdays, Mar. 13, 27; Apr. 24, 27; May 8, 22 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Hola Amigos, come join Miss Patty for stories and songs in Spanish and English.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME WITH CRAFT (Pre-School) Wednesdays, Mar. 14 – May 30 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Join Miss Christine for storytime. Each week we will read fun stories, sing songs and create a tie-in craft. Registration required. GERMAN STORYTIME WITH CAROLINA KINDER (Kindergarten) Saturday , Mar. 17 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Storytime fully in German led by Carolina Kinder.

TERRIFIC TALES CANCELED TO ACCOMMODATE EARLY VOTING (Pre-School) Tuesdays Apr. 17 – May 3 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

BABY LAPSIT STORYTIMES CANCELED TO ACCOMMODATE EARLY VOTING Mondays Apr. 16, 23, 30 10:30 session; 11:15 session

C h i l d r e n’s P r o g r a m s

For more info, call 560- 8592 or register online at durhamcountylibrary.org. AYUDA CON LA TAREA! / HOMEWORK HELP! (Elementary School) Thursdays, Mar. 1 – May 31 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Ayuda con la tarea después de la Escuela con Emilia Suárez.

MOVEMENT AND MUSIC (Pre-School) Thursdays, Mar. 1 – Apr. 12 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. Join Miss Christine for a fun and exciting program filled with music and movement. This is an opportunity to get out some energy by creating our own dance moves to fun children’s music. SÁBADO DE TUTORIA (Elementary School) Saturdays, Mar. 3 - 31; Apr. 21-28; May 5 - 26 10 a.m. - 12 noon Ayuda con lectura, escritura y matemáticas para ninos hispanos de primero a cuarto grado. Con la tutora Emilia Suárez. CRAFT MONDAY (Elementary School) Mondays, Mar. 5, 19; Apr. 16, 30; May 14 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Join Miss Patty for an exciting new craft every other Monday. Supplies provided. Ages 6-12. Registration required. CRAFT MONDAY (Pre-School) Mondays, Mar. 5 - May 21 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Join Miss Patty for an exciting new craft every Monday. Supplies provided. Ages 2-6. Registration required. TUESDAY MORNING CRAFTS (Pre-School) Tuesdays, Mar. 6, 20; Apr. 17; May 1, 15, 29 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Join Miss Patty for an exciting new craft every other Tuesday morning. Supplies provided. Ages 2-5. Registration required. CELEBRATING DR. SEUSS! (Pre-School) Wednesday, Mar. 7 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Join Miss Christine & Miss Patty as we celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with a special program where stories will be read, crafts will be done and fun will be had by all. See you there! Ages 2-5. Registration opens 2/20/2012. BEYBLADE CLUB (Elementary School) Fridays, Mar. 9, 23; Apr. 20; May 4, 18 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Come and test your skills against other beybladers. We will provide 2 stadiums. Bring your beyblades, and feel free to bring your stadium for more play space. Ages 7-12. AMERICAN GIRL: JOSEFINA 1824 (6-12 Year Olds) Saturday, Mar. 10 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. American Girl Book Club is coming to our library in 2012. We will be exploring an American Girl each month and learning about her customs, culture and the world in which she grew up. Each meeting will include a story about the featured American Girl and a fun activity. Ages 6-12 years. Registration opens 2/11/2012. PRE-K SCIENCE EXPLORERS (Pre-School) Tuesdays, Mar. 13; Apr. 10; May 22 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Join us as we guide you and your child through the wonders of science. Ages 3-5. Registration required.

S o u t hwe s t R e g i o n a l EARLY RELEASE MOVIE NIGHT (All Ages) Wednesday, Mar. 14 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Join us for a fun filled movie! Popcorn and drinks will be provided. There will be mushroom tops to sit on or feel free to bring a blanket to get comfortable. SPRING GARDENING FUN! (Ages 4-8) Thursdays, Mar. 15; Apr. 19; May 17 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Plant the seeds, and watch them grow! Program may include a storytime if time allows. Registration required. KIDS COMICS CLUB (Elementary School) Tuesdays, Mar. 20; Apr. 17 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Join Amy to learn how to draw your own comics and make your own mini-comics! Ages 7-12. Registration required. CRAZY SCIENCE! (Elementary School) Tuesdays, Mar. 27; Apr. 24; May 29 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Each month we will explore the world of science with crazy new science experiments! Sometimes messy, often gross, always fun! Ages 7-12. Registration required.

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CASCARÓN HUNT (Baby) Monday, Apr. 2 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Join us for stories, songs and a Cascarón Hunt! Enjoy this tradition from Mexico. We think you’ll agree it’s egg-cellent. Bring your basket and when a cascarón is found, the finder runs up to a friend and squishes it over his or her head. Ages 2-5. Registration opens 3/19/2012. CASCARÓN HUNT (Kindergarten) Monday, Apr. 2 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Join us for stories, songs, craft and a Cascarón Hunt! Enjoy this tradition from Mexico. We think you’ll agree it’s egg-cellent. Bring your basket and when a cascarón is found, the finder runs up to a friend and squishes it over his or her head. Ages 6 to 12. Registration opens 3/19/2012. CELEBRATE NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK WITH PUPPETS TO GO! (Baby) Tuesday, Apr. 10 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Puppets to Go will perform Jeremy’s Jungle Adventure. In this original adventure, a young boy and his father embark on a jungle safari. Jeremy befriends a lion cub, and they each learn something about prejudice as well as each other. This is a touching story of friendship.

AMERICAN GIRL: MARIE-GRACE AND CECILE 1853 (6-12 Year Olds) Saturday, Apr. 21 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. American Girl Book Club is coming to our library in 2012. We will be exploring an American Girl each month and learning about her customs, culture and the world in which she grew up. Each meeting will include a story about the featured American Girl and a fun activity. Ages 6-12. Questions? Ask for Miss Christine at the Children’s Desk. Registration opens 3/10/12.

AMERICAN GIRL: KIRSTEN 1854 (6-12 Year Olds) Saturday, May 5 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. American Girl Book Club is coming to our library in 2012. We will be exploring an American Girl each month and learning about her customs, culture and the world in which she grew up. Each meeting will include a story about the featured American Girl and a fun activity. Ages 6-12. Registration opens 4/21/2012. COMICS FEST

With activities, prizes and special guests for all ages! Saturday, May 19: Willow Dawson (Lila and Ecco’s Do-It-Yourself Comics Club) Mark Crilley (Miki Falls series and Akiko series) Sunday, May 20: Nate Powell (Swallow Me Whole, The Silence of Our Friends)

See library website or call 560-8590 for full event schedule and more information!

Saturday and Sunday, May 19, 20 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Join us for the second annual Comics Fest! Presentations by Mark Crilley (Akiko series, Miki Falls, and Mastering Manga) and Willow Dawson (Lila & Ecco: Do It Yourself Comics Club, No Girls Allowed), Cartooning workshops with Mr. Casey, superhero photo station, games, prizes and more!

AFTER SCHOOL MOVIE NIGHT (All Ages) Wednesday, May 23 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Join us for one last trip with a movie! Popcorn and drinks will be provided. There will be mushroom tops to sit on, or feel free to bring a blanket to get comfortable.

BEYBLADE TOURNAMENT (Elementary School) Saturday, May 26 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Test your Beyblade skills against local Beybladers! Compete for great prizes! Bring your Beyblade – the arena and snacks are provided. Registration required. Ages 6-12. Registration opens 5/12/2012.

Teen Programs

For more info, call 560-8598 or register online at durhamcountylibrary.org. HUNGER GAMES MONTH Thursday, Mar. 1 All Month Drop by the Information Desk anytime this month to start our Hunger Games Scavenger Hunt!

XBOX/KINECT GAME DAY Mondays, Mar. 5 - 26; Apr. 2; May 7 - 21 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Attention all gamers between the ages of 10 and 17! Play video games and board games every Monday afternoon.

WRITE ON! Tuesday, Mar. 6 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Writing coaches from UNC and Duke offer writing support in a casual atmosphere where teens can explore ideas and make their own choices. Registration required.

TEEN TECH WEEK: PERLER BEAD SPRITES Wednesday, Mar. 7 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Make pixelated tributes to Mario, Pikachu and all your favorite video game characters with perler beads. Registration required.

WRITE ON BOOK PARTY Saturday, Mar. 17 All Day Celebrate the publication of the latest Write On! book.

HUNGER GAMES MOVIE PARTY Wednesday, Mar. 21 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Tributes, prepare to meet your fate in time for the release of The Hunger Games! Registration required.

DYE SILK SCARVES FOR MOTHER’S DAY Wednesday, May 9 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Need a present for your mom? Use tissue paper to dye a scarf in her favorite colors! Registration required.

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S o u t hwe s t R e g i o n a l Ad u l t P r o g r a m s

For more info, call 560- 8594 or register online at durhamcountylibrary.org. MAH JONGG Thursdays, Mar. 1 - May 31 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Come test out your mah jongg skills with players of all skill levels. Be sure to bring your tiles and cards.

VITA TAX ASSISTANCE Thursdays, Mar. 1 - Apr. 12 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Volunteer Tax Assistance for the low income and elderly.

ROMANCE LOVERS BOOK CLUB Thursdays, Mar. 1; Apr. 5; May 3 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Love to read romance? Come talk about your favorite books with Romance Writers of America 2010 Librarian of the year, Jennifer Lohmann. For a list of our upcoming books, check out our meetup page at meetup.com/Romance-Lovers-Book-Club/.

SELF-PUBLISHING SUCCESS WITH SARRA CANNON Saturday, Mar. 3 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Have a novel languishing on your computer and interested in the new world of digital self-publishing? Learn the ins and outs of self-publishing from teen fantasy author Sarra Cannon.

MEET THE AUTHORS – 27 VIEWS OF CHAPEL HILL Sunday, Mar. 4 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. Join several contributors to this literary collection, which includes essays, short stories and poetry. A book signing will follow the readings. For more information, see page 26.

MAH JONGG Mondays, Mar. 5 - May 21 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Come test out your mah jongg skills with players of all skill levels. Be sure to bring your tiles and cards.

QUILTING BEE @ SOUTHWEST REGIONAL LIBRARY Mondays, Mar. 5 -May 14 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 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 and supplies. If you are a beginner, the bee is a great place to quilt surrounded by other lovers of the craft. If you are an experienced quilter, you may learn some new tricks and make some new friends.

To register for programs, go to durhamcountylibrary.org

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DOWN SOUTH SHUFFLE Mondays, Mar. 5 - May 21 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Need an excuse to get moving and get fit? Join Down South Shuffle for some 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 half-hour to learn some advanced moves.

KNITTING AND OTHER NEEDLE ARTS Tuesdays, Mar. 6 - May 29 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Join our needle arts group. Bring your cross-stitch, knitting, crochet or embroidery to Southwest, meet your neighbors and show off your craft.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE CONVERSATIONS Saturdays, Mar. 10, 24 10 a.m. - 12 noon This group is for anyone who has a passion for American Sign Language (ASL). We welcome all adults who are deaf, hard of hearing (HH), hearing, students, parents, teachers, interpreters, or any community member looking for an opportunity to connect with other signers! Get together for conversation, laughs and fellowship; make new friends, and socialize!

HANDMADE HOME: RECYCLED ARGYLE NOTE CARDS Saturday, Mar. 10 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Turn newspaper and magazine scraps into pretty argyle note cards. Materials are provided, but space is limited. Registration required.

THE VEGAN SLOW COOKER WITH KATHY HESTER Tuesday, Mar. 13 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Join Kathy Hester, creator of the Healthy Slow Cooking blog, as she discusses her new cookbook, The Vegan Slow Cooker, which includes recipes for soups, party snacks, breakfast foods, steamy stews and curries, sandwich fillings, desserts and more!

SACRED VISIONING BOOK CLUB Thursdays, Mar.15; Apr. 19; May 17 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The Sacred Visioning Book Club is for readers interested in books about spirituality and personal growth and transformation. The group is non-denominational and open to everyone. The books are: Mar., Creative Visualization by Shakti Gawain. Apr., Disappearance of the Universe by Gary Renard. May, How to Forgive When You Can’t by Dr. Jim Dincalci.

AFRICAN WRITERS BOOK CLUB Tuesdays, Mar. 20; Apr. 17; May 15 2:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. The African Writers Book Club focuses exclusively on books written by Africans. Mar. – Twenty Chickens for a Saddle by Robyn Scott. Apr. – One Day I Will Write About This Place by Binyavanga Wainaina. May – Mighty be Our Powers by Leymah Gbowee.

PROCTORING Fridays, Mar. 23; Apr. 27; May 25 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

SMALL BUSINESS START-UP SEMINAR

Saturday, Mar. 31

Entrepreneurs and local experts will lead sessions on how to start different types of businesses; how to locate useful business resources; and, how to establish financial records for a new business.

THE NUTS AND BOLTS OF STARTING A BUSINESS 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Discover what it takes to start a business from the ground up. Learn the basic elements of, such as the importance of a business plan, the features of various business structures, how to determine zoning, licensing guidelines and business regulations, and more.

SMALL BUSINESS SUCCESS STORIES 12 noon - 1:30 p.m. Be inspired by the success stories of these Triangle-based business women. Bring your own lunch. (Beverages and dessert will be provided.)

BUSINESS RESOURCES AND FINANCIAL RECORDS 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. What resources are available for individuals planning to start a business? Is it helpful to have an understanding of basic accounting and bookkeeping? Learn what the library has to offer for individuals starting a business, and learn how to arrange and keep sound financial records.

HOW TO START AN ONLINE BUSINESS 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Learn the basics about starting an online business, from vetting an idea, to choosing a URL, to design and search engine optimization. This class is for beginners who are interested in earning an income from the world wide web but have no idea where to start.

GLUTEN-FREE BAKING Tuesday, Apr. 10 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Join health coach, Betsy Templeton, as she explains how to make tasty, gluten-free baked goods.

S o u t hwe s t R e g i o n a l Fo r e i g n L a n g u a g e

LUNCH WITH THE DIRECTOR

OPEN LAB FOR COMPUTER QUESTIONS

Wednesday, Apr. 11 12 noon - 1 p.m. Join Director Tammy Baggett and library staff members for a meal and hear the latest DCL news, discuss what’s on the horizon and get answers to your questions about the library. All you need to bring to lunch is yourself and a passion for the library. We’ll provide the rest. Space is limited. Registration required.

Thursdays, Mar. 8; Apr. 12 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

For all Foreign Language programs, see p. 32.

DOING MORE WITH MICROSOFT WORD

ESOL CLASS (ENGLISH LEARNING)/ CLASE DE INGLES

POETRY OF RELATIONSHIPS

Mondays, Mar. 12; Apr. 16 12 noon - 1 p.m.

Saturday, May 12 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Most people define themselves by their relationships to others – we are wives, husbands, partners, friends, parents, children, aunts, grandmothers, pet owners, workers. What are the joys, heartaches and challenges we experience because of our relationships? Poets Richard Krawiec, Debra Kaufman and Stephanie Levin will share poems they, and others, have written that explore the nature of our relationships and how they mold and define us. Everyone in attendance will be invited to explore which relationships matter the most to them and, if interested, write their own relationship poem. Refreshments will be served.

COMICS FEST Saturday and Sunday, May 19, 20 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. See page 21.

Co m p u t e r C l a s s e s

See page 29 for descriptions. DOING MORE WITH MICROSOFT EXCEL Saturday, Mar. 3 10 a.m. - 12 noon

COMPUTER BASICS Mondays, Mar. 5; Apr. 9 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

INTERNET BASICS Mondays, Mar. 5; Apr. 9 12 noon - 1 p.m.

INTRODUCTION TO EMAIL Tuesdays, Mar. 6; Apr. 10 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

MICROSOFT WORD BASICS Tuesdays, Mar. 6; Apr. 10 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

MICROSOFT EXCEL BASICS Wednesday, Mar. 7 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

MICROSOFT POWERPOINT BASICS Wednesday, Mar. 7 12 noon - 1 p.m.

Mondays, Mar. 12; Apr. 16 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

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DOING MORE WITH MICROSOFT POWERPOINT Tuesdays, Mar. 13; Apr. 17 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

ONLINE JOB SEARCHING/RESUME WRITING Tuesdays, Mar. 13; Apr. 17 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

SOCIAL NETWORKING BASICS Wednesdays, Mar. 14; Apr. 18 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

MICROSOFT POWERPOINT BASICS Saturday, Mar. 17 10 a.m. - 12 noon

DOING MORE WITH MICROSOFT POWERPOINT Saturday, Mar. 24 10 a.m. - 12 noon

MICROSOFT ACCESS BASICS Saturday, Mar. 31 10 a.m. - 12 noon

MICROSOFT EXCEL BASICS Wednesday, Apr. 11 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

MICROSOFT POWERPOINT BASICS Wednesday, Apr. 11 12 noon - 1 p.m.

CLASES DE COMPUTADORA Wednesday, Apr. 11 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

ONLINE SHOPPING AND PREVENTING IDENTITY THEFT/CRAIGSLIST Saturday, Apr. 14 10 a.m. - 12 noon

SOCIAL NETWORKING BASICS Saturday, Apr. 21 10 a.m. - 12 noon

OPEN LAB FOR COMPUTER QUESTIONS Saturday, Apr. 28 10 a.m. - 12 noon

Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 7 - May 24 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Spring semester class is offered from February to May. MUST REGISTER AND TAKE PLACEMENT TESTS-FOR INFORMATION CALL 560-0157.Semestre de primavera para la clase de Ingles. Las clases son de febrero a mayo. REGISTRACION Y EXAMENES REQUERIDOS PARA PARTICIPAR- PARA INFORMACION LLAMAR AL 560-0157.

AYUDA CON LA TAREA! / HOMEWORK HELP! (Elementary School) Thursdays, Mar. 1 – May 31 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Ayuda con la tarea después de la Escuela con Emilia Suárez.

SÁBADO DE TUTORIA (Elementary School) Saturdays, Mar. 3 - 31; Apr. 21-28; May 5 - 26 10 a.m. - 12 noon Ayuda con lectura, escritura y matemáticas para ninos hispanos de primero a cuarto grado. Con la tutora Emilia Suárez. TERTULIA (SPANISH CONVERSATION) Saturdays, Mar. 3 - May 26 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. This group allows intermediate and advanced speakers to practice Spanish conversation.

CLASES DE COMPUTACIÓN PARA MICRO NEGOCIOS DE ACCION EMPRENDEDORA Mondays, Mar. 5, Mar. 12, April 9, and April 16 Wednesdays, Mar. 7, Mar. 14, April 11 and April 18 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Clase de Computación para micro negocios en Español presentado por Acción Emprendedora USA. Para información llamar a 627-1717 o 560-0157.

FRENCH STORYTIME (Pre-School) Mondays, Mar. 12, 26; Apr. 9, 23 9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Join us for a storytime all in French! Share stories, songs and rhymes with Catherine Fowler. BILINGUAL FUN: SPANISH STORYTIME WITH MISS PATTY (Pre-School) Tuesdays, Mar. 13, 27; Apr. 24, 27; May 8, 22 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Hola Amigos, come join Miss Patty for stories and songs in Spanish and English.

GERMAN STORYTIME WITH CAROLINA KINDER (Kindergarten) Saturday , Mar. 17 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Storytime fully in German led by Carolina Kinder.

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S t a n f o r d L . Wa r r e n For more info, call 560-0270 or register online at durhamcountylibrary.org. Storytimes PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME (Pre-School) Mondays, Mar. 5 - May 21 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Storytime for pre-school aged children with stories and crafts. STORYTIME WITH MS. TRISH (Pre-School) Wednesdays, Mar. 7 - May 30 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Come enjoy a fun time with music, dancing, reading books and a craft.

C h i l d r e n’ s P r o g r a m s S.M.A.R.T. COLLECTIVE (Middle School) Tuesdays, Mar. 13 - May 29 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. The S.M.A.R.T. Collective is a group for young people in grades 5-8. This group provides academic support through fun activities in science, math and research technology.

GAME DAY (0-17 Year Olds) Monday, Mar. 26 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Enjoy your day off from school with gaming at the library! COMICS WORKSHOP (6-12 Year Olds) Tuesday, May 1 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Join Ms. Amy to learn all about making your own comic!

Teen Programs

FLOETRY GROUP Wednesdays, Mar. 28; Apr. 25; May 23 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Do you write songs? poetry? stories? Do you enjoy spoken word? Join us for an informal writing club to share your work and get some feedback.

ETIQUETTE WORKSHOP PART 2 – WHAT NOT TO WEAR Tuesday, Apr. 17 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Come learn how to dress to impress while participating in a fashion show!

Ad u l t P r o g r a m s MEET THE AUTHOR: SHARON EWELL FOSTER Thursday, Mar. 15 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Meet Durham author Sharon Ewell Foster as she shares a reading from her new work of historical fiction, The Resurrection of Nat Turner. A book signing will follow the reading.

THE TOASTS & THE SIGNIFYING MONKEY Thursday, Apr. 12 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Join Dr. Bruce Bridges for a performance and lecture on the Signifying Monkey, Toasts and the Humor Tradition in AfricanAmerican Music. This program is part of the Bull City Soul Revival.

Co m p u t e r C l a s s e s

See page 29 for class descriptions. COMPUTER BASICS AND EMAIL BASICS

TEEN TECH WEEK EVENT

Tuesday, Mar. 20 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Mar. 6 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Come Geek Out @ Your Library!

MICROSOFT WORD BASICS AND MICROSOFT EXCEL BASICS

ANIME CLUB Wednesdays, Mar. 7; Apr. 4; May 2 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Do you enjoy anime? manga? graphic novels? If so join us to talk about your favorites and preview some new movies.

TEEN BOOK GROUP Mondays, Mar. 12; Apr. 9; May 14 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Do you like to read? Come to our teen book group to talk about some of your favorites. (This group is hosted by NCCU graduate students).

Thursday, Mar. 22 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

COMPUTER BASICS AND EMAIL BASICS Tuesday, Apr. 17 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

MICROSOFT WORD AND MICROSOFT EXCEL BASICS Thursday, Apr. 19 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

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SACRIFICIAL POETS - SPOKEN WORD WORKSHOP

Tuesday, May 22 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Mar. 21 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Calling all poets, rappers and spoken word enthusiasts…this workshop is for you!

Thursday, May 24 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

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MICROSOFT WORD AND MICROSOFT EXCEL BASICS

B oo k m o b i l e – Yo u r L i b r a r y o n W h e e l s The Bookmobile is a library on wheels, carrying approximately 5,000 titles of juvenile and adult materials. Customers are welcome on board to apply for library cards, check out or return materials. The following is a highlight of the Bookmobile’s monthly community stops. Every Saturday, 9:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Front St. 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Hardee St., 1237 Naples Place 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Pendelton Apartments 314 S. Woodcrest St. 3rd Monday, 3:45 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. Oxford Manor Apartments Old Oxford Highway 4th Monday, 3:45 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Weaver St. Apartments 3000 Weaver St. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Downing Creek Downing Creek Parkway (in front of pool) 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. American Village American Drive (in front of park) For a complete schedule, contact the Bookmobile office at 560-0154 or visit durhamcountylibrary.org

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Bull City Soul Revival Bull City Soul Revival is a collaborative initiative of musicians, scholars, historians and Durham citizens that explores and shares the rich history of the soul and R&B music tradition in Durham. The program showcases Durham’s African-American musicians from the 1960s and 1970s with a series of educational, interactive events and an exhibit of artifacts from the era.

MUSICAL CROSSROADS: TELLING THE STORY OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSIC IN A NATIONAL MUSEUM Ruth Edwards Music Hall, Edwards Music Building, North Carolina Central University (1801 Fayetteville St.) Tuesday, March 27 7 p.m. Dr. Dwandalyn Reece, Curator of Music and Performing Arts, Smithsonian Institution National Museum of African American History and Culture, will outline the intellectual themes of the Museum’s music exhibition, discuss the challenges and opportunities in presenting a topic of such complexity and breadth in an exhibition format, and explore the significant impact music can play in fulfilling the mission and goals of a national museum. She will also discuss how the history of rhythm and blues and soul serve to interpret a variety of narratives of African American music history. This event is hosted by North Carolina Central University.

SOUL AND THE AMERICAN IMAGINATION Historic Parrish Street Forum, 108 W. Parrish St. Tuesday, Apr. 3 7 p.m. Whether invoked throughout Barack Obama’s 2008 Presidential Campaign or referenced in 1980s nostalgia via the film The Big Chill or the California Raisins’ ad campaign, soul music has greatly influenced popular American culture. In this lecture Mark Anthony Neal, Professor of Black Popular Culture in the Department of African and African-American Studies at Duke University, will explore how soul music has become the soundtrack for the American imagination. He will discuss whether the sounds of Blackness have become a stand-in for the actual Black bodies that continue to trouble the notion the American Dream still works for the majority of this country’s citizens.

THE TOASTS & THE SIGNIFYING MONKEY Thursday, Apr. 12 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Stanford L. Warren Branch, 1201 Fayetteville St., 560-0270 Join Dr. Bruce Bridges for a performance and lecture on the Signifying Monkey, Toasts and the Humor Tradition in AfricanAmerican Music.

DURHAM SOUL SURVEY Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St. Thursday, Apr. 19 7 p.m. Jason Perlmutter, discographer, researcher and founder of Carolina Soul will provide a brief overview of the Durham soul music scene of the 1960s and 1970s. He will also moderate a panel discussion featuring several representatives of the local scene (TBD). Hosted by St. Joseph’s Historic Foundation: Hayti Heritage Center.

SOUL SOUVENIRS: DURHAM’S MUSICAL MEMORIES FROM THE 1960S AND 1970S Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St. Thursday, Apr. 19- May 30 7 p.m. “Soul Souvenirs: Durham’s Musical Memories from the 1960s and 1970s” gathers photographs, records, ticket stubs, and other artifacts and memorabilia from the golden age of soul, funk and R&B in Durham. The exhibition focuses on the origins and influences of the music, the venues and locales central to the scene, the prime movers of the sounds, and the political and cultural context from which the music emerged. The show will also include a series of specially-designed, limited-edition prints by NC-based poster artists celebrating some of the central performers and acts of Bull City Soul.

BULL CITY SOUL REVIVAL Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St. Friday, Apr. 27 7 p.m. This musical tribute is the grand finale of a month-long celebration of Durham’s rich legacy as an epicenter of soul music. Dr. Mark Anthony Neal will lead an interactive and historical journey, paying tribute to American and Bull City Soul using archival interviews, audio and photography. The Beast, Apple Juice Kid and The Black Experience close the evening with performances both remixing the past and representing the future of Durham’s soul renaissance. Hosted by St. Joseph’s Historic Foundation: Hayti Heritage Center.

This project is made possible by funding from the North Carolina Humanities Council, a statewide nonprofit and affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

This program is made possible by funding from Durham Library Foundation.

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MEET THE AUTHORS: 27 VIEWS OF CHAPEL HILL Sunday, March 4 , 3 p.m. Southwest Regional Library Join Erica Eisdorfer, Paul Cuadros, Karen Parker and Elizabeth Woodwan as they read from a new literary collection of essays, short stories and poetry. A book signing will follow.

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LET’S TALK ABOUT IT: MAKING SENSE OF THE CIVIL WAR Mar. 11, Apr. 22. Dr. Freddie Parker, chair of the North Carolina Central History Department, leads this reading and discussion series. Listen to the lectures and join the discussion online at ltaidurham. wordpress.com/

MEET THE AUTHOR: SHARON EWELL FOSTER – GUILTY PLEASURES: A CELEBRATION OF GENRE FICTION Thursday, March 15, 7 p.m. Stanford L. Warren Library Meet Durham author Sharon Ewell Foster as she shares a reading from her new work of historical fiction, The Resurrection of Nat Turner. A book signing will follow the reading.

Sunday, Mar. 18, 3 p.m. Main Library The film Green Fire highlights Aldo Leopold’s extraordinary career, tracing how he shaped and influenced the modern environmental movement. Leopold remains relevant today, inspiring projects all over the country that connect people and land. A discussion will follow the film.

STORIES FROM THE ENO WITH THE ENO RIVER BOYS Thursday, Mar. 22, 7 p.m. North Regional Library In celebration of Durham’s Creek Week join Wayne Poole and Dave Cook for a night of stories and songs. Long time performers at the Festival for the Eno, Wayne’s tales are drawn from his love of nature and local culture. Dave’s songs with banjo, guitar, fiddle and spoons complement Wayne’s tales. This event is co-sponsored by Durham’s Creek Week and the School House of Wonder.

WOMEN’S VOICES CHORUS: COMMEMORATION OF WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH Sunday, Mar. 25, 3 p.m. Main Library Join the Women’s Voices Chorus in an encore concert featuring a mix of secular and spiritual music. The chorus will sing songs composed by female American composers and poets.

MEET THE FILMMAKER: WIL WELDON: MY BROTHER A MUSLIM Saturday, March 17, 3 p.m. Main Library

Join Durham filmmaker Wil Weldon as he shares this personal story of his brother Jon’s discovery of the unique culture of a branch of Islam in Africa. The grandson of two distinguished Methodist ministers, Jon was perhaps predisposed to a religious journey. Issues of family, birth and rebirth, self-identity and unconditional love are explored through interviews and archival footage.

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MEET FRANCES WRIGHT: FIGHTER FOR FREEDOM

GREEN FIRE: THE LIFE OF ALDO LEOPOLD

For more info, call 560-0268 or visit durhamcountylibrary.org/events.php.

IN THE WINGS: PLAYMAKERS ON NOISES OFF Monday, Mar. 26 ,7 p.m. South Regional Library Join members of the Playmakers Repertory Company in a discussion of Noises Off by Michael Frayn. In this uproarious comedy, a fifth rate theatre troupe on a bottom tier provincial tour shows us both sides of comedic calamity.

Saturday, Mar. 31, 3 p.m. Main Library Scholar and actress Dr. Sally Ann Drucker becomes Frances Wright, early 19th-century feminist and abolitionist. Frances Wright will present her ideas, some of which are still controversial today. Wright was ahead of her time in many ways. She started a commune to educate and free slaves and a “Hall of Science” to educate the working people of New York. The discussion that follows will be led by actress Dr. Sally Ann Drucker in character.

LOOK BACK THE MAYTIME DAYS: FROM THE PAGES OF FRED CHAPPELL Sunday, Apr. 1, 3 p.m. Main Library Join The Touring Theatre of North Carolina for Look Back the Maytime Days, an oral tapestry of the voices from the ridges and hollows of the North Carolina mountains woven together with traditional mountain music and songs. Audiences will meet wise, eccentric, playful and profound members of Fred Chappell’s fictional family as they converse, expound, exaggerate and tell stories about themselves and others. Fred Chappell is the former North Carolina Poet Laureate.

DR. BRUCE BRIDGES AND THE SIGNIFYING MONKEY Thursday, Apr. 12, 7 p.m. Stanford L Warren Library Join Dr. Bruce Bridges for a performance and lecture on the Signifying Monkey, Toasts and the Humor Tradition in African American Music. This program is part of the Bull City Soul Revival.

MEET THE AUTHOR: DR. CARL W. ERNST April 14, 3 p.m. South Regional Library Join Carl W. Ernst, the William R. Kenan, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, as he discusses his book How to Read the Qur’an: A New Guide, with Select Translations. This book offers a compact introduction and reader’s guide for anyone, non-Muslim or Muslim, who wants to know how to approach, read and understand the text of the Qur’an. A book signing will follow the reading.

Humanities Programs MEET THE AUTHOR: ALICE WISLER – GUILTY PLEASURES: A CELEBRATION OF GENRE FICTION Sunday, Apr. 15, 3 p.m. North Regional Library Join Christy Award Finalist Alice Wisler as she discusses her books and her experiences as an inspirational fiction author. A book signing will follow the discussion.

COMING OUT IN THE SOUTH Saturday, Apr. 21, 3 p.m. Main Library The process of coming out as a LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer) person – to oneself, parents, friends, relatives, coworkers, teachers – can be a varied experience – scary, affirming, challenging, transformative. Join moderator Dr. Alexis Pauline Gumbs and members of the LGBTQ community as they share their experiences coming out in the South. This panel discussion is co-sponsored by the Pauli Murray Project.

ART WITH THE EXPERTS: ALEXANDER CALDER Monday, Apr. 23, 7 p.m. Main Library Sarah Schroth, the Nancy Hanks Senior Form, Balance, joy Curator of Art, and Juline Chevalier, Curator of Education, present a discussion and slide lecture on the exhibition “Alexander Calder and Contemporary Art: Form, Balance, Joy.” AlexAnder CAlder

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NORTH CAROLINA AT WORK: CEDRIC CHATTERLEY’S PORTRAITS AND LANDSCAPES OF TRADITIONAL LABOR Sunday, Apr. 29, 3 p.m. Main Library Join members of the North Carolina Folklife Institute for the opening of North Carolina at Work: Cedric Chatterley’s Portraits and Landscapes of Traditional Labor. It draws from almost two decades of work by photographer Cedric Chatterley. The exhibit is made up of gorgeous photographs depicting connected images of North Carolinians at work and the landscapes that surround them. Locating each at-work image in a lived environment will evoke the strong sense of place so many North Carolinians feel and will also foster new conversations about the relationship between work and place in our current economy. The exhibit is on the 2nd floor of the library and will run from Apr. 29 through June 29. This event is co-sponsored by North Carolina Folklife Institute.

MEET THE AUTHOR: DR. SHARON HOLLAND Thursday, May 3, 7 p.m. Main Library Join Dr. Sharon Holland, Associate Professor of English and African & African American Studies and Women’s Studies at Duke University as she discusses her new book, The Erotic Life of Racism. Holland discusses ordinary racism, the kind of racism that happens in the elevator, on the way to the office or in the grocery line. While most Americans are used to spectacular racism, Holland wanted to track the particular circumstances surrounding the harder to eradicate form of racism. A book signing will follow the reading.

THE TRIANGLE JEWISH CHORALE Sunday, May 6, 3 p.m. Main Library Join the Triangle Jewish Chorale for a concert in Yiddish, Hebrew, English, Ladino, and an assortment of the many other languages in which Jews have sung. Introductions will guide you through the words, and the music will need no explanation.

WATCH AND READ: THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: THE AMISH Thursday, May 10, 7 p.m. Southwest Regional Library Join UNC-TV staff for a screening of excerpts from David Belton’s film The Amish. This film explores the insular religious community whose intense faith and adherence to 400 year-old traditions has by turns captivated and baffled Americans for more than a century. The film examines the beliefs, lifestyle and history of the Amish, as well as their complex relationship to mainstream American culture. Beautifully and lyrically photographed, The Amish is part history, part observational documentary that takes viewers into the world of the Amish.

Look Back the Maytime Days: From the Pages of Fred Chappell April 1, 3 p.m., Main Library Music! Stories! Poetry!

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Writing about family is a way for the poet to approach history, politics, culture, psychology, economics and so forth with intense and personally engaged language. The poet has a real stake in the past that gave rise to his or her sensibility, for out of that past is shaped an encounter with present time and a vision of time to come.

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Fred Chappell, former NC Poet Laureate

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Humanities Programs THE POETRY OF RELATIONSHIPS

members. Inspired by the power of these ads, Williams uses slave narratives, letters, interviews, public records and diaries to guide readers back to devastating moments of family separation during slavery when people were sold away from parents, siblings, spouses and children. She explores the heartbreaking stories of separation and the long, usually unsuccessful journeys toward reunification. A book signing will follow the reading.

Saturday, May 12, 2 p.m. Southwest Regional Library

MEET THE AUTHOR: DR. MICHAEL HUNT Saturday, May 19, 3 p.m. Main Library Most people define themselves by their relationships to others – we are wives, husbands, partners, friends, parents, children, pet owners, workers. What are the joys, heartaches, and challenges we experience because of our relationships? Poets Richard Krawiec, Debra Kaufman and Stephanie Levin will share poems they, and others, have written that explore the nature of our relationships, and how they mold and define us. Everyone in attendance will be invited to explore which relationships matter the most to them, and, if interested, write their own relationship poem.

MEET THE AUTHOR: DR. HEATHER ANDREA WILLIAMS Monday, May 14, 7 p.m. Main Library Join Dr. Williams of the UNC-CH History Department in a reading and discussion of her new book, Help Me to Find My People: The African American Search for Family Lost in Slavery. After the Civil War, African Americans placed poignant “information wanted” advertisements in newspapers, searching for missing family

Join Dr. Michael Hunt, the Everett H. Emerson Professor of History Emeritus at the UNC-CH, for a reading and discussion of his book Arc of Empire: America’s Wars in Asia from the Philippines to Vietnam. Hunt and co-author Steven I. Levine, propose that American’s four wars in Asia were actually phases in a sustained U.S. bid for regional dominance. Devoting equal attention to Asian and American perspectives, the authors follow the long arc of conflict across 25 years, from the Philippines through Japan and Korea to Vietnam, in order to trace American ambition, ascendance and ultimate defeat. The authors show how these wars are etched deeply in Asia’s politics and culture. A book signing will follow the reading.

All the programs are sponsored by Durham Library Foundation

MEET THE AUTHOR: DAVID HALPERIN – GUILTY PLEASURES: A CELEBRATION OF GENRE FICTION SERIES Tuesday, May 22, 7 p.m. Southwest Regional Library Join Dr. David Halperin, Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies at UNC-CH, for a reading and discussion of his novel Journal of a UFO Investigator. This coming of age novel uses science fiction theme to explore the mysteries inside us, weaving together compelling psychological drama and vivid outer space adventure. A book-signing will follow the reading.

MEET THE AUTHOR: DR. SYDNEY NATHANS Tuesday, May 29, 7 p.m. Main Library Dr. Sydney Nathans, Duke University History Professor Emeritus, will read and discuss his new work, To Free a Family. This book tells the story of Mary Walker, an enslaved woman from the Stagville Plantation in Durham, who fled to freedom in 1849 and spent the next 17 years trying to recover her family. To Free a Family brings an often untold story of the Civil War era to life. A book signing will follow the reading.

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Questions, bequests & other planned giving needs: Name ________________________________________________________________________ Alice Sharpe (919-560-0193 or (as you would like to see your name listed in our Annual Report) asharpe@durhamcountync.gov). Phone ________________________________ E-Mail _________________________________

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** Donations of $25 or more include membership (or renewal) in the Friends of the Durham Library.** Please make your check payable and mail to: Durham Library Foundation, PO Box 3809, Durham, NC 27702.

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Co m p u t e r C l a s s e s Registration required for ALL programs, except as noted. For more info, call 560-0125 (Main) 560-0213 (East Regional) 560-0236 (North Regional) 560-7015 (South Regional) 560-8590 (Southwest Regional) 560-0270 (Stanford L. Warren)

Get step-by-step, hands-on instruction in the use of the computer. Learn about the parts of the computer and how to use them, including using the mouse, the basics of the Windows operating system, making and managing folders and other important computer functions. 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. 10 a.m. - 12 noon 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

INTRODUCTION TO KEYBOARDING 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

COMPUTER BASICS AND EMAIL BASICS Stanford L. Warren, Tuesday, Mar. 20 Stanford L. Warren, Tuesday, Apr. 17 Stanford L. Warren, Tuesday, May 22

10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Email & Internet INTERNET BASICS Learn the basics of navigating the web, including some basic search and safety information. Basic computer skills required. Southwest Regional, Mondays, Mar. 5; Apr. 9 Southwest Regional, Tuesdays, Mar. 6; Apr. 10 East Regional, Tuesdays, Mar. 20; Apr. 17; May 15 Main Library, Mondays, Mar. 26; Apr. 30 Main Library, Tuesdays, Apr. 17; May 15

12 noon - 1 p.m. 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. 10 a.m. - 12 noon 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

INTRODUCTION TO EMAIL Set up a Gmail account, and learn the basics of sending and receiving email. Basic computer skills required. Main Library, Mondays, Mar. 19; May 7 East Regional, Thursdays, Mar. 22; Apr. 19; May 17 Main Library, Tuesday, Apr. 10

2 p.m. - 4 p.m. 10 a.m. - 12 noon 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

ONLINE SHOPPING AND PREVENTING IDENTITY THEFT/EBAY Learn the basics of shopping online, especially ebay.com and how to protect your identity. Southwest Regional, Apr. 14

10 a.m. - 12 noon

ONLINE JOB SEARCHING/RESUME WRITING Southwest Regional, Tuesdays, Mar. 13; Apr. 17 Main Library, Monday, Apr. 2 Main Library, Tuesday, May 22

INTRODUCTION TO ONLINE BANKING Main Library, Monday, Apr. 23

2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Learn the basics and more of using Microsoft Office applications. Basic computer skills required.

COMPUTER BASICS

Main Library, Mondays, Mar. 12; Apr. 9; May 21

10 a.m. - 11 a.m. 10 a.m. - 12 noon

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Southwest Regional, Mondays, Mar. 5; Apr. 9 East Regional, Tuesdays, Mar. 13; Apr. 10; May 8 Main Library, Mondays, Mar. 5; Apr. 16; May 14 Main Library, Tuesdays, Apr. 3; May 29 North Regional, Mondays, Mar. 5; Apr. 2, 30 North Regional, Thursdays, Mar. 8; Apr. 5; May 3

SOCIAL NETWORKING BASICS Southwest Regional, Wednesdays, Mar. 14; Apr. 18 Southwest Regional, Saturday, Apr. 21

3 p.m. - 4 p.m. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORD Main Library, Tuesdays, Mar. 6; Apr. 24 Southwest Regional, Tuesdays, Mar. 6; Apr. 10 North Regional, Mondays, Mar. 26; Apr. 23; May 21 South Regional, Thursday, Apr. 26

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

MICROSOFT WORD AND MICROSOFT EXCEL BASICS Stanford L. Warren, Thursday, Mar. 22 Stanford L. Warren, Thursday, Apr. 19 Stanford L. Warren, Thursday, May 24

10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT EXCEL North Regional, Monday, Mar. 5 Southwest Regional, Wednesday, Mar. 7 Main Library, Tuesdays, Mar. 13; May 1 East Regional, Wednesdays, Mar. 14; Apr. 11 North Regional, Mondays, Apr. 2, Apr. 30 North Regional, Wednesday, May 30 Southwest Regional, Wednesday, Apr. 11

2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 10 a.m. - 12 noon 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT POWERPOINT Southwest Regional, Wednesday, Mar. 7 North Regional, Wednesdays, Mar. 7; Apr. 4; May 2 Main Library, Tuesday, May 8 East Regional, Thursdays, Mar. 15; Apr. 12; May 10 Southwest Regional, Saturday, Mar. 17 Southwest Regional, Wednesday, Apr. 11

12 noon - 1 p.m. 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 10 a.m. - 12 noon 10 a.m. - 12 noon 12 noon - 1 p.m.

DOING MORE WITH MICROSOFT WORD Southwest Regional, Mondays, Mar. 12, Apr. 16 North Regional, Wednesdays, Mar. 28; May 23 North Regional, Wednesday, Apr. 25

10 a.m. - 11 a.m. 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 12 noon - 1:30 p.m.

MICROSOFT EXCEL INTERMEDIATE East Regional, Wednesdays, Mar. 21; Apr. 18

10 a.m. - 12 noon

DOING MORE WITH MICROSOFT EXCEL Southwest Regional, Saturday, Mar. 3 North Regional, Thursdays, Mar. 8; Apr. 5; May 3 Southwest Regional, Mondays, Mar. 12, Apr. 16

10 a.m. - 12 noon 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 12 noon - 1 p.m.

DOING MORE WITH POWERPOINT Main Library, Tuesday, Mar. 20 Southwest Regional, Tuesdays, Mar. 13; Apr. 17 Southwest Regional, Saturday, Mar. 24

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. 10 a.m. - 12 noon

CREATING RESUMES/USING NETWORKING APPLICATIONS South Regional, Monday, Mar. 26

6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

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Co m p u t e r C l a s s e s Microsof t Office continued EXCEL FORMULAS

Main Library, Tuesday, Mar. 27

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

MICROSOFT ACCESS BASICS Southwest Regional, Saturday, Mar. 31

10 a.m. - 12 noon

CREATING AND REVISING RESUMES South Regional, Monday, Apr. 23

6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Miscellaneous OPEN LAB FOR COMPUTER QUESTIONS Southwest Regional, Thursdays, Mar. 8; Apr. 12 Southwest Regional, Saturday, Apr. 28

7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 10 a.m. - 12 noon

CLASES DE COMPUTADORA Southwest Regional, Wednesday, Apr. 11

2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Registration is now open for a new and exciting quarterly series. Join Director Tammy Baggett for lunch, and hear the latest DCL news, discuss what’s on the horizon and get answers to your questions about the library. Visit durhamcountylibrary.org/lunch.php and sign up for one of the dates below. Wednesday, April 11 Southwest Regional Study Room 1 Wednesday, July 25 North Regional Study Room 1 Lunch is from 12 noon to 1 p.m. There are only five spaces available for each lunch, so sign up early! (One lunch per person, per year, please.) You may also submit your questions and comments in advance online so that the director will be prepared with answers.

To register for programs, go to durhamcountylibrary.org

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Lunch is provided, so all you need to bring is your passion for the library. Bon Appétit!

Friends of the Durham Library Join the Friends of the Durham Library!

Spring Book Sale

Membership is open to anyone who supports the library. Friends of the Durham Library do not have to be Durham County residents.

Friends of the Durham Library

Membership Benefits: • Shop early at the book sales for the best selection. • Receive library publications in the mail, the Best of Friends newsletter and Season’s Readings, a booklet of staff reading and viewing recommendations. • Receive a 10% discount at several local bookstores; just show your membership card. • Support local library programs and services with your membership dues.

Find great bargains on gently-used books at the Friends Spring Book Sale April 13-15, 2012. Thousands of books are categorized for easy

Type of Membership: Memberships expire in one year (except Life Memberships)

o Family $25 o Adult $15 o Senior (over 65) $10

o Youth (18 and younger) $5 o Sustaining $50 o Patron $100

Name Address

Phone

shopping: fiction, nonfiction books, audiobooks,

o Life $300 o Additional gift of Email

City/State/Zip

Make checks payable and mail to: The Friends of the Durham Library, Inc. PO Box 3809, Durham, NC 27702

CDs and DVDs. Prices start at 50 cents for Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 1-888-830-4989. The license is not an endorsement by the State.

For more info about the Friends, go to: www.durhamcountylibrary.org/friends.php Questions? Call (919) 560-0190 or email president@friendsofthedurhamlibrary.org

HOW TO DONATE BOOKS: The Friends of the Durham Library welcomes donations of gently used books, audiobooks, CDs and DVDs, except for: encyclopedias, magazines, cassettes and condensed books. You may take your donation to any Durham County Library location during regular hours. Please bring large donations (more than one bag) to the Main Library garage on Tuesday morning between 9 a.m. and noon, when the Friends of the Durham Library are present and can help unload. For more info, visit: http://www.durhamcountylibrary.org/friends.php.

Volunteers needed! • Help promote the library at various library events. • Represent the library at community events and distribute library materials. • Shelve books and pull hold books. For more information, go to durhamcountylibrary.org/volunteer.php

paperbacks and $1 for hardcovers. Shop early for the best selection of specially-priced books in gift-giving condition and support Durham County Library with your purchases. Schedule: Friday, April 13, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Friends members only—join at the door! Saturday, April 14, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Everyone welcome. Sunday, April 15, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Bag Sale $7/bag. Location: Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St. For info, call 560-0100.

Books for

Sale

Can’t wait for the Spring Book Sale?

Check out year-round mini-booksales at: American Tobacco Campus, 334 Blackwell St. East Regional Library, 211 Lick Creek Ln. Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St. North Regional Library, 221 Milton Rd. South Regional Library, 4505 S. Alston Ave. Southwest Regional Library, 3605 Shannon Rd. Stanford L. Warren Branch, 1201 Fayetteville St.

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Fo r e i g n L a n g u a g e Children LATIN AMERICAN MUSIC AND STORIES WITH ALEX WEISS AND FRIENDS (All Ages) Main Library, area de niños de la Biblioteca Principal Saturdays/sábados Mar. 24; April 28; May 26 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Enjoy Latin American music and stories with Alex Weiss and Different Drums. To register call 560-0130. For more information, contact Karlene Fyffe 560-0172. Disfrute de música Latinoamericana e historias con Alex Weiss y sus amigos. To register call 560-0130. For more information, contact Karlene Fyffe 560-0172.

AYUDA CON LA TAREA! / HOMEWORK HELP! (Elementary School) Southwest Regional, Thursdays, Mar. 1 – May 31 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Ayuda con la tarea después de la Escuela con Emilia Suárez. Call Patty at 560-8592. Llamar a Patty al 560-8592.

SÁBADO DE TUTORÍA (Elementary School) Southwest Regional, Saturdays, Mar. 3 - 31; Apr. 21-28; May 5 - 26 10 a.m. - 12 noon Ayuda con lectura, escritura y matemáticas para niños hispanos de primero a cuarto grado. Con la tutora Emilia Suárez. Call Patty at 560-8592. Llamar a Patty al 560-8592. BILINGUAL FUN: SPANISH STORY TIME WITH MISS PATTY (Pre-School) Southwest Regional, Tuesdays, Mar. 13; Apr. 24, 27; May 8, 22 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Hola Amigos, come join Miss Patty for stories and songs in Spanish and English. Hello Friends, vengan a disfrutar historias y canciones en Español e Inglés. Call Patty at 560-8592. Llamar a Patty al 560-8592.

BILINGUAL STORYTIME (Pre-School) Bragtown, Mondays, Mar. 12, Apr. 23, May 21 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Enjoy stories, music and crafts in English and Spanish with Annette Sosa. Venga a disfrutar de cuentos en Español e Ingles. Call 560-0210. FRENCH STORYTIME (Pre-School) Southwest Regional, Monday, Mar. 12, 26; Apr. 9, 23 9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Join us for a storytime all in French! Share stories, songs and rhymes with Catherine Fowler. Call 560-8592 or register online at durhamcountylibrary.org. GERMAN STORYTIME WITH CAROLINA KINDER (Kindergarten) Southwest Regional, Saturday , Mar. 17 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Join Carolina Kinder for a storytime fully in German. Call 560-8592 or register on line at durhamcountylibrary.org.

FRENCH STORYTIME (Pre-School) Bragtown, Wednesdays, Mar. 21, Apr. 18, May 23 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Bonjour! Join Ms. Portia Wilson-Whitaker in stories, song and dance. Call 560-0210.

CASCARÓN HUNT

ADVANCED ESOL

Southwest Regional, Monday, Apr. 2 (Baby) 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Southwest Regional, Monday, Apr. 2 (Kindergarten) 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Join us for stories, songs and a Cascarón Hunt! Enjoy this tradition from Mexico. We think you’ll agree it’s egg-cellent. Bring your basket and when a cascarón is found, the finder runs up to a friend and squishes it over his or her head. Ages 2-5. Registration opens 3/19/2012.

South Regional, Thursdays, Mar. 1 - May 31 10 a.m. - 12 noon English conversation for speakers of other languages. For information call (919) 560-7410. Clase para aprender Inglés empieza en cualquier fecha – Para información en Español llame al 560-0157.

ESOL

Placement tests are required for the following locations: for information call 560-0157. se requieren registracion y examenes para asistir a classes. llame al 560-0157 para informacion. ESOL CLASS (ENGLISH LEARNING)/ CLASE DE INGLES East Regional, Saturdays 10 a.m. - 12 noon Spring semester for English conversation class. The class is offered from February to May. MUST REGISTER AND TAKE PLACEMENT TESTS-FOR INFORMATION CALL 560-0157. Semestre de primavera para clase de conversación en Ingles. La clase se ofrece de febrero a mayo. REGISTRACION Y EXAMENES REQUERIDOS PARA PARTICIPAR- PARA INFORMACION LLAMAR AL 560-0157. Main Library, Mondays and Thursdays 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Spring semester English learning class. The class is offered from February to May. MUST REGISTER AND TAKE PLACEMENT TESTS. For information call 560-0157. Semestre de primavera para la clase de Ingles. Las clases son de febrero a mayo. REGISTRACION Y EXAMENES REQUERIDOS PARA PARTICIPAR. Llamar para información de clases al 560-0157. South Regional, Mondays and Thursdays 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Spring semester English learning class. The class is offered from February to May. MUST REGISTER AND TAKE PLACEMENT TESTS. For information call 560-0157. Semestre de primavera para la clase de Ingles. Las clases son de febrero a mayo. REGISTRACION Y EXAMENES REQUERIDOS PARA PARTICIPAR. Llamar para información de clases al 5600157. Southwest Regional, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Spring semester class is offered from February to May. MUST REGISTER AND TAKE PLACEMENT TESTS-FOR INFORMATION CALL 560-0157.Semestre de primavera para la clase de Ingles. Las clases son de febrero a mayo. REGISTRACION Y EXAMENES REQUERIDOS PARA PARTICIPAR- PARA INFORMACION LLAMAR AL 560-0157. North Regional, Tuesdays, Mar. 6 - May 29 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. English as a second language instruction. Register at the North Regional Information desk or by calling 560-0236. Clase para aprender Inglés. Regístrese en el escritorio de Información en la biblioteca Regional North o llamando en Inglés. al 560-0236 o en Español al 560-0157.

Co nve r s a t i o n G r o u p s SPANISH/ENGLISH CONVERSATION South Regional, Saturdays, Mar. 3 - May 26 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Speak English? Come practice your Spanish! Speak Spanish? Come practice your English! For information call (919) 560-7410. Esta interesado en participar en un grupo para practicar el Ingles y usted hablar el Español? Para información en Español llame al 560-0157.

TERTULIA (SPANISH CONVERSATION) Southwest Regional, Saturdays, Mar. 3 - May 26 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. This group allows intermediate and advanced speakers to practice Spanish conversation. For information call the Information Desk 560-8590.

Co m p u t e r C l a s s e s CLASES DE COMPUTACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL PARA MICRO NEGOCIOS DE ACCIÓN EMPRENDEDORA Southwest Regional, Lunes y miercoles Marzo y Abril 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Clase de Computación para micro negocios en Español presentado por Acción Emprendedora USA. Para información llamar a 627-1717 o 560-0157.

Miscellaneous WOMEN’S BREAST WELLNESS PATIENT NAVIGATOR PROGRAM SUPPORT GROUP-BILINGUAL North Regional, Saturday, Mar. 31 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. East Regional, Saturday, May 26 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Breast Cancer support group and information program. Call 681-9852 or 560-0157. Grupo de apoyo y educación de Cancer de Mama. Llame al 681-9852 o al 560-0157.

To register for programs, go to durhamcountylibrary.org