Adult Programs Apr. - Jun. 2015 E x p a n d Yo u r K n o w l e d g e . . . Engage in Conversation... E x p e r i e n ce S o m e t h i n g N e w. . . About the photographer: Durham photographer Bill Pope was one of the original vendors at the Durham Farmers’ Market. He says his goal is to show the beauty of this area, especially Durham. Photograph: Duke Gardens.
Humanities Programs sponsored by Durham Library Foundation
ART WITH THE EXPERTS: AREA 919
MEET THE AUTHOR: KIANNA ALEXANDER
Wednesday, Apr. 1, 7 p.m. Main Library
Saturday, Apr. 18, 3 p.m. Southwest Regional Library
Join Jessica Kay Ruhle, Associate Curator of Education at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, and artists Stacey Kirby and Hong-An Truong for a discussion and slide lecture on Area 919. This exhibition presents a survey of noteworthy work by artists who live in the Triangle.
MEET THE AUTHOR: FRANCES MAYES Monday, Apr. 6, 7 p.m. Main Library
Join Frances Mayes, New York Times bestselling author of Under the Tuscan Sun, for a reading from her book Under Magnolia: A Southern Memoir. It’s an ode to the South as an intense and isolated place and to the people who lived their passionate lives there. Photo Credit: Will Garin.
THE MAN’S GUIDE TO WRITING LOVE LETTERS: IS SEX THE ONLY THING ON A MAN’S MIND? Tuesday, Apr. 7, 7 p.m. Stanford L. Warren
Author, playwright, producer and director Ira Knight presents a thought provoking and inspiring rendition of his one man play in progress. (Rescheduled due to weather.)
THE MADEA FACTORY Thursday, Apr. 9, 7 p.m.
Stanford L. Warren
In this entertaining and informative presentation, author and lay film critic Ezekiel Walker will use movie clips and illustrations discussed in his book, The Madea Factory, to shed light on Tyler Perry’s Madea caricature, including its impact on different audiences and demographics, the feminization of the African-American male, and an analysis of Madea within the framework of American cultural life and African-American history.
SANKOFA, RETURN TO THE SOURCE: AFRICAN BEADS, GHANA AND WORLD DECORATIVE CULTURE Saturday, Apr. 11, 1 p.m. Stanford L. Warren Beads have long been a part of Africa’s heritage and cultural fabric. Ghanaian bead trader and North Carolina resident Suzie Oware will discuss the symbolism, historical legacy and style aesthetic of African beads within the context of U.S. popular culture.
MUSIC AND LORE OF THE CIVIL WAR Sunday, Apr. 12, 3 p.m. Durham History Hub, 500 W. Main St.
Join us for an afternoon centering on Durham in the 1860s-1880s. The event will include the grand opening of the museum’s new exhibit, “Durham Beginnings, 1865-1885,” music of the Civil War era, performed by Roland Terry and guitarist David Russell; a reading by Chandler Vatavuk from Dawn of Peace; and a talk on “Cultivated Music: Women’s Parlor Music of the Civil War Era,” by Candace L. Bailey. Rain location: Main Library. Co-sponsored by the Museum of Durham History. Photo credit: Tim Terry.
MEET THE AUTHOR: DANIELLE ROBINSON Monday, Apr. 13, 7 p.m. South Regional Library
Join Danielle Robinson for a reading from her poetry collection A Slice of Purple Pie. The poems propose many delicious and unique rhythms. Her content explores love, sorrow, joyfulness, racial pride, spirituality, curiosity and unity.
ANYTHING I WAS BIG ENOUGH TO DO: WOMEN AND GENDER IN SNCC Tuesday, Apr. 14, 7 p.m. Main Library
Dr. Emilye Crosby, State University of New York at Geneseo and National Humanities Center Fellow, will discuss the women in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). Women were crucial to the organization as they helped launch and sustain SNCC and the mass movement of the 1960s. Photo: Dona Richards (front center) of SNCC with local residents protesting black disfranchisement outside Forrest County, Mississippi Courthouse, 1964.
Join us for a reading and discussion with Kianna Alexander, author of Electing to Love. Alexander will talk about writing historical and paranormal romance and keeping her Southern voice. A booksigning will follow the reading.
ART WITH THE EXPERTS: COLOUR CORRECTION Monday, Apr. 20, 7 p.m. Southwest Regional Library
Join Marshall Price, Nancy Hanks Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, and Jessica Kay Ruhle, Associate Curator of Education at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, for a discussion and slide lecture on Colour Collection. The exhibition includes more than 70 works by 40 artists, including Andy Warhol, Eduardo Paolozzi, May Stevens, Richard Anuszkiewicz, William T. Williams and Liliane Lijn. Liliane Lijn, Koan – Cuts III, 1971. Collection of the Nasher Museum of Art. Gift of Mr. Kenneth Dorman. © Liliane Lijn / DACS, London and ARS, New York. Photo by Peter Paul Geoffrion.
SAND COUNTY ALMANAC READING Wednesday, Apr. 22, 7 p.m. The Regulator Bookshop, 720 9th St.
Celebrate Earth Day with us! Join us to hear Aldo Leopold’s famous book, A Sand County Almanac, read by WUNC radio host Frank Stasio, Duke Forest Director Sara Burns, poet Ken Rumble, students and faculty of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, members of the environmental community and local political leaders. The book is one of the best-loved conservation classics of all time. Co-sponsored by the Forest History Society.
Encore Presentation CONSIDER THE CONVERSATION: A DOCUMENTARY ON A TABOO SUBJECT Thursday, Apr. 16, 7 p.m. South Regional Library
Screening on National Healthcare Decisions Day, Consider the Conversation is a remarkable, thought-provoking film that looks at many of the issues that we will all face at the end of life. A discussion with Betsy Barton, Duke University Medical Center, and Nikki Webb, LCSW, Care Manager at Duke Regional Hospital, will follow.
CONSIDER THE CONVERSATION WORKSHOP Thursday, Apr. 23, 7 p.m. South Regional Library
Join Nikki Webb for an Advance Care Planning Workshop. Using interactive Go Wish! cards, participants will explore and discuss their thoughts about end of life choices, and complete a draft or legally binding living will at the workshop.
MEET THE AUTHOR: SCOTT ELLSWORTH Saturday, Apr. 25, 3 p.m. Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St.
Join Scott Ellsworth for a reading from his book The Secret Game: A Basketball Story in Black and White, the long awaited story of the 1944 game between Coach John McLendon’s Eagles from North Carolina College for Negroes and Duke University’s best basketball team. Ellsworth has written not only of the history and development of the game, but filled in a piece of Durham’s history. A book signing will follow. Co-sponsored by Hayti Heritage Center.
MEET THE AUTHORS: LEVELLE MOTON AND EDWARD G. ROBINSON Thursday, Apr. 30, 7 p.m. Main Library
Join Coach Levelle Moton and Edward G. Robinson for a reading from their book The Worst Times are the Best Times. Moton overcame the challenges of a boyhood in the ghettos of Boston and Raleigh, and used those personal experiences to provide valuable perspective for young people today.
Humanities Programs sponsored by Durham Library Foundation HURT, INJURED AND INSULTED: ENDING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m. Main Library
How can you help end the tragedies that begin and end with violence against women and children? Hear from survivors, crisis center workers and emergency nurses. They know these issues, can help develop solutions to stop domestic and sexual violence against women and children, and support those who have been victimized. This four-hour program is presented and co-sponsored by the Durham NC Chapter of the Links, Inc.
MEET THE AUTHOR: SARAH CAROLINE THUESEN Sunday, May 3, 3 p.m. Main Library
In anticipation of the National Rosenwald Schools Conference in Durham, join Dr. Sarah Thuesen for a reading and discussion of her book Greater than Equal: African American Struggles for Schools and Citizenship in North Carolina, 1919-1965. Drawing on archival records and oral histories, Thuesen gives voice to students, parents, teachers, school officials and civic leaders who fought for equal educational opportunity in segregated schools. A book signing will follow the reading.
THE NC LITERARY HALL OF FAME COMES TO DURHAM! Tuesday, May 5, 7 p.m. Main Library
Come meet the three most recent inductees into the North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame. Welcome and celebrate the poetry of Betty Adcock, Jaki Shelton Green and Shelby Stephenson. From Adcock’s lyrical lines about life’s beauties and difficulties, to Green’s passionate exploration of gender and ethnicity, to Stephenson’s down home verses about the Old South becoming new, this evening is sure to be fun and enlightening. This program is hosted by Richard Krawiec and co-sponsored by Jacar Press, a CommunityActive Publishing Company.
MEET THE AUTHOR: CRAIG LEHOULLIER Thursday, May 7, 7 p.m. Main Library
Join Craig LeHoullier, advisor to the Digging Durham Seed Library, for a reading and discussion of his new book Epic Tomatoes. Known as the NC Tomato Man, he is responsible for naming and saving the Cherokee Purple tomato. Learn the history and stories of heirloom tomatoes as well as tips for growing and saving seeds. A book signing will follow the reading.
THE HISTORY OF COHOUSING WITH KATIE MCCAMANT Thursday, May 28, 7 p.m. Main Library
Come learn the origins of a nationwide network of 135 communities, a movement sparked by Katie McCamant and Chuck Durrett, authors of the seminal book that introduced cohousing to the United States, Cohousing: A Contemporary Approach to Housing Ourselves, and more recently, Creating Cohousing: Building Sustainable Communities. McCamant will share photos and stories from her 30 years in the cohousing world, acting as a developer and cohousing consultant, while living in cohousing with her family since 1992.
MEET THE AUTHOR: DEMETRIA HAYES Saturday, May 30, 3 p.m.
South Regional Library
Demetria Hayes will be reading from her book Daffodil: A Mother’s Journey. Hayes will take you on her emotional journey of domestic violence via a collection of journal entries, letters and inspirational quotes. She will also share her process of becoming a self-published author. Hayes is an activist for women and children, and founding editor of Grace Under Fire AP.
AFRO BRAZILIAN BAND BATUQUE DE TERREIRO Sunday, May 31, 3 p.m. Main Library
In Portuguese, “Batuque” (pronounced ba-TOO-kee) means to drum and is also an expression that describes a freestyle form of percussion. Terreiro (teh-HEY-dhoo) directly translates to “yard,” but it is also a name given to a style of music derived from the Afro-Brazilian religion known as Candomble. Batuque de Terreiro brings the original sounds of Bahia, which includes songs and movement that are widely appreciated in Brazil. The band is under the leadership of Caique Vidal, an accomplished percussionist from Salvador da Bahia.
MEET THE AUTHORS: RUNNING FOR HOPE Monday, May 11, 7 p.m.
Parrish Street Forum, 108 W. Parrish St.
Join some of the John Hope Franklin Young Scholars for a reading from their book Running for Hope. The book weaves illustrated scenes from Franklin’s life with the story of a 15-year-old Durham boy who gets into trouble and recovers by connecting with Dr. Franklin. David Stein, the director of the JHF Young Scholars Program, will also talk about the 18-month process. A book signing will follow the reading. This program is co-sponsored by the Historic Parrish Street Forum.
All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call 919-560-0268 or visit durhamcountylibrary.org. Humanities programs at Durham County Library are supported by Durham Library Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities.* Please consider making a contribution to Durham Library Foundation to help support quality humanities programming at your library. Make your donation today by visiting durhamlibraryfoundation.org or calling 919-560-0193. *Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these programs do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Humanities Programs sponsored by Durham Library Foundation
FILM SCREENING: PRIVATE VIOLENCE
MEET THE AUTHOR: JACQUELIN THOMAS
Tuesday, Jun. 2, 7 p.m. Main Library
Join Cynthia Hill, director and producer, for a screening and discussion of Private Violence. This feature-length documentary explores a simple, but deeply disturbing, fact of American life: the most dangerous place for a woman in America is her own home. It intimately reveals the stories of two women: Deanna Walters, who transforms from victim to survivor, and Kit Gruelle, who advocates for justice. Co-sponsored by the Southern Documentary Fund.
MEET THE AUTHOR: JILL MCCORKLE Monday, Jun. 8, 7 p.m. Main Library
Thursday, Jun. 18, 6:30 p.m. East Regional Library
Jacquelin Thomas is an award-winning, bestselling author of adult and young adult books, with 29 titles in print. Her teen novels include Simply Divine, Divine Confidential, Split Ends, It’s a Curl Thing and other books in this series. Thomas will read from her young adult books, offer writing technique pointers and answer questions about creative writing. This program is geared towards teens, but adults are also welcome to attend.
NATIONAL ROSENWALD SCHOOLS CONFERENCE: SHARING THE PAST, SHAPING THE FUTURE
Join Jill McCorkle for a reading from her novel Life After Life. Set in Pine Haven Estates, a retirement facility in Fulton, NC, McCorkle introduces residents and staff with her usual compassion, wit and humor. As she connects their lives through their present circumstances, their pasts and, in some cases, their deaths, she celebrates the blessings and wisdom of later life and infuses this novel with hope and laughter. A book signing will follow the reading.
Thursday, Jun. 18, 3:30 p.m. Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.
The National Rosenwald Schools Conference comes to Durham! Join us for the opening plenary with Congressman G. K. Butterfield, regional music and inspiring stories. In the early 20th century, Rosenwald Schools served as centers of community activity and symbols of pride among African-American communities. We are honored to offer this opening session of the conference free and open to the public. Co-sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. For information about the conference, visit preservationnation.org/rosenwald.
MEET THE AUTHOR: CAT WARREN Tuesday, Jun. 9, 7 p.m. Southwest Regional Library
Join us for a reading and discussion with Cat Warren, professor of English at North Carolina State University and author of the popular book What the Dog Knows: Scent, Science, and the Amazing Ways Dogs Perceive the World. Warren will talk about the partnership between people and working dogs, along with her own experiences with her German Shepherd. A book signing will follow the reading.
FILM SCREENING: THE LOVING STORY Thursday, Jun. 11, 7 p.m. Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St.
Join Darrell Miller, professor of law at Duke University Law School, for a screening of The Loving Story, an award-winning documentary film that tells the story of Richard and Mildred Loving, who were arrested in Virginia in July 1958 for violating a state law that banned marriage between people of different races. The film brings to life the Lovings’ marriage and the legal battle that followed. Made possible through a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities Bridging Cultures Initiatives, in partnership with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
SINS OF OMISSION: AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN EDUCATORS AND ROSENWALD SCHOOLS Saturday, Jun. 20, 3 p.m. Main Library
Join Dr. Valinda Littlefield, associate professor of History and African American Studies at the University of South Carolina, for a presentation on the Jeanes Supervising Teachers. Jeanes Teachers often encouraged African-American communities to build and maintain schools. They also worked with local and state officials and were directly involved in initiating the construction and maintenance of Rosenwald Schools. However, their contributions are often left out of writings about these efforts.
MEET THE AUTHOR: HOWARD N. LEE Sunday, Jun. 14, 3 p.m. Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St.
More than 40 years ago, Howard Lee made history when he became the first elected black mayor of a majority white town in the South. Lee shares events and experiences that shaped his life, describing the challenges and pitfalls he faced and how he overcame barriers. He will read from his book, The Courage to Lead: One Man’s Journey to Public Service. A book signing will follow the program. Co-sponsored by the Hayti Heritage Center and NCCU Archives and Special Collections.
EAST DURHAM STORIES Tuesday, Jun. 16, 7 p.m. Main Library
Each year, students from around the country participate in the Documentary Video Institute at the Center for Documentary Studies. where they learn to scout, shoot and edit short documentaries on pre-selected topics. For the past two years, topics have centered on the neighborhoods of East Durham, resulting in a multifaceted portrait of the people and places in this vibrant part of the city. This screening will showcase the documentaries produced in summer 2015. Co-sponsored by the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University.
The printing and/or mailing of this publication is sponsored by Durham Library Foundation.
MEET THE AUTHOR: CHARLES D. THOMPSON Tuesday, Jun. 23, 7 p.m.
Main Library
Join Dr. Charlie Thompson, director of the B.N. Duke Scholarship Program and the undergraduate program at the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University, for a reading and discussion of his book Border Odyssey: Travels along the US/Mexico Divide. Thompson chronicles a journey along the entire U.S.-Mexican border and shifts the conversation away from danger and fear to the shared histories and aspirations that bind Mexicans and Americans despite the border walls.
AROUND THE WORLD IN A TEA CUP Sunday, Jun. 28, 3 p.m. Main Library
We who live in the southern United States cherish a glass of iced sweet tea, but did you know that tea is the second most consumed drink in the world after water? Join us for a sampling of teas, both hot and cold, and a lively discussion of the history of global tea traditions. Co-sponsored by Sister Cities of Durham, and hosted by Durham’s own Sister Cities in China, Japan, Russia, Tanzania and the United Kingdom.
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Adult Programs
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40 AND OVER DURHAM COUNTY LIBRARY BOOK CLUB
WOMEN AUTHORS BOOK CLUB
East Regional
North Regional
COOKBOOK CLUB
South Regional
Tuesdays, Apr. 14; May 12; Jun. 9, 7 p.m. Come and join a mature but lively discussion about the chosen book of the month. New members welcomed.
Main Library
Saturdays, Apr. 11; May 9; Jun. 20, 2 p.m. Do you love to cook and share recipes? Come check out our brand new Cookbook Club! Bring a cookbook, a recipe or just yourself, and spend some time sharing our excitement over a recent cooking discovery or something you have always wanted to try.
GRAPHIC BOOK CLUB
Main Library
Saturdays, Apr. 18; May 16; Jun. 27, 2 p.m. Are you a fan of comic books or graphic novels? Join us at the Graphic Book Club and meet your fellow enthusiasts. If you can, bring a graphic work you’ve read recently, or just be ready to talk about what you like in a comic or graphic title. Check the library’s online event calendar for springboard questions and reading topics, or join us online at meetup.com/graphic-book-club.
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Tuesdays, Apr. 21; May 19; Jun. 16, 6:30 p.m. Join us to discuss books written by women. Titles TBA.
TEA SHOP MYSTERIES WITH TEA! Sundays, Apr. 19; May 17; Jun. 21, 3 p.m. Come try out the teas and recipes that Laura Childs describes in her Teashop Mysteries series as you discuss each month’s title. April’s title is The Teaberry Strangler, May’s title is Scones and Bones, and June’s title is Sweet Tea Revenge. Registration is required.
AFRICAN AMERICAN BOOK CLUB
South Regional
Saturdays, Apr. 25; May 23; Jun. 27, 3 p.m. Join us for lively discussions on fiction and nonfiction books written by African Americans. Registration is required.
SUB-GENRE-O-RAMA BOOK CLUB
Southwest Regional
Main Library
Thursdays, Apr. 9; May 14; Jun. 11, 7 p.m. The Sub-Genre-O-Rama Book Club will tackle books that fit niche readerships, books that cross genre lines in interesting or unexpected ways, and books that are just plain weird. April: Rebecca, Daphne du Maurier’s classic novel of romantic suspense; May: Three Parts Dead, Max Gladstone’s gritty fantasy courtroom drama; June: A Dark Anatomy, Robin Blake’s prepolice procedural murder mystery. Learn more at meetup.com/ sub-genre-o-rama, or call 919-560-8590 for more information.
MYSTERY BOOK CLUB
Southwest Regional
URBAN CHRONICLES Tuesdays, Apr. 28; May 19; Jun. 23, 6 p.m. Call it whatever kind of fiction you want: urban, hood, inner-city, ghetto, hip-hop, street. Whatever! Readers who love this genre join us!! We will read books by great authors such as 50 cent, K’Wan, Nikki Turner, Ashley and JaQuavis and Noire!
North Regional
Mondays, Apr. 13; May 11; Jun. 8, 7 p.m. Love a good mystery? Join the Mystery Book Club! Titles TBA.
NORTH BOOK CLUB
North Regional
Tuesdays, Apr. 28; May 26; Jun. 23, 10 a.m. Join us for fun and lively discussions. In April author Jennifer Lohmann will join us to discuss her book Weekends in Carolina. In May we will discuss The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin. In June we will discuss Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen.
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AFRICAN WRITERS BOOK CLUB Tuesdays, Apr. 21; May 19, 2:15 p.m. The African Writers Book Club focuses exclusively on books written by Africans. Call 919-560-8594 for information about the current reading selections.
EMPOWERING YOU! BOOK CLUB
Stanford L. Warren
Thursdays, Apr. 2; May 7; Jun. 4, 7 p.m. Join certified Life Coach Natasha Godwin and other empowered people as they read and discuss books written by some of today’s most renowned thought leaders of personal success and self-improvement.
Adult Program Highlights THE LITERACY LUNCH HOUR
Bragtown Tuesdays, Apr. 21; May 19, 12:15 p.m. Will the written word be obsolete by 2050? What is the definition of functional literacy in the 21st century? In this series, educators, techies, parents, literacy advocates and others discuss the present and future realities of literacy. Topics will vary monthly, but may include the impact of technology on reading and literacy, eliminating the achievement gap, pre-literacy standards for infants and toddlers, digital literacy for adults and the future post-literate era. Check out the library’s online calendar of events or call 919-560-0210 for the featured speaker and/or topic.
LUNCH WITH THE DIRECTOR Friday, Apr. 10, 12 noon You are invited to join Durham County Library Director Tammy Baggett for lunch to hear the latest DCL news, discuss what’s on the horizon and get answers to your questions about the library. To register call 919-560-0210.
SENIORS AND HEALTHCARE COSTS Friday, May 8, 12 noon Come out and receive expert advice on your Medicare options and how to make sure you have the best plan for you!
THE MYTH OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING Friday, Jun. 12, 12 noon Join housing professionals, advocates and activists in a discussion on affordable housing, based on the film The Pruitt-Igoe Myth.
COMBAT BOOTS TO MAKEUP BRUSHES
East Saturdays, Apr. 11, May 9, 11 a.m. Regional CBMB is a movement to empower women veterans. The workshops/support groups consist of health and wellness, life-coaching, PTSD help and awareness, yoga and meditation, makeovers and beauty tips and much more.
NANO YEAR-ROUND WORKSHOPS Sundays, Apr. 26; May 31; Jun. 28, 2 p.m. Just because National Novel Writing Month is over doesn’t mean the fun has to end. Join us for these monthly workshops, presented by NaNoRDU, which cover topics related to being an author, as well as genre talks featuring a different niche of literature every month.
HONEYBEE QUILTERS Tuesdays, Apr. 7, 21; May 5, 19; Jun. 9, 23, 6:30 p.m. Join our quilting bee, and enjoy companionship as you work on your unfinished quilting projects. Bring your own supplies. This group is open to anyone of any skill level.
HOMEBREWING 101 Monday, May 18, 7 p.m. This program covers the basic processes, materials, equipment and techniques used to make great craft beer at home. Learn how to make an IPA, a porter, stout or any other beer you can imagine. No alcohol will be created, displayed, dispensed or consumed. No experience necessary.
TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE
Main Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays, Library Apr. 2, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14 9 a.m., 9:30 a.m. or 4 p.m.
Volunteers 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 at W-2s and 1099s.
SCORE Tuesdays, Apr. 7, 21; May 5, 19; Jun. 2, 16, 1 p.m. Need help starting your business? SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. Contact 919856-4739 or visit raleigh.score.org for more information. Registration is required.
HISPANIC WOMEN’S BUSINESS SEMINAR/INFORMATION SESSION Tuesday, Apr. 7, 7:30 p.m. Do you feel confused when you think of entering the workforce in the United States? Come and learn all the steps you should follow to achieve your professional goals. Sientes confusión cuando piensas en como entrar en el mundo profesional en los Estados Unidos? Ven y aprende todos los pasos que debes seguir para poder alcanzar tus metas profesionales!
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS IN THE LIBRARY Saturdays, May 2; Jun. 13, 2 p.m. Delve deep into dark dungeons, and face challenges to make the bravest hero quake with fear...all without leaving the library. Sign up on the library’s online event calendar to reserve your spot at the table, or just show up to watch. Space reserved for new players! Walk-ins welcome.
MAHJONG
North Mondays, Apr. 6 – Jun. 29, 1 p.m. Regional Come and test your skills in this game of strategy and luck. VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE Mondays, Apr. 6, 13, 4:30 p.m. File state and federal tax returns with the aid of VITA.
ESOL Tuesdays, Apr. 7 – Jun. 2, 10 a.m. English as a second language instruction. Call 919-560-0236 to register.
SOUL LINE DANCING Tuesdays, Apr. 7 – May 26, 7:15 p.m. Line dance for fun and fitness with instructor Malinda Evans of Party of One, Inc. Music used includes R&B, Pop and Reggae. Please bring water and a towel, and be sure to wear sneakers or dance shoes and dress in loose clothing. Registration required.
KNITTING CLUB Thursdays, Apr. 2 – Jun. 25, 6:30 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.
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CHESS CLUB
PAINLESS PERENNIALS
Saturdays, Apr. 11 – Jun. 27, 2 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.
Sunday, Jun. 7, 3 p.m. Learn about seasonal selections of reliable plants which will keep your garden colorful from spring through fall. Let Master Gardeners Cathy Lambe and Ann Barnes tell you about deer resistant varieties for both sunny and shady gardens. Registration is required.
MEET THE AUTHOR: JENNIFER LOHMANN
Tuesday, Apr. 28, 10 a.m. Romance author and DCL librarian Jennifer Lohmann will join the North Book Club for a discussion of her book Weekends in Carolina. Southwest
MURDER MYSTERY – ASSASSINATION AT THE ANNUAL SUPERHERO ASSEMBLY Sunday, Jun. 21, 2:30 p.m. At their annual assembly, the superheroes of the Justice Confederation are discussing the apprehension of the notorious criminal mastermind Da Bomb, when one of them suddenly collapses to the floor dead! Join the assembly and help find the killer. Registration required.
DOG TRAINING AT THE LIBRARY
North Regional East Regional South Regional
Tuesday, Jun. 9, 7 p.m. Monday, Jun. 15, 7 p.m. Thursday, Jun. 25, 7 p.m. Come and learn how to train your pet dog to be a super companion. Watch an informational video and gain expert advice from an APS volunteer. Please do not bring your pet. Registration is required.
South Regional
SOUL LINE DANCING
Tuesdays, Apr. 7, 14, 21, 7 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. Please wear athletic or flat shoes.
BACKYARD COMPOSTING
KNITTING AND OTHER NEEDLE ARTS
Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Join our needle arts group. Bring your cross-stitch, knitting, crochet or embroidery, meet your neighbors and show off your craft.
Regional
SENIOR GAME DAY Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Now weekly! Come to Senior Game Day to play some old favorites with fellow game lovers and maybe try something new as well. Visit us online at meetup.com/senior-game-day or call 919-560-8590 for more information.
QUILTING BEE Thursdays, 6:30 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, and if you are an experienced quilter, you may learn some new tricks and make some new friends.
TERTULIA (SPANISH CONVERSATION) Saturdays, 10 a.m. Practice your Spanish conversation other intermediate and advanced speakers.
SELF-PUBLISHING BOOT CAMP
Stanford L. Saturdays, Apr. 18; May 2, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday, Apr. 26, 3 p.m. Warren In this two-part writing seminar facilitated by longtime Discover the basics of successful composting and vermicomposting. Learn how to transform food scraps, leaves and other organic authors and publishers John Batson, Trice Hickman and materials into a nutrient-rich soil conditioner that will benefit Barbara Williamson, participants and budding authors will learn your lawn and gardens. Presented by Rhonda Sherman, Durham the pros and cons of self-publishing; identifying readership and County Extension Master Gardener volunteer and NCSU Extension preparing a manuscript; designing and printing a book; managing Specialist. Registration is required. digital rights; and marketing and promoting a book in a social media influenced world. Funded by the Friends of the Durham Library. YOGA
Mondays, Apr. 6, May 4, 7 p.m. Saturday, Jun. 20, 10 a.m. Improve your physical health, learn to breathe deeply and increase your energy level! No prior experience is necessary. Please bring a mat if you have one. A limited number are available from the teacher. Registration is required.
TOMATOES! Sunday, May 3, 3 p.m. Learn the secrets to success for tomatoes in NC from Master Gardener Charles Murphy. Registration is required.
NAVIGATING THE ELIGIBILITY PROCESS WITH YOUR COLLEGE FOCUSED STUDENT ATHLETE Saturday, May 16, 10 a.m.
Is your son or daughter interested in getting an athletic scholarship to college, or has their athletic prowess gotten the attention of a college coach? This lively, interactive session with attorney, author, educator and university athletic compliance officer Marlynn Jones will enable high school student athletes and their parents to successfully navigate the college athletics process.
Computer Classes
Registration is required for all computer classes unless otherwise indicated. Register at durhamcountylibrary.org. COMPUTER BASICS
Introduction to Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
Computer Basics
Stanford L. Warren
Bragtown
Thursdays, Apr. 2; May 14; Jun. 11
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
East Regional
Tuesdays, Apr. 14; May 12; Jun. 9
10 - 11:30 a.m.
Main Library
Tuesday, Apr. 7 Thursday, May 7 Monday, Jun. 15
2 - 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Apr. 1 Tuesday, Jun. 2
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 6:30 - 8 p.m.
North Regional
Stanford L. Warren
Mondays, Apr. 13; May 4; Jun. 8
Main Library
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
11 a.m. - 12 noon 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Friday, Jun. 19
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 2 - 4 p.m.
10 - 11:30 a.m.
East Regional
Thursdays, Apr.16; May 21; Jun. 18
10 - 11:30 a.m.
Microsoft PowerPoint Advanced
East Regional
Thursdays, Apr. 30; May 28; Jun. 25
10 - 11:30 a.m.
Ebooks, E-audiobooks and More
North Regional
Wednesday, Apr. 22 Tuesday, May 12
11 - 12 noon 7 - 8 p.m.
Gadgets for Grownups
East Regional
Mondays, Apr. 27; Jun. 29
3 - 4:30 p.m.
Introduction to Cloud Storage
MICROSOFT OFFICE
Saturday, Apr. 25
10 a.m. - 12 noon
Online Shopping and Preventing Identity Theft/Craigslist
Microsoft Word Basics Thursday, Jun. 25
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
East Regional
Thursdays, Apr. 2; 10 - 11:30 a.m. Jun. 4 Wednesday, May 6 Tuesday, May 5 6:30 - 8 p.m. North Regional Wednesday, Jun. 24 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Introduction to Microsoft Excel
East Regional
Wednesday, Jun. 10
10 - 11:30 a.m.
North Regional
Tuesday, Apr. 7 Wednesday, May 6
6:30 - 8 p.m. 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m
Wednesday, Jun. 17
Microsoft PowerPoint Basics
Southwest Regional
Bragtown
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
MISCELLANEOUS
Thursday, Apr. 9 Friday, Jun. 19
Monday, Apr. 20 Thursday, May 21 Tuesday, Jun. 30
East Regional
Internet Basics
Bragtown
Mondays, Apr. 20; May 18; Jun. 22
Introduction to Microsoft Excel
File Organization in Windows
Bragtown
Southwest Regional
Saturday, Apr. 11
10 a.m. - 12 noon
Open Lab for Computer Questions
Southwest Regional
Saturday, Apr. 18
10 a.m. - 12 noon
Social Networking Basics
Bragtown
Thursday, May 28 Friday, Jun. 26
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
READ LOCAL! May 16-17
Celebrate the written word and the area’s full literary “ecosystem.” This event brings together local writers, publishers, booksellers, libraries, designers, artists, critics, bloggers – and of course, readers! – to honor our local literary arts scene. Festival proceeds support a great cause: the Durham Library Foundation. To learn more visit readlocalnc.org/festival. This is a library partner event.
SCIENCE CAFÉS Food + Science programs with the Museum of Life and Science
Discover your inner child, and play to learn! At each session we’ll explore a different science topic through science demos, activities and food sampling. Bring a friend along for the fun! Registration required.
SWEET TOOTH
TECHIE
Friday, May 1, 12 p.m. Bragtown
Monday, May 18, 7 p.m. North Regional
HOP HEADS
SPACE
Saturday, May 9, 12 p.m. Main Library
Thursday, May 21, 7 p.m. Southwest Regional
ALTERED PERCEPTION
ENTOMOPHAGY
Tuesday, May 12, 7 p.m. East Regional
Tuesday, May 26, 7 p.m. Southwest Regional
NANOSCIENCE Thursday, May 14, 7 p.m. Stanford L. Warren
Main Library 300 N. Roxboro St., 919-560-0100 Bragtown Library Family Literacy Center 3200 Dearborn Dr., 919-560-0210 East Regional 211 Lick Creek Ln., 919-560-0203 North Regional 221 Milton Rd., 919-560-0231
South Regional 4505 S. Alston Ave., 919-560-7409 Southwest Regional 3605 Shannon Rd., 919-560-8590 Stanford L. Warren Branch 1201 Fayetteville St., 919-560-0270
P.O. Box 3809 Durham, NC 27702
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