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Photo by William Hanley, Southwest Regional Library Staff
January Humanities Programs sponsored by Durham Library Foundation
NAMI DURHAM PUBLIC EDUCATION MEETING: NEW AND BREAKTHROUGH TREATMENTS Tuesday, Jan. 3, 7 p.m. Southwest Regional
Presented by the Durham chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), at this meeting Dr. Andrew Klise from the Ketamine Treatment Centers will share information about a revolutionary medication that delivers relief from depression within hours. Barbara Karas will talk about tapping on acupressure points in the upper body and making specific guided statements to relieve stress, reduce anxiety and alleviate fear. Plus news about a new simple, less expensive therapy known as “Behavioral Activation” and the Fisher Wallace Stimulator. For more information, contact the NAMI Durham response line at 919-213-5016.
IN THE WINGS: INTIMATE APPAREL Monday, Jan. 9, 7 p.m. Southwest Regional
Esther sews elegant intimates for high society and fallen women alike, fashioning an independent path in her search for love and respect. A compelling look at the joys and sorrows of an AfricanAmerican seamstress told against the rich tapestry of 1905 New York. Join members of the production to discuss this play by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage.
SISTER CITIES: EXPLORING THE WORLD’S LITERARY TRADITIONS Saturday, Jan. 21, 3 p.m.
Southwest Regional
Join Sister Cities of Durham for another virtual trip around the globe. This time we’ll focus on literary greats as well as literary traditions, stories and styles that have originated from Durham’s sister city regions in Tanzania, Great Britain, Russia, China and Japan. And what better place to launch our exploration than in a library? Readers and writers will not want to miss this!
MEASURE FOR MEASURE Thursday, Jan. 26, 4:30 p.m. Southwest Regional
PlayMakers Community Tour begins a new initiative in the community. Come out and see their spirited, bare bones touring production of the Shakespeare comedy Measure for Measure. The performance will be one hour with a little meet and greet time after!
ART PARTY Various times and locations Bragtown: Friday, Jan. 13, 11 a.m. Southwest Regional: Saturday, Jan. 14, 3 p.m. Stanford L. Warren: Tuesday, Jan. 17, 7 p.m. North Regional: Thursday, Jan. 19, 6 p.m.
Join local Durham artist Eleatta Diver as she brings the joy of making art into your everyday life. Diver will offer a special guided class for creating your own 11 x 14 canvas piece from start to finish. Best of all, you get to bring home your original creation. Classes run 90 minutes. Registration required. Image courtesy of the artist.
Main Library (Temporarily Closing Jan.15) 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
Background Photo by William Hanley, Southwest Regional Library Staff
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 1201 Fayetteville St., 919-560-0270
February
Humanities Programs sponsored by Durham Library Foundation
NAMI DURHAM PUBLIC EDUCATION MEETING: CIT SAVES LIVES Tuesday, Feb. 7, 7 p.m. East Regional
Presented by the Durham chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Durham police officer Maxwell Peterson will talk about CIT (Crisis Intervention Training), a 40-hour training for police officers, sheriff’s deputies and other first responders when called to intervene with a person suffering from serious mental illness. For more information, contact the NAMI Durham response line at 919-213-5016.
HOME MOVIE DAY Saturday, Feb. 11, 2 p.m. Southwest Regional
Home Movie Day is an international celebration of amateur films, designed to provide a showcase for home movies, student films and other forms of amateur media while also providing a gathering to discuss best practices for film and digital media preservation. Look through your attic, dig through your closets, call up Grandma and search out your family’s home movies. Bring 8mm, Super8mm, 16mm film, VHS and Video8/Hi8 video tape (sorry, no slides) to see your movie projected. Or just show up and watch the films of others. It’s not just historically significant, it’s fun! Raleigh’s A/V Geeks Transfer Services will transfer attendees’ film to digital formats for free at the program. Image courtesy of Home Movie Day
IN THE WINGS: TWELFTH NIGHT Monday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m. South Regional
A shipwreck, lost twins, gender-bending disguise and romantic intrigue—the Bard’s riotous romp affirms the power of love to transform loss into hope, with every word, wink and wooing a sheer delight. Join members of the production for a discussion of this famous comedy by William Shakespeare.
NEIGHBORHOOD PANEL Thursday, Feb. 16, 7 p.m. Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St., Durham, NC 27701
Join panelists including: Dr. Robert Korstad, the Director of the Initiative on Poverty and Social Justice at Duke University; Dr. James Johnson, the William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship; Ms. Aidil Ortiz Hill, Health Bullish Distinguished Care Division program officer for central North Carolina; and Mr. Benjamin Filippo, on Durham the Executive Director of Preservation Durham, in a discussion of historic inequities in housing and potential strategies for utilizing historic workforce housing for a new working-class in Durham.
MEET THE AUTHOR: STACY HAWKINS ADAMS Saturday, Feb. 25, 3 p.m. South Regional
Stacy Hawkins Adams is an award-winning author, columnist and essayist. Her inspirational writing features themes that foster personal growth, illuminate journeys of faith and help readers find relevance in their daily lives. Join us for a reading, book signing and Q&A with this inspiring author. For more information, contact 919-560-7429. Image courtesy of the author.
FILM SCREENING: AMERICA’S FIRST FOREST: CARL SCHENCK AND THE ASHEVILLE EXPERIMENT Monday, Feb. 27, 7 p.m.
Southwest Regional
Join Dr. James G. Lewis, historian for the Forest History Society and an executive producer and writer of the film America’s First Forest: Carl Schenck and the Asheville Experiment, for a screening of this program made for public television. Come learn about how a German forester named Carl Schenck came to America in 1895 to manage the forests at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, and helped launch the early conservation movement. A Q&A will follow the film. Photo credit: Courtesy of Forest History Society, Durham, NC.
durhamcountylibrary.org Background Photo by William Hanley, Southwest Regional Library Staff
The printing and/or mailing of this publication is sponsored by Durham Library Foundation.
March Humanities Programs sponsored by Durham Library Foundation
READER’S PARTY!
Sunday, Mar. 5, 2 p.m. Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St., Durham, NC 27701
Come out and be heard! Celebrate reading! Think you or someone you know is a good reader? Audible? Distinct? Expressive? Entertaining? Celebrate reading aloud with poetry, prose, monologues, shorts stories and original works. Read from material we provide or bring your own. Come early to sign up to read at the open mic. It’s a party! Refreshments provided. Presented for adults and children by the Triangle Readers Theatre Ensemble.
NAMI DURHAM PUBLIC EDUCATION MEETING: CHILDHOOD MENTAL ILLNESS Tuesday, Mar. 7, 7 p.m.
North Regional
Presented by the Durham chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Integrated Pediatric Mental Health Director Nicole Heilbran, PhD, will share her practice’s work in treating children and adolescents. 50% of mental illnesses are believed to begin at age 14. Early identification and treatment can change the course of a child’s life. Recognizing warning signs and what parents need to know is crucial. For more information, contact the NAMI Durham response line at 919-213-5016.
SELF-PUBLISHING WORKSHOP Saturday, Mar. 11, 3 p.m. South Regional
With over 14 years of experience in business coaching, community outreach and social media insight, Chisa D. Pennix-Brown, MBA, has transformed savoir faire and a long-time vision of helping her peers, into Lady Bizness, an organization committed to fostering healthy relationships, business opportunities and providing events for entrepreneurs in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad community. Pennix-Brown’s book The 90 Day Focus will be available for sale at the event. For more information, contact 919-560-7429. Image courtesy of the author.
SISTER CITIES PROGRAM: AUTHOR WILLIAM C. MCDONALD III Sunday, Mar. 12, 3 p.m. North Regional
If you enjoy learning about World War II, aviation history or hearing tales from that era, William C. McDonald III’s presentation about The Shadow Tiger, a new book which documents his father Billy’s experience as wingman to famed airman General Claire Chennault, will surely capture your imagination. He will share largely untold stories about the formation of the Flying Tigers, his father’s flying stories and experiences in China. Sister Cities of Durham is proud to co-sponsor this presentation.
IN THE WINGS: MY FAIR LADY Monday, Mar. 20, 7 p.m. South Regional
Be transported by glorious music and cheer Eliza on as she grabs her chance for reinvention, breaking barriers and changing the lives of Henry Higgins and everyone she meets along the way. Join members of PlayMakers for a discussion of this lively musical.
THE BEATLES: BAND OF THE SIXTIES Tuesday, Mar. 21, 7 p.m. South Regional
Explore the music of The Beatles with presenter Aaron Krerowicz in this 60-minute multimedia presentation (part history and part musical analysis) spanning the full 1960s: beginning with the band’s seminal visits to Hamburg, continuing through Beatlemania and concluding with Abbey Road. The program will be supplemented with audio clips of music and excerpts from interviews with the band members.
All programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. 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. Background Photo by William Hanley, Southwest Regional Library Staff
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Questions? Interested in registering for a program? Contact: Bragtown 919-560-0210 East Regional 919-560-0203 North Regional 919-560-0231 South Regional 919-560-7410 Southwest Regional 919-560-8590. Or visit durhamcountylibrary.org.
BOOK CLUBS WINTER READING PROGRAM All Locations, Dec. 1 – Apr. 1 The first annual Winter Reading Program at Durham County Library has begun! Come by any Durham County Library location, pick up your Winter Reading log and earn a chance to win prizes! During this time you can also participate in the Winter Fine Read Down - sign in and read at the library to remove $1.00 of fines for every 10 minutes you read!
40+ DURHAM COUNTY LIBRARY BOOK CLUB
East Regional
Tuesdays, Jan. 3; Feb. 14; Mar. 14, 7 p.m. Join this mature, lively discussion about the chosen book of the month. New members welcome. Call 919-560-0203 for the book selection.
MYSTERY BOOK CLUB
North Regional
Mondays, Jan. 9; Feb. 13; Mar. 13, 7 p.m. Love a good mystery? Join North Regional’s Mystery Book Club! We will discuss Bruno, Chief of Police by Martin Walker in January, any book in the Her Royal Spyness series by Rhys Bowen in February and In the Woods by Tana French in March.
NORTH BOOK CLUB
North Regional
Wednesdays, Jan. 25; Feb. 15; Mar. 22, 10 a.m. Join us one Wednesday each month for fun and lively discussions. We will read The Japanese Lover by Isabel Allende in January, Plainsong by Kent Haruf in February and Rules of Civility by Amor Towles in March. No registration required.
*TESTERS & TASTERS COOKBOOK CLUB
North Regional
Wednesdays, Jan. 18; Feb. 22; Mar. 22, 1 p.m. Whether you’re always browsing the cookbook aisle or just want to try something new in the kitchen, this fun and tasty program is for you! Here’s how it works: Each month we choose a cookbook from our collection. You register and choose a recipe at the Information Desk. On the day of the program, we gather to share our dishes, rate the recipes, and pick a cookbook for next time! Register at the library.
AFRICAN-AMERICAN AUTHORS BOOK CLUB
North Regional
Thursdays, Jan. 26; Feb. 23; Mar. 23, 7 p.m. Join us at North Regional one Thursday each month for our AfricanAmerican Authors Book Club. In January we’re reading Barack Obama’s Dreams of My Father, and in February we’re reading Have a Little Faith by Jacquelin Thomas, and in March we’re reading Sacrifice the One by Monica Carter.
LUCKY DAY BOOK CLUB
South Regional
Saturdays, Jan. 7; Feb. 4; Mar. 4, 2 p.m. If you enjoy reading the new books that everyone is talking about, join us! Read one of the books in our Lucky Day collection and come ready to talk about it. Or, you are welcome to just come and hear about the books others have read, and get some ideas for your next read.
NON-FICTION BOOK CLUB
South Regional
Tuesday, Jan. 24; Feb. 28; Mar. 28, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Meet monthly to discuss a non-fiction book. You do not have to have finished the book to attend!
AFRICAN AMERICAN BOOK CLUB - SATURDAYS
South Regional
Saturdays, Jan. 28; Feb. 25; Mar. 25, 3 p.m. Join us for a lively discussion of African-American fiction and nonfiction. In January bring your favorite book to discuss. In February we will discuss Finding Home by Stacy Hawkins Adams. In March we will discuss Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson.
ROMANCE LOVERS BOOK CLUB
Southwest Regional
Thursdays, Jan. 5; Feb. 2; Mar. 2, 7 p.m. Come talk about your favorite books with fellow fans of romance novels! For a list of our upcoming books, check out our meetup page at meetup.com/Romance-Lovers-Book-Club.
SUB-GENRE-O-RAMA BOOK CLUB
Southwest Regional
Thursdays, Jan. 12; Feb. 9; Mar. 9, 7 p.m. Adventurous readers unite! The Sub-Genre-O-Rama Book Club will tackle books that fit niche readerships or cross genre lines in interesting or unexpected ways. Visit us at meetup.com/sub-genre-o-rama-bookclub for more info! January is Off to Be the Wizard by Scott Meyer; February is Crooked by Austin Grossman; March is The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro.
AFRICAN WRITERS BOOK CLUB
Southwest Regional
Tuesdays, Jan. 17; Feb. 21; Mar. 21, 2:15 p.m. The African Writers Book Club focuses exclusively on books written by Africans. January: God’s Bits of Wood by Ousmane Sembene; February: King of Kings: The Triumph and Tragedy of Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia by Asfa-Wossen Asserate and translated by Peter Lewis; March: Black Mamba Boy by Nadifa Mohamed.
MOTHER-DAUGHTER BOOK CLUB
Southwest Regional
Tuesdays, Jan. 24; Feb. 28; Mar. 28, 6 p.m. Join Southwest’s intergenerational book club for parents/caregivers and their teenagers! Snacks will be served. We will read and discuss Absolutely Truly by Heather Vogel Frederick in January and Dear George Clooney, Please Marry My Mom by Susin Nielsen-Fernlund in February; March title TBA.
Adult Program Highlights THE ELIJAH FISHER STORY
Bragtown Friday, Feb. 10, 12 noon - 1:30 p.m. Join historian Andre Vann and the Fisher family as they share stories about Elijah John “Pookey” Fisher, a prominent businessman and local humanitarian. The program will highlight his achievements and contribution to the Durham community.
North NORTH REGIONAL CROCHET CLUB Regional Tuesdays, Jan. 10, 24, 31; Feb. 14, 28;
Mar. 14, 28, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 3, 17; Feb. 7, 21; Mar. 7, 21, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Get hooked on crochet with your neighbors at the Crochet Club. Learn new stiches while you participate in making items to donate to meet local needs. New members of all experience levels welcome.
WOMEN IN POLITICS
THE KNITTING CLUB AT NORTH
Friday, Mar. 10, 12 noon - 1:30 p.m. Join elected officials and local leaders for Women’s History Month as they discuss the role of women in American politics.
Thursdays, 6 - 8 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. Learn new skills or just knit in good company. New members of all experience levels welcome.
STOCK TALK East Regional Mondays, Jan. 9, 23; Feb. 6, 20; Mar. 6, 20, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
CHESS CLUB
Stock Talkers is an informal monthly gathering of personal investors who share their tips, experiences and skills. All levels of investors are welcome from beginners to Wall Street mavens. Meetings are held in Study Room 1.
Saturdays, 2 - 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.
STRESS FREE BRIDE
*ORIGAMI CLUB
Saturday, Jan. 14, 10 a.m. Chief Stress Reducer, Hope Venetta, will help you put your ideas into words so that you can communicate your wedding vision to your friends, family and vendors. Get an understanding of what the costs are and walk away from this masterclass fully confident that you can create an event that is within your budget and allows your personality to shine through.
Tuesday, Jan. 10; Feb. 14; Mar. 14, 6 - 8 p.m. Origami enthusiasts of North Durham are invited to a monthly folding event on the second Tuesday of every month. If you’re interested in learning or teaching origami, or if you’re a member of Origami USA, you definitely don’t want to miss this. Please register so we have a basic idea of how many people to expect. Paper will be provided but feel free to bring your supplies as well.
*TEXAS HOLD ’EM TEACH & TOURNEY
*CRAFTY NC!
Tuesdays, Jan. 31; Feb. 28; Mar. 28, 6:30 p.m. Curious about playing poker? Enjoy a chance to learn the rules, practice and play for points and the fun of the game instead of risking cash. This event will be held on the last Tuesday of the month. It will begin with an instructional period then shift to a tournamentstyle game where you earn points based on how you place. Earning the most points by the end of the quarterly season earns you the coveted Library Championship! Spots are limited. Registration is required.
Saturdays, Jan. 28; Feb. 18; Mar. 11, 2 - 3:30 p.m. Ever wanted to try your hand at a new art or craft? Get crafty Saturday afternoons this winter at North Regional. These are hands-on workshops where attendees will leave with a completed creation, new skills and loads of ideas. In January, it will be jewelry-making 101; in February, we’re teaching book binding; and March’s class will focus on making your own dreamcatcher. Workshop sizes are limited and registration is required.
*MAKERLAB GO GREEN SERIES: BUILDING SOLAR PANELS
Saturday, Feb. 4, 2:30 - 5 p.m. Meet new people and help solve a mystery in this interactive game. Bloodworth Falls is not the kind of place where you’re likely to find a nice surprise in your mailbox. So why have you found an invitation to the mayor’s elegant masquerade party in yours? Does someone just want you to have a fun and fabulous time, or are you being lured into an evening of scandal, blackmail, deceit and murder? Accept if you dare! Registration required.
Saturday, Mar. 11, 2 p.m. Are you interested in alternative energy sources to help save the planet? Then join us for this hands on activity as we build solar panels to power small electronic devices. Registration is required.
* Registration Required
*THE RAVENWOOD MASQUERADE MURDER MYSTERY
Questions? Interested in registering for a program? Contact: Bragtown 919-560-0210 East Regional 919-560-0203 North Regional 919-560-0231 South Regional 919-560-7410 Southwest Regional 919-560-8590. Or visit durhamcountylibrary.org.
R e g i s t e r o r f i n d m o r e p r o g r a m s o n l i n e a t d u r h a m c o u n t y l i b r a r y. o r g . South Regional
ZUMBA
SENIOR GAME DAY
Tuesdays, Jan. 10, 24, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Join us in kick starting your exercise routine with Zumba!
Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Senior citizens are invited to come play various games. Check out our Meetup page at meetup.com/senior-game-day.
*CARING FOR OUR PIECE OF THE EARTH Sundays, Jan. 15, 22, 29; Feb. 12, 19, 26, 3 - 4 p.m. In this six-session discussion course, co-sponsored by South Durham Green Neighbors and led by Dr. Janet Allen, learn how to create an earthfriendly yard—a habitat for wildlife as well as a joyful space for people. Delve into discussions about supporting life on earth, beginning in your own yard! Registration required.
LEGAL AID CLINICS Jan. 24; Feb. 16; Mar. 14, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Each program will focus on a different topic - health care in January, divorce in February, and in March, the focus is on custody. Legal Aid of North Carolina’s free do-it-yourself legal clinics educate people about their rights and empower them to handle certain basic legal issues without the help of a lawyer. Participants receive all the guidance and paperwork necessary to walk out of the clinic and into the courthouse.
*WEEDS – FRIEND OR FOE? Sunday, Mar. 5, 3 p.m. A weed is a plant that has adapted to thrive and multiply and become difficult to remove. Once a gardener sticks a shovel into the earth, a weed will follow. But can a weed be helpful? Join Nan Len, Durham County Extension Master Gardener volunteer, to learn more about the intriguing world of weeds.
BUILDING SOLAR PANELS Thursday, Mar. 9, 6:30 p.m. Are you interested in alternative energy sources to help protect the planet? Join us for this hands on activity as we build solar panels to power small electronic devices. Registration is required.
MEET THE AUTHOR: FRANCES O’ROARK DOWELL Saturday, Mar. 25, 2 p.m. Frances O’Roark Dowell, award winning children’s book author, has written her first novel for adults, Birds in the Air. She combines her deep connection to the quilting life and her love of storytelling to create a novel about the abiding friendships that bind together a community of women who share a passion for making quilts. Frances also hosts the popular “Off-Kilter Quilt” podcast, where she talks about her latest quilt projects with fellow quilters around the globe.
Southwest DOWN SOUTH SHUFFLE Regional Mondays, 6:30 p.m.
Join Down South Shuffle for line dancing. Open to all levels. Come for the first hour and practice basic steps. Stay for the last half-hour to learn some advanced moves.
SCORE Tuesdays, Jan. 3, 17; Feb. 7, 21; Mar. 7, 21, 1:30 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. To reach SCORE directly for more information, call 919-240-7765. If you are unable to attend one of the sessions listed above, you can request a meeting at raleigh.score.org.
QUILTING BEE Thursdays, 6 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.
TERTULIA: SPANISH CONVERSATION GROUP Saturdays, 10 a.m. This group allows intermediate and advanced speakers to practice Spanish conversation.
INTRODUCTION TO TAI CHI Saturdays, Jan. 7 - Mar. 25, 9:45 a.m. Learn 24 poses of one of three Tai Chi routines. The practice of Tai Chi increases flexibility and balance as well as promotes peace of mind. Wear loose, non-restrictive clothing. No experience needed.
ZENTANGLE FOR NEWCOMERS Sundays, Jan. 8, 22; Feb. 5, 19; Mar. 5, 19, 2:30 p.m. The Introduction to the Zentangle (TM) Method, created by Maria Thomas and Rick Roberts, is an easy-to-learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns.
FAMILY YOGA Mondays, Jan. 9 - Mar. 27, 1:30 p.m. This yoga class welcomes all bodies and all levels of experience. We designed this time to practice yoga together in an accepting and non-judgmental atmosphere. Mats will not be provided. Please bring your own mat if you have one. Children are welcome.
NATURAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS – HEALTH BENEFITS OF FISH OIL AND OMEGA-3 FATTY ACID Saturday, Jan. 28, 2 - 4 p.m. Come learn about the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids and fish oil from Dr. Matthew Strickland of Southeastern Integrative Health and Wellness. Learn what omega-3 fatty acids are, dietary sources and why your diet is likely deficient in this important nutrient. Strickland will also cover the conditions that omega-3 fatty acids can help treat, how to find quality omega-3 supplements and if there are any risks to taking these supplements. A brief Q&A session will follow the presentation.
NATURAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS – HEALTH BENEFITS OF TURMERIC Saturday, Feb. 18, 2 - 4 p.m. The health benefits of turmeric have been known in Asia for thousands of years. Dr. Matthew Strickland of Southeastern Integrative Health and Wellness will present information on what turmeric is, how it works, what conditions it is useful for and the best form of turmeric to take. A brief Q&A will follow the presentation.
* Registration Required
Computer Classes COMPUTER BASICS Computer Basics Are you new to computers? Do you want to learn the basics? Join this computer class! No skills necessary. If you prefer using your own laptop, feel free to bring it.
Bragtown
Wednesday, Jan. 11 Wednesday, Jan. 25 Tuesday, Feb. 28 Mondays, Feb. 6; Mar. 6 North Regional Wednesday, Jan. 25 Southwest Regional Thursday, Jan. 26
10:30 a.m. - 12 noon 9:30 - 11 a.m. 12 noon - 1:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 2 - 3:30 p.m. 6 p.m.
Introduction to Computers – 3-Week Class Already a computer or smart phone user, but think you need to learn more? Or, do you just want a quick refresher? This 3-week class covers computer and Internet basics.
Bragtown
Tuesdays, Jan. 17, 24, 31 Thursdays, Jan. 5, 12, 19 Thursdays, Feb. 2, 9, 16 Tuesdays, Mar. 14, 21, 28
10 a.m. - 12 noon 10 a.m. - 12 noon 10 a.m. - 12 noon 10 a.m. - 12 noon
Five-Week Computer Class Series A series of classes that covers computer basics, navigating the Internet, email basics, digital literacy skills and Microsoft Word basics.
Bragtown
Wednesdays, Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Thursdays, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
INTERNET BASICS Internet Basics New computer users are invited to learn how to open a web browser, navigate to different sites and search the web. If you prefer using your own laptop, feel free to bring it.
Southwest Regional Thursday, Feb. 2
6 p.m.
Search Engine Smarts Learn to open a web browser, navigate to different sites and search the Web using a search engine. If you are still uncomfortable using a mouse, please take the Internet Basics class first.
Southwest Regional Thursday, Feb. 9
6 p.m.
Registration is required for all computer classes. Register online at durhamcountylibrary.org or by calling the library: Bragtown 919-560-0210 East Regional 919-560-0203 North Regional 919-560-0231 Southwest Regional 919-560-8590.
Digital Literacy Basics Improve your online searching skills and learn how to evaluate information found on the Internet. For beginners who have some online experience.
Bragtown
Friday, Mar. 31
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Social Networking Basics At Bragtown, learn to use your newly created Facebook or Pinterest account. Must have an email address and experience using the Internet. At Southwest, learn the basics of Facebook and Twitter. New to the internet? Please take the Internet Basics class first. Wednesday, Feb. 22 Bragtown Southwest Regional Thursday, Mar. 30
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. 6 p.m.
MICROSOFT OFFICE AND GOOGLE APPS Microsoft PowerPoint Basics Tuesdays, Jan. 31; Feb. 28; Mar. 28 East Regional Southwest Regional Thursday, Mar. 9
10 a.m. 6 p.m.
Introduction to Microsoft Word Learn the basics of Microsoft Word - from creating and saving documents to basic formatting. Wednesdays, Jan. 25; Feb. 22; Mar. 22 East Regional North Regional Wednesday, Feb. 15 Southwest Regional Thursday, Feb. 23
10 a.m. 2 - 3:30 p.m. 6 p.m.
Introduction to Microsoft Publisher From party invites to small-business promotional materials, Publisher can do it all. Join us for this introductory class.
North Regional
Wednesday, Mar. 15
2 - 3:30 p.m.
Microsoft Excel Basics Learn the basics of this spreadsheet program, including formatting text in cells, columns and rows, sorting data, creating graphs and more.
Southwest Regional Thursday, Mar. 2
6 p.m.
Connecting Online Learn about online safety and explore tools such as email and Facebook. Must have some experience using the Internet.
Introduction to Google Apps Become familiar with Google Apps, an online alternative to traditional office software. New to the internet? Please take the Internet Basics class first.
Bragtown
Southwest Regional Thursday, Mar. 23
Friday, Feb. 3 Tuesday, Feb. 21 Friday, Mar. 3
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Email Basics Set up an e-mail account (Google's Gmail or Yahoo! Mail) and learn how to login, create and send e-mails, attach files and add to your contacts list. If you do not have experience using the Internet, please attend the Internet Basics class first.
Southwest Regional Thursday, Feb. 16
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
DIGITAL DEVICES Smart phone Basics Learn how to use your smart phone more effectively.
Bragtown
Friday, Jan. 6
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Introduction to E-Readers and Overdrive Learn more about how to use your e-reader and how to check out ebooks and e-audiobooks from the library’s ever-expanding digital collection. Please bring your e-reader to the class if you have one.
North Regional
Wednesday, Jan. 18
2 - 3:30 p.m.
P.O. Box 3809 Durham, NC 27702
The Durham County Main Library, located downtown, will be closing on January 15 for a complete transformation!
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Transformation Main
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LOCAL COMICS CREATOR NETWORKING NIGHT AT ATOMIC EMPIRE 3400 Westgate Dr. #14B, Durham Wednesday, Jan. 11, 6 - 8 p.m. Are you a professional, amateur or aspiring comics artist or writer living in the Triangle? Come to our quarterly Local Comics Creator Networking Night at Atomic Empire! Meet fellow creators, show off and trade your work (no sales please), and make our local comics scene even better. All ages, skill levels and genres welcome! Call 919-560-8648 for more information.
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