Adult Programs

Book Launch
“Murder in Miniature” by Durham Resident Katie Tietjen

Thursday, October 2, 6:00 pm

Join us to celebrate the second installment in the historical mysteries that follow the adventures of intrepid amateur sleuth Maple Bishop.

Copies of the book will be available to purchase.

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Make Time for Breast Health

Thursday, October 9, 6:00-7:00 pm

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Lynn Alston, Community Breast Health Lay Navigator at Middlesex Health, will talk about the guidelines for good breast health, and why women AND men should pay attention to changes in their bodies, particularly their breast tissue. Early detection through breast self-exams and yearly mammograms saves lives!

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Fall Stargazing

Tuesday, October 14, 7:00-8:30 pm

Learn to identify the bright constellations and look through telescopes at some of the amazing objects in the autumn sky.

We’ll meet at White’s Farm on the gravel road not far from the parking lot and the dog park.

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Discovering Moths: Nighttime Jewels in Your Own Backyard

Saturday, October 18, 10:30-11:30 am

Meet the beautiful, fascinating and underappreciated cousins of the butterflies. Chances are that hundreds of species of moths live just outside your door. These important pollinators show an amazing variety of color, shape, and behavior, but since most (by no means all) are active at night, we often simply overlook them. Not John Himmelman, though, who has long been as attracted to the moths as they are to lights!

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Durham Public Library Book Club
Meets at the library once a month on Mondays at 6:30 pm.
Click here for a list of upcoming discussions.

French Conversation Group
Meets monthly on the first Thursday of the month from 5:00 to 6:30 pm, via Zoom. Expand your speaking skills by practicing the language in a welcoming atmosphere. Open to all levels of speakers. Email Julie at jrio@durhamlibrary.org for registration information.

Spanish Conversation Group
Meets twice a month on Fridays from 4:00 to 5:00 pm, via Zoom. Expand your speaking skills by practicing the language in a welcoming atmosphere. Open to all levels of speakers. Email Julie at jrio@durhamlibrary.org for registration information.

Our special programs and events are sponsored by PALS: The Friends of the Durham Public Library.