Adult Programs

Guess How Many…
until May 23

Stop by The Desk and guess how many game pieces are in the jar.

Guess the exact number and WIN a $10 Dari Serve gift certificate!

An Introduction to AI with Dennis Gleeson
Thursday, June 4, 6:00 pm

Talk of “artificial intelligence” is everywhere…but what is AI really? In this talk, Dennis Gleeson, a former director of strategy in the CIA’s Directorate of Intelligence, will walk through generative AIs like Claude and Chat GPT, providing an overview of how they work, how you might use them, and some considerations when using them.  

Cookbook Club
Friday, June 5, 12:00 pm

Do you enjoy discovering new recipes and sharing great food? Then cook, eat, and connect at our Cookbook Club!

Cookbook Club is part book club, part potluck, and all about delicious fun! We choose a cookbook, and everyone picks a recipe to prepare and bring for the group to sample. It’s a relaxed, tasty way to try new dishes and swap food stories.

Registration is required and space is limited – we’re unable to accommodate drop-ins.

1. Register here

2. Check out a copy of the cookbook.

3. Visit https://tinyurl.com/2cjz7pcx to tell us which dish you’ll be making and bringing to Cookbook Club.

The Library will provide plates, utensils, napkins, and water – just remember to bring a serving utensil for your dish.

Have questions? Email Julie Rio @ jrio@durhamlibrary.org.

This month’s cookbook: “Barefoot Contessa at Home” by Ina Garten.
Copies of the book are available to check out.

Come hungry & ready to taste!

Unearth the Stories of CT’s Archaeology
Tuesday, June 9, 6:00 pm

“Unearth a Story” with Retired State Archaeologist Nicholas Bellantoni, who will present a series of archaeological case studies demonstrating how below-ground excavations in Connecticut can teach us about our history and the people who made it. 

Adult Summer Reading BINGO!
June 15 – August 8

Adults deserve summer fun too! Pick up a BINGO card at the library (or print one here). Once you have completed 5 activities in a row, hand in your card to be entered into a biweekly raffle for cool prizes. And you can even keep playing to get additional BINGOs and more entries into the next raffle!

Open Mic Night
Tuesday, June 16, 6:00 pm

Join us for Poetry Open Mic Night with Durham Poet Laureate Leslie Bulion! The theme this month is AGING. Bring your favorite poem or original poem to share. A sign-up sheet will be available for local poets to share one poem (max. 5 minutes), up to 14 readers. Or, just come to listen!

Registration is encouraged, and walk-ins are welcome! Come celebrate the arts in our community with an evening of poetry!