Adult Programs

JUNE

While we undergo our remodeling project, we’ve partnered with nearby museums to create programs at their locations to highlight our museum passes!

Field Trip: New Britain Museum of American Art
Saturday, June 3 at 10 AM

Join the Durham Public Library for a field trip to the New Britain Museum of American Art! We’ll meet at the museum and enjoy a free guided tour!

Limit 15 participants.
Register for directions and more details. Click here to register. Please register each participant individually so we can ensure them a spot on the tour.

**NEW** Adult Book Boxes
Register by June 24 for the first round of book boxes in July

Due to the popularity of our Teen Book Boxes, we are excited to now offer Book Boxes for Adults. Each subscription-style box will be tailored to your personal preferences and will contain 1-3 books, bookmarks, and other fun bookish items!

Click here to fill out the registration form

JULY

Fungi Frenzy: A Guide to Outdoor Mushroom Growing
Monday, July 10 at 6 PM

Discover the magic of backyard mushroom growing! Join master gardener Mark Gostkiewicz in this hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the ins and outs of cultivating three easy-to-grow mushroom varieties: Shiitakes, Oysters, and Wine Caps.

Registration required. Click here to register.

Raise the Coop: The Ultimate Guide to Backyard Chicken Keeping
Thursday, July 13 at 6 PM

Step into the world of backyard chicken keeping and discover the joys of having your own feathered friends! Mark Gostkiewicz will teach us everything we need to know to start and maintain a happy, healthy flock of chickens, all while using sustainable and organic practices.

Registration required. Click here to register.

Intro to Zentangle
Thursday, July 27 at 6 PM

Join Certified Zentangle Teacher Pam Hartz Miller for an introduction to the easy-to-learn art of Zentangle! It is a practice that is relaxing, boosts creativity, increases focus and results in beautiful creations. Best of all, no art talent or experience is necessary.

Registration required; limit 12 participants. Click here to register.

AUGUST

Stargazing at the Library
Thursday, August 17 from 8 PM – 9:30 PM

Join us for some summer stargazing! We will use and learn about our telescope as well as what we can see in the night sky with our naked eye!

Registration required. Click here to register.

Learn the Art of Iris Paper Folding
Monday, August 21 at 6 PM

This class will explore the art of Iris Folding, a very unique form of paper art. You will choose from 3 different template designs and colorful patterned papers to create a beautiful unique design on a square greeting card or larger piece to frame.

Registration required; limit 10 participants. Click here to register.

MONTHLY MEETUPS

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.

Movie Matinees
**Movie Matinees are on pause as of March 2023. We plan for them to return in the Fall!**
Meets every Thursday at 2:00 pm.
Drop in; no registration required.
Click here for a list of upcoming films.

Drop-In Mah Jong
Meets every Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Whether you’re a novice or a pro, join us to play Mahjong on Tuesday afternoons! If you have a set, please bring it. Drop in; no registration required. **While we are under renovation, Drop-in Mah Jong will meet at the Durham Community Center. **

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 Lauren at lredfield@durhamlibrary.org for registration information.

Spanish Conversation Group
Meets biweekly 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 Lauren at lredfield@durhamlibrary.org for registration information.

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