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If you have any questions or comments please reach out to Alex Klaus at aklaus@durhamlibrary.org or call us at 860-349-9544
All Ages Storytime + Playgroup
Tuesdays 9:30 AM
Children of all ages with an adult are welcome to join Miss Alex on Tuesdays at 9:30 AM starting November 12th for stories, songs, and playgroup to follow.
NO storytime on 12/24,12/31 & 1/7 last storytime on 4/8.
Registration is encouraged order to connect in case of delay or cancellation due to weather or illness, but NOT required.
Baby Storytime & Playgroup
Thursdays 9:30am January-March
Join Miss Kristen for a special storytime, Thursdays at 9:30, for children under 2 and their caregiver. The space will be reserved until 11:30am for lots of play time! Siblings welcome.
Registration is encouraged, but not required so we can communicate about inclement weather!
Questions? Email Miss Kristen for more info- kslepecki@durhamlibrary.org
Move & Groove Storytime
1/17, 1/31, 2/14, 2/28, 3/14, 3/28 11AM
Babies and toddlers are on the move!
Join Miss Kristen for a special storytime combining stories, music and creative movement!
For tots ages 3-5, siblings are welcome.
Registration is not required but is HIGHLY encouraged so we can communicate about schedule changes due to weather or illness!
Pokemon Duel Club
Saturday 4/12 at 1:30 pm
Join us for fun-filled Pokémon dueling sessions! The library will have a few decks to loan, and no trading will be allowed. All levels of experience are welcome! Test your skills, make new friends, and enjoy the excitement of Pokémon battles. Open to kids in grades 3-6. Registration is encouraged but not required. To register please use the library’s online calendar.
Nutmeg Nights: A Book Club for Grades 3-6
Mondays: 1/06, 2/03, 3/03. Starting at 6:15 PM.
Join Miss Alex one Monday a month starting 10/07 at 6:15 pm for Nutmeg Nights! In this club, we will read a selection of the 2025 Intermediate Nutmeg book Nominees. Club members will then have a group discussion and do a fun activity, craft, or game relating to the book we’ve just read.
1/06 – Wayward Creatures by Dayna Lorentz2/03 – The Canyon’s Edge by Dusit Bowling- 3/03- TUMBLE by Celia C. Perez– Moved to 3/10
LEGO Robotics
Monday 3/17 at 4:30 pm for Gr 1-2 & 6 pm for Gr 3+
Kids in Grades 1-2 and 3+ can build and program a simple robot using LEGO Spike Essential Robotics kits.
Crafterschool
Thursdays at 4:30pm
1/16, 1/30, 2/13, 2/27, 3/13, 3/27.
Kids in grades K-2 can join Miss Alex twice a month for a story and an art project. Registration required, limit 20. You are registering for all 6 meetings.
Thursdays at 6 pm
1/23, 2/6, 2/20, 3/6, 3/20.
Calling all 3rd-5th graders! Are you ready to master math, games, and puzzles? Join us every other week at the Durham Public Library for our Games Genius Group—a fun-filled hour of brain-boosting games that make math exciting! Whether you’re rolling the dice in thrilling math challenges, solving puzzles with friends, or mastering card games that test your logic, this club has something for everyone. Each session brings new activities and puzzles, so there’s always something fresh to solve and discover. Registration required, limit 20. You are registering for all 6 meetings.
STEM Transforming the World- Innovators from Connecticut
Join us for an inspiring talk celebrating incredible women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), featuring trailblazers from Connecticut! Discover their amazing achievements and learn how they’re shaping the future. This event is Perfect for kids in grades 3-6 and their families, but all ages 0-99 are welcome. Don’t miss this exciting event during Women’s History Month! Presented by the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame.
Featuring: Emeline Roberts Jones, Emily Dunning Barringer, Theodate Pope Riddle, Alice Hamilton, Dr. Barbara McClintock, Dorrit Hoffleit, Jewel Plummer Cobb, and Jenny Lawton
Registration is encouraged but not required.
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