Summer Fun 2025

Level Up at Your Library this summer! Starting June 13th, come by to choose your summer reading buddy. While you’re here, don’t forget to grab your summer reading gameboard ( pre-K), Read & Bead log (K-5), or BINGO card (gr.6-Adult). No need to rush – logging begins on June 16th ( and, of course, backdating is permitted!). Click HERE for more info!

  • Are you 13+ looking to volunteer? Go HERE
  • Looking for a specific age range? Click the buttons below.

If you have any questions or comments, please reach out to Alex Klaus at aklaus@durhamlibrary.org or call us at 860-349-9544


Passive Drop-in Events – No Registration Needed



Grades K-2 & 3-5 Events


Teen & Tween Escape Room

 Put your puzzle-solving skills to the test! Step into a mysterious escape room set in an art gallery, where players must crack clues, unlock secrets, and beat the clock! Each session is designed for specific age groups, with no adults participating unless noted. Registration required. Registration begins July 24th at 6 pm for all dates.

Thursday, August 7
6:00 PM – Tween Escape Room
For Grades 5–8 (players only, no adults)

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Thursday, August 7 7:15 PM – Tween Escape Room
For Grades 5–8 (players only, no adults)

Friday, August 8
11:30 AM – Family Escape Room
For Grades 2–4 (must participate with an adult)

Friday, August 8 4:45 PM – After Hours Escape Room
For Grades 5–8 (players only, no adults)

Saturday, August 9
11:30 AM – Escape Room
For Grades 4–6 (players only, no adults)

Saturday, August 9 1:30 PM – Escape Room
For Grades 6–8 (players only, no adults)


Minecraft Potions Grades K-2

Monday 8/11

4 PM

Brew Minecraft potions in real life! Kids in Grades K-2 as of the Fall of 2025 are welcome to register for this fun Minecraft-themed science activity. Registration required.

Registrations open July 28th at 4pm . 


Minecraft Potions Grades 3+

Monday 8/11

6 PM
Brew Minecraft potions in real life! Kids in Grades 3 and up as of the Fall of 2025 are welcome to register for this fun Minecraft-themed science activity. Registration required.

Registrations open July 28th at 6pm.


LEGOlympics

Saturday, 8/16/25

3 PM

Get ready to unleash your inner builder and compete in the ultimate LEGO challenge – LEGOlympics! Join us for a series of timed events that will test your LEGO skills. From lightning-fast speed builds to creative theme challenges, LEGOlympics promises fun for everyone in 1st grade and up as of the Fall of 2025.  Let the building begin! Registration is required.

Registrations open at 3:00 PM on Saturday, August 2, 2025 


Pre-K Events


All Ages Storytime

Thursdays at 9:30 am

7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21

Registrations open at 9:00 AM Friday, June 13, 2025