Fall Fun 2024

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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



Nutmeg Nights: A Book Club for Grades 3-6 In-Person

Mondays: 10/07, 11/04, 12/02, 1/06, 2/03, 3/03.

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.

Our first book will be Loki: A Bad God’s Guide To Being Good by Louie Stowell Stop by the front desk to pick up your copy starting 9/16. Register online by using the library’s calendar. 

  • 10/07- Loki: A Bad God’s Guide To Being Good by Louie Stowell
  • 11/04- A Rover’s Story by Jasmine Warga
  • 12/02 – Invisible by Christina Diaz Gonzales
  • 1/06 – Wayward Creatures by Dayna Lorentz
  • 2/03 – The Canyon’s Edge by Dusit Bowling
  • 3/03- Choose your own! ( Any of the remaining titles on the list)

Pokemon Duel Club 

Saturdays: 11/9/24 & 11/23 /24

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.

NEW! Monthly meeting on the first Saturday of the month. 1/4/25, 2/1/25, 3/1/25.



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, last storytime on 4/8.

Registration is encouraged so that we can connect in the event of delay or cancellation due to weather or illness, but NOT required.


Drop-in Thanksgiving Craft

11/25, 11/26, 11/27, 11/30 (library closed 11/28 &11/29)

Open to close

Visit the Children’s Area this week to make a Thanksgiving craft. All supplies provided. Supplies limited. First come, first serve—all ages with an adult.


Visit with Santa & Town Tree Lighting 

Saturday 12/7/24

2-4 PM

Visit with Santa from 2:00-3:30 PM in the Children’s Department, do some crafts, and have a small snack!  Then at 4 PM head over to the Town Green for the Tree Lighting.


Cocoa & Crafts

Thursdays: 12/5, 12/12, 12/19.

6 PM

Kids in grades 3 and up can join Miss Alex on Thursdays at 6:00 PM in December for cocoa, crafts, and chit-chat. Registration is required, you are registering for ONE session. Register online using the library’s calendar.