Book Launch! Nature’s Remarkable Partners: Wild Poems for Two Voices 

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Join us at the Durham Public Library for a book launch celebrating award-winning local author Leslie Bulion and her new children’s poetry book, Nature’s Remarkable Partners: Wild Poems for Two Voices!

Leslie will share poems from her new book and there will be several fun, interactive activities for all ages.

Light refreshments will be served, and copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing.

Registration encouraged, but not required.

Brag Tag Design Contest

Help us design Durham Public Library’s 2026 “Read & Bead” brag tags! The theme is “Unearth a Story”, inspired by all types of Dinosaurs and digging. We’re looking for creative designs from kids, teens, and adults. Two winning designs will be awarded and used for next summer’s readers!

Guidelines:

• Word Limit: None. But fewer words allow for larger, bolder designs.
• Design Size:
  • Paper Submissions: Up to 8.5” x 11”.
  • Digital Submissions: JPG, PNG, GIF, AI, or PDF files are welcome (max file size: 25MB).
• Double-sided: Yes! We encourage double-sided designs.
• ALL DESIGNS DUE BY MARCH 30TH

2/27, 3/13, 3/27, 4/10

Fridays at 10:30AM

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 strongly encouraged so we can communicate about inclement weather!

Questions? kslepecki@durhamlibrary.org

All Ages Storytime & Playgroup

Tuesdays 9:30am

2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7.  

Children of all ages with an adult are welcome to join Miss Alex on Tuesdays at 9:30 AM starting in February for stories, songs, and a playgroup to follow.

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

LEGO Robotics

Monday 2/9, 3/16 at 4:30pm for Grades 1-2 and 6:30pm for Grades 3-5

Kids in Grades 1-2 and Grades 3-5 can build and program a simple robot using LEGO Spike Essential Robotics kits.

Crafterschool

Mondays at 5pm

2/23, 3/30, 4/20.

Kids in grades K-2 can join Miss Alex one Monday a month for a story and an art project.

Registration required, limit 15. Please register for each meeting. Registration required, limit 15. Please register for each meeting. Registration begins February 2nd at 5 pm.