Category Archives: Adult

George Washington: Live!

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Thursday, February 15 from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Join us to celebrate Presidents’ Day and hear from Washington himself! John Koopman, a veteran George Washington re-enactor, will speak on the campaigns of 1776. Dressed in a historical general’s costume, Koopman takes on the role of Washington and will interact with the crowd as our first president! REGISTER HERE

Tickets Available at the Door!

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Championship Sponsor

Tickets Available at the Door!

Join us March 2 & 3 when the whole Library will be turned into a fun and festive minigolf course for your golfing pleasure. 

Saturday, March 2 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.: Adult Evening

Tickets are $25 per person. Ticket includes beer or wine, refreshments, and of course minigolf! Grab your friends and come down for an evening of fun. No one under 21 will be admitted. Refreshments provided by Pedals Smoothie and Juice Bar, Lino’s Market, Haveli India, Hard Hat Tavern, and Carmine’s Pizza. Note: There are no tee times; drop in any time between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

Online Advanced Ticket Sales Are Closed — Tickets Available at the Door.

Sunday, March 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.: Family Day

Tickets are $5 per person for ages 5 and up or a max of $20 for a family. Children 4 and under are free. Ticket includes minigolf, snacks, and crafts. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Note: There are no tee times; drop in any time between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Online Advanced Ticket Sales Are Closed — Tickets Available at the Door.

Eagle Sponsor

1st Hole Sponsor

Birdie Sponsors

  • Durham Lions Club

Par Sponsors

Refreshment Sponsors

Interested in promoting your business at this event? Become a sponsor! Please click here or email cmichaud@durhamlibrary.org for more information.

PALS Book Sale – Saturday, Nov. 18

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The Book Sale is Back! Saturday, November 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the lower level of the Durham Public Library. All proceeds benefit PALS: The Friends of the Durham Public Library.

We’ll be accepting donations for the sale at the library from October 16 until November 6. Please note that we will  not accept books that:

  • Have mold, water damage, or damaged covers
  • Are marked up by previous owners
  • Have torn or missing pages
  • Are older than 1991 (not including rare or first edition classics)
  • Business, computer, economics, health, social sciences or travel books older than 2006

Your Support Makes a Difference!

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PALS: Friends of the Durham Public Library

Annual Appeal

The Public Library is a center of community life in Durham and we are constantly working to make sure that there are programs and services for everyone to use and enjoy. Approximately 90% of library programs are funded by PALS thanks to your donations.

Please Make a Tax Deductible Donation to PALS Today and Help the Library Continue to Thrive!

Yes! I would like to make a tax-deductible gift to PALS. Select one of the donation amounts below to make a secure online donation through PayPal (you do not need to have a PayPal account).

$50 Donation      $100 Donation      $250 Donation      $500 Donation      Other Donation

If you prefer to donate by check or money order, please forward your contribution of any amount to:  PALS, P.O. Box 271, Durham, CT 06422


Thank you for your support!

Adult Book Boxes

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Launching in July! Register now!

Get a subscription-style book box each month! 

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!

The first round of book boxes will go out the first week of July. Register by June 24th to receive a box!

Click here to fill out the registration form