Unearth a Story this summer! Starting June 12th, 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 15th (and, of course, backdating is permitted!).
Grades are determined by the grade the participant will be in as of Fall 2026. Older Teens are welcome in the Adult BINGO program.
All Summer Reading Materials will be available for pick-up at the library starting June 12th. To learn more about each program, go HERE.
Pre- K Kids
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Kids Grades K-5
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Teens Grades 6+
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ALL-AGES- FAMILY EVENTS
Dino Academy: A Dinosaur Discovery Show
Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 1PM
Step into the prehistoric world with Dino Academy! Led by the quirky and curious Dr. Sarah Tops, this action-packed adventure uncovers fascinating dino facts that will wow even the biggest dino fans. Featuring life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets that stomp, roar and charm their way into every heart, this show blends science, storytelling and imagination in the style of your favorite nature programs. It’s an unforgettable field trip through time—without ever leaving your seat!
Recommended for ages pre-k through 5th grade. Registration required.
Pet Rocks
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
2:00 PM
Classic craft with stones, paint pens and googly eyes. Make a pet today in the garden. All ages with an adult.
Kids Tag Sale
Saturday, July 11, 2026 (Rain Date: July 25 2025)
Set up: 9:00–10:00 AM | Sale: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location: Durham Public Library
A sale where only kids can sell, but anyone can buy.
We are looking for sellers ages 5-18 (ages 12 & under must have a parent).
Seller Registration: Opens June 20th
Sellers, please bring:
- Kid’s items only
- A blanket and/or table
- Items marked with prices
- A parent if under 13
- Plan to take home any unsold items and move cars after unloading
BUBBLE BREAK- Design A Wand
Tuesday 6/23 at 10 AM
Join us for Bubble Break! Fun for all ages, we gather on the front lawn (weather permitting, rain date June 30th) to make bubble wands and experience GIANT bubbles. All ages with an adult. Registration required.
opens 6/9 at 10am
BUBBLE BREAK- Bubble Snakes
Tuesday 7/7 at 10 AM
Join us for Bubble Break! Fun for all ages, we gather on the front lawn (weather permitting, rain date July 17th) to make a bubble snake. All ages with an adult. Registration required.
opens 6/23 at 10am
Critter Caravan Live Animal Safari
Thursday 7/23 at 6pm
Travel on safari with us and meet animals from all around the world.
Animals include a chinchilla, hedgehog, angora or Flemish giant rabbit, tortoise or guinea pig, lizard, and snake. Space limited, registration required. Registration open 7/9 at 6pm. Register by using the Library’s online calendar.
Family Game Night: Scattergories
Monday 8/3
6:30pm
Get ready for a night of fast thinking and fun! Register your family to compete as a team in the classic word game Scattergories. Can you come up with unique answers before time runs out? All ages are welcome (recommended for players ages 6 & up).
Pop by for a Popsicle
Wednesday 8/12
6-7pm
Visit the library between 6 and 7 pm for a popsicle. P.A.L.S ( the friends of the Durham Public Library) will be handing out popsicles to all comers. Come by and thank them for funding such an AMAZING summer. Don’t forget to turn in your summer reading logs and collect any prizes or beads. Outside Weather Permitting, no rain date.
All ages with an adult. No registration is required. Popsicles are limited, first-come, first-served.
GRADES K-2 & 3-5 EVENTS
Lemonade & Crafts
Mondays at 6pm
6/22, 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27.
Enjoyed Cocoa & Crafts? Sign up for the summer version. Kids entering Grades 3 and up in the Fall of 2026 can join Miss Alex on Monday evenings this summer to make crafts and share some lemonade. Registration is required for each meeting, register below for the dates you’d like to attend.
Pokemon Fan Club
Tuesdays at 2PM
6/30, 7/28, 8/18
Join us for Pokémon Club
Perfect for trainers in grades 1–5!
Meet once a month on Tuesdays at 2:00 PM for a fun-filled afternoon of all things Pokémon. Each session features a different activity, including fan challenges, Pokémon-themed games, trivia, and crafts. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just getting started, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Registration encouraged, you do NOT need to be able to attend all 3 events.
LEGO Robotics Gr. 1-2
Every Other Wednesday at 2pm
7/8, 7/22, 8/5.
Kids in Grades 1-2 as of Fall 2026 can build and program a simple robot using LEGO Spike Essential Robotics kits. Please register for each meeting individually. Registration opens two weeks before each session.
LEGO Robotics Gr. 3 & Up
Every Other Wednesday at 2 pm
7/1, 7/15, 7/29.
Kids in Grades 3+ as of Fall 2026 can build and program a simple robot using LEGO Spike Essential Robotics kits. Please register for each meeting individually. Registration opens two weeks before each session.
Science Rocks Gr. K-2
Thursdays at 4:30pm
6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16.
Kids entering Grades K-2 in the Fall of 2026 are invited to join Miss Alex for a fun STEM activity! Registration required. Registration opens 2 weeks before each session. Participants must register for each session they’d like to attend.
Science Rocks Gr. 3-5
6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16.
Thursdays at 6:15pm
Kids entering Grades 3-5 in the Fall of 2026 are invited to join Miss Alex for a fun STEM activity! Registration required. Registration opens 2 weeks before each session. Participants must register for each session they’d like to attend.
Prehistoric Creatures
with The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
Wednesday 7/1 at 6pm
Travel back in time to meet the animals and plants that lived long before humans, and discover which ones are still here today. Unearth the story of ancient wildlife and meet their modern relatives! Limited spaces, registration required. Recommended for Pre-k to 5th graders and their families.
Colonial Cooking
Friday 7/10 at 3pm
Kids entering grades 3-6 in the fall of 2026 can celebrate the 250th Anniversary of our nation by learning about kitchens and cooking in colonial times by making several simple popular recipes from around 1776. All supplies will be provided.
Registration is required Limit 10.
Afternoon TEA Rex Party
Saturday 7/18
2pm
Join us for an elegant affair filled with delightful stomps & roars, crafts, games, exquisite teas, and a delectable assortment of dinosaur-approved treats. Dress to impress with your best dinosaur or fancy attire. Ages 4-9 with an adult—registration required. Registration opens at 2 PM on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Fun with Fossils
The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
Tuesday 7/21
6pm
Fossils have a long story to tell! Take a first-hand look at real fossils, find out how fossils are made, and learn what they can tell us about the past. You’ll also have a chance to make your own “fossil” to bring home! Recommended for 1st to 5th graders.
PRE-K EVENTS
All Ages Storytime
Thursdays at 9:30 am
7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20.
Children of all ages with an adult are welcome to join Miss Kristen on Thursdays at 9:30 AM, July 9th-August 20th, 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.
Toddler Time: Art & Science Surprise
Fridays at 10:30 am
6/26, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31.
Join Miss Kristen or Miss Alex every Friday at 10:30 AM for a fun, hands-on activity perfect for curious kids ages 2 and up (siblings welcome!). Whether it’s art, science, or a bit of both, each week’s activity will be a surprise revealed on the day of. Some programs may be outside—dress for mess! Registration is required and opens 2 weeks before each event. Space is limited to 12 children.
RELAXED DROP-IN EVENTS
THE ESCAPE ROOM
Thursday-Monday
8/6, 8/7, 8/8, 8/10.
Gather your team and test your wits in a library locked room mystery. Step into a mysterious escape room 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. Register starting July 1st. Register using the links below.
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