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!
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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
Passive Drop-in Events – No Registration Needed
Grades K-2 & 3-5 Events
Lemonade & Crafts
Mondays at 6 pm
6/30, 7/7, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4
Enjoyed Cocoa & Crafts? Sign up for the summer version. Kids entering Grades 3 and up in the Fall of 2025 can join Miss Alex on Monday evenings this summer to make crafts and share some lemonade. Registration is required for each meeting.
Registrations open at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, July 16, 2025
LEGO Robotics Gr. 3 & Up
Wednesdays at 2pm
7/30
Kids in Grades 3+ as of Fall 2025 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.
Registrations open at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Science Surfers: Grades K–2
Thursdays at 4:30 pm
7/31
Join Miss Alex for some fun science activities for kids of all abilities. This event is open to all kids entering Grades K-2 in the Fall of 2025. Registration is required for each meeting.
Registrations open at 4:30 PM on Thursday, July 17, 2025
Science Surfers Grades 3-5
Thursdays at 6:15pm
7/31
Kids entering Grades 3-5 in the Fall of 2025 are invited to join Miss Alex for some science fun! Registration required. Registration opens 2 weeks before each session. Participants must register for each session they’d like to attend.
Registrations open at 6:15 PM Thursday, July 17, 2025
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)
Thursday, August 7 7:15 PM – Teen Escape Room
For Grades 8–12 (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
Toddler Time: Art & Science Surprise
Fridays at 10:30 am
7/18, 7/25, 8/1.
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.
Registrations open at 10:30 AM Friday, July 18, 2025
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