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Morning Craft Time
2019-10-31 11:15:00 2019-10-31 11:45:00 America/New_York Morning Craft Time Join us for a fun and exciting Craft Time. Supplies provided. For Ages 2-4. * Registration Required (SW) Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.)

Thursday, October 31
11:15am - 11:45am

Add to Calendar 2019-10-31 11:15:00 2019-10-31 11:45:00 America/New_York Morning Craft Time Join us for a fun and exciting Craft Time. Supplies provided. For Ages 2-4. * Registration Required (SW) Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.)

Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.)

Southwest - Children's Programming Room

Join us for a fun and exciting Craft Time. Supplies provided. For Ages 2-4. * Registration Required (SW)

Join us for a fun and exciting Craft Time.
Supplies provided.
For Ages 2-4.
* Registration Required (SW)

AGE GROUP: | Pre-School |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Crafts |

TAGS: | |

Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.)
Phone: 919-560-8590
Location Manager:
Ruth Link (interim)
Hours
Mon, Nov 11 Closed
(Veterans Day)
Tue, Nov 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 13 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Nov 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 15 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 16 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 17 2:00PM to 6:00PM
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About the branch

A renovated and expanded Southwest Regional Library opened in 2010 at 25,000 sq ft. The library features free wireless internet access, public computers, printing and fax services, and meeting space. 

Upcoming events

Sesame Street Scavenger Hunt!
Fri, Nov 15, All day
It's Sesame Street's birthday so we're celebrating with a scavenger hunt! The characters are hidden in the children's section! Can you find them all? Come to the children's desk to get started.
Live & Sing
Fri, Nov 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Boost your Friday fun by singing, dancing, clapping, and bouncing to a wide variety of music.
Play-Doh Lab
Fri, Nov 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Are you ready to squish, knead and create new things? Join us for Play-Doh Lab, all you need to bring is your imagination.
Sesame Street Scavenger Hunt!
Sat, Nov 16, All day
It's Sesame Street's birthday so we're celebrating with a scavenger hunt! The characters are hidden in the children's section! Can you find them all? Come to the children's desk to get started.
Tertulia
Sat, Nov 16, 9:30am - 11:30am
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Practice your Spanish conversation skills weekly at this informal gathering; intermediate and advanced session at 9:30, beginners session at 10:45.
Citizenship Class
Sat, Nov 16, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Clases gratis de ciudadania / Free citizenship classes
Family Storytime
Sat, Nov 16, 10:15am - 10:45am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Enjoy a Saturday Family Storytime. Programs includes stories, finglerplays and books! All ages welcomed
Family Storytime
Sat, Nov 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Enjoy a Saturday Family Storytime. Programs includes stories, fingerplays and books! All ages welcomed
Canceled
Drop-In Homework Help
Sat, Nov 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Visit the Information Desk, and ask a teen librarian homework help questions. For teens and tweens, 6th-12th grade.
Adulting 101 - Sewing Basics
Sat, Nov 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
So you're finally an adult--now what? Adulting 101 is your go-to program to learn basic skills on being a responsible grown-up. Each month will feature a different adulting skill. Please register.
Sesame Street Scavenger Hunt!
Sun, Nov 17, All day
It's Sesame Street's birthday so we're celebrating with a scavenger hunt! The characters are hidden in the children's section! Can you find them all? Come to the children's desk to get started.
Continuing Your Zentangle Practice
Sun, Nov 17, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
This class is for students with previous Zentangle experience who want to go deeper in their use of shading, strings, auras and fragments while learning new patterns.
Sesame Street Scavenger Hunt!
Mon, Nov 18, All day
It's Sesame Street's birthday so we're celebrating with a scavenger hunt! The characters are hidden in the children's section! Can you find them all? Come to the children's desk to get started.
Music Makers - Interactive program with songs and music.
Mon, Nov 18, 9:15am - 10:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Enjoy this interactive music program. We sing songs, march to the beat and have parachute play. When time allows we end with a book. For children up to age 5.
Lapsit Storytime - A storytime for baby!
Mon, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
A storytime just for baby with simple songs, stories and bubbles! Well behaved siblings are welcome.
Lapsit Storytime--a storytime for baby and you!
Mon, Nov 18, 11:15am - 11:45am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Enjoy a storytime just for baby. Program includes songs, books, fingerplays, music time and bubbles!
Leaders Unite
Mon, Nov 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #2 - Room 120
Anyone can be a leader! Develop leadership skills with Duke University students through hands-on activities, public speaking, and open discussions. Please register. For teens and tweens.
Citizenship Class
Mon, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Clases gratis de ciudadania / Free citizenship classes
Down South Shuffle
Mon, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Need an excuse to get moving and get fit?
Mah Jongg
Mon, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #2 - Room 120
Come test out your mah jongg skills with players of all skill level. Be sure to bring your tiles and cards.
Sesame Street Scavenger Hunt!
Tue, Nov 19, All day
It's Sesame Street's birthday so we're celebrating with a scavenger hunt! The characters are hidden in the children's section! Can you find them all? Come to the children's desk to get started.
Baby & Me Lapsit
Tue, Nov 19, 9:45am - 10:15am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Stories and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups.
Baby & Me Lapsit
Tue, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Stories and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups.
African Writers Book Club
Tue, Nov 19, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
A discussion group for fiction and nonfiction written by authors from around the African continent.
Canceled
SCORE
Tue, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Professional volunteers providing mentoring and workshops on entrepreneurship and business planning. to register for your session with SCORE, call (919) 240-7765 https://chapelhilldurham.score.org
Kids Crafts
Tue, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Love crafts? Join us for Kids Crafts, every other Tuesday from 4:00-4:30. For ages 5-7. * Registration of each individual child is required! If you run into issues registering call (919) 560-8592.
Muscle Pump with Seniors
Tue, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Exercise.
Pajama Story Time
Tue, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Join Ms. Olivia for all types of stories (including bedtime), songs and occasional nonsense on Tuesday nights. PJs and stuffed animals are welcome.
Knitting & Other Needle Arts
Tue, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Join our needle arts group. Bring your cross-stitch, knitting, crochet, or embroidery to Southwest, meet your neighbors, and show off your craft.
Sesame Street Scavenger Hunt!
Wed, Nov 20, All day
It's Sesame Street's birthday so we're celebrating with a scavenger hunt! The characters are hidden in the children's section! Can you find them all? Come to the children's desk to get started.
Movement & Music (Ages 3 - 5)
Wed, Nov 20, 9:45am - 10:15am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Join us for a fun and exciting program filled with music and movement. An opportunity to get out some energy by dancing to fun children's music. This program is for children 3 to 5.
Wacky Wednesday
Wed, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Join us for a fun and wacky Wednesday with Ms. Olivia, a silly story and some silly music. This program is for children aged 3 to 5.
Bilingual Fun: Spanish/English Storytime
Wed, Nov 20, 11:15am - 11:45am
Hola Amigos, join Ms. Patty in the Children's Program Room for stories and songs in Spanish and English. Hope to see you there!
Senior Game Day
Wed, Nov 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Calling all seniors! Up for a little friendly competition? Come to Senior Game Day to play some old favorites (including Rummikub, and Mah Jong) with fellow game-lovers, and maybe try something new!
Teen Game Day
Wed, Nov 20, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Hang out at the library and play Nintendo Switch games or classic board games. Games not your thing? Doodle and eat snacks. It's your time to relax and meet other teens. For teens and tweens.
Spy School! - Coded Messages!
Wed, Nov 20, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Ever wanted to be a spy? Join Miss Julia (AKA: Agent J) and learn a new spy skill every month! This month: learn all about different ways to write coded messages! Ages 7+, registration required!
Sesame Street Scavenger Hunt!
Thu, Nov 21, All day
It's Sesame Street's birthday so we're celebrating with a scavenger hunt! The characters are hidden in the children's section! Can you find them all? Come to the children's desk to get started.
Two Year Olds Storytime - Children's Storytime.
Thu, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Program includes songs, stories, fingerplays and bubbles! Well behaved children are welcome.
Tiempo de Historia en Espanol / Spanish Storytime
Thu, Nov 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Hola Amigos, vengan a cantar canciones y escuchar historias en espanol. Espero verte pronto! Hi kids, join us for songs and stories all in Spanish. I hope to see you there!
DIY Rainbow Crane Garland
Thu, Nov 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Learn how to fold paper cranes, and make your own garland to show off your new skills and your creativity. All supplies will be provided. For teens & tweens. Please register.
Rescheduled
DIY Rainbow Crane Garland
Thu, Nov 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
New date Thursday, November 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Learn how to fold paper cranes, and make your own garland to show off your new skills and your creativity. All supplies will be provided. For teens & tweens. Please register.
Spanish help with technology- Auyda con tecnologia
Thu, Nov 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #2 - Room 120
Brian estara disponible para ayudarles con un historial del trabajo, aplicaciones en el telefono, el uso de las computadoras en general, etc. No hace falta anotarse. Buscalo en una de las mesas.
Citizenship Class
Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #2 - Room 120
Clases gratis de ciudadania / Free citizenship classes
Computer Class - Job Searching and Resumes
Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Southwest - Teen Computer Area
Instructors from the Community Workshop Series at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill teach this course. Students will use library computers.
Quilting Bee
Thu, Nov 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Join members of the Durham Orange Quilters Guild for social quilting, support, and fun. The bee is open to anyone interested, but you will need to bring your own sewing machine or handwork supplies.
Durham Coupon Swap
Thu, Nov 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Join in the fun of collective couponing, and learn from fellow couponers ways to save even more money on your grocery bill.
Sesame Street Scavenger Hunt!
Fri, Nov 22, All day
It's Sesame Street's birthday so we're celebrating with a scavenger hunt! The characters are hidden in the children's section! Can you find them all? Come to the children's desk to get started.
Live & Sing
Fri, Nov 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Boost your Friday fun by singing, dancing, clapping, and bouncing to a wide variety of music.
Rescheduled
Overdrive Basics
Fri, Nov 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
New date Friday, November 22, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Demonstrating how to use Overdrive
Overdrive Basics
Fri, Nov 22, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #2 - Room 120
Demonstrating how to use Overdrive
This event is full
Overdrive Basics
Fri, Nov 22, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #2 - Room 120
Demonstrate the usage of overdrive digital collection.
Overdrive Basics
Fri, Nov 22, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #2 - Room 120
Demonstrate the usage of overdrive digital collection.
Overdrive Basics
Fri, Nov 22, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #2 - Room 120
Demonstrate the usage of overdrive digital collection.
LEGO Lab
Fri, Nov 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
We bring the LEGOs, you bring the imagination.
DIY Sharpie Mugs
Fri, Nov 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Come design and decorate a sharpie mug at the library. All supplies will be provided. For teens and tweens. Please register.
This event is full
Sesame Street Scavenger Hunt!
Sat, Nov 23, All day
It's Sesame Street's birthday so we're celebrating with a scavenger hunt! The characters are hidden in the children's section! Can you find them all? Come to the children's desk to get started.
Tertulia
Sat, Nov 23, 9:30am - 11:30am
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Practice your Spanish conversation skills weekly at this informal gathering; intermediate and advanced session at 9:30, beginners session at 10:45.
Citizenship Class
Sat, Nov 23, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Clases gratis de ciudadania / Free citizenship classes
Family Storytime - for children up to age 5
Sat, Nov 23, 10:15am - 10:45am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
It's Saturday, bring your entire family to storytime. For babies, toddlers--children up to age 5. Also offered at 11:00 a.m. Hope to see you there!
Family Storytime - best for children 5 and under.
Sat, Nov 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
It's Saturday, bring your entire family to storytime. Enjoy picture books, songs and much much more! For babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
Sesame Street Scavenger Hunt!
Sun, Nov 24, All day
It's Sesame Street's birthday so we're celebrating with a scavenger hunt! The characters are hidden in the children's section! Can you find them all? Come to the children's desk to get started.
Sister Cities of Durham: 30 Years of Friendship
Sun, Nov 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Join members of Durham Sister Cities to celebrate 30 years of developing friendships in nine countries!
Sesame Street Scavenger Hunt!
Mon, Nov 25, All day
It's Sesame Street's birthday so we're celebrating with a scavenger hunt! The characters are hidden in the children's section! Can you find them all? Come to the children's desk to get started.
Music Makers - Interactive program with songs and music.
Mon, Nov 25, 9:15am - 10:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Enjoy this interactive music program. We sing songs, march to the beat and have parachute play. When time allows we end with a book. For children up to age 5.
Lapsit Storytime - A storytime for baby!
Mon, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
A storytime just for baby with simple songs, stories and bubbles! Well behaved siblings are welcome.
Lapsit Storytime--a storytime for baby and you!
Mon, Nov 25, 11:15am - 11:45am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Enjoy a storytime just for baby. Program includes songs, books, fingerplays, music time and bubbles!
Harry Potter Club
Mon, Nov 25, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Join Miss Julia and discuss a Hogwarts subject and do a magical craft or activity! Registration of each participant is required!
Leaders Unite
Mon, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #2 - Room 120
Anyone can be a leader! Develop leadership skills with Duke University students through hands-on activities, public speaking, and open discussions. Please register. For teens and tweens.
Citizenship Class
Mon, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Clases gratis de ciudadania / Free citizenship classes
Down South Shuffle
Mon, Nov 25, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Need an excuse to get moving and get fit?
Mah Jongg
Mon, Nov 25, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #2 - Room 120
Come test out your mah jongg skills with players of all skill level. Be sure to bring your tiles and cards.
Sesame Street Scavenger Hunt!
Tue, Nov 26, All day
It's Sesame Street's birthday so we're celebrating with a scavenger hunt! The characters are hidden in the children's section! Can you find them all? Come to the children's desk to get started.
Baby & Me Lapsit
Tue, Nov 26, 9:45am - 10:15am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Stories and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups.
Baby & Me Lapsit
Tue, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Stories and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups.
Heartfulness Meditation
Tue, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Heartfulness meditation is a simple practice of meditation on the heart.
This event is full
Muscle Pump with Seniors
Tue, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Exercise.
Pajama Story Time
Tue, Nov 26, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Join Ms. Olivia for all types of stories (including bedtime), songs and occasional nonsense on Tuesday nights. PJs and stuffed animals are welcome.
Knitting & Other Needle Arts
Tue, Nov 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Join our needle arts group. Bring your cross-stitch, knitting, crochet, or embroidery to Southwest, meet your neighbors, and show off your craft.
Canceled
Making Mocktails
Tue, Nov 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Create delicious Mocktails to be the hit of your next party. Receive professional techniques and tasty recipes at our library event.
Making Mocktails
Tue, Nov 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Create delicious Mocktails to be the hit of your next party. Receive professional techniques and tasty recipes at our library event.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Sesame Street Scavenger Hunt!
Wed, Nov 27, All day
It's Sesame Street's birthday so we're celebrating with a scavenger hunt! The characters are hidden in the children's section! Can you find them all? Come to the children's desk to get started.
Senior Game Day
Wed, Nov 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Calling all seniors! Up for a little friendly competition? Come to Senior Game Day to play some old favorites (including Rummikub, and Mah Jong) with fellow game-lovers, and maybe try something new!
LIBRARY CLOSED - Thanksgiving Holiday
Thu, Nov 28, All day
All Durham County Libraries will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Canceled
Citizenship Class
Thu, Nov 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clases gratis de ciudadania / Free citizenship classes
LIBRARY CLOSED - Thanksgiving Holiday
Fri, Nov 29, All day
All Durham County Libraries will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Sesame Street Scavenger Hunt!
Sat, Nov 30, All day
It's Sesame Street's birthday so we're celebrating with a scavenger hunt! The characters are hidden in the children's section! Can you find them all? Come to the children's desk to get started.
Tertulia
Sat, Nov 30, 9:30am - 11:30am
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Practice your Spanish conversation skills weekly at this informal gathering; intermediate and advanced session at 9:30, beginners session at 10:45.
Citizenship Class
Sat, Nov 30, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Clases gratis de ciudadania / Free citizenship classes
Family Storytime
Sat, Nov 30, 10:15am - 10:45am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Enjoy a Saturday Family Storytime. Programs includes stories, finglerplays and books! All ages welcomed
Family Storytime
Sat, Nov 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Enjoy a Saturday Family Storytime. Programs includes stories, fingerplays and books! All ages welcomed
Drop-In Homework Help
Sat, Nov 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Visit the Information Desk, and ask a teen librarian homework help questions. For teens and tweens, 6th-12th grade.
Sesame Street Scavenger Hunt!
Sun, Dec 01, All day
It's Sesame Street's birthday so we're celebrating with a scavenger hunt! The characters are hidden in the children's section! Can you find them all? Come to the children's desk to get started.
Continuing Your Zentangle Practice
Sun, Dec 01, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
This class is for students with previous Zentangle experience who want to go deeper in their use of shading, strings, auras and fragments while learning new patterns.
Sesame Street Scavenger Hunt!
Mon, Dec 02, All day
It's Sesame Street's birthday so we're celebrating with a scavenger hunt! The characters are hidden in the children's section! Can you find them all? Come to the children's desk to get started.
Music Makers - Interactive program with songs and music.
Mon, Dec 02, 9:15am - 10:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Enjoy this interactive music program. We sing songs, march to the beat and have parachute play. When time allows we end with a book. For children up to age 5.
Lapsit Storytime - A storytime for baby!
Mon, Dec 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
A storytime just for baby with simple songs, stories and bubbles! Well behaved siblings are welcome.
Lapsit Storytime--a storytime for baby and you!
Mon, Dec 02, 11:15am - 11:45am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Enjoy a storytime just for baby. Program includes songs, books, fingerplays, music time and bubbles!
Leaders Unite
Mon, Dec 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #2 - Room 120
Anyone can be a leader! Develop leadership skills with Duke University students through hands-on activities, public speaking, and open discussions. Please register. For teens and tweens.
Citizenship Class
Mon, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Clases gratis de ciudadania / Free citizenship classes
Down South Shuffle
Mon, Dec 02, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Need an excuse to get moving and get fit?
Mah Jongg
Mon, Dec 02, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #2 - Room 120
Come test out your mah jongg skills with players of all skill level. Be sure to bring your tiles and cards.
Baby & Me Lapsit
Tue, Dec 03, 9:45am - 10:15am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Stories and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups.
Baby & Me Lapsit
Tue, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Stories and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups.
Canceled
SCORE
Tue, Dec 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Professional volunteers providing mentoring and workshops on entrepreneurship and business planning. to register for your session with SCORE, call (919) 240-7765 https://chapelhilldurham.score.org
Kids Crafts
Tue, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Love crafts? Join us for Kids Crafts, every other Tuesday from 4:00-4:30. For ages 5-7. * Registration of each individual child is required! If you run into issues registering call (919) 560-8592.
Registration opens Tuesday, November 19 2019 at 9:00am
Muscle Pump with Seniors
Tue, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Exercise.
Pajama Story Time
Tue, Dec 03, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Join Ms. Olivia for all types of stories (including bedtime), songs and occasional nonsense on Tuesday nights. PJs and stuffed animals are welcome.
Knitting & Other Needle Arts
Tue, Dec 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Join our needle arts group. Bring your cross-stitch, knitting, crochet, or embroidery to Southwest, meet your neighbors, and show off your craft.
Movement & Music (Ages 3 - 5)
Wed, Dec 04, 9:45am - 10:15am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Join us for a fun and exciting program filled with music and movement. An opportunity to get out some energy by dancing to fun children's music. This program is for children 3 to 5.
Wacky Wednesday
Wed, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Join us for a fun and wacky Wednesday with Ms. Olivia, a silly story and some silly music. This program is for children aged 3 to 5.
Bilingual Fun: Spanish/English Storytime
Wed, Dec 04, 11:15am - 11:45am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Hola Amigos, join Ms. Patty in the Children's Program Room for stories and songs in Spanish and English. Hope to see you there!
Preschool Science - Learn and have fun at the same time!
Wed, Dec 04, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Each program includes a brief storytime and a hands-on activity. For 3 to 5's.
Teen Game Day
Wed, Dec 04, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Hang out at the library and play Nintendo Switch games or classic board games. Games not your thing? Doodle and eat snacks. It's your time to relax and meet other teens. For teens and tweens.
Two Year Olds Storytime - Children's Storytime.
Thu, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Program includes songs, stories, fingerplays and bubbles! Well behaved children are welcome.
Tiempo de Historia en Espanol / Spanish Storytime
Thu, Dec 05, 11:15am - 11:45am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Hola Amigos, vengan a cantar canciones y escuchar historias en espanol. Espero verte pronto! Hi kids, join us for songs and stories all in Spanish. I hope to see you there!
Bookish Crafts: Paper Ornaments
Thu, Dec 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Upcycle old books by making holiday ornaments out of them. All supplies will be provided. For teens & tweens. Please register.
Rescheduled
Bookish Crafts: Paper Ornaments
Thu, Dec 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
New date Thursday, December 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Upcycle old books by making holiday ornaments out of them. All supplies will be provided. For teens & tweens. Please register.
Citizenship Class
Thu, Dec 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #2 - Room 120
Clases gratis de ciudadania / Free citizenship classes
Quilting Bee
Thu, Dec 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Join members of the Durham Orange Quilters Guild for social quilting, support, and fun. The bee is open to anyone interested, but you will need to bring your own sewing machine or handwork supplies.
Romance Lovers Book Club
Thu, Dec 05, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Come talk about your favorite books with fellow romance readers! For a list of our upcoming books, check out our meetup page at http://www.meetup.com/Romance-Lovers-Book-Club/.
Live & Sing
Fri, Dec 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Boost your Friday fun by singing, dancing, clapping and bouncing to a wide variety of music. For toddler, preschool and Kindergarten ages.
Canceled
Live & Sing
Fri, Dec 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Boost your Friday fun by singing, dancing, clapping, and bouncing to a wide variety of music.
LEGO Lab
Fri, Dec 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
We bring the LEGOs, you bring the imagination.
Tertulia
Sat, Dec 07, 9:30am - 11:30am
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Practice your Spanish conversation skills weekly at this informal gathering; intermediate and advanced session at 9:30, beginners session at 10:45.
Citizenship Class
Sat, Dec 07, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Clases gratis de ciudadania / Free citizenship classes
Family Storytime - for children up to age 5
Sat, Dec 07, 10:15am - 10:45am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
It's Saturday, bring your entire family to storytime. For babies, toddlers--children up to age 5. Also offered at 11:00 a.m. Hope to see you there!
Family Storytime - best for children 5 and under.
Sat, Dec 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
It's Saturday, bring your entire family to storytime. Enjoy picture books, songs and much much more! For babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
Finger Knit with Friends
Sat, Dec 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Finger knitting is a snap to do. Find out how many things you can make after learning the basic technique. For ages 7 and up.
Music Makers - Interactive program with songs and music.
Mon, Dec 09, 9:15am - 10:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Enjoy this interactive music program. We sing songs, march to the beat and have parachute play. When time allows we end with a book. For children up to age 5.
Lapsit Storytime - A storytime for baby!
Mon, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
A storytime just for baby with simple songs, stories and bubbles! Well behaved siblings are welcome.
Lapsit Storytime--a storytime for baby and you!
Mon, Dec 09, 11:15am - 11:45am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Enjoy a storytime just for baby. Program includes songs, books, fingerplays, music time and bubbles!
Leaders Unite
Mon, Dec 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #2 - Room 120
Anyone can be a leader! Develop leadership skills with Duke University students through hands-on activities, public speaking, and open discussions. Please register. For teens and tweens.
Citizenship Class
Mon, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Clases gratis de ciudadania / Free citizenship classes
Down South Shuffle
Mon, Dec 09, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Need an excuse to get moving and get fit?
Mah Jongg
Mon, Dec 09, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #2 - Room 120
Come test out your mah jongg skills with players of all skill level. Be sure to bring your tiles and cards.
Baby & Me Lapsit
Tue, Dec 10, 9:45am - 10:15am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Stories and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups.
Baby & Me Lapsit
Tue, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Stories and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups.
Heartfulness Meditation
Tue, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Heartfulness meditation is a simple practice of meditation on the heart.
This event is full
Muscle Pump with Seniors
Tue, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Exercise.
Pajama Story Time
Tue, Dec 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Join Ms. Olivia for all types of stories (including bedtime), songs and occasional nonsense on Tuesday nights. PJs and stuffed animals are welcome.
Knitting & Other Needle Arts
Tue, Dec 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Join our needle arts group. Bring your cross-stitch, knitting, crochet, or embroidery to Southwest, meet your neighbors, and show off your craft.
Movement & Music (Ages 3 - 5)
Wed, Dec 11, 9:45am - 10:15am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Join us for a fun and exciting program filled with music and movement. An opportunity to get out some energy by dancing to fun children's music. This program is for children 3 to 5.
Wacky Wednesday
Wed, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Join us for a fun and wacky Wednesday with Ms. Olivia, a silly story and some silly music. This program is for children aged 3 to 5.
Morning Craft Time
Wed, Dec 11, 11:15am - 11:45am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Join us for a fun and exciting Craft Time. Supplies provided. For Ages 3-5. * Registration Required (SW)
Registration opens Wednesday, November 27 2019 at 9:00am
Senior Game Day
Wed, Dec 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Calling all seniors! Up for a little friendly competition? Come to Senior Game Day to play some old favorites (including Rummikub, and Mah Jong) with fellow game-lovers, and maybe try something new!
Teen Game Day
Wed, Dec 11, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Hang out at the library and play Nintendo Switch games or classic board games. Games not your thing? Doodle and eat snacks. It's your time to relax and meet other teens. For teens and tweens.
Decorate a Gingerbread Man!
Wed, Dec 11, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Join us as you decorate your own Gingerbread Man all you need is your imagination! We'll provide the cookies! *Registration required. Ages 6-11.
Registration opens Sunday, December 1 2019 at 9:00am
Two Year Olds Storytime - Children's Storytime.
Thu, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Program includes songs, stories, fingerplays and bubbles! Well behaved children are welcome.
Morning Craft Time
Thu, Dec 12, 11:15am - 11:45am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Join us for a fun and exciting Craft Time. Supplies provided. For Ages 2-4. * Registration Required (SW)
Registration opens Thursday, November 28 2019 at 9:00am
Epic Gingerbread House Challenge
Thu, Dec 12, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
You will have 1 hour to build a gingerbread house using the materials provided. Your gingerbread house must be based on a book of your choosing. Please register. For grades 6-12.
Citizenship Class
Thu, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #2 - Room 120
Clases gratis de ciudadania / Free citizenship classes
Quilting Bee
Thu, Dec 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Join members of the Durham Orange Quilters Guild for social quilting, support, and fun. The bee is open to anyone interested, but you will need to bring your own sewing machine or handwork supplies.
Sub-Genre-O-Rama Book Club
Thu, Dec 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Adventurous readers unite!
Live & Sing
Fri, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Boost your Friday fun by singing, dancing, clapping, and bouncing to a wide variety of music.
Play-Doh Lab
Fri, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Are you ready to squish, knead and create new things? Join us for Play-Doh Lab, all you need to bring is your imagination.
Tertulia
Sat, Dec 14, 9:30am - 11:30am
Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125
Practice your Spanish conversation skills weekly at this informal gathering; intermediate and advanced session at 9:30, beginners session at 10:45.
Citizenship Class
Sat, Dec 14, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Clases gratis de ciudadania / Free citizenship classes
Family Storytime
Sat, Dec 14, 10:15am - 10:45am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Enjoy a Saturday Family Storytime. Programs includes stories, finglerplays and books! All ages welcomed
Family Storytime
Sat, Dec 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
Enjoy a Saturday Family Storytime. Programs includes stories, fingerplays and books! All ages welcomed
Make Your Own One-of-a-Kind Cards!
Sat, Dec 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room
Avid card-maker Martinette Horner will lead this workshop on crafting your own cards to share with family and friends. Materials provided, so just bring your creativity! Registration is Required.
Registration opens Saturday, November 16 2019 at 9:00am
Continuing Your Zentangle Practice
Sun, Dec 15, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Southwest - Children's Programming Room
This class is for students with previous Zentangle experience who want to go deeper in their use of shading, strings, auras and fragments while learning new patterns.
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