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Writing Workshop for Teens

2019-10-19 14:00:00 2019-10-19 15:30:00 America/New_York Writing Workshop for Teens Join published author Erim Akpan for a writing workshop. South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.)

Saturday, October 19
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2019-10-19 14:00:00 2019-10-19 15:30:00 America/New_York Writing Workshop for Teens Join published author Erim Akpan for a writing workshop. South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.)

South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.)

South - Children's Programming Room

Join published author Erim Akpan for a writing workshop.

Teens: Do you want to be a writer? Do you have a story inside you that you want to share with the world? Join published author Erim Akpan to try out fun writing prompts, get your creative juices flowing, and learn ways to beat writer's block. Free snacks provided! Please register. 

AGE GROUP: | Teen | Middle School | High School | Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds |

EVENT TYPE: | Writing |

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South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.)
Phone: 919-560-7410
Location Manager:
Che Anderson
Hours
Mon, Nov 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Nov 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 20 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Nov 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 22 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 23 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 24 2:00PM to 6:00PM
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About the branch

South Regional Library opened in 2010 to replace the Parkwood Branch of the Durham County Library. This 27,300 sq ft building offers meeting space, public computers, free WiFi, and access to printing and fax services.

Upcoming events

Baby Lapsit
Wed, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
South - Children's Programming Room
Stories and Songs with Ms Allie for babies 0-24 months and their grown-ups.
Canceled
Cursive Writing Play and Practice!
Wed, Nov 20, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Cursive writing can be fun! Learn cursive writing through practice and art.
Whatever Wednesday Arts & Crafts
Wed, Nov 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join Ms. Jessica in the Teen area for a craft, or, whatever.
Winter Wonderland of Books Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Nov 21, All day
Winter wonderland Scavenger Hunt for a treasure box prize.
Funtime Storytime
Thu, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Come and have fun with Mr. Joel. Experience music, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, movement and dance. All ages 0-6 are welcome.
American Girl Club Presents: Durham's Civil Rights History
Thu, Nov 21, 4:15pm - 4:50pm
South - Children's Programming Room
Join Special Guest Elizabeth Shulman from the North Carolina Collection for discussion of Durham in the 1960s and the Civil Rights Movement! Parents are welcome to attend this special program.
Tech SOS!
Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
South - Adult Services Space
Sign up for a one on one Tech Help Session.
Make Your Own Craft - Holiday Earrings
Thu, Nov 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Make your own earrings to take home! All materials will be provided.
This event is full
Tech SOS!
Thu, Nov 21, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
South - Adult Services Space
Sign up for a one on one Tech Help Session.
Tech SOS!
Thu, Nov 21, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
South - Adult Services Space
Sign up for a one on one Tech Help Session.
Winter Wonderland of Books Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Nov 22, All day
Winter wonderland Scavenger Hunt for a treasure box prize.
Special Storytime with Snow White
Fri, Nov 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Join us for a special storytime with Snow White. Meet and greet Snow White as part of a special promotion for the upcoming production of, "A Snow White Christmas".
LEGO Lab
Fri, Nov 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South - Children's Programming Room
We bring the LEGOs, you bring the imagination!
Winter Wonderland of Books Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Nov 23, All day
Winter wonderland Scavenger Hunt for a treasure box prize.
Family Storytime!
Sat, Nov 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
South - Children's Programming Room
Family Storytime!
Parent & Child Computer Session! - Safety and Education for Parents & Kids
Sat, Nov 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
South - Children's Programming Room
Come to an hour interactive question and answer session on computer safety.
Canceled
Turkey Trot Ball!
Sat, Nov 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Turkey Trot Ball! A dance for the whole family!
Winter Wonderland of Books Scavenger Hunt
Sun, Nov 24, All day
Winter wonderland Scavenger Hunt for a treasure box prize.
Winter Wonderland of Books Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Nov 25, All day
Winter wonderland Scavenger Hunt for a treasure box prize.
Pre-School Story Time!
Mon, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Join us for songs, stories, rhymes, and a craft perfect for preschoolers.
Gentle Yoga
Mon, Nov 25, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
This gentle yoga class is designed to increase strength and flexibility, relieve stress, and promote overall health benefits.
FAMILY BINGO
Mon, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
South - Children's Programming Room
FAMILY BINGO WITH PRIZES
Winter Wonderland of Books Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Nov 26, All day
Winter wonderland Scavenger Hunt for a treasure box prize.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
South - Children's Programming Room
Toddler Storytime
Canceled
Game On!
Tue, Nov 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Join us for fun with the Wii U and Nintendo Switch!
Sci-fi/Fantasy Book Club
Tue, Nov 26, 6:15pm - 9:00pm
South - Meeting Room - Left Side
A book club for fans of science fiction, fantasy and horror literature. This month's book is Walkaway by Cory Doctorow. If you have any questions or suggestions, email lcoffey@dconc.gov!
Non-Fiction Book Club
Tue, Nov 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
South - Adult Services Space
Monthly meeting of Non Fiction Book Club.
Canceled
Baby Lapsit
Wed, Nov 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Stories and Songs with Ms Allie for babies 0-24 months and their grown-ups.
Winter Wonderland of Books Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Nov 30, All day
Winter wonderland Scavenger Hunt for a treasure box prize.
Family Storytime!
Sat, Nov 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
South - Children's Programming Room
Family Storytime!
Winter Wonderland of Books Scavenger Hunt
Sun, Dec 01, All day
Winter wonderland Scavenger Hunt for a treasure box prize.
Winter Wonderland of Books Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Dec 02, All day
Winter wonderland Scavenger Hunt for a treasure box prize.
Gentle Yoga
Mon, Dec 02, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
This gentle yoga class is designed to increase strength and flexibility, relieve stress, and promote overall health benefits.
English for beginners- for native Spanish speakers
Mon, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
South - Adult Services Space
Ven y aprende! Brian habla los dos idiomas y ensena lentamente. No hace falta anotarse. Solo ven al salon con vidrio a la derecha cuando entra en la biblioteca para conocerlo y aprender mas!
Neurodiversity Book Club
Mon, Dec 02, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
South - Children's Programming Room
Come participate in a progressive discussion focused on topics concerning neurodiversity, societal inclusion, and autistic empowerment.
This event is full
Winter Wonderland of Books Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Dec 03, All day
Winter wonderland Scavenger Hunt for a treasure box prize.
Winter Wonderland of Books Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Dec 04, All day
Winter wonderland Scavenger Hunt for a treasure box prize.
Baby Lapsit
Wed, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
South - Children's Programming Room
Stories and songs with Ms Allie for babies 0-24 months and their grown-ups. No lapsit Dec 25 or January 1st :)
Whatever Wednesday Arts & Crafts
Wed, Dec 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join Ms. Jessica in the Teen area for a craft, or, whatever.
Winter Wonderland of Books Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Dec 05, All day
Winter wonderland Scavenger Hunt for a treasure box prize.
Funtime Storytime
Thu, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Come and have fun with Mr. Joel. Experience music, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, movement and dance. All ages 0-6 are welcome.
Winter Wonderland of Books Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Dec 06, All day
Winter wonderland Scavenger Hunt for a treasure box prize.
LEGO Lab
Fri, Dec 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South - Children's Programming Room
We bring the LEGOs, you bring the imagination!
Winter Wonderland of Books Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Dec 07, All day
Winter wonderland Scavenger Hunt for a treasure box prize.
Bilingual Storytime for babies, kids, and parents - Historias bilingues para bebes, ninos, y padres de familia
Sat, Dec 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
South - Children's Programming Room
Ven y escuchar a unos cuentos y unas canciones en ingles y espanol con Michaela. -En el salon de ninos- Come and listen to some stories and songs in English and Spanish with Michaela.-Children's Room
Winter Wonderland of Books Scavenger Hunt
Sun, Dec 08, All day
Winter wonderland Scavenger Hunt for a treasure box prize.
Month to Month Gardening - Durham Extension Master Gardener Series
Sun, Dec 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Presented by Darcey Martin & Georganne Sebastian, Durham Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Winter Wonderland of Books Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Dec 09, All day
Winter wonderland Scavenger Hunt for a treasure box prize.
Gentle Yoga
Mon, Dec 09, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
This gentle yoga class is designed to increase strength and flexibility, relieve stress, and promote overall health benefits.
English for beginners- for native Spanish speakers
Mon, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
South - Adult Services Space
Ven y aprende! Brian habla los dos idiomas y ensena lentamente. No hace falta anotarse. Solo ven al salon con vidrio a la derecha cuando entra en la biblioteca para conocerlo y aprender mas!
Washi Tape Bookmarks
Mon, Dec 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
South - Children's Programming Room
Learn how to make bookmarks out of washi tape.
Winter Wonderland of Books Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Dec 10, All day
Winter wonderland Scavenger Hunt for a treasure box prize.
Game On!
Tue, Dec 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
South - Children's Programming Room
Join us for fun with the Wii U and Nintendo Switch!
Winter Wonderland of Books Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Dec 11, All day
Winter wonderland Scavenger Hunt for a treasure box prize.
Baby Lapsit
Wed, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
South - Children's Programming Room
Stories and songs with Ms Allie for babies 0-24 months and their grown-ups. No lapsit Dec 25 or January 1st :)
Winter Wonderland of Books Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Dec 12, All day
Winter wonderland Scavenger Hunt for a treasure box prize.
Funtime Storytime
Thu, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Come and have fun with Mr. Joel. Experience music, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, movement and dance. All ages 0-6 are welcome.
Clothespin Reindeer Ornaments
Thu, Dec 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
South - Children's Programming Room
Make an adorable holiday reindeer out of clothespins!
A Year in Cheese Series - Holiday Cheeses
Thu, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
An ongoing series with cheesemonger, Josh Collier
This event is full
Bull City Writers
Thu, Dec 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
South - Tutoring/Study Room #2
Looking for contact with other writers? Please join our group! The meeting often includes a segment on an aspect of writing or publishing in addition to sharing work.
Drop In DIY: Elf Yourself Dancing Ornament
Thu, Dec 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
South - Adult Services Space
Drop in for some DIY adults! This month we will be making an Elf Yourself Dancing Ornament ! Ages 18+ Free All Materials Provided
Winter Wonderland of Books Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Dec 13, All day
Winter wonderland Scavenger Hunt for a treasure box prize.
Winter Wonderland of Books Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Dec 14, All day
Winter wonderland Scavenger Hunt for a treasure box prize.
Bilingual Storytime for babies, kids, and parents - Historias bilingues para bebes, ninos, y padres de familia
Sat, Dec 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
South - Children's Programming Room
Ven y escuchar a unos cuentos y unas canciones en ingles y espanol con Michaela. -En el salon de ninos- Come and listen to some stories and songs in English and Spanish with Michaela.-Children's Room
Triangle Sisters in Crime
Sat, Dec 14, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
The mission of Triangle Sisters in Crime is to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition, and professional development of women crime writers.
Hogwarts Club for Witchcraft and Wizardry
Sat, Dec 14, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
South - Children's Programming Room
Join Ms Allie for a magical activity! December: Defense Against the Dark Arts.
Winter Wonderland of Books Scavenger Hunt
Sun, Dec 15, All day
Winter wonderland Scavenger Hunt for a treasure box prize.
Winter Wonderland of Books Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Dec 16, All day
Winter wonderland Scavenger Hunt for a treasure box prize.
Gentle Yoga
Mon, Dec 16, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
This gentle yoga class is designed to increase strength and flexibility, relieve stress, and promote overall health benefits.
English for beginners- for native Spanish speakers
Mon, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
South - Adult Services Space
Ven y aprende! Brian habla los dos idiomas y ensena lentamente. No hace falta anotarse. Solo ven al salon con vidrio a la derecha cuando entra en la biblioteca para conocerlo y aprender mas!
Winter Wonderland of Books Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Dec 17, All day
Winter wonderland Scavenger Hunt for a treasure box prize.
Make your own snow globe
Tue, Dec 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South - Children's Programming Room
Make your own snow globe
Fiction Book Club
Tue, Dec 17, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
South - Adult Services Space
Read a different novel each month. Titles are selected by the group.
Winter Wonderland of Books Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Dec 18, All day
Winter wonderland Scavenger Hunt for a treasure box prize.
Baby Lapsit
Wed, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
South - Children's Programming Room
Stories and songs with Ms Allie for babies 0-24 months and their grown-ups. No lapsit Dec 25 or January 1st :)
4th and 5th Grade Book Warriors
Wed, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South - Children's Programming Room
Lets read Mocking Bird by Kathryn Erskine
Pardon My Youth Book Club
Wed, Dec 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
You're never too old to read YA!
Winter Wonderland of Books Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Dec 19, All day
Winter wonderland Scavenger Hunt for a treasure box prize.
Funtime Storytime
Thu, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Come and have fun with Mr. Joel. Experience music, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, movement and dance. All ages 0-6 are welcome.
Kindergarten/1st Grade Book Club
Thu, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South - Children's Programming Room
Come and join Mr. Joel as we read the book together and then have an interesting and lively discussion. A craft activity, games and snacks are always part of the fun!
Make Your Own Craft - Wrapped Christmas Trees
Thu, Dec 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
South - Meeting Room - Full Room
Make your own design to take home! All materials provided.
Fiction Book Club
Thu, Dec 19, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
South - Adult Services Space
Read a different novel each month. Titles to be selected by the group.
Winter Wonderland of Books Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Dec 20, All day
Winter wonderland Scavenger Hunt for a treasure box prize.
LEGO Lab
Fri, Dec 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South - Children's Programming Room
We bring the LEGOs, you bring the imagination!
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