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The Library will close at 1:00 on Saturday, Feb 4th

A Taste of Durham 2012

16th Annual Community Party to Benefit the Durham Public Library

Sat, Feb 4th - 6:30 to 9 pm

$30 contribution per person, non-refundable

Admission includes three bar tickets;

Bars open 6:30 – 8:30

Tickets may be purchased at the

Durham Public Library

7 Maple Avenue, Durham

Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 3rd

This is an adult’s only event; patrons must be 21 or older.

Sponsored by PALS to benefit the Durham Public Library


CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Story Times

Sessions start January 9th & ends April 11th

Call (860 349-9544) or visit the library to register

Lunch Bunch Discussion Group

The Key to Rondo, a Nutmeg Book, by Emily Roddo, Saturday January 21st 12:30 to 1:30; bring your lunch and we’ll provide dessert; grades 4-6, no registration.

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMMING

 

Spaghetti Bridge Friendly Competition

Saturday, January 21st at 2:00. Young adults ages 10-18.  Register in teams of two to compete to build the best bridge made out of spaghetti.

Teen Book Club

This month we are reading Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn.  Teens are encouraged to pick up a copy at the front desk.  We will discuss the book and have a snack on Tuesday, January 31st at 7:00.

Wii Wednesdays

Every school day Wednesday from 3:00 to 4:00, come to the library after school to play on the library's Wii!  Snack provided.

Teen Advisory Group

Every month teens who are interested in helping improve the library meet to discuss ideas.  Next meeting is February 4th at 11:00.

ADULT BOOK DISCUSSIONS

Book Lovers’ Circle

Wednesday, February 1st at 7:30 Mallory's Oracle by Carol O'Connell; copies of the book are available at the library

Mystery Book Discussion

Tuesday, February 21st at 7:30 The Cold Dish by Craig Johnson; copies of the book are available at the library