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Adopt a Summer Reading Buddy

Drop by the library anytime between 10 am and close from June 12th to June 18th to adopt a small stuffed animal as your Summer Reading Buddy. Pick your buddy, and take your new friend home with...  More
From:
Friday, June 12, 2026
To:
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Audience:
  Pre-K (Birth to 5)     General Interest     Gr. K-5 (or ages 6-11)     Teens (Gr. 6+ or ages 12-19)  
Categories:
  Self-Directed Activity  

Count the Bobolinks In-Person

Join Birding for Pleasure in Durham & Middlefield with the Hartford Audubon Society for a bird walk at Frederick White Farm - an important habitat for Bobolinks. The Bobolink is a migratory songbird...  More
Date:
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Time:
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Audience:
  General Interest  
Categories:
  In-Person Offsite Program  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 32 seats left

Teen Volunteer Orientation In-Person

Planning to volunteer with us for the summer? This 30 minute orientation will explain what our volunteer program looks like, as well as what will be expected of you while you are here. We encourage...  More
Date:
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Time:
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location:
Kids Area
Audience:
  Teens (Gr. 6+ or ages 12-19)  
Categories:
  In-Person Onsite Program  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 14 seats left

Open Mic Night In-Person

Join us for Poetry Open Mic Night with Durham Poet Laureate Leslie Bulion! The theme this month is AGING. Bring your favorite poem or original poem to share. A sign-up sheet will be available for...  More
Date:
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Time:
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location:
Upstairs Reading Room
Audience:
  Adults ( or ages 19+)     General Interest     Gr. K-5 (or ages 6-11)     Teens (Gr. 6+ or ages 12-19)  
Categories:
  In-Person Onsite Program  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 18 seats left

Bird/Nature Walk with Birding for Pleasure In-Person

Join Birding for Pleasure in Durham & Middlefield for a bird/nature walk at Frederick White Farm. Meet at Frederick White Farm open space, 70 Maple Ave, Durham. Park on side of dirt road down the...  More
Date:
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Time:
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Audience:
  Adults ( or ages 19+)  
Categories:
  In-Person Offsite Program  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 50 seats left

End of School Half-Day Hangout In-Person

Stop by the teen department for games, art projects and snacks to celebrate your last week of school! No registration required, just stop by! For teens exiting grades 6 & up only please.
Date:
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Time:
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location:
Teen Area
Audience:
  Teens (Gr. 6+ or ages 12-19)  
Categories:
  In-Person Onsite Program  

Library Closed - Juneteenth

Date:
Friday, June 19, 2026
Time:
All Day Event

Dino Academy: A Dinosaur Discovery Show In-Person

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....  More
Date:
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Time:
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location:
Lower Level (Entire)
Audience:
  Pre-K (Birth to 5)     Gr. K-5 (or ages 6-11)  
Categories:
  In-Person Onsite Program  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 18 seats left

WAITING LIST For Dino Academy: A Dinosaur Discovery Show In-Person

WAITING LIST ONLY- Register below.
Date:
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Time:
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Audience:
  Pre-K (Birth to 5)     Gr. K-5 (or ages 6-11)  
Categories:
  In-Person Onsite Program  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 80 seats left

Lemonade & Crafts In-Person

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 Thursday evenings this summer to make crafts and share some lemonade....  More
Date:
Monday, June 22, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location:
Children's Activity Room (Lower Level Right)
Audience:
  Gr. K-5 (or ages 6-11)  
Categories:
  In-Person Onsite Program  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 7 seats left

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