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IT'S A READER’S PARTY!Sundays, Apr. 3; May 1; Jun. 5, 2 p.m. Main Library

Come out and be heard! Celebrate reading! Think you or someone you know is a good reader? Audible?

Distinct? Expressive? Entertaining? Celebrate your reading skills with poetry, prose, monologues, shorts stories, original

works, etc. We will have reading material(s) on site or you may bring your own. Come early to sign up to read at the “Open Mic.”

It’s a party! Refreshments provided. Presented by the Triangle Readers Theatre Ensemble (for adults and children).

FROM THE STEEPLE TO THE PEOPLE: WRITING CHURCH HISTORY INSTITUTESaturday, Apr. 9, 10 a.m.Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, 1007 S. Roxboro StreetThe Writing Church History Institute project is designed to encourage, promote and empower local Durham area church bodies to document, record and write their history. Facilitators for this free workshop are Beverly Washington Jones, historian and retired professor of History at North Carolina Central University; Andre Vann, NCCU Coordinator of University Archives/Instructor of Public History; Benjamin Speller, genealogist and retired professor of Library and Information Science at NCCU; T. Evan Faulkenbury, oral historian and PhD candidate in history at UNC-Chapel Hill; and Trice Hickman, author and publishing/marketing consultant. Registration is required.

HURT, INJURED AND INSULTED: ENDING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN Saturday, Apr. 9, 10 a.m. Main LibraryHow can you help end the tragedies which begin and end with violence against women and children? First, “Don’t Look Away” –

understand the challenges, the solutions and the support that can be offered. Come to hear firsthand from experts who know these issues and can help us develop solutions to stop domestic and sexual violence against women and children, and support those who have been victimized. As President Obama recently said, “It’s on us!” This program is presented and co-sponsored by the Durham NC Chapter of the Links, Inc.

ART WITH THE EXPERTS: AMERICAN ART FROM THE NASHER MUSEUMMonday, Apr. 18, 7 p.m. Main LibraryJoin Marshall N. Price, the Nancy Hanks Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, from the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University for a discussion and slide lecture on The New Galleries: A Collection Come to Light. This exhibition is a comprehensive and dynamic reinstallation of the museum’s permanent collection. Eight new galleries will be dedicated to specific collection areas. Price will share highlights from the American section of the exhibition. Photograph courtesy of the INDY Weekly.

THE GREAT WAR: FROM SINGLE POLITICAL EVENT TO GLOBAL WARSunday, Apr. 24, 3 p.m. Main LibraryIn a single week during the summer of 1914, five major powers in Europe declared war against each other. “The Great War” resulted in unprecedented destruction and loss of life. City leaders formed sister-city links between former “enemy cities” to bring everyday people into the realm of international peace. Join Richard Hill and Sister Cities of Durham as we discuss the underlying factors leading to the outbreak of World War I. Co-sponsored by Sister Cities of Durham’s UK Committee.

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AprilJAZZ SERIESThursdays, Apr. 14, 21, 28 (for May dates, see the May section), 6:30 p.m. South RegionalThis six-week series features viewings and discussions of

select film, essays and other jazz resources. It will explore the cultural and social history of jazz as it developed as an art

form invented in early 20th century America. Jazz has evolved into an enduring expression of creativity and innovation. The history of jazz is much more than the history of an extraordinary musical genre – it is also the story of central social, political and cultural issues of the 20th century that continue to play a part in our fledgling 21st. Presenters are Billy Yeargin and Tess Mangum Ocaña. Registration is required.

Topics covered in the series:• New Orleans and the early pioneers of jazz• The Jazz Age and Harlem as a center of art• The Swing Era and jazz as America’s popular music• The art of jazz singers, musicians and composers• Modern jazz and the fragmentation of jazz styles• Jazz as international music

This project is made possible by a grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council, a statewide nonprofit and affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. “Let’s Talk About It” is a joint project of the North Carolina Humanities Council and the North Carolina

Center for the Book, a program of the State Library of North Carolina/Department of Cultural Resources and an affiliate of the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress.

STRAIGHT NO CHASER: JAZZ LISTENING WITH ROBERT TROWERSThursday, Apr. 21, 7 p.m. Stanford L. WarrenKnown for his selective ear and ability to pick out other jazz musicians on their own music, Down Beat Magazine interviewed trumpeter Miles Davis in 1964 in a random blind listening test. The ability to hear and

understand the nuances of jazz today is just as important as it was in 1964. Join jazz trombonist and NCCU jazz department instructor Robert Trowers for a series of jazz music listening sessions.

DÍA DE LOS NIÑOS/DÍA DE LOS LIBROSis a celebration that focuses on the importance of literacy and children. Based on the traditional celebration in Mexico, “El día de los niños,” the United States expanded the celebration to include literacy when author Pat Mora took up the cause. In 1998, Ms. Mora was successful in having Congress recognize Día

de los Niños/Día de los Libros nationally. Durham County Library will celebrate Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros on Saturday, Apr. 30 at all locations, except Bragtown, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A family celebration of children and literacy, we will offer performances, activities, presentations (Stranger Danger) and visits from McGruff. Visit durhamcountylibrary.org for more information and a complete schedule.

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STRAIGHT NO CHASER: JAZZ LISTENING WITH ROBERT TROWERSThursday, May 12, 7 p.m. Stanford L. WarrenKnown for his selective ear and ability to pick out other jazz musicians on their own music, Down Beat Magazine interviewed trumpeter Miles Davis in 1964 in a random blind listening test. The ability to hear and

understand the nuances of jazz today is just as important as it was in 1964. Join jazz trombonist and NCCU jazz department instructor Robert Trowers for a series of jazz music listening sessions.

THE UNITED STATES, NORTH CAROLINA AND THE TRIPLE WHAMMY

OF GEOGRAPHIC DISADVANTAGEMonday, May 2, 7 p.m. Stanford L. WarrenAre NC school students ready for life and work in the 21st century? Will people of color be the majority in America impacting politics and socio-economic life? In this presentation, demographer, futurist and UNC Kenan-Flagler Distinguished Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship James H. Johnson, Jr. will discuss the impact of demographic change on American life and its implications on the Old North State.

MEET THE AUTHOR: TIFFANY WARRENSaturday, May 21, 3 p.m. South RegionalJoin Tiffany Warren for a heart-to-heart conversation about inspirational fiction and her new book The Pastor’s Wife. Ms. Warren is an author, playwright, songwriter, mother and wife. She is also the visionary behind the Faith and Fiction

Retreat, a yearly conference where readers get the opportunity to connect with some of their favorite faith-based authors. A book signing will follow the discussion.

CELEBRATING SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL 60TH ANNIVERSARYSunday, May 22, 3 p.m. Main Library

Join us to learn how Durham works with Sister Cities International and its mission “to promote peace through mutual respect, understanding and cooperation – one individual, one community at a time,” with programs on arts and culture, youth and education, business and trade, and community development. SCI was created at President Eisenhower’s 1956 White House summit on citizen diplomacy, and Durham is one of the 545 U.S. communities that have partnerships in 145 countries. Co-sponsored by Sister Cities of Durham.

ART WITH THE EXPERTS: EDUCATION AND PUBLIC PROGRAMMING OPTIONSMonday, May 23, 7 p.m. Main LibraryJoin Jessica Kay Ruhle, Manager of Public Education, and Ryan Helsel, K-12 and Family Programs Educator, both at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University for a participatory discussion on the many education and public programming options available at the Nasher. Learn about K-12 tours, home school tours, adult tours, slow art tours, Nasher Teens, Nasher Reads, Free Family Days and much more. Photo by J. Caldwell.

All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call 919-560-0268 or visit durhamcountylibrary.org. Humanities programs at Durham County Library are supported by Durham Library Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities.*

Please consider making a contribution to Durham Library Foundation to help support quality humanities programming at your library. Make your donation today by visiting durhamlibraryfoundation.org or calling 919-560-0193.

*Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these programs do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

JAZZ SERIESThursdays, May 5, 12, 19 (for April dates, see the April section), 6:30 p.m. South RegionalThis six-week series features viewings and discussions of

select film, essays and other jazz resources. It will explore the cultural and social history of jazz as it developed as an art

form invented in early 20th century America. Jazz has evolved into an enduring expression of creativity and innovation. The history of jazz is much more than the history of an extraordinary musical genre – it is also the story of central social, political and cultural issues of the 20th century that continue to play a part in our fledgling 21st. Presenters are Billy Yeargin and Tess Mangum Ocaña. Registration is required.

Topics covered in the series:• New Orleans and the early pioneers of jazz• The Jazz Age and Harlem as a center of art• The Swing Era and jazz as America’s popular music• The art of jazz singers, musicians and composers• Modern jazz and the fragmentation of jazz styles• Jazz as international music

This project is made possible by a grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council, a statewide nonprofit and affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. “Let’s Talk About It” is a joint project of the North Carolina Humanities Council and the North Carolina

Center for the Book, a program of the State Library of North Carolina/Department of Cultural Resources and an affiliate of the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress.

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Main Library 300 N. Roxboro St., 919-560-0100 Bragtown Library Family Literacy Center 3200 Dearborn Dr., 919-560-0210 East Regional 211 Lick Creek Ln., 919-560-0203 North Regional 221 Milton Rd., 919-560-0231

South Regional4505 S. Alston Ave., 919-560-7409 Southwest Regional 3605 Shannon Rd., 919-560-8590 Stanford L. Warren Branch 1201 Fayetteville St., 919-560-0270

MEET THE AUTHOR: DR. KENNETTA PERRYSaturday, Jun. 4, 3 p.m. South RegionalJoin us for a discussion of Dr. Perry’s recent book, London Is the Place for Me: Black Briton, Citizenship And The Politics Of Race, recently published by Oxford University Press. The book explores how Black people in Britain fought for social justice and equal rights during the 1950s and 1960s. It also looks at the role that the Black freedom struggle in the U.S. played in shaping debates about

race and citizenship in Britain following World War II. The book aims to showcase the global impact of the U.S. civil rights movements.

MAURICE WHITE, EARTH, WIND & FIRE: THE SOUNDTRACK OF A GENERATIONTuesday, Jun. 7, 7 p.m. Stanford L. WarrenEarth, Wind & Fire was a band whose music spanned such diverse genres as R&B, soul, funk, jazz, disco, pop, rock, Latin and Africa genres. But for a generation of Americans and international audiences living through the halcyon, political, socio-economic insecure 70s and 80s, this dynamic musical group spread a message of spiritual brotherhood, beauty, love and African American uplift. In this interactive presentation, radio personality and music historian Howard Burchette will discuss the history, legacy and implications of EWF on American popular culture.

SENIOR GAME DAY: BRAIN AWARENESS EDITION HOSTED BY DUKE INSTITUTE FOR BRAIN SCIENCESWednesday, Jun. 15, 1 p.m. Southwest Regional

Come to Senior Game Day: Brain Awareness Week Edition to test your brain trivia and to play some old favorites with fellow game-lovers! Hosted by the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences. Prizes available; free and open to the public.

THE MOUNTAINS AND WATERWAYS OF DURHAM’S SISTER CITIES Saturday, Jun. 18, 3 p.m. Main LibraryExplore with us Durham’s Sister Cities, all noted for proximity to famous mountains and waterways. Arusha, Tanzania is just a few miles from Mt. Kilimanjaro. Durham, England is close to the legendary North Sea. Kunshan, China is described as the Venice of China with its many canals. Kostroma, Russia sits on the banks of the famous Volga River. Toyama, Japan lies at the base of the towering Southern Japanese Alps, and Zhuzhou, is in Hunan Province, China. Co-sponsored by Sister Cities of Durham and its City Committees.

MURDER MYSTERY EVENTSaturday, Jun. 18, 3 p.m. South RegionalAre you looking to attend a “killer” of an event this summer? If so, then you need to join us as the South Regional Library hosts a Murder Mystery event with entertainment provided by It’s A Mystery. It’s A Mystery, as featured in Southern Living Magazine, will be performing “The Write Way To Commit Murder,” an original murder mystery with a theme that has been selected to suit our patrons. You’ll be spending the afternoon with an eclectic group of writers and their eccentric host. It would be a crime to miss this event!

MEET THE AUTHOR: DR. C. NICOLE SWINERSaturday, Jun. 25, 3 p.m. Main LibraryDr. Swiner is a family medicine/general medicine expert, covering a broad spectrum of both medical and mental health issues. As a wife and mother of two, she uses real-life experiences to clearly communicate keys to better health and wellness for mind, body and

spirit. Dr. Swiner will read from her book, How to Avoid the Superwoman Complex: 12 Ways to Balance Mind, Body & Spirit.

STRAIGHT NO CHASER: JAZZ LISTENING WITH ROBERT TROWERSThursday, Jun. 9, 7 p.m. Stanford L. WarrenKnown for his selective ear and ability to pick out other jazz musicians on their own music, Down Beat Magazine interviewed trumpeter Miles Davis in 1964 in a random blind listening test. The ability to hear and

understand the nuances of jazz today is just as important as it was in 1964. Join jazz trombonist and NCCU jazz department instructor Robert Trowers for a series of jazz music listening sessions.

July 2016Visit durhamcomicsfest.org for more info!

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40+ DURHAM COUNTY LIBRARY BOOK CLUB East RegionalTuesdays, Apr. 12; May 10; Jun. 14, 7 p.m. Come and join us for a mature but lively discussion about the chosen book of the month. New members welcomed.

COOKBOOK CLUB Main Library Saturdays, Apr. 23, 10 a.m.; May 21, 11 a.m.; Jun. 18, 11 a.m.Do you love to cook and share recipes? Come check out our Cookbook Club! Bring a cookbook, a recipe or just yourself and spend some time sharing our excitement over a recent cooking discovery or something you have always wanted to try. No registration required.

GRAPHIC BOOK CLUB Main Library Saturdays, Apr. 23; May 28; Jun. 25, 2 p.m.Are you a fan of comic books or graphic novels? Join us at the Graphic Book Club and meet your fellow enthusiasts. Check the library’s online event calendar for springboard questions and reading topics, or join us online at meetup.com/Graphic-Book-Club. No registration required.

MYSTERY BOOK CLUB North Regional Mondays, Apr. 11; May 9; Jun. 13, 7 p.m. Love a good mystery? Join the Mystery Book Club! We will discuss Gone Baby Gone by Dennis Lehane in April, Flashback by Nevada Barr in May and Nemesis by Bill Pronzini in June.

WOMEN AUTHORS BOOK CLUB North Regional Tuesdays, Apr. 19; May 17; Jun. 21, 6:30 p.m. Join us to discuss books written by women. Call for titles.

NORTH BOOK CLUB North Regional Wednesdays, Apr. 27; May 25; Jun. 22, 10 a.m. Join us for fun and lively discussions. We will discuss Mansfield Park by Jane Austen in April and God Help the Child by Toni Morrison in May. For June read one of three books by Joanne Harris: Chocolat, The Girl with No Shadow or Peaches for Father Francis.

LGBTQ ADULT BOOK CLUB South Regional Saturdays, Apr. 16; May 28; Jun. 25, 1 p.m.Come and join the new LGBTQ Book Club where we will discuss LGBTQ fiction and nonfiction Adult and Young Adult books that are of interest to the group. April’s title is Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin. May’s title is The Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmith. June’s title is Trans: a Memoir by Juliet Jacques. Registration is required.

NONFICTION BOOK CLUB South Regional Tuesdays, Apr. 26; May 24, 7 p.m.This book club meets monthly to discuss a nonfiction book. April’s title is Road to Character by David Brooks. May’s title is Kingdom of Ice: The Grand and Terrible Polar Voyage of the USS Jeannette by Hampton Sides. We will not meet in June. Limited copies of the title will be available at the South Regional Information Desk. You do not have to finish the book to attend!

AFRICAN AMERICAN BOOK CLUB South Regional Saturdays, Apr. 9; May 21; Jun. 4, 3 p.m.Join us for a lively discussion as we read and discuss fiction and nonfiction books. April’s book is The Pastor’s Husband by Tiffany Warren; May’s title is Best Friends Forever by Kimberla Lawson Roby; and June’s title is The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore.

EXERCISE YOUR MIND -- READ! Southwest Regional Saturdays, Apr. 16; May 14; Jun. 11, 3 p.m. Get ready for Summer Reading with a book club co-sponsored by the Lakewood YMCA and Durham County Library. The club will focus on exercise-related reading. April 16 and May 14, we will discuss The Boys in the Boat. June 11 we will discuss Born to Run by Christopher McDougall. Meetings will be held at the Lakewood YMCA (2119 Chapel Hill Rd.), and you do not need to be a YMCA member to attend.

SUB-GENRE-O-RAMA BOOK CLUB Southwest Regional Thursdays, Apr. 14; May 12; Jun. 9, 7 p.m.Adventurous readers unite! The Sub-Genre-O-Rama Book Club will tackle books that fit niche readerships or cross genre lines in interesting or unexpected ways. April: Gun, with Occasional Music, Jonathan Lethem’s blend of Dick-like gonzo sci-fi and Chandler-like California noir; May: The Watchmaker of Filigree Street, Natasha Pulley’s magical clockwork alt-history immigrant story; June: The Adjacent, Christopher Priest’s strange merger of historical fantasy and near-future sci-fi. Find us online at meetup.com/sub-genre-o-rama-book-club.

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THE NUTS AND BOLTS OF ORAL HISTORY Friday, Apr. 8, 12 noonLearn how to begin an oral history project and discover

the art of storytelling in the context of personal histories and community stories. Co-sponsored by the Southern Oral

History Program at UNC-Chapel Hill.

STORIES THAT MOVE YOUFriday, May 13, 12 noon This workshop is designed to inspire community residents to remember their personal histories and restore their personal narratives. Experience a re-telling of a Durham neighborhood’s history through dance and theater. Then learn how to embody your own story using text and movement.

SMART DEVICES FOR SENIORSFriday, Jun. 10, 12 noonDesigned to be a hands-on, how-to program where you can ask as many questions as you want. Bring in your smart phone, tablet, Kindle or other device and learn how to use it more effectively.

THE ONE AND ONLY OVER 50 CROWD Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Join the “One and Only Over 50 Crowd” for friendly

gatherings, lively conversations, great friends and food.

LET’S TALK STOCKS! Monday, Apr. 11, 6:30 p.m.Join the Stock Talkers: Beginner to Expert—all are welcome for conversation on investment in the stock market. Call 919-560-0215 or email mdonnelly@dconc.gov for more information.

CAMP NANOWRIMO MARATHONSaturday, Apr. 23, All DayFor everyone participating in April’s Camp NaNoWriMo, here’s an opportunity to cushion or catch up on your word count. Join the NaNo RDU crew for a full day write-in. The room will be available all day and buzzing with creative energy, so drop in when you can and stay as long as you like (until 6 p.m.).

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS IN THE LIBRARY Tuesdays, Apr. 5; May 3; Jun. 7, 6 p.m. Saturdays, Apr. 9; May 14; Jun. 11, 2 p.m.

Delve deep into dark dungeons and face challenges to make the bravest hero quake with fear... all without leaving

the library. Sign up on the library’s online event calendar to reserve your spot at the table, or just show up to watch. Space reserved for new players! Walk-ins welcome. Registration not required, but increases your chance to play.

SEED SAVING WORKSHOPThursday, Apr. 7, 6:30 p.m.Come learn how to save seeds! At this workshop learn about the seed libraries and how to harvest and preserve seeds from your own garden. Seed packets will be available for check out.

POETRY FACTORYTuesdays, Apr. 19; May 24; Jun. 28, 6:30 p.m.It is often said that the hardest part of writing a great poem is writing the first line. At the Poetry Factory, we can help. Come and share your original poetry for the first 30 minutes. During the next 30 minutes, participants will complete poetry writing activities. Finally, poets will share their poems with the group for the last 30 minutes. Poetry fun for everyone! Join us.

MAKERSPACE BUILDING DESKTOP COMPUTERSSaturday, Apr. 23, 11 a.m.Have you ever wanted to build your own desktop computer? Learn about the process and components involved in building your own customized desktop computer. Registration is required.

GO GREEN SERIES: SOLAR PANELSThursday, May 12, 6 p.m.Are you interested in alternative energy sources to help save the planet? Then join us as we build solar panels to power small electronic devices. Registration is required.

GO GREEN SERIES: ECO LANTERNSThursday, Jun. 9, 6 p.m.Going camping this summer? Looking for a fun summer project to help the environment? As part of the Go Green Series we will build Eco Lanterns out of recycled materials. Registration is required.

EXPLORING AROMATHERAPY WITH RIMA L’AMIR Tuesday, May 10, 6:30 p.m.Ever wondered what essential oils are and how to mix them? Essential oils are a natural oil typically obtained by distillation and having the characteristic fragrance of the plant or other source from which it is extracted. Join us for a fun filled evening and sample some natural oils.

GARAGE BAND JAM: ADULT SUMMER READING KICKOFF EVENTFriday, Jun. 17, 3:30 p.m.Come and help us kick-off Adult Summer Reading with live music, refreshments and fun on the lawn (Auditorium, Rain Location). Bring your lawn chair and your favorite book to read while listening to live music.

MAHJONG Mondays (No game May 30), 1 p.m. Come test your skills in this game of strategy and luck.

KNITTING CLUB Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Do you enjoy knitting? Join the knitting club! Bring a pair of size 8 bamboo needles and a skein of light-colored worsted weight yarn.

CHESS CLUBSaturdays, 2 p.m.Come learn and test your skills against other players. All ages and skill levels welcome. The North Durham Library Chess Club is an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation.

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YOGA READS AND DEEDSSundays, Apr. 3 - May 22, 3 p.m.Ever wanted to know what yoga is about? We will explore DCL’s wonderful resources on yoga as we learn about the 8 principles of yoga and proper alignment of basic yoga poses at the wall. Please do not eat one hour prior to the class. Some yoga mats and blankets are available, but please feel free to bring your own. Registration is required. Namaste!

JOB SEEKERS’ BOOT CAMPSaturday, Apr. 16, 10 a.m.Need help preparing for your job search? Come to this daylong series of workshops on resumes, interviewing and presenting your best image to potential employers. Contact the North Regional Library for more information.

ERGONOMICS FOR GARDENERS Sunday, Apr. 3, 3 p.m. Learn how to help prevent the ‘Oh, my aching (you name it)’ feeling. This talk discusses “on the job” injuries that gardeners may sustain as well as prevention. Presented by Master Gardeners Charles Murphy and John Harrelson. Registration is required.

FAMILY SPA NIGHTMonday, Apr. 18, 6 p.m.Love the skin you’re in! Join us to create DIY bath bombs and a green tea sugar scrub. Materials will be provided. Registration is required, 1 parent per 1 teen.

WILDFLOWERS IN YOUR LANDSCAPESunday, May 1, 3 p.m.Adding wildflowers to your landscape gives your home a sense of place, supports native wildlife and they are quite beautiful! Learn about NC native wildflowers and leave with ideas for adding these plants to your garden. Presented by Master Gardeners Nan Len and Kathleen Guerra. Registration is required.

PLANT A SUCCULENT TERRARIUM Saturday, May 28, 2 p.m.Join us to create a small terrarium with succulents. If you’d like to bring your own shallow bowl or pot, please feel free. Cacti and materials will be provided. Registration is required.

SPRING INTO TIE DYEThursday, Jun. 23, 6 p.m.Are you ready to rock those bright colors for the summer? Bring a white shirt to tie dye! Dye and other materials will be provided. Registration is required, 1 parent per 1 teen.

SIMPLE DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEMS FOR CONTAINERS & RAISED BED GARDENSSunday, Jun. 26, 3 p.m. Tired of hand-watering your containers and beds all summer? Join Master Gardeners Georganne Sebastian and Darcey Martin for a hands-on presentation and learn to assemble a simple, automated and water-efficient drip irrigation system for your home garden. Registration is required.

QUILTING BEE Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. 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 and supplies. All levels of experience welcome!

SPANISH TUTORINGMondays, Apr. 4, 18; May 2, 16, 5 p.m.Do you need assistance with learning Spanish and improving your grades in Spanish class? Help is here! We are offering free tutoring sessions the first and third Monday of each month. (No tutoring in June.) Space is limited. Registration is required.

POETRY WORKSHOPFridays, Apr. 8; May 6; Jun. 3, 2 p.m.For those who are writing poems, and for those who want to start. This monthly workshop will entail looking at sample free verse poems. However most of the time will be spent reviewing your poems with constructive feedback from your peers.

ZENTANGLESundays, Apr. 10, 24, 2 p.m.The Zentangle Method, created by Maria Thomas and Rick Roberts, is an easy-to-learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns.

INTRODUCTION TO TAI CHISaturdays, Jun. 4 - 25, 9:30 a.m. Learn 24 poses of one of three Tai Chi routines. The practice of Tai Chi increases flexibility and balance as well as promoting peace of mind. Wear loose, non-restrictive clothing. No experience required.

PRINCE HALL MASONRY AND THE KEMETIC CONNECTION Thursday, Apr. 7, 7 p.m. This talk will delve into the ancient historical evolution of the Prince Hall Masonic connections and the challenges modern black Freemasonry has relative to claiming this historical identity, which preceded the establishment of the Grand Lodge of England that was established in 1717. Presenter: Fahim A. Knight-El.

THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES: FROM THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT TO BLACK LIVES MATTERTuesday, Apr. 19, 7 p.m.As young black millennials have picked up the mantle of community activism, political organizing and mass protests, many have come to view the current Black Lives Matter Movement as “the new struggle” for social justice and racial equality. To others, this new wave of fresh energy is a direct descendant of a long rich tradition: freedom fighting. Join us as youth and elders discuss the new movement and how it builds from past struggles. Presenter: Lamont Lilly.

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COMPUTER BASICS

Bragtown Friday, Apr. 1 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Mondays, May 9; June 27 12 noon - 1:30 p.m. East Regional Mondays, Apr. 18; May 16 6:30 - 8 p.m. Thursday, Jun. 16 10 - 11:30 a.m. Main Tuesdays, Apr. 12; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. May 17; Jun. 14 North Regional Wednesday, Apr. 6 10 - 11:30 a.m. South Regional Mondays, Apr. 11, 10 - 11 a.m. May 16, Jun. 6

INTERNET BASICS

Bragtown Monday, Apr. 18 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, May 24; Jun. 28 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Main Tuesdays, Apr. 26; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. May 31; Jun. 28 North Regional Wednesday, May 4 10 - 11:30 a.m. South Regional Wednesdays, Apr. 13; Jun. 8 10 - 11 a.m. Monday, May 9 10 - 11 a.m.

MICROSOFT OFFICE

Introduction to Microsoft Word

North Regional Tuesday, May 3 6:30 - 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jun. 1 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Microsoft Word Basics

East Regional Thursdays, Apr. 7; 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. May 12; Jun. 9

Doing More with Microsoft Word

Main Wednesday, Apr. 20 2 - 4 p.m. South Regional Tuesday, Jun. 14 11 a.m. - 12 noon

Introduction to Microsoft Excel

North Regional Tuesdays, Apr. 5; May 24 6:30 - 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jun. 15 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Introduction to Microsoft Access

Main Tuesday, May 3 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Microsoft PowerPoint Basics

East Regional Monday, Apr. 4 6:30 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 3 10 - 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jun. 23 10 - 11:30 a.m. South Regional Tuesday, May 17 11 a.m. - 12 noon

MISCELLANEOUS

Resume Writing Workshop

Bragtown Friday, Apr. 22 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. South Regional Thursday, Apr. 28 6 - 8 p.m.

Social Networking Basics

Bragtown Monday, May 2 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jun. 29 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Tech Tips and Tricks

Bragtown Monday, Jun. 6 4:30 - 6 p.m.

Digital Collections Office Hours

North Regional Tuesday, Apr. 26 7 - 8 p.m.

Spring Computer Class Series – Basic computer skills, Internet basics, Microsoft Word basics

Bragtown Tuesdays, Apr. 5 - May 10 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Smart Phone Basics

Bragtown Thursday, Apr. 7 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

EN ESPAÑOL

Spanish-Language Computer Class for Beginners/ Clases de Computación en Español para PrincipantesNote: This course is offered as a four-part weekly series. The course is sponsored by Durham Public Schools and is designated for parents with children in the school system. Atención: El curso se ofrece en una serie de cuatro clases semanales. El curso está patrocinado por el Distrito Escolar de Durham y diseñado para padres con niños en el Distrito escolar.

Main Martes, abr. 5, 12, 19, 26 6 - 8 p.m. Sábados, abr. 2, 9, 16, 23 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Martes, mayo 3, 10, 17, 24 6 - 8 p.m. Sábados, mayo 7, 14, 21, 28 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Clase de Computación Básica

South Regional Martes, abr. 19 11 a.m. - 12 noon

Conceptos Basicos del Internet

South Regional Jueves, mayo 5 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Registration is required for all computer classes unless otherwise indicated. Register at durhamcountylibrary.org.

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From the Director

It’s an exciting time for staff and customers of our Library system!

We have a host of great programs planned for this quarter that you don’t want to miss. We are also moving full speed ahead on renovation plans for Main Library. Additionally, we have a new Humanities & Adult Programming Coordinator, Jenny Levine (bottom photo).

Jenny assumed this role in full capacity on February 1 and has been working diligently to provide top notch programming for this quarter. Jenny previously worked in Adult Services at Main Library and has invested a great deal of time into our Seed Library program. Jenny said, “I

am very much looking forward to this unique opportunity to get more involved with my beloved Durham community.”

Jenny has great passion for the humanities and is excited to bring programs to Durham County Library for both educational and entertainment needs. We are looking forward to broadening our humanities efforts and promise to maintain our standard of excellence. Please join me in welcoming Jenny in her new role.

We continue to work with Vines Architecture of Raleigh in designing a renovated Main Library that will make you proud. It’s our goal to make Durham County Library a destination and to make sure we uphold our mission of encouraging discovery, connecting the community and leading in literacy. Providing a broad literacy component will serve as a benefit for the entire community, which will include traditional literacy, as well as literacy related to various disciplines of science, technology, engineering, arts and math to name a few.

You can visit durhamcountylibrary.org/mainrenovation for additional information on the renovation project.

Thank you for your continuous support of Durham County Library. I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!

Tammy Baggett, Library Director