North Regional Library - Durham County Library
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Our mission is to provide to the entire community books, services, and other resources that inform, inspire learning, cultivate understanding, and excite the imagination.
08/31/2024
📢New Program Announcement📢
What: Stroller Storytime
When: 10 AM on select Thursdays in September and October
Where: Oval Drive Park (2200 W Club Blvd, Durham, NC 27705)
For more information, please visit: https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/calendar?t=d&q=stroller%20storytime&cid=14288&cal=14288&inc=0.
As a reminder, all Durham County Library locations will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024 in observance of Labor Day.
North Regional Library will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 (9:30 AM - 8 PM).
We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to serving you again soon!
08/28/2024
Calling all cats! Tell your people that you want them to come to the library this Saturday to make you a fun new place to hang out! They can register at the link below; one registration signs up a family or group of any size. https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/12767457
08/15/2024
The next virtual meeting of the Entrepreneur's Book Club is on Tuesday, September 3rd, at 6 PM. If you are interested in joining, you can learn more and register at: https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/12658358. Thanks!
08/14/2024
Families, please join us on Saturday, August 17th at 10 AM for an educational program and engaging activity celebrating National Honeybee Awareness Day! For more information, please visit: https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/12835477.
This event will be held outside, so please dress for the weather. We hope to see you there!
The Buzz About Honeybees Come celebrate National Honeybee Awareness Day with us at North Regional Library! Community member and local beekeeper, Adrienne Huntress, will share interesting facts about...
Ukulele classes are coming back in September! Our wonderful teacher truly has a way of making learning fun and painless; you really will be playing songs within minutes. Get all the information and register here: https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/12628150
Hope to see you then!
08/05/2024
Come to the library to make a fun hangout for your cat or other pet! You can see all the details and sign up here: https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/12767457
Our first Cat Castles event (in 2022) was so much fun! Look in the comments for photos of some of the creations.
North Regional Library will be hosting our annual Fall Ball for All on October 5, 2024 from 10 AM to Noon! We are currently looking for non-profit organizations to table the event and share their resources with the community. If you are interested in partnering, please contact Chelsea at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you! Thank you!
07/15/2024
Whew! Our whirlwind world tour is almost complete! Come to North Regional Library on Wednesday at 6:00 for our final Armchair Traveler program. Pictures, stories, songs, snacks! Plus you'll learn how to pronounce the name of a certain island nation that most of us in North America get wrong. Here's the link with details; registration is not required. https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/12661633
07/02/2024
Author Sir Alexander McCall Smith was knighted.
The writer and creator of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series was honoured for services to literature, academia, and charity.
Speaking after the ceremony, the 75-year-old author said: "It's a wonderful thing, I'm most grateful, it's a very nice thing to happen so I'm very pleased, but of course obviously behind it there are all sorts of other people who have made it happen so I think of them."
Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/king-charles-takes-part-in-ceremony-of-the-keys-in-edinburgh-as-holyrood-week-begins-13162353
As a reminder, all Durham County Library locations will be closed Thursday, July 4, 2024 in observance of Independence Day.
North Regional Library will resume normal operating hours on Friday, July 5, 2024 (9 AM - 6 PM).
We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to serving you again soon!
Our penguin friend would have a long, cold walk to get to the South Pole Little Free Library, but you can learn all about it from the comfort of your home! For our very special Armchair Traveler program, Antarctica edition, we'll be Zooming with Dr. Russ Schnell, who created that library as well as many more LFLs around the world. You can join us in the library to watch the conversation, followed by Antarctic-themed snacks and crafts, or register to get the Zoom link to join in from your computer. It's all happening on Monday, July 8! Follow the link for all the details: https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/12573212
06/27/2024
Please join us on Saturday, June 29th at 1 PM for "A Journey Through Rhythms" with Alex Weiss. For more information and to register, please visit: https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/12190337. All ages welcome!
06/26/2024
Come introduce your little explorer to new sensations at Baby Sensory Safari - tomorrow (Thursday, June 27) from 1:30-2:30 PM!
Sensory bins filled with various safari-themed materials, specifically designed to be safe for kids 0-24 months old, will be available for them to explore and engage in hands-on play.
06/17/2024
In today's Armchair Traveler session, it's all about ASIA! We'll learn about Asian craft traditions, taste some familiar favorites with an unexpected twist, and more. Today at noon!
06/14/2024
Durham County Library will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.
La biblioteca estará cerrada miércoles, 19 de junio para conmemorar el DÃa de los CaÃdos.
06/14/2024
The American Red Cross will be holding a Blood Drive at North Regional Library on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 from 1:30-6 p.m.
If you would like to donate, please sign up for a time slot here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=LIBRARY.
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06/07/2024
It’s almost time for Summer Reading! 🥳 We look forward to starting the fun with you all tomorrow at 10 AM!
📚 Ready, set, read! 📚
Please join us at North Regional Library on Saturday, June 8th from 10 a.m. - Noon to kick off our Summer Reading Program!
There will be concessions, games and activities, a bounce house, and more! Come sign up for summer reading, select a sign-up prize, and meet community partners.
Everything is free and all ages are welcome to participate! We look forward to starting the summer adventures with you!
05/31/2024
📚 Ready, set, read! 📚
Please join us at North Regional Library on Saturday, June 8th from 10 a.m. - Noon to kick off our Summer Reading Program!
There will be concessions, games and activities, a bounce house, and more! Come sign up for summer reading, select a sign-up prize, and meet community partners.
Everything is free and all ages are welcome to participate! We look forward to starting the summer adventures with you!
Calling all Teens!! You are invited to attend Durham County Library’s annual Teen Lock-In happening at South Regional Library on Friday, June 7, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.!
Join the Teen Team for an evening filled with free food, crafts, games, a lip sync battle, and giveaways!
Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and close at 6:45 p.m. No late entries will be allowed.
Registration and signed permission forms are required to attend! For more information, please visit: https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/12392547.
05/24/2024
Families, there are still some seats available for Tuesday's (5/28/24) Storytime at the Hub Farm! For more information and to register, please visit: https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/12115964. Thank you!
05/24/2024
ICYMI: Durham County Library will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.
La biblioteca estará cerrada lunes, 27 de mayo para conmemorar el DÃa de los CaÃdos.
05/21/2024
Please join us for a panel discussion and Q&A with various established business owners at the Entrepreneur's Workshop on Tuesday, May 28th at 6:00 PM. For more information, please visit: https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/12260278
Please join us this Saturday, May 18, from 2-4 PM for a musical journey around the world! The Harpeggios, a talented 7-member harp ensemble, will perform selections from Australia, Canada, China, Cuba, Europe, Ukraine, and the United States. For more information about the concert, please visit: https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/12189750. Thank you!
05/17/2024
Looking for something to do on a rainy Saturday morning? Come dance with us!
Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month with Learn Bhangra! Please join us in celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month with Learn Bhangra at North Regional Library! Led by an instructor,...
05/15/2024
ICYMI: The library will be closed on May 16 for Staff Development Day.
La biblioteca estará cerrada el 16 de mayo para el dÃa de desarrollo del personal.
05/01/2024
Please join us in celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month with Learn Bhangra at North Regional Library on Saturday, May 18th from 10-11 AM!
Led by an instructor, this interactive session is a fun blend of education and movement! Families will learn more about Bhangra--an energetic, folk dance and music form that originated from Punjab, India--and then participate in a dance session to try the steps. Please wear comfortable clothing that you can stretch and move in.
This event is free and open to all ages and ability levels. If you have any accessibility questions or accommodation needs, please contact Lauren at [email protected]. We ask that all requests be made at least three (3) business days prior to the event to ensure we can provide the best accommodations possible!
Registration is encouraged: https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/12061888.
More information about Learn Bhangra can be found on their website: https://learnbhangra.com/.
Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month with Learn Bhangra! Please join us in celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month with Learn Bhangra at North Regional Library! Led by an instructor,...
04/30/2024
📢Announcement: Comfort Closet Update! 📢
The Comfort Closet has been restocked and has new signage in Spanish!
The Comfort Closet is a community resource hosted by North Regional Library with donations from the community and community partners to ensure that individuals in the community have access to basic needs. This project was created to help low-income individuals or those experiencing homelessness. If you have any questions, please contact Chelsea at [email protected].
If you would like to make a donation, items can be dropped off at the Information Desk. Thank you!
04/29/2024
📢 Announcement: Children's Programming Break 📢
North Regional Library's Children's Unit is preparing for Summer Reading! There will be no storytimes/playtimes or other regularly recurring programs from May 1-30, 2024.
However, Homeschool Learning Lab will continue to meet every Thursday at 10 AM. And please check the Events calendar for a few special one-offs, including "Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month with Learn Bhangra!" on Saturday, May 18th at 10 AM.
We are sorry for any inconvenience but look forward to still seeing families here for the scavenger hunt, book recommendations, or just to say hi!
All programming will resume June 1, 2024. Thank you!
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04/23/2024
There are still some seats available for Friday's Storytime at the Hub Farm! For more information and to register, please visit: https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/12115961. Thank you!
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