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Poetry Slam Contest! (Grades 1-8)

All Day 3/21 - 4/30
All Library Locations
Program Type:
Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
Children

Celebrate National Poetry Month this April by joining our kids Poetry Slam Contest! It's your chance to let your imagination soar and share your poetic creations with the world!

Contest details:

Library Branch: All Library Locations
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Writing and Publishing
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month this April by joining our kids Poetry Slam Contest! It's your chance to let your imagination soar and share your poetic creations with the world!

Contest details:

This event is in the "Children" group.

Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Claremont Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

Cancelled
Library Branch: Claremont Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Neurodivergent Storytime (2-6 yrs)

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Children

This storytime takes place in a quiet and safe environment. It includes interactive stories, songs, action-rhymes, fingerplays and sensory activities which promote literacy skills and development.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

This storytime takes place in a quiet and safe environment. It includes interactive stories, songs, action-rhymes, fingerplays and sensory activities which promote literacy skills and development.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Living Dinosaurs: Learn, Create, and Protect! (6-12 yrs)

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Age Group:
Children

Birds are not just fun to watch—they’re living links to dinosaurs! Come find out how they help nature and learn how you can protect them by creating cool DIY bird-safe window stickers. Supplies will be provided.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Birds are not just fun to watch—they’re living links to dinosaurs! Come find out how they help nature and learn how you can protect them by creating cool DIY bird-safe window stickers. Supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Spring into Gardening (4-12 yrs)

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Gardening, Sustainability
Age Group:
Children

Drop by and get your hands dirty as you plant a variety of seeds, just in time for gardening season! Whether you’re growing flowers or vegetables, we’ll provide all the supplies you need to start your gardening adventure. Come grow with us!

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Gardening, Sustainability
Event Details:

Drop by and get your hands dirty as you plant a variety of seeds, just in time for gardening season! Whether you’re growing flowers or vegetables, we’ll provide all the supplies you need to start your gardening adventure. Come grow with us!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: George Ashe Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

This program will introduce children to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Event Details:

This program will introduce children to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Perfect for little ones who love bounces and tickles! This storytime features books, songs and action rhymes for little ones!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

Perfect for little ones who love bounces and tickles! This storytime features books, songs and action rhymes for little ones!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Crafty Flower Bouquets! (8-12 yrs)

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Children

Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to celebrate by making your very own bouquet of colourful paper flowers! Get creative and design a beautiful flower arrangement to brighten up your space.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to celebrate by making your very own bouquet of colourful paper flowers! Get creative and design a beautiful flower arrangement to brighten up your space.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: George Ashe Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Early Literacy
Event Details:

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: George Ashe Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Early Literacy
Event Details:

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Youth Leadership Toastmasters (11-17 yrs)

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Children, Teen

The Youth Leadership Program with Toastmasters International is geared for youth to develop their communication and leadership skills through practical experience.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Youth Leadership Program with Toastmasters International is geared for youth to develop their communication and leadership skills through practical experience.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Claremont Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

Library Branch: Claremont Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Explore and Discover: Gardening Fun with EarlyON (2-6 yrs)

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Gardening
Age Group:
Children

This program will provide children the opportunity to participate in activities that introduce the world of gardening through planting, creative arts, and sensory experiences.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Gardening
Event Details:

This program will provide children the opportunity to participate in activities that introduce the world of gardening through planting, creative arts, and sensory experiences.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Star Wars Day 3D Print Kits

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Crafts and DIY, Maker Space
Age Group:
Children, Teen, Adult

Pop by the Maker Space and grab a do it yourself 3D printed Star Wars take and make kit to celebrate Star Wars day. May the 4th be with you!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Children, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Maker Space
Event Details:

Pop by the Maker Space and grab a do it yourself 3D printed Star Wars take and make kit to celebrate Star Wars day. May the 4th be with you!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

This program will introduce children to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Event Details:

This program will introduce children to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: George Ashe Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Event Details:

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: George Ashe Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Event Details:

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Youth Leadership Toastmasters (11-17 yrs)

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Children, Teen

The Youth Leadership Program with Toastmasters International is geared for youth to develop their communication and leadership skills through practical experience.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Youth Leadership Program with Toastmasters International is geared for youth to develop their communication and leadership skills through practical experience.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Explore and Discover: Gardening Fun with EarlyON (2-6 yrs)

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Children

This program will provide children the opportunity to participate in activities that introduce the world of gardening through planting, creative arts, and sensory experiences.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

This program will provide children the opportunity to participate in activities that introduce the world of gardening through planting, creative arts, and sensory experiences.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Homeschoolers' Hub: Durham Master Gardeners (5-12 yrs)

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Homeschoolers, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Children

Discover, create, and connect at our Homeschoolers Hub!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Homeschoolers, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover, create, and connect at our Homeschoolers Hub!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Saturday Storytime Spectacular! (2-5 yrs)

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Smash Bros Video Gaming Fun! (10-12 yrs)

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Children

Come and meet new friends and play Smash Bros! All skill levels welcome.  We will be using Nintendo Switch.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and meet new friends and play Smash Bros! All skill levels welcome.  We will be using Nintendo Switch.