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Durham County Library Branching Out News & Events for June, July and August 2008 www.durhamcountylibrary.org In this issue: Catch the Summer Reading Bug ..................................... 2 Frequently Asked Questions.............................................. 3 Locations & Hours .................................................................. 4 Library Special Events ................................................... 4 – 5 Children’s Programs ...................................................... 6 – 8 Bookmobile Schedule ........................................................ 8 Teen Programs ....................................................................... 9 Adult Programs .................................................................... 10 Registration Forms ............................................................. 11 Kickoff highlights: Library Book Cart Drill Team • Birdman Dave • Elipse Teen Dance Group • Scrap Exchange • RIF Book Giveaway • The Musical Sounds of Bugs • Local Jazz Musician Willie Hill • Balloon Top Art & The Balloon Lady • International Musical Mix with Alex Weiss • Local Mascots • Safe Kids Durham • Mr. Rainbow the Clown • Face Painting • Henna Art • Community Resources and agencies • Games, Prizes and Refreshments 2008 Summer Reading Club Kickoff Family Reading Festival Saturday, June 14 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St.

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Durham County LibraryBranching Out News & Events for June, July and August 2008

www.durhamcountylibrary.org

In this issue:Catch the Summer Reading Bug ..................................... 2 Frequently Asked Questions ..............................................3Locations & Hours ..................................................................4Library Special Events ...................................................4 – 5Children’s Programs ...................................................... 6 – 8 Bookmobile Schedule ........................................................ 8 Teen Programs ....................................................................... 9Adult Programs .................................................................... 10Registration Forms ............................................................. 11

Kickoff highlights:Library Book Cart Drill Team • Birdman Dave • Elipse Teen Dance Group • Scrap Exchange • RIF Book Giveaway • The Musical Sounds of Bugs • Local Jazz Musician Willie Hill • Balloon Top Art & The Balloon Lady • International Musical Mix with Alex Weiss • Local Mascots • Safe Kids Durham • Mr. Rainbow the Clown • Face Painting • Henna Art • Community Resources and agencies • Games, Prizes and Refreshments

2008 Summer Reading Club Kickoff

Family Reading FestivalSaturday, June 14 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St.

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This summer, Durham County Library is encouraging all county residents to “Catch the Reading Bug,” through its annual Summer Reading Club. Hundreds of students at eight elementary schools across the county have already gotten a head start, thanks to a visit from author and poet David Greenberg, author of several picture books including Bugs! Slugs! Snakes! and Skunks!

Greenberg was enthusiastically received when he visited Durham County to promote Summer Reading 2007. He was invited back this year because his poetry, filled with exciting images and infectious rhythms, fit nicely with this year’s summer reading theme, “Catch the Reading Bug.”

Everyone in the county—babies, children, teens and adults—can join the club and earn prizes such as bug-themed bookmarks and buttons for reading (or being read to) this summer. The goal of the library’s Summer Reading Club is to combat “summer slide,” the phenomenon of children forgetting what they learned in school while their minds are idle for months at a time during summer vacation. The Summer Reading Club encourages families and children to read for fun, keep a log of their time spent reading, and participate in special prize drawings, including a drawing for personal computers and laptops.

Greenberg set the mood for summer reading by telling tales about “Beetles, Bedbugs, Bottle flies/Tarantulas the size of pies/With lots and lots and lots of eyes” from his poem book Bugs! His visit also coincided with the release of his latest book in the series, Crocs! Durham County students were among the first to see inside that book, which was published May 4.

“At Mangum, we rarely have the pleasure of an author. We just don’t have the funds,” the school’s Library Media Specialist Sandy Poston said after Greenberg’s visit. “So it is wonderful that the county Library would offer something like this. These books will appeal so much to my guys, who I can’t get to read poetry.”

Greenberg said that in addition to promoting summer reading on behalf of the library, he also visits schools to help encourage children’s love of his craft.

“I hope the next time you visit your library, you will all check out a book of poetry,” he told students at the end of his performance.

Author Encourages Students to Catch the Reading Bug

Branching Out Wins!Thank you to everyone who submitted suggestions for the Rename Branching Out Contest!

It turns out most of you think it isn’t broke; so we won’t fix it.

The Durham County Library magazine will continue to be called… Branching Out.

Thanks for supporting the great programs at the Library!

Remember, you can always sign up for library programs on E*vanced, an online sign up system for events and programs.

Go to www.durhamcountylibrary.org and select “Programs.” Browse the available programs or go directly to the program

you want to register for.3. Click on any underlined program to register.

What can E*vanced do?

Reserve your spot for a program or event Place you on a waiting list if a program is full Send you a reminder email about events you’ve registered for Send you emails about similar events Download your events to Microsoft Outlook

Questions? Please ask any library staff member or email us at

[email protected].

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The Summer Reading Club kicks off Saturday, June 14 with activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Main Library, 300 Roxboro St., in downtown Durham. Please make plans to attend this fun-filled festival, register for the Durham County Library’s Summer Reading Club, and make a point to read for pleasure this summer.

Author David Greenberg encouraging students at Mangum Elementary

Science in the Summer Camps for elementary and middle school students

Science in the Summer is a fun and free science education initiative that helps elementary and middle school children “grow into science.” The program is sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline and administered by UNC-Chapel Hill’s Morehead Planetarium and Science Center.

Through camps held in partnership with Durham County Library and taught by certified teachers, this program gets kids excited about science with hands-on experiments.

Camp dates:East Regional Library, June 23-27North Regional Library, July 14-18Main Library, July 21-25

For more information, contact Karlene Fyffe at 560-0218

The Herald Sun Newspapers-In-Education program in conjunction with our local public library, encourages students to take part in the library’s summer reading program,”Catch the Reading Bug,” and complete newspaper related activities available at the library. Anyone completing all eight activities and returning them to The Herald Sun Newspapers-In-Education department or to your local branch of the library, will have their name entered into a drawing for a prize. Contact K. Saunders at 919-419-6761, if you have any questions.

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Who can participate?The Family Summer Reading Club is for everyone in your family. Sign up yourself and all children and teens in your family.

How do I register?• Fill out the form on page 11 and mail it to the

address on the form or take it to your library, or;• Call 560-0144 to register by phone, or;• Register online at: www.durhamcountylibrary.org/, or;• Visit any library location to register in person.

How does the Club work?For ages 0-11• Read for at least 15 minutes each day and

keep a reading record either on paper or online at www.durhamcountylibrary.org.

• Adults are encouraged to read to infants and younger children and keep a reading record.

• Share your reading record with your librarian anytime to receive prizes for 10 days, 20, days, 30 days and 40 days of reading.

• Show your reading record to your librarian anytime to enter your name for monthly drawings.

• To be eligible for the grand prize drawing, you must complete the 40-day level.

For ages 12 –17• Read at least 1 hour per day and keep a

reading record either on paper or online at www.durhamcountylibrary.org.

• Show your reading record to your librarian anytime to enter your name for monthly drawings.

• To be eligible for the grand prize drawing, you must participate for at least 6 weeks and submit at least 1 book review.

For ages 18 and over• Read at your own pace and keep a reading

record either on paper or online at www.durhamcountylibrary.org.• Show your reading record to your librarian

anytime to enter your name for monthly drawings.

• To be eligible for the grand prize drawing, you must read at least six books.

What are the Club rules?• Participants must read, or have read to them,

books that are appropriate to their reading or grade levels.

• Prizes and RIF books are limited and will be distributed on a first-come/first-served basis.

• Participants should use the library indicated on their registration forms for sharing reading records and entering drawings.

What are the prizes?Prizes include:Special passes/coupons for family outings, local

restaurants and businesses; CD holders; T-shirts; gift certificates; iPods; personal computers; laptop computers; DVD players and portable stereos.

All grand prize winners will be drawn from the combined eligible entries made at all

Durham County Library locations.

Frequently Asked QuestionsAbout the Family Summer Reading Club

Jennifer Byrd, with computer, was the 2007 Children’s Summer Reading Club grand prize winner.

Use Your Lexile ScoreStudents in grades 3 – 8 are encouraged to use their Lexile scores to help them choose books this summer. Additional information about Lexile scores and summer reading for public school students can be found in a special end-of-year letter from Durham Public Schools’ Superintendent, Dr. Carl Harris.

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Shannon Sudderth, with PDA, was the 2007 Adult Summer Reading Club grand prize winner.

Shamika Price, with Karlene Fyffe, Youth Services Division manager, and laptop was the 2007 Young Adult Summer Reading Club grand prize winner.

2007 Grand Prize Winners

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Locations & HoursMain Library300 N. Roxboro St., 560–0100 Children’s Unit, 560-0130Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri. 2 – 6 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sun. 2 – 6 p.m.

RegionalsEast Regional 211 Lick Creek Ln., 560-0203 Children’s Unit, 560-0214Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri. 2 – 6 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sun. 2 – 6 p.m.

North Regional 221 Milton Rd., 560-0231 Children’s Unit, 560-0232Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri. 2 – 6 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sun. 2 – 6 p.m.

BranchesParkwood Branch 5122 Revere Rd., 560-0260Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri. 2 – 6 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Southwest Branch 3605 Shannon Rd., 560-0290Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri. 2 – 6 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sun. 2 – 6 p.m.

Stanford L. Warren Branch 1201 Fayetteville St., 560-0270Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri. 2 – 6 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Community LibrariesBragtown 3200 Dearborn Dr., 560-0210Hours: Mon. – Fri. 2 – 6 p.m. McDougald Terrace 1101 Lawson St., 560–0240 Hours: Mon. – Fri. 2 – 6 p.m.

The entire Library system will be closed:

Friday, July 4.

New HoursFri. & Sun.!

FAMILY READING FESTIVAL FinaleSaturday, August 16 • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St.

Family Summer Reading Finale Highlights:

Birdman Dave • Scrap Exchange • RIF Book Giveaway • The Musical Sounds of Bugs • Local Jazz Musician

Willie Hill • International Musical Mix with Alex Weiss • Local Mascots • Safe Kids Durham • Mr. Rainbow the

Clown • Community Resources and agencies • Games, Prizes and Refreshments

For more info: 560-0172 or [email protected]

Book Sale Location: Main Library 300 N. Roxboro St. • For more info: 560-0190

June 20 • 4 – 7 p.m.Members only; Memberships sold at the door

June 21 • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Everyone welcome

June 22 • 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.Everyone welcome.

$7 Bag Sale; Auditorium only

October 17 • 4 – 7 p.m.Members only; Memberships sold at the door

October 18 • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Everyone welcome

October 19 • 2 – 5 p.m.Everyone welcome; $7 Bag Sale

Friends of the Library UpcOming bOOk SaleS:

new! look for books on sale year-round at these locations:

Southwest branch • parkwood branch north Regional • east Regional

Parents and caregivers of children ages 3 – 5 are invited to attend this early literacy workshop

Wednesday, August 6 • 6:30 – 8 p.m. North Regional Library

221 Milton Rd.

Learn how to prepare preschoolers for reading and writing. Child care providers and preschool teachers will receive two continuing education

credits. Pre-registration required.

For more information: Casey Nees, 560-0232 or [email protected].

Every Child Ready to Read

@ Your Library

Who: You and a friend

What: A book discussion series, Let’s Talk About It: Jewish Literature Identity and Imagination. Durham County Library is bringing this national, scholar-led program to Durham for the first time with a grant from the American Library Association. Popular in hundreds of communities across the U.S., the books are pre-selected on the theme “A Mind of Her Own: Fathers and Daughters in a Changing World.”

Where: Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St., Durham 560-0100 &Southwest Branch Library, 3605 Shannon Rd., Durham 560-0203

When: All discussions are on Sundays from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.Aug. 17 Introduction to Let’s Talk About It. . . . . . . . . . . . SouthwestAug. 24 Tevye the Dairyman, by Sholem Aleichem . . . . SouthwestSep. 28 Bread Givers, by Anzia Yezierska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SouthwestOct. 26 O My America!, by Johanna Kaplan . . . . . . . . . . . MainNov. 30 American Pastoral, by Philip Roth . . . . . . . . . . . . . MainJan. 4 Bee Season, by Myla Goldberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main

How: Dr. Sally Ann Drucker, a professor in the English Department of Nassau Community College and Coordinator of the Jewish Studies Project there, will lead the book discussions. Dr. Drucker has led Let’s Talk About It programs in other communities and has published work on Anzia Yezierska.

Why: To explore Jewish literature and culture .

Registration and information will be available in July at www.durhamcountylibrary.org. under Programs & Events.

Save the Dates!

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Special EventsThe following performances are listed in red on the program schedule.

Catch the Reading Bug with Birdman Dave —Join Birdman Dave and his feathered friends as they share their secrets on catching the summer reading bug. This is one of the most important bugs to catch in life, so come learn how!

June 16 Bragtown 10:30 a.m.June 17 Parkwood 10:30 a.m. Stanford L. Warren 3 p.m. North Regional 7 p.m.June 19 Southwest 3 p.m.June 20 Main Library 10:30 a.m. McDougald Terrace 4 p.m.June 21 Main Library 10:30 a.m. East Regional 1 p.m.

Bright Star Children’s Theatre—presents “Catch the Reading Bug,” an interactive, hilarious play related to a popular children’s classic.

July 14 Bragtown 10:30 a.m. Bookmobile 3 p.m.July 15 North Regional 10:30 a.m. Southwest 4 p.m.July 16 East Regional 10:30 a.m. Parkwood 2:30 p.m.July 17 Main Library 10:30 a.m. Stanford L. Warren 2 p.m. McDougald Terrace 4 p.m.

Catch the Reading Bug with Ron Jones— Music and stories from around the world.

July 25 Bookmobile 10:30 a.m.July 28 Bragtown 10:30 a.m.July 29 East Regional 10:30 a.m. Southwest 2 p.m.July 30 Stanford L. Warren 10:30 a.m. Parkwood 2:30 p.m. North Regional 7 p.m.July 31 Main Library 10:30 a.m. McDougald Terrace 4 p.m.

Forensics 101—Preschoolers will enjoy: dusting for fingerprints, fingerprinting themselves, learning about lip, ear, and shoe impressions, “digging” for bones, as well as using magnifying glasses to search for clues. Through fun and games, young super sleuths will be engaged in actual science without even realizing it. But parents be warned we will have fun getting MESSY!

August 4 Bragtown 10:30 a.m. Bookmobile 3 p.m.August 5 East Regional 10:30 a.m. Southwest 2 p.m.August 6 Parkwood 2 p.m.August 7 Main Library 10:30 a.m. McDougald Terrace 4 p.m.August 9 North Regional 12:30 p.m.

Museum of Natual Sciences—Catch the Reading Bug and learn amazing bug facts with the Museum of Natural Sciences.

June 16 Stanford L. Warren 2 p.m. McDougald Terrace 4:30 p.m.June 30 Southwest Branch 2 p.m. Parkwood Branch 4:30 p.m.July 7 Bragtown 10:30 a.m.July 28 East Regional 10:30 a.m.August 11 North Regional 2 p.m. Main Library 4:30 p.m.

Rags to Riches Theatre for Young Audiences—presents “Bug Juice,” a play about a fly who goes out into the world in search of her fortune. Mary Malaria soon finds out that she is not welcome in other insects’ homes and no one wants to share his food with her.

August 11 Bookmobile 3 p.m.August 12 East Regional 10:30 a.m. Southwest 2 p.m.August 13 Stanford L. Warren 10:30 a.m. North Regional 7 p.m.August 14 MainLibrary 10:30 a.m. McDougald Terrace 4 p.m.August 15 Parkwood 2:30 p.m.

Fami=wii Bowling tournament

Main Library: Saturday, June 28; 1 p.m.East Regional: Thursday, July 3; 6:30 p.m.North Regional: Saturday, July 19; 3:30 p.m.Championship: Saturday, July 26; 2 p.m.

mainly for teensJacqueline Thomas Writing Workshop

Join author Jacqueline Thomas for a writer’s workshop. She will discuss writing and read from her novels.

Meet Author Sarah Dessen

Sat., June 21 @ 2 p.m.North Regional Library

211 Milton Rd.

Sat., July 19 @ 2 p.m.East Regional Library

211 Lick Creek Ln.

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Centers. Registration required. Wednesdays, June 18, 25, July 9, 16; Aug. 6, 13; 2:30 p.m.Swarm Over for Family Adventures Mondays, June 16; July 14; Aug. 11; 6:30 p.m.; all ages. Activities for the whole family including games, crafts and storytime. Registration required.Wings, Stings, and Wiggly Things Thursdays, June 19; July 10, Aug. 14; 11 a.m. Monthly Crafts. Registration required.Bee Sure to Stop by for Games Fridays, June 20; July 18; Aug. 1; 3 p.m. Board GamesCreate your own bug contest July 14 – July 31. Pick up your materials to make your bug. Winners announced on Aug. 8.Take & Make Crafts Monthly craft. One per child no more than 10 per group.

CaLENDaR

June21 Summer Reading Special Birdman Dave 1 p.m.; all ages. Entertainment with live birds! Door prizes, snacks & more.23 – 27 Summer Science Camp 9 a.m. Science Camp for rising grades 2 – 3. Registration required.23 – 27 Summer Science Program 1 p.m. GlaxoSmithKline Summer Science Program for rising grades 4 – 5. Registration required.27 Destiny Bus 9 a.m. Summer Science Camp for rising grades 6 – 8. Registration required. 11:30 a.m. Summer Science Camp for rising grades 6 – 8. Registration required.

July

16 Bright Star Children’s Theatre 10:30 a.m.; all ages. A theatrical presentation of favorite tales.28 NC Museum of Natural Sciences 10:30 a.m. Catch the reading bug and learn amazing bug facts!29 Storyteller Ron Jones 10:30 a.m.; all ages. Enjoy stories, music & more with a local favorite.

August5 Forensics 101 10:30 a.m.; preschool age; Fun and

games through science. 12 Rags to Riches Theatre 10:30 a.m.; all ages. Theatrical presentations of “Bug Juice.”

Main Library

Pre-registration is required for ALL programs, except as noted.

For more info: 560-0130, or register online at www.durhamcountylibrary.org

RECURRING PROGRaMS

Bouncing Bumble Bees – Creative Movement with Sherika Hill Mondays, June 23 – Aug. 11;

10:30 a.m.; ages 2 – 5. Creative movement emphasizing self expression through dance, sports and fitness.

Camptime Movie Mania Wednesdays, June 25 – Aug. 13;

10:30 a.m.; ages 6+. Feature length films from the latest big screen adventures. Open to individuals as well as groups. See online calendar for more details.

Doodlebugs Preschool Time Tuesdays, June 24 – Aug. 12; 10:30 a.m.; ages 3 – 5. Stories, music, crafts and more. Drawing for Kids Alternate Saturdays, June 28;

July 12, 26; Aug. 9; 2 p.m.; ages 6+. Lessons in drawing skills and techniques for older children; activities offered for practice and growth.

Grasshoppers Group Time Thursdays, June 26 – Aug. 14;

10:30 a.m.; all ages. Stories, music, crafts and a different community performer each week. Open to schools, daycares and daycamps; parent and child also welcome. Call 560-0130 for more details.

Inchworm Toddler Time Wednesdays, June 25 – Aug. 13;

10:30 a.m.; 2-year-olds. Stories, music, crafts and more.

Lady Bugs Lapsit Time Mondays, June 23 – Aug. 11; 10:30

a.m.; 0 – 23 months. Stories, songs, finger-plays and more for children from infancy to 23 months of age.

Little Kids Movie Time Fridays, June 27 – Aug. 15 (except

July 4); 2:30 p.m.; ages 2 – 6. Each week a book is selected and

presented in movie form. Open to schools, daycares and daycamps; parent and child also welcome. See online calendar for more details.

Make Your Own Comic Book Wednesdays, June 25 – Aug. 13; 2 p.m.; ages 6 – 12. A seven week

series, introducing the various steps to making a comic, culminating into a completed comic for each child. Saturday Morning Storytime Saturdays, June 28 – Aug. 9; 10:30

a.m.; ages 2 – 6. Stories, songs, crafts and more.

Take & Make Crafts Monthly craft. Enjoy craft-time at

home. One per child; no more than five per group.

Thrilling Thursday Specials Thursdays, June 26 – Aug. 14.

Activities and times vary. Programs vary from week to week. See online calendar for more details.

Track & Field Day Tuesdays, June 24 – Aug. 12; 2 p.m.;

grades K – 5. Stories outside on the lawn, coupled with weekly track and field events. Open to schools, daycares and daycamps only.

CaLENDaR

June14 Summer Reading Kickoff 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; all ages. Entertainment, game booths, snacks and more at the library!20 Summer Reading Special Birdman Dave 10:30 a.m.; all ages. Entertainment with live birds!21 Summer Reading Special Birdman Dave 10:30 a.m.; all ages. Entertainment with live birds! 26 Group-time Special – Catch the Reading Bug Kick-Off 10:30 a.m.; all ages. Stories, games and a movie.

July3 Group-time Special – Multicultural Presentation. 10:30 a.m.; all ages. Stories, games and a movie from literature around the world.5 Craft Corner Special 2 p.m.; ages 6+. Make a picture frame, complete with personal photograph.10 Group-time Special – Create a Summer Reading Mural 10:30 a.m.; all ages.17 Bright Star Children’s Theatre 10:30 a.m.; all ages. A theatrical presentation of favorite tales.19 Craft Corner Special 2 p.m.; ages 6+. Decorate a mask with a variety of materials.

21 – 25 Summer Science Camp Morehead Planetarium Science Special; various time slots for different grade levels. For more details and to sign up call 560-0130. 24 Group-time Special – Fire Truck Super Soaker 10:30 a.m.; all ages. Stories and music out on the lawn, followed by a spray hose misting courtesy of the Durham County Fire Department. Be sure to wear your swim suits!26 Making the Connection – Parent & Child Story Sharing Techniques 10:30 a.m. Come to learn how to share books with your child in a meaningful way! 31 Storyteller Ron Jones 10:30 a.m.; all ages. Enjoy stories, music & more with a local favorite.

August2 Craft Corner Special 2 p.m.; ages 6+. Make colorful ‘piece art.’7 Group-time Special – Tae Kwon Do Demonstration 10:30 a.m.; all ages. A presentation of basic martial arts & self defense skills for children and adults.7 Forensics 101 10:30 a.m.; preschool age; Fun and games through science.11 NC Museum of Natural Sciences 4:30 p.m. Catch the reading bug and learn amazing bug facts!14 Rags to Riches Theatre 10:30 a.m.; all ages. Theatrical presentations of “Bug Juice.”16 Summer Reading Finale 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Entertainment, game booths, snacks and more at the library!

REGIONALS

East Regional

For more info: 560-0214, or register online at www.durhamcountylibrary.org.

RECURRING PROGRaMS

Fly into Toddler Storytime Tuesdays, June 3 – Aug. 26; 10:30 a.m.Spin a Web @ Preschool Storytime Wednesdays, June 4 – Aug. 27; 10:30 a.m.Catch the Math Bug Addition & Subtraction Math Learning Centers. Registration required. Mondays, June 16, 30; July 21, 28; Aug. 4, 18; 2:30 p.m. Multiplication & Division Learning

Children’s ProgramsTo register for programs, go to: www.durhamcountylibrary.org

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August6 Forensics 101 2 p.m.; preschool age; Fun and

games through science. 15 Rags to Riches Theatre 2:30 p.m.; all ages. Theatrical presentations of “Bug Juice.”

SouthwestFor more info: 560-0290, or register

online at www.durhamcountylibrary.org.

RECURRING PROGRaMS

Lapsitters Storytime Tuesdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29; Aug. 5,

12; 10:20 a.m.; ages 6 – 23 months. Enjoy music, finger plays, stories &

instruments! Registration required.Lapsitters Storytime Thursdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31; Aug.

7, 14; 10:20 a.m. Enjoy music, finger plays, stories and instruments! Registration required.

Two-Year-Olds Storytime Thursdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31; Aug.

7, 14; 11:15 a.m.; 2-year-olds. Enjoy stories, songs, music, finger plays! Registration required.

3 to 5’s Storytime Tuesdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29; Aug.

5, 12; 11:15 a.m.; ages 3 – 5. Enjoy stories, music, songs and finger plays!

For Storytimes July 8 – Aug. 14, Registration begins June 23

CaLENDaR

June19 Summer Reading Special Birdman Dave 3 p.m.; all ages. Entertainment with live birds! 24 “Creative Dramatics Workshop”

by Rags to Riches Theatre Group 2 p.m.; ages 5 – 10. Enjoy a drama

workshop taught by Melody Peters. Registration required.

28 Charles Pettee’s Presents “Catch the Bluegrass Bug” 2 p.m.; all ages. Musician Charles

Pettee presents “Catch the Bluegrass Bug,” featuring guitar, banjo, mandolin and harmonica, and clapping and singing for all.

30 NC Museum of Natural Sciences 2 p.m. Catch the reading bug and learn amazing bug facts!

July8 Summer Reading Program 2 p.m.; all ages.15 Science Magic with Dr. Elwell 2 p.m.; ages 8+.15 Bright Star Children’s Theatre 4 p.m.; all ages. A theatrical

presentation of favorite tales.22 Visit from Local Fire Station 2 p.m.; all ages. Learn about fire

Morehead Planetarium brings cutting edge science and fun to the library.

15 Bright Star Children’s Theatre 10:30 a.m.; all ages. A theatrical presentation of favorite tales.15 Releasing of the Butterflies! 4 p.m.; Join us as we release the

butterflies that were hatched here at North Regional. Games, arts and crafts, refreshments and fun!

21 Outdoor Crafts 10:30 a.m. Paint, sidewalk art and

other messy art activities. 30 Storyteller Ron Jones 7 p.m.; all ages. Enjoy stories, music & more with a local favorite.

August1 The Great Library Game Show! 2:30 p.m.; ages 5+. Name that book

or storybook character and win prizes! For children who are already reading. Registration required.

4 Craft Time 10:30 a.m. Stop by the library and

make a fun craft this summer.9 Forensics 101 12:30 p.m.; preschool age; Fun and games through science.11 NC Museum of Natural Sciences 2 p.m. Catch the reading bug and learn amazing bug facts!13 Rags to Riches Theatre 7 p.m.; all ages. Theatrical presentations of “Bug Juice.”

BRANCHES

ParkwoodFor more info: 560-0160, or register

online at www.durhamcountylibrary.org.

RECURRING PROGRaMS

Preschool Storytime Tuesdays, June 17 – Aug. 26; at 10:30 a.m.; Ages 3 – 5. Take and Make Crafts Stop by the main desk for a craft

that you can make at home.

CaLENDaR

June17 Summer Reading Special Birdman Dave 10:30 a.m.; all ages. Entertainment with live birds! 30 NC Museum of Natural Sciences 4:30 p.m. Catch the reading bug and learn amazing bug facts!July16 Bright Star Children’s Theatre 2:30 p.m.; all ages. A theatrical presentation of favorite tales.30 Storyteller Ron Jones 2:30 p.m.; all ages. Enjoy stories,

music & more with a local favorite.

North RegionalFor more info: 560-0232, or register

online at www.durhamcountylibrary.org.

RECURRING PROGRaMS

Cartooning with Casey Fridays, June 27; July 25; Aug.

15; 3 p.m.; grades 3 – 6. Step by step drawing classes for kids. Pre-registration required and attendance is limited to 15 children.

Craft Time Mondays, June 23; July 7; Aug. 11,

11; 10:30 a.m. Make a fun craft!Fun with Music with Mrs. Debbie Wednesdays, June 4 – Aug. 13;

10:30 a.m.; ages 3 – 5. Singing, movement, fingerplays, instruments and more. Registration required.

Pajama Storytime Tuesdays, June 3 – Aug. 12; 7 p.m.;

ages 3 +. Put those bookworms to bed with this evening storytime! Registration required.

Pre-School Storytime Thursdays, June 5 – Aug. 28; 10:30

a.m.; ages 3 – 5. Songs and stories perfect for children.

Special Storytime Saturdays, June 7, 21; July 12; Aug.

23; 12:30 p.m.; ages 3 – 5. Includes a craft and a snack. Registration required.

Summer Cinema Wednesdays, June 25; July 30; Aug.

13; 2 p.m. Bug themed movies!Toddler Storytime Tuesdays, June 3 – Aug. 26; 10:30

a.m.; pre-school age. Books songs and fun for you and your little one!

Video Games for Kids Thursdays, June 19, 26; July 17 – Aug. 14; 1 p.m.; grades 3 – 5. Age appropriate, popular games

from Nintendo Wii to Xbox 360. CaLENDaR

June16 Summer Silk Screening

Extravaganza 11:30 a.m.; ages 3 +. Bring your own

white/light colored t-shirt for this event. Registration required.

17 Summer Reading Special Birdman Dave 7 p.m.; all ages. Entertainment with live birds!

July11 Ice Cream Social 3 p.m. Share stories and make our

own homemade ice cream! Limited to 25 parent/child pairs. Children need to bring their own gloves.

14 – 18 Summer Science Camp 9 a.m.; rising grades 2 – 6.

safety and tour the fire truck!29 Storyteller Ron Jones 2 p.m.; all ages. Enjoy stories, music & more with a local favorite.

August5 Forensics 101 2 p.m.; preschool age; Fun and games through science.12 Rags to Riches Theatre 2 p.m.; all ages. Theatrical presentations of “Bug Juice.”

Stanford L. WarrenFor more info: 560-0270, or register

online at www.durhamcountylibrary.org.

RECURRING PROGRaMS

Afternoon Storytime Tuesdays, June 3, 10; July 1, 15, 29;

Aug. 12; 3 p.m.; ages 5 – 8. Hear a story, enjoy singing, & simply relax.

Toddler Storytime Wednesdays, June 4, 11; July 2, 16,

23; Aug. 20; 10:30 a.m.; pre-school. Involves a theme, songs, stories,

books and a craft or activity.Family Library Night Thursdays, June 5, 19; July 3, 17,

31; Aug. 14, 28; 6:30 p.m.; all ages. Come as a family and take a tour of this historic branch library and sign up for library cards.

CaLENDaR

June17 Summer Reading Special Birdman Dave 3 p.m.; all ages. Entertainment with live birds! 16 NC Museum of Natural Sciences 2 p.m. Catch the reading bug and learn amazing bug facts!25 Locket and Pocket Socket 10:30 a.m.; all ages. Join us for a self-

motivating puppet show presented by Dr. Gail Hayes, nationally known puppeteer.

July9 Fish the Magish 2:30 p.m.; all ages. Join comedian & magician “Fish the Magish” for a

hilarious program.17 Bright Star Children’s Theatre 2 p.m.; all ages. A theatrical presentation of favorite tales.30 Storyteller Ron Jones 10:30 a.m.; all ages. Enjoy stories, music & more with a local favorite.

August6 Two Bells – Stories Mime and Art 10:30 a.m.; all ages.13 Rags to Riches Theatre 10:30 a.m.; all ages. Theatrical presentations of “Bug Juice.”

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BragtownFor more info: 560-0232, or register

online at www.durhamcountylibrary.org

RECURRING PROGRaMS Monday Mayhem Musical Storytime Mondays, June 2 – August 25; at

10:30 a.m.; ages 0 – 5. Tasty Tuesdays Tuesdays, June 24, July 22 and Aug.

12; at 3 p.m. Watch a family-friendly bug movie and enjoy treats.

Wacky Wednesday Storytime Wednesdays, July 9 – Aug. 27; at

10:30 a.m.; ages 0 – 5. Thursday Thrillers Thursdays, June 19; July 17; Aug.

14; at 3 p.m. Join the Museum of Life and Science for a live bug fest.

Free Play Fridays June 6 – Aug. 29; at 3 p.m.; all ages.

Board games and other activities. Make-and-Take Crafts Show your creative side with

weekly new craft activities. Name that Bug Contest Guess the name of the weekly bug

and enter for the grand prize. My Favorite Bug Writing Contest Submit a paragraph about your

favorite bug and choose a prize from the ‘bug nest’. All entries will be posted in the library.

Bug Your Librarian! Do you have a question that’s been

buggin’ you? Ask your librarian! “She’s got answers.”

CaLENDaR

June13 Father’s Day craft 3 p.m.; all ages.16 Summer Reading Special Birdman Dave 10:30 a.m.; all ages. Entertainment with live birds! Bug juice and snacks will be served. 16 - 20 Summer reading kickoff week

and RIF book giveaway Register for summer reading and

choose a free book!

July7 NC Museum of Natural Sciences 10:30 a.m. Catch the reading bug and learn amazing bug facts!

14 Bright Star Children’s Theatre 10:30 a.m.; all ages. A theatrical presentation of favorite tales.28 Storyteller Ron Jones 10:30 a.m.; all ages. Enjoy stories, music & more with a local favorite.

August4 Forensics 101 10:30 a.m.; preschool age; Fun and games through science.11 – 15 Summer reading finale week and

RIF book giveaway Turn in your completed reading

records and choose a free book.

McDougald TerraceFor more info: 560-0210, or register

online at www.durhamcountylibrary.orgRegistration is required for all programs.

CaLENDaR

June9 – 30 Take and Make Crafts9 – 30 RIF Distributions. 16 NC Museum of Natural Sciences 4:30 p.m. Catch the reading bug and learn amazing bug facts!

20 Summer Reading Special Birdman Dave 4 p.m.; all ages. Entertainment with live birds! 25 Group Time Special – Summer

Reading Storytellers 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.27 Music and Dance 3 – 4 p.m. Teens & Summer Readers.July7 – 11 Reading with Arts & Crafts 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.; Farm activities.7 – 31 Take and Make Craft17 Bright Star Children’s Theatre 4 p.m.; all ages. A theatrical presentation of favorite tales.31 Storyteller Ron Jones 4 p.m.; all ages. Enjoy stories, music & more with a local favorite.

August7 Forensics 101 4 p.m.; preschool age; Fun and games through science.7 – 15 Dr. Seuss Stories and Craft 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.14 Rags to Riches Theatre 4 p.m.; all ages. Theatrical presentations of “Bug Juice.”

JUNE (RIF)16 Lyon Park Community Center 1204 Cornell St. 2 – 2:30p.m. W I Patterson Community Center 2000 Crest St. 3 – 4:30p.m.19 E D Mickle Community Center 204 Alston Ave. 3 – 3:30p.m.21 Hardee Street Apartments 237 Naples Pl. 2 – 3p.m. Rochelle/Colony Manor Apartments 2819 Rochelle St. 3:15 – 4:15p.m.23 Hoover Road Apartments 1126 South Hoover Rd. 11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m. East Durham Community Center 2615 Harvard St. 2:30 – 3:15p.m. Weaver Street Community Center 3000 Weaver St. 3:30 – 4:30p.m.24 Liberty Street Apartments 131 Commerce St. 2:30 – 3:15p.m.26 Edison Johnson 600 West Murray St. 9:30 – 11 a.m. Walltown Community Center 1300 West Club Blvd. 2:30 – 3:15p.m. Oxford Manor Apartments Old Oxford Highway 3:30 – 4 p.m.28 Pendleton Town Homes 314 Woodcrest St. 2 – 3 p.m. Hearthside Apartments Hearthside St. (off Bacon St.) 3:15 – 4:15p.m.30 Salvation Army 810 N. Alston Ave. 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Club Blvd. Community Center Glennbrook St.(off Club Blvd.) 11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m. I R Holmes At Campus Hills 2000 South Alston Ave. 2:30 – 3:30p.m.

JULY (RIF)7 Liberty Street Apartments 131 Commerce St. 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. Hoover Road Apartments 1126 South Hoover Rd. 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. W I Patterson Community Center 2000 Crest St. 3:30 – 4:15 p.m.9 E D Mickle Community Center 1204 Alston Ave. 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. Salvation Army 810 N. Alston Ave. 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.14 East Durham Community Center 2615 Harvard St. 9:30 – 10:15 a.m.19 Hardee Street Apartments 1237 Naples Pl. 2 – 3 p.m. Rochelle/Colony Manor Apartments 2819 Rochelle St. 3:15 – 4:15 p.m.21 Lyon Park Community Center 1204 Cornell St. 2 – 2:45 p.m. Walltown Community Center 1300 West Club Blvd. 3:30 – 4 p.m. Oxford Manor Apartments Old Oxford Highway 4:15 – 4:45 p.m.26 Pendleton Town Homes 314 Woodcrest St. 2 – 3p.m. Hearthside Apartments Hearthside St. (off Bacon St.) 3:15 – 4:15 p.m.28 Weaver Street Community Center 3000 Weaver St. 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Edison Johnson 600 West Murray St. 9:30 – 11 a.m. Club Blvd. Community Center Glennbrook St.(off Club Blvd.) 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. I R Holmes At Campus Hills 2000 South Alston Ave. 2:30 – 3:30p.m.

Bookmobile–Your Library on WheelsThe following is a schedule of special programs for the summer and Reading is Fundamental (RIF) Stops. Register for the Summer Reading Club and receive a free RIF book (while supplies last).

Pre-registration required for all events; call 560-0155

JUNE14 Donna Pruett, the Balloon Lady, & Summer Reading Kickoff 2:30p.m.-3:15p.m.; @ Pendleton Town Homes, 314 Woodcrest St.16 Birdman Dave Mon., June 16, 3:00p.m.-3:45p.m.; @ W I Patterson Community Center, 2000 Crest Street, pre-registration required, call Bookmobile Office, 560-0155.25 Barbra Laird, fun with music 10:00a.m.-10:30a.m.; @ New Life Development Center, 7415 Fayetteville Road.26 More fun music with Barbra Laird, 10:45a.m.-11:15a.m.; @ Durham Nursery, 800 Watts St.

JULY14 Bright Star Theater 3 – 3:45 p.m.; location to be announced, call 560-0155.25 Storyteller Ron Jones 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.; location to be announced, call 560-0155.

AUGUST11 Rags to Riches Theater, Summer Reading Finale, 3:00p.m.-3:45p.m.; location to be announced, call 560-0155.

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North Regional

For more info: 560-0236, or register online at www.durhamcountylibrary.org

Wii! Last Day Of School! Monday, June 9; 1p.m. Play Wii and

celebrate the last day of school and the start of summer vacation!

Wii Wednesday Wednesdays, June 11; July 9; Aug.

13; 4:30 p.m. Play the latest Wii games @ the library!

Anime Club Mondays, June 16; July 21; Aug.

18; 4 p.m. Watch Anime films and discuss the latest anime books. Snacks provided.

Butterfly Pop-up Cards Wednesday, June 18; 4 p.m. Artist Sallye Coyle will present this

workshop on creating Butterfly Pop-up Cards. Registration Required.

Author Sarah Dessen Saturday, June 21; 2 p.m. Author reading and book signing.Teen Advisory Board Tuesdays, June 24; July 29; Aug.

26; 6:30 p.m. Help plan and promote quality teen library services; present teen programs; acquire leadership skills; and make new friends. Pizza and pop provided.

Fami-Wii Bowling Tournament Saturday, July 19; 3:30 p.m.

Families will compete in Wii Sports Bowling for the North Durham championship and a trophy. The winning family will move on to compete against the Main Library and East Regional Library’s winning families on July 26 at the Main Library!

Silk Screen T-shirt Workshop Wednesday, July 23; 2 p.m. Metamorphosis @ Your Library.

Transform your boring white t-shirt into art with this silk screening t-shirt workshop with Janet Levy.

Back To School Bash Monday, Aug. 25; 3 p.m. Back to

school bash! Games and snacks.

East Regional For more info: 560-0213, or register online

at www.durhamcountylibrary.org Homework Help Fridays, June 6 – Aug. 29; from

3:30 – 5:30 p.m.; ages 8 – 18. Math and English tutoring with tutor Jan Powell.

Teen Advisory Group Meeting Thursdays, June 5; July 3; Aug.

7; at 6:30 p.m. Help plan future teen programs, recommend books & movies for your library. Make friends and earn service or volunteer hours.

Video Game Night! Thursdays, June 12; July 10; Aug.

14; from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Play video games and learn about designing them with United Minds Games owner, Kevin Epps.

Board Games Extraordinaire Thursdays, June 26; July 24; Aug.

21; from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Challenge yourself with popular board games presented by local Games Store, SciFi Genre.

T-shirt Silk Screening Thursday, June 19; from 2 – 4 p.m.

Bring your favorite t-shirt to the library for an original silk screen design!

Writing Workshop Saturday, July 19; from 2 – 3 p.m.

Join author Jacqueline Thomas for a writer’s workshop. She will discuss writing and read from her novels.

Anime Movie Nights Thursdays, July 31 and Aug. 28; at

6:30 p.m. Call for titles/ratings.

Main Library

For more info: 560-0122, or register online at www.durhamcountylibrary.org.

Anime Club Thursdays, June 19; July 17; Aug. 21; from 4 – 5:30 p.m.; See

the latest Japanese animation on a giant screen! Call for titles/ratings.

Wii! It’s Tuesday! Tuesdays, June 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22,

29; Aug. 5, 12; 3:30 p.m. Play your favorite Wii games, board and party games.

Paper Marbling Thursday, June 26; 3:30 p.m. Learn a simple technique to

transform ordinary paper into beautiful, swirly creations!

Great for your journal or scrapbook!Fami-Wii Bowling Tournament Saturday, June 28; 1 p.m. Bring the whole family and try

out WiiSports! Compete against other families for the Main Library Wii Bowling Championship! Registration Required.

Reading is Rad! Book Club Thursdays, July 10; Aug. 14; 2 p.m. Come talk about what you’re

reading for fun this summer. Pizza and pop provided.

Metamorphosis Silkscreening Thursday, July 24; 2 p.m. Bring a t-shirt to transform into a work of art! Fami-Wii Bowling Championship Saturday, July 26; 2 p.m. Winning teams from North,

East and Main library Fami-Wii Bowling Tournaments face off for the Durham County Library Wii Bowling Title! Registration Required.

Breaking Dawn Release Celebration Friday, Aug. 1; 3 p.m. Twilight fans, get ready for the

release of Stephenie Meyer’s new book!

Teen Advisory Board Thursday, Aug. 7; from 4:30 – 5:30

p.m. Teens, make a difference at your library!

Parkwood

For more info: 560-0260, or register online at www.durhamcountylibrary.org

Teen Craft Saturdays, June 7 – Aug. 30; at 10 a.m.; ages 12 and older (under 12 with an adult).Teen Chess Saturdays, June 7 –Aug. 30; at 11 a.m.; ages 12 and older (under 12 with an adult).

Stanford L. WarrenFor more info: 560-0270, or register

online at www.durhamcountylibrary.org

Writing Workshop Thursdays, June 19; July 24; Aug.

14; from 2 – 3 p.m.; Ages 8 – 15. Poetry Slam Tuesday, Aug. 19; at 6 p.m.; ages 10 – 18. Local youth showcase

their poetry through performance, with a musical backdrop.

McDougald TerraceFor more info: 560-0240, or register

online at www.durhamcountylibrary.org Music & Dance Friday, June 27; 3 – 4 p.m.Teen Council Meeting Wednesday, Aug. 6; 3 – 4 p.m.

To register for programs, go to: www.durhamcountylibrary.org

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investments that are available to them. Learn about those opportunities in this hour long workshop with the popular presenter Gregory Davis, Investment and Consultant. Registration required.ADF Behind the Scenes Sunday, June 29; 3 p.m. American Dance Festival’s Ruth Andrien will lead a discussion and movement demonstration about the work of choreographer Paul Taylor.Craft Night for Adults Mondays, July 14; Aug. 11; 7 p.m. If you think you are too old for crafts, think again! Join local artist and Durham County Library employee Janet Levy for a variety of adult crafts. Crafts will vary.

East Regional For more info: 560-0213, or register online

at www.durhamcountylibrary.org

East Regional Book Club Tuesdays, June 10, July 8, and Aug. 12; 7 – 8:45 p.m. We will read and talk about Freakonomics by Steven Levitt, Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder, and Mr. Sebastian and the Negro Magician by Daniel Wallace. Everyone is welcome.What’s Up With My Teen? Tuesday, June 17; 7 p.m. Dr. Aaron White, author of Keeping Adolescence Healthy, will discuss the challenges awaiting parents of today’s teens and offer suggestions on creating a healthy home environment for teens and their families.Black American Genealogy for Beginners Thursdays, July 10, 17; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. This introductory class will address challenges people encounter when researching African American family history. Presented by the Durham-Orange Genealogical Society of North Carolina.Over Fifty Crowd Tuesdays, June 3 – August 26; from 10 a.m. – Noon. Great discussions, great food! Learn about the neighborhood, the history of the area, great books, crafts, games, the Internet, health issues & more.Ballroom Dancing with Over Forty Stars! Mondays, June 2 – Aug 25; 7 p.m. Adults 40 and over. Learn Ballroom Dancing with well-known choreogragrapher Michael Harris.

13; 7 p.m. Bring your inspirational to share with the group for the evening. Refreshments served.Daytime Book Club Tuesdays, June 24; July 22; Aug. 26; 10 a.m. Lively literary discussion.Valueline Users Group Thursdays, June 26; July 31; Aug. 28; 7 p.m. A lively, friendly gathering of investors who share their knowledge and experience of investing in the stock market. Transition to Digital Television Thursday, July 24; 7 p.m. UNC-TV Speaker will explain transition to Digital Television.

ParkwoodFor more info: 560-0260, or register

online at www.durhamcountylibrary.org

Parkwood English Classes Beginners: Thursdays; June 5 – July 31; 10 – 11:30 a.m.Knitting Thursdays; at 7 p.m.Tertulia (Spanish Conversation Practice) Saturdays; from 10 – 11 a.m. For intermediate and advanced speakers.Nonfiction Book Club 3rd Tuesdays; at 7 p.m. Jun. 17 – The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America by Erik Larson Aug. 19 – Title TBD.

SouthwestGreat Books Discussion Group Thursday, June 5, 19; July 17; 6:45 p.m. Let’s Talk About It: Jewish Literature Sundays, Aug. 17, 24; 2 – 6 p.m. A book discussion series, Let’s Talk About It! Jewish Literature Identity and Imagination (LTAI), to explore Jewish culture and literature. Registration Required. The African Writer’s Club Tuesday, June 17, 2:15 p.m. Registration required.

Stanford L. WarrenFor more info: 560-0270, or register

online at www.durhamcountylibrary.org

Book Signing & Discussion Saturday, July 19; 1 – 3 p.m. Author Terri Godwin.Exhibit & Seminar Saturday, Aug. 30; 2 – 4 p.m. Durham Artist Jimmie Banks.

Digital Television Presentation Wednesdays, July 9; 10 – 11 a.m.; July 16; 6 – 7:30 p.m. Television as we know it is going to change in less than a year. Do you know how to get ready? Representatives from the National Association of Broadcasting will present info about the upcoming switch to digital television (DTV) in February 2009.

North RegionalFor more info: 560-0236, or register

online at www.durhamcountylibrary.org

Computer Basics for Novices Wednesdays, June 4, 18; July 2, 16, 30; Aug. 13, 27; 9 a.m. Learn to use Windows, internet, Web browsers, flash drives, and surf the web! Class may be repeated. Registration required.Computer Basics for Novices Part 2 Wednesdays, June 11, 25; July 9, 23; Aug. 6, 20; 9 a.m. Support for people who wish to use the computer for tasks like viewing and sending pictures, downloading music, and using the internet more effectively. Registration required.Email for First-timers Mondays, June 16, July 21; Aug. 18; 7 p.m. Tuesdays, June 17; July 15; Aug. 19; 9 a.m. Set up a free email account and learn email basics. Registration required.Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint Tuesday, June 17; 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14; 9 a.m. Learn the basics of using Microsoft Word. Registration required.Introduction to Microsoft Word Tuesdays, June 10; Aug. 12; 9 a.m. Learn the basics of using Microsoft Word. Registration required.Knitting Thursdays, June 5 – Aug. 28 (except July 3); 7 p.m. Come join a friendly group of knitters and learn and share knitting techniques. Bring a pair of #10 needles and a skein of yarn.Monday Night Mystery Book Club Mondays, June 9; July 14; Aug. 11; 7 p.m. Beading Tuesdays, June 10, 24; July 8, 22; Aug. 12; 7 p.m. Beading for all levels of experience. Make a variety of projects.Inspirational Book Club Wednesdays, June 11; July 9; Aug.

Main Library For more info: 560-0100, or register

online at www.durhamcountylibrary.org The New Face of Retirement Wednesday, June 4; Noon. Retirement today is a fresh, active life stage that includes the flexibility to balance work—often a new career and leisure on your terms. Registration required. Computer Classes Saturdays, 10 a.m. – Noon. June 7 Internet Basics June 14 Email Basics June 21 Microsoft Word June 28 Microsoft Excel July 12 Microsoft PowerPoint July 19 Health Information July 26 Microsoft Word Aug. 2 Microsoft Excel Aug. 9 Microsoft PowerPointJob Readiness Workshop Tuesday, June 10; 1 p.m. Empower yourself by developing the skills and strategies that will help you get the job you want! Start Your Own Investment Club Wednesday, June 11; 7 p.m. If you’ve wanted to learn about investment clubs and didn’t know where to start, this is the workshop for you. Registration required.Friends of the Library Book Sale Friday, June 20; 4 – 7 p.m. Members only; Memberships sold at the door. Saturday, June 21; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Everyone welcome. Sunday, June 22; 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Everyone welcome; $7 bag sale in the auditorium only. Army Band Performance – 108th Training Command Band Saturday, June 21; 1 p.m. Bring a chair and join us on the lawn for a performance by the 108th Training Command Army Reserve band! You’ll hear popular works, patriotic favorites, and more.Post-Employment Career Support Workshop Tuesday, June 24; 1 p.m. You’ve got a job, now learn how to keep it! Learn how to avoid arguments on the job, learn what your boss is looking for in an employee and what you can do to get promoted. Registration required.Investing in a World of Opportunity Thursday, June 26; 7 p.m. Many investors have not fully explored the range of global

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Register Your Entire Family for Durham County Library’s 2008 Summer Reading ClubReigster online or take this completed form to your Durham County Library or mail to:

Durham County Library—Summer Reading Club, Karlene Fyffe, P.O. Box 3809, Durham, NC 27702

CHooSE THE LIbRARY LoCATIoN You VISIT MoST (CIRCLE oNE):Main • East Regional • North Regional • Parkwood Branch • Southwest Branch • Stanford L. Warren Branch

Bragtown Branch • McDougald Terrace Branch • Bookmobile

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List all members in your household who will be participating in Durham County Library’s Summer Reading Club:

name (Last, First) _________________________________________________________________________ Age (check one) _____ _____ _____

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Lleve esta registración completa a cualquier localidad (Principal o Sucursal) de la Biblioteca Publica de Durham or mándela por correo a: Durham County Library—Summer Reading Club, Karlene Fyffe, P.O. Box 3809, Durham, NC 27702

ESCOJa La BIBLIOTECa qUE USTED vISITa MaS Y (ENCERRaR EN CíRCULO): Main • East Regional • North Regional • Parkwood Branch • Southwest Branch • Stanford L. Warren Branch

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Summer Reading Club Finale

A Celebration of ReadingSaturday, Aug. 16 • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St. Durham Police Department’s

Forensic Unit

Author Jody Cassell

Stories, Mime and Art with

Two Bells

Scrap Exchange

RIF Book Giveaway Games, prizes

and refreshments

Music

Local Mascots

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