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Pajama Storytime

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 • 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd)

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Cover art of the Two-Sided Tales anthology. On the left side is a group of mostly sinister-looking characters against a dramatic sunset sky with backlit shapes in the background covered with eyes. On the right side is a group of mostly friendly-looking characters on a green hill in front of a blue sky.

New! Two-Sided Tales: A Triangle Comics Creator Network anthology

There are two sides to every story! The newest anthology by the Triangle Comics Creator Network features 18 comics from 19 North Carolina artists.

This anthology was made possible thanks to the generosity of the Durham Library Foundation.

More about the Triangle Comics Creator Network >

Download the anthology (PDF)

Black-and-white photo of a young woman wearing a cap with a star on it and layers of clothing with visible holes, holding a rifle as if about to look through the sight but looking slightly away with a sharp expression.

Upcoming program Only Soldiers and Only At The Frontline

Soviet Women of WWII in Combat & Memory

Wednesday, April 30 – 6-7 p.m.
Main Library
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Anime-style image of the Lofi Girl from YouTube, wearing headphones and writing in a notebook with other books and supplies on her desk. A striped orange cat sits in the windowsill behind her looking out over the Durham skyline.

Upcoming program Adult Study Hall

Co-Working Led by an Executive Function Coach

Tuesday, April 29 – 10-11:30 a.m.
and every second Tuesday
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Cheerful clipart paper clips and various algebra and trigonometry problems on a lined notebook paper background.

Upcoming program Teen Snacks-n-Study Sesh!

Wednesdays
April 30 – June 11
2-4:30 p.m.
Main Library

Grid of video producer logos including Frontline, HBO, Ken Burns Collection, PBS, and others.

Online resource Access Video on Demand

Indie films, award winning documentaries, instructional videos, and more – all free with your Durham County Library card!

Covers of books featured on HBO's White Lotus.

Book list White Lotus

Covers of nonfiction books about tyranny and propaganda. Lots of red and black in the color scheme.

Book list On Tyranny

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