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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)

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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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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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Upcoming program Teen Snacks-n-Study Sesh!

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

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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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