Humanities events
Our humanities program brings nationally recognized authors and world-class scholars to the library community through events that focus on music, art, local history, religion, literature, and culture.
Programs are often developed in partnership with our many local arts and humanities organizations, nonprofits, and institutions.
Humanities programming is funded by the Durham Library Foundation.
Upcoming Events
How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos with Organizational Psychologist Dr. Tasha Eurich
Thursday, August 28, 2025 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
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Ages: Intergenerational
Volunteering in Ukraine
Saturday, August 30, 2025 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave) (South Meeting Room)
Why would someone volunteer in a country at war like Ukraine? How would you get there? What would you do once you arrived? What if you found that the experience meant so much to you that you went back again and again? On August 30th, Philip Semanchuk...
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Senior Citizen
Make It Monday - Taino Rock Carvings
Monday, September 15, 2025 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave) (South Regional - Children's Programming Room)
This week's Make It Monday, we'll be learning about the Puerto Rican tradition of Taino Rock Carving in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month! Be sure to REGISTER to guarantee your supplies! All ages!
Ages: Elementary School, Middle School, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Make It Monday - Ojo de Dios
Monday, September 29, 2025 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave) (South Regional - Children's Programming Room)
This week's Make It Monday, we'll be learning how to make an Ojo de Dios (God's Eye) in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month!...
Ages: Elementary School, Middle School, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Get in touch!
Celeste
Email: choltzmann@dconc.gov
Celeste is a North Carolina native from the small town of Ridgeway. A winding road of customer service jobs and volunteer opportunities fed her passion for serving community and the various members of it. A graduate of UNC Asheville (BA) focusing in the art of printmaking and from NCCU (MLS) focusing in public libraries, she is thrilled to now take on the role of Humanities Coordinator for the exceptional community of the Durham County Library system. If you could only know one thing about her, she'd want you to know that she wants to HEAR FROM YOU! The humanities and libraries share the common thread of community and sharing voices, so please share yours! There may not be enough days in the year to do it all, but your ideas, interests, and suggestions matter!
Pronouns: she/her