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Color Our World Art Contest Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the teen art contest 2025! Local teens created masterpieces based on this year’s summer reading theme, Color Our World! After tallying 147 votes, the results are in, and the winners are: Thank you to everyone who participated by voting and submitting their pieces! We look forward to seeing you next […]

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Durham County Library Announces Annual Summer Reading Celebration

Beginning Saturday, June 14, library patrons of all ages will begin participating in Durham County Library’s annual Summer Reading program. This year’s theme, “Color Our World,” is a celebration of the many ways art enriches our lives. Patrons are invited to stop by any Durham County Library location from June 14 through August 2 to pick up a paper reading log. Signup and completion prizes will be available while supplies last. Summer Reading is made possible by the generous support of the Durham Library Foundation and the Friends of the Durham Library. Be sure to visit DurhamCountyLibrary.org/SummerReading for additional details.

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Durham County Library Celebrates Fifth Annual Library Fest: The North Carolina Edition

Currently underway is the Durham County Library’s fifth annual Library Fest. The event continues through Friday, April 12. This year’s theme is The North Carolina Edition. Thanks to the generous support of the Durham Library Foundation and community partners, Durham County Library proudly provides free access to world-class author talks and programs. Programs from headline speakers will complement over 40 North Carolina-themed events happening throughout Durham over the course of the week.

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Durham County Library to Celebrate Fifth Annual Library Fest: The North Carolina Edition

From Monday, April 7 to Saturday, April 12, Durham County Library will hold the fifth annual Library Fest. This year’s theme is The North Carolina Edition. Thanks to the generous support of the Durham Library Foundation and community partners, Durham County Library proudly provides free access to world-class author talks and programs. Programs from headline speakers will complement over 40 North Carolina-themed events happening throughout Durham over the course of the week.

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