Join Durham, Madbury and Lee Public Libraries to welcome Jeff Belanger to DPL on Wednesday, June 7th at 6:00 pm. Based on Jeff’s PBS television show and weekly podcast of the same name, New England Legends offers a multimedia journey through the history, oddities, paranormal, and just plain weird side of New England. Funny and entertaining, Jeff draws from hundreds of NE legends, so this program is different each time and is tailored to include stories from the performance region.
This program is free, open to all and requires no registration. It will take place in person at the Durham Public Library.
Babysitting Certification Course with McGregor EMS
Saturday, June 17th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
McGregor EMS will be back at DPL on June 17th to offer this babysitting certification class, just in time for summer! This course is designed to certify individuals who are looking to, or already babysit. The minimum age requirement for this course is 11 years old. Upon completion of this class individuals will receive a CPR and First Aid certification.
All registration and payment is facilitated by McGregor EMS. Register at cpr.safe.org!
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This year's summer reading theme is "All Together Now!" and programming runs for 5 weeks, from June 26th through July 28th. Join us this summer for our Adult Summer Reading Challenge and other programs and events listed below!
Are you ready for the Adult Summer Reading Challenge? Here's how to play!
Download a challenge card HERE or pick one up at the library!
Complete any or all of the listed challenges during the 5 weeks of summer reading (June 26-July 30).
Bring your card to the library (or drop it in the bookdrop, email it to us, return it however you like - we're flexible!) and we'll mark off any challenges you complete!
You will receive one raffle ticket for each completed challenge!
Raffle tickets are entered into our summer reading prize drawing and we draw 2 prize totes at the end of each week.
More FAQs!
You do not have to complete all the challenges, just do the ones you want! One raffle ticket is given per completed challenge.
Any tickets not drawn will roll over into the next week. (Ex. if you complete 2 challenges in week 1, and 2 challenges in week 2 and are not a winner, you will still have all 4 raffle tickets in the drawing on week 3).
All raffle prizes are drawn on Friday afternoons before the library closes.
This program is open to all.
Frenemies: The Art World’s Greatest Rivalries with Jane Oneail
Tuesday, June 27th at 6:00 pm
Join DPL to welcome back art historian Jane Oneail to our adult summer reading programming! Instead of "All Together Now" let's take a look at the opposite - art's greatest rivalries and frenemies!
This program will examine the ways some of the world’s greatest artists challenged and competed with each other for commissions, sales and status. Learn about rivalries between da Vinci and Michelangelo, Constable and Turner and Matisse and Picasso and decide who history has treated most kindly. Image: Henri Matisse. Le Bonheur de vivre, 1906. Barnes Foundation and Pablo Picasso. Les Desmoiselles d’Avignon, 1907. Museum of Modern Art.
About the presenter: Jane Oneail curates and delivers art appreciation programs to audiences throughout New England. Jane holds a master’s in Art History from Boston University and a master’s in Education from Harvard University. Born and raised in NH, she has worked at some of the state's most esteemed cultural institutions, including the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, where she served as Executive Director, and the Currier Museum of Art, where she held the role of Senior Educator. Jane has also taught at the college level for more than a decade, most recently at Southern New Hampshire University.
This program is free, open to all, sponsored by the Friends of the Library and will take place via zoom. Please register to receive the link on the day of the program.
Summer Concerts on the Lawn! Green Heron!
Wednesday, June 28th at 6:30 pm
Join DPL to kick off our Summer Music on the Lawn series with local duo Green Heron! The music of Green Heron stretches across the entire folk landscape. Old-time, folk, bluegrass, country, celtic and blues music are all represented as the band brings the back porch to the stage. Featuring Betsy Heron on fiddle, banjo and vocals, and Scott Heron on guitar, banjo and vocals, the duo has been sharing New England stages together since 2017. The two songwriters weave the contemporary with the traditional and deliver high energy performances.
DPL's Summer Music on the Lawn series is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and is free and open to all! There is no registration required and concerts will take place rain or shine.
Summer Concerts on the Lawn! Knock on Wood!
Wednesday, July 5th at 6:30 pm
Join DPL to welcome Knock on Wood to our Summer Music on the Lawn series in July! Knock on Wood is a high-energy acoustic folk-rock duo, featuring singer-songwriter Howie Newman and Newmarket resident Dave Talmage. Combining acoustic guitar with fiddle, mandolin and pleasing vocal harmonies, the duo performs Classic Rock covers and funny original music (suitable for all ages). It’s a family-friendly concert that may include a few children’s songs and music for senior citizens. It’s a very lively and lots of fun, with great musicianship along with a bit of humor here and there.
DPL's Summer Music on the Lawn series is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and is free and open to all! There is no registration required and concerts will take place rain or shine.
Summer Concerts on the Lawn! The Dapper Gents!
Wednesday, July 12th at 6:30 pm
Join DPL to welcome the Dapper Gents from Portland, ME to our Summer Music on the Lawn series in July! The Dapper Gents are a New England-based folk-rock band with killer harmonies and filthy cello solos. They enjoy putting their own twist on pop/rock/folk from the likes of Mumford and Sons, The Pixies, The Lumineers, and Alabama Shakes.
DPL's Summer Music on the Lawn series is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and is free and open to all! There is no registration required and concerts will take place rain or shine.
Summer Concerts on the Lawn! Granite Planet!
Wednesday, July 19th at 6:30 pm
Join DPL to welcome Granite Planet to our Summer Music on the Lawn series in July! Granite Planet, in some form or another, has been playing music together here on the NH seacoast since 2006. Comprised of Steve Chaisson on vocals, guitar, keyboards, Gideon Butler on bass guitar, vocals, and Paul Wheeler on drums, their music is mostly upbeat, danceable rock and pop, ranging from the 60s to today. They pride themselves on having something for everyone, both young and old!
DPL's Summer Music on the Lawn series is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and is free and open to all! There is no registration required and concerts will take place rain or shine.
Summer Concerts on the Lawn! Jacob McCurdy!
Wednesday, July 26th at 6:30 pm
Join DPL to welcome Jacob McCurdy to our Summer Music on the Lawn series in July! Mustachioed Mainer, Jacob McCurdy, blends Folk, Rock, and Roots into his very own brand of Indie-Americana. Love, heartbreak, joy, and the perfect moment all pitched against the lush backdrop of honest harmony. McCurdy wears his heart on his sleeve, sharing past traumas with the hope that they and anyone else experiencing them can begin to heal.
DPL's Summer Music on the Lawn series is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and is free and open to all! There is no registration required and concerts will take place rain or shine.
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Babysitting Certification Course with McGregor EMS
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Frenemies: The Art World’s Greatest Rivalries with Jane Oneail
Summer Concerts on the Lawn! Knock on Wood!
Summer Concerts on the Lawn! The Dapper Gents!
Summer Concerts on the Lawn! Granite Planet! 