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Board Game Cafe

Date: Mon, Sep 28, 2026

Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Venue: East Regional Library – East Meeting Room, Durham

Price: Free

Category: Community

Want to try out a new board game? Are you looking to play some classics, but you're not sure how to find other players to join you? Then come grab a warm beverage, pick out a game, and meet others in your community at our Board Game Cafe! The Board Game Cafe will provide community members with some warming drinks and a variety of board games to play in the library. The board games include: Cartographers Codenames Dominion Mysterium One Night Ultimate Werewolf Really Loud Librarians Scrabble Settlers of Catan Splendor Sushi Go Ticket to Ride Trivial Pursuit Uno Villainous Wingspan Yeti In My Spaghetti & more! Community members are also welcome to bring snacks and their own favorite board games to share at the event. Registration is appreciated but not required. Questions? Contact Mara (she/her): mplantholt@dconc.gov.

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Community · Durham

Board Game Cafe

“Bring your own travel mug with a lid to prevent spills around the games.”

When
Next Monday
Mon, Sep 28, 2026
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Free
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The Board Game Cafe is a free community gathering at the East Regional Library where neighbors can meet up to play tabletop games and enjoy warm drinks. The library provides a wide selection of titles, ranging from quick card games like Sushi Go to deeper strategy games like Wingspan and Settlers of Catan. This event is open to all ages, making it a flexible option for school-aged kids, teenagers, and parents alike. Registration is encouraged but not required, and you are welcome to bring your own peanut-free snacks and favorite home games to share. The library offers plenty of free parking in its main lot. It is a low-stress way to spend a Monday afternoon, especially if you want to test out a popular new game before buying it for your own home collection.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to register in advance for this event?
While registration is appreciated to help staff plan, it is not strictly required to attend.
Can we bring our own food and games?
Yes, you are welcome to bring your own family-favorite board games and snacks to enjoy during the event.
What games will be available to play?
The library will provide a variety of games including Ticket to Ride, Codenames, Scrabble, Uno, and Yeti In My Spaghetti.

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Board Game Cafe runs Mon, Sep 28, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

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East Regional Library – East Meeting Room is in Durham, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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