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Evening Family Storytime

Date: Wed, Sep 23, 2026

Time: 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Venue: Main Library – Main Children's Programming Room, Durham

Price: Free

Category: Arts

Join us for an evening storytime filled with stories, songs, dancing, and coloring! All ages are welcome. All children under the age of 11 must be accompanied by an adult. This storytime is presented by all of the Children's librarians at Main on a rotating basis. The schedule is typically: 1st Wednesday of the month: Tina 2nd Wednesday: Laurel 3rd Wednesday: Chloe 4th Wednesday: Miles 5th Wednesday: TBD

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Evening Family Storytime

Arrive ten minutes early to secure a parking spot in the main library lot.

When
This Wednesday
Wed, Sep 23, 2026
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Ages
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Price
Free
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Evening Family Storytime is a free weekly gathering at the Durham Main Library featuring stories, songs, movement, and coloring. Each week, a different children's librarian leads the group, bringing their own style and favorite books to the circle. This program is designed for children of all ages, though kids under eleven must have an adult with them. It takes place in the dedicated Children's Programming Room on the first floor. Parking is available in the library lot, and you do not need to register in advance, making it easy to attend even if your afternoon schedule changes at the last minute. While this is a weekday event, it serves as a low-stress outing to help you reset before the weekend. It offers a structured, screen-free activity that fits easily between school pickup and dinner.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to register for the evening storytime?
No, this is a drop-in event. You can join the group in the Main Children's Programming Room without signing up ahead of time.
Is there a fee to attend this library event?
This program is entirely free to the public, and parking at the Main Library is also free.
Which librarian will be leading the session?
The library rotates leaders weekly. Typically, Tina leads the first Wednesday, Laurel the second, Chloe the third, and Miles the fourth.

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Schedule

Evening Family Storytime runs Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM. It repeats potential recurring event.

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Nothing but the kids — this one's free, with no tickets to buy.

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