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Evening Family Storytime

Date: Wed, Sep 30, 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 grab a spot and settle in before the music starts.

When
Next Wednesday
Wed, Sep 30, 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 books, songs, movement, and a simple coloring activity. Led by a rotating team of children's librarians, this session offers a different style and energy each week, making it a fresh routine for your Wednesday nights. This program is designed for children of all ages, though kids under eleven must have an adult helper with them. The event 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. Just bring your library card if you want to check out books afterward. While this is a weekday event, it serves as a perfect low-stress trial run for weekend library visits. It gives you a chance to scope out the children's section, meet the staff, and help your kids pick out a stack of books to keep them busy through the upcoming Saturday and Sunday.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to register for this library event?
No registration is required. You can simply show up at the Main Children's Programming Room before the 5:30 PM start time.
Is there a cost to attend the storytime?
This event is completely free and open to the public, including the coloring activities.
Where should I park at the Durham Main Library?
You can park for free in the main library parking lot located directly on site.

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Schedule

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

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