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This Week In the Lab: Paper Crafts

Date: Tue, Sep 29, 2026

Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Venue: Main Library, Durham

Price: Free

Category: Arts

Join the STEAM Team in the Innovation Lab during specified open hours to do paper crafts by creating your own Zine and fold origami! Zines (pronounced "zeens") are tough to define because they can be so many things! Basically, they are self-published booklets containing anything you want - art, writing, drawings, recipes, poetry, comics, etc. The content and look are totally up to the creator. It's all about self-expression. Origami is an ancient art technique to fold paper into exciting and unexpected shapes. This is a self-paced activity. You can drop in during the listed Open Lab Hours. Innovation Lab Open Hours: Monday: Closed Tuesday: 1pm - 5pm Wednesday: 3pm -7pm Thursday: 10am - 2pm Friday: 1pm - 5pm Saturday: 11am - 1pm and 3pm - 5pm Hours subject to change based on staffing and programming needs.

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This Week In the Lab: Paper Crafts

Park in the library lot and bring a folder to keep their paper creations flat.

When
Next Tuesday
Tue, Sep 29, 2026
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where
Main Library
Durham, NC
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Free
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This Week In the Lab: Paper Crafts is a drop-in creative workshop where kids can learn to fold origami and design their own self-published zines. Hosted by the library's STEAM Team, this session lets children express themselves through drawing, writing, and paper folding in a relaxed setting. This activity is free and designed for self-paced creating, making it easy to fit into a busy afternoon. The Innovation Lab is located inside the Main Library in downtown Durham, which offers a dedicated parking lot. While all materials are provided, younger children may need a hand with the folding and cutting steps. It is a smart weekday stop to keep hands busy and minds active after school. You can spend as much or as little time as you need, and everyone leaves with a finished project to show off.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cost to attend the paper crafts workshop?
No, this program is entirely free and all crafting supplies are provided by the library.
Do we need to arrive right at 1:00 PM?
No, this is a drop-in event. You can arrive anytime between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM to work at your own pace.

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This Week In the Lab: Paper Crafts runs Tue, Sep 29, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

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Main Library is in Durham, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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

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