Adult Programs: January - March 2018

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Humanities Programs sponsored by Durham Library Foundation

IN THE WINGS: THE CHRISTIANS / MOLIÈRE’S TARTUFFE Monday, Jan. 8, 7 p.m.  South Regional Join members of both of these productions for discussion about the performances!

Discuss Molière’s Tartuffe, a comedy of religious proportions, adapted by David Ball and directed by Saheem Alia. We will also discuss The Christians, a big-little play about faith in America, by Lucas Hnath (in rotating repertory with Tartuffe), directed by Preston Lane.

NEWS VOICES WORKSHOP ON HOW TO ACCESS LOCAL MEDIA Tuesday, Jan. 23, 6:30 p.m.  Southwest Regional Join News Voices: North Carolina Director Fiona Morgan for an in-depth look at local media, how it works, and how to have a voice in local news. This presentation and interactive workshop will show community members how they can contribute to local journalism and advocate for media that better serves their needs.

Alicia Bell and Fiona Morgan of News Voices: NC. Photo by Free Press.

FRANK HYMAN: "LET’S TEAR DOWN THE WORST SLAVERY-ERA MONUMENT: THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE" Saturday, Jan. 27, 2 p.m.  Stanford L. Warren Two out of the last three presidents lost the popular vote, but “won” the presidency because of the Electoral College. We’ll be living with their judges, budgets, and executive orders for a long time. Most voters don’t realize that the Electoral College is a fossil from the days of slavery – not just a fossil, but a slavery-era monument that can be torn down. Come hear how Frank Hyman thinks you can help change the system. Photo by Chris Crochetiere.

MEET THE AUTHOR: RESHONDA TATE BILLINGSLEY Sunday, Jan. 28, 3 p.m.  Southwest Regional Join us to hear the brilliant Ms. Billingsley – award-winning journalist, poet, and TV and radio news personality – read from her most recent work, Seeking Sarah. Learn more about this best-selling author of 40 books at reshondatatebillingsley.com. A Q&A will follow the reading, and books will be available for sale. Photo by Rochelle Scott.

The printing and/or mailing of this publication is sponsored by Durham Library Foundation.

 Main Library (Closed for Transformation) 300 N. Roxboro St.  Bragtown Library Family Literacy Center 3200 Dearborn Dr., 919-560-0210

 East Regional 211 Lick Creek Ln., 919-560-0203  North Regional 221 Milton Rd., 919-560-0231

 South Regional 4505 S. Alston Ave., 919-560-7410  Southwest Regional 3605 Shannon Rd., 919-560-8590  Stanford L. Warren 1201 Fayetteville St., 919-560-0270 Photo by Ken Huth | huthphoto.com

Humanities Programs sponsored by Durham Library Foundation

HOME MOVIE DAY Saturday, Feb. 10, 2 - 5 p.m.  Southwest Regional Home Movie Day is an international celebration of amateur films, designed to provide a showcase for home movies, student films, and other forms of amateur media, while also providing a gathering to discuss best practices for film and digital media preservation. Look through your attic, dig through your closets, call up Grandma, and search out your family’s home movies. Bring 8mm, Super 8mm, 16mm film, VHS, and Video8/ Hi8 video tape (sorry, no slides) to see your movie projected, or just show up and watch the films of others.

It’s not just historically significant, it’s fun! Raleigh’s A/V Geeks Transfer Services will transfer attendees’ film to digital formats for free at the program—first come, first served.

THE HISTORY OF VINTAGE BASEBALL CARDS AND SPORTS MEMORABILIA Sunday, Feb. 11, 3 p.m.  North Regional Join expert Michael Osacky as he shares why baseball cards were first created and autograph authentication is so important. Through quick lessons, attendees will also learn to self-appraise their own sports collectibles.

Following the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to get a free verbal appraisal of their vintage collectibles. Photo by Lloyd DeGrane.

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TEEN LITERATURE FESTIVAL Saturday, Feb. 17, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.  Jordan High School Auditorium, 6806 Garrett Rd. Celebrate Durham County Library’s third annual Teen Literature Festival! Join Young Adult authors for author readings and writing workshops. Meet the authors, learn about writing, and enjoy refreshments. For teens, tweens, and YA readers of all ages.

SINGING THROUGH HISTORY: AMERICAN FOLK MUSIC PROGRAMS WITH ADAM MILLER Saturday, Feb. 24, 2 p.m.  North Regional Come hear Adam Miller explore the life and songs of American balladeer Woody Guthrie. Woody Guthrie (1912–1967) wrote over 1,000 American songs in his lifetime – and he didn’t use an original melody for a single one of them! This sing-along program tells the true story of the man who wrote “This Land is Your Land,” one of the best known Englishlanguage folksongs on the planet.

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 6 p.m.  South Regional Come hear Adam Miller perform The Real McCoy: The Irish Roots of Traditional American Folksongs. This entertaining sing-along program traces the evolution of traditional Irish ballads and melodies that have become firmly entrenched in American folk music. Photo by Royce McCornack.

All programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

For more information, call 919-560-0268 or visit DurhamCountyLibrary.org. Humanities programs at Durham County Library are supported by Durham Library Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities.* Please consider making a contribution to Durham Library Foundation to help support quality humanities programming at your library. Make your donation today by visiting DurhamLibraryFoundation.org. *Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these programs do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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Humanities Programs sponsored by Durham Library Foundation

MOBILE SHAKESPEARE: RICHARD III Saturday, Mar. 3, 3:30 p.m.  Southwest Regional PlayMakers Repertory Company returns to the library for another lively installment of their Mobile Shakespeare program! Come see a 90-minute version of Richard III at Southwest Regional.

READER’S PARTY Sunday, Mar. 4, 2 p.m.  Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St. Come out and be heard! Celebrate reading! Think you or someone you know is a good reader? Audible? Distinct?

Expressive? Entertaining? Celebrate your reading skills with poetry, prose, monologues, short stories, and original works.

Come early to sign up to read at the open mic. It’s a party!

Refreshments provided. Presented for adults and children by the Triangle Readers Theatre Ensemble.

ART WITH THE EXPERTS: BILL BAMBERGER Monday, Mar. 12, 7 p.m.  South Regional Join photographer Bill Bamberger for a discussion and slide lecture of his work from the exhibition at the Nasher Museum, Courtside: Photographs by Bill Bamberger, 20 vibrant color photographs that capture a variety of basketball hoops around the world. Retired Couple’s Garage, Franklin, Maine (detail), courtesy of Bill Bamberger. © Bill Bamberger.

NEWS VOICES WORKSHOP ON HOW TO ACCESS LOCAL MEDIA Saturday, Mar. 17, 3 p.m.  Stanford L. Warren Join News Voices: North Carolina Director Fiona Morgan for an in-depth look at local media, how it works, and how to have a voice in local news. This presentation and interactive workshop will show community members how they can contribute to local journalism and advocate for media that better serves their needs.

IN THE WINGS: LEAVING EDEN Monday, Mar. 19, 7 p.m.  South Regional Join members of the production for a discussion of the upcoming performance! Described as “a North Carolina fable for today,” this work touches on “racial tension, immigration, and economic crisis in a small North Carolina town.” Leaving Eden is written by Mike Wiley, who joins singer-songwriter Laurelyn Dossett in bringing music and wit to the stage.

SARAH VAUGHAN TRIBUTE Sunday, Mar. 25, 3 p.m.  Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St. Join Durham’s own Nicki Rivers and friends for a special musical birthday tribute to the late, great Sarah Vaughan. Hailing from Alabama, Ms. Rivers is a soulful, traditionally styled jazz vocalist who sings with great feeling and a connection to the music. She will be joined onstage by NCCU Jazz Studies Program members Chuckey Robinson, Ginnae Koon, and Donovan Cheatham. Photo by Randy K. Austin.

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* Registration is required.

OPEN MAKER DAYS Wednesdays, Jan. 10; Feb. 7; Mar. 14, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Join us for our Open Maker Days, when we will explore technology such as 3D printing, robotics, and virtual reality. We will also have different DIY crafts!

DIGITAL WEDNESDAYS Wednesdays, Jan. 17; Feb. 21; Mar. 21, 11 a.m. – 12 noon In January, learn how to access the library’s digital collection— downloadable and streaming resources such as movies, music, and audiobooks. In February, learn about social media and ask yourself whether you really need it. In March, learn email basics—set up an email account and learn how to log in, compose, and send emails. If you do not have experience using the Internet, please attend Internet Basics first.

*BODY EXFOLIATING SCRUBS Tuesday, Jan. 23, 11 a.m. – 12 noon Harsh winter months equal dry skin. Let’s relax our skin with homemade exfoliating scrubs.

ADULT COLORING CLUB Wednesdays, Jan. 31; Feb. 28; Mar. 28, 10 – 11 a.m.

Discover the therapeutic benefits of coloring as we relax and rejuvenate.

*WORKING WITH ESSENTIAL OILS Tuesday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m. – 12 noon What exactly are essential oils and what do they do?

Come and learn all about them. Oils we will play with include lavender, peppermint, tea tree, orange, and rose.

*BUILD A TERRARIUM Tuesday, Mar. 20, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Terrariums are usually sealable glass containers that can be opened for maintenance and to access the plants inside. Rather than being sealed, terrariums can also be open to the atmosphere. Terrariums are often kept as decorative or ornamental items.

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