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DURHAM, NC · THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2026 · LIBRARY

Bilingual Storytime at The Nasher

First Thursday of each month at 10:30 & 11:00 AM FREE!

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About the event

First Thursday of each month at 10:30 & 11:00 AM

FREE! ~ GRATIS!

Join Durham County Library for our monthly Bilingual Story Time at the Nasher Museum of Art. Settle into our galleries for a fun story read in Spanish and English, followed by a short discussion about an artwork and related art making activity. This program is free for kids ages 1 – 5 and their adult caregivers.

*Registration Required only for groups of 8 or more must be in advance by emailing nashered@duke.edu

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El primer jueves de cada mes a las 10:30 y 11:00 a. m.

GRATIS! ~ FREE!

Únase a la Biblioteca del Condado de Durham para nuestra Hora de cuentos bilingüe mensual en el Museo de Arte Nasher. Acomódate en en las galerías para escuchar un cuento divertido en español e inglés, seguida por una breve conversación y actividad de arte.

Este programa es gratuito para niños de 1 a 5 años y sus cuidadores adultos.

*Se requiere inscripción solo para grupos de 8 o más personas, debe realizarse con anticipación enviando un correo electrónico a nashered@duke.edu

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