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DURHAM, NC · WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026 · LIBRARY

Emerging Trends in End of Life Care [POSTPONED TO APRIL 15]

This presentation will offer a comprehensive look at the evolving landscape of end-of-life choices, from eco-friendly burial practices to aquamation and human composting.

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Fig. 01 — Main Children's Programming Room, Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St)

About the event

This presentation will offer a comprehensive look at the evolving landscape of end-of-life choices, from eco-friendly burial practices to aquamation and human composting. Participants will explore the importance of proactive decision-making—from legal documents and advance directives to thoughtful conversations with loved ones. Hunter Beattie, owner of Endswell, will highlight how sustainable, personalized, and community-centered approaches are reshaping modern death care, empowering individuals to leave a meaningful legacy that honors both personal values and the environment.

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Public Hearing Notice: Durham Board of Adjustment - September 22, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.

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Beginning-Level English Class

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Voyager @ Franklinton Senior Center

Come join us at Franklinton Senior Center for a Library Pop-Up! Get set up with a library card, check out materials, and learn more about all the resources the library has to offer. Must be 55+ to participate in Senior Center programming.