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DURHAM, NC · TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026 · LIBRARY

Make Your Own Bookmarks with Poetry Fox Snacks

Library Fest: Make Your Own Bookmark Snacks with Poetry Fox Durham Library Fest 2026 Tuesday, April 21st | 4:00–5:30 PM Durham Main Library Makerspace, 1st floor.

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Books, a notebook, and a desk lamp, woodcut illustration

Fig. 01 — MakerLab, Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St)

About the event

Library Fest: Make Your Own Bookmark Snacks with Poetry Fox

Durham Library Fest 2026

Tuesday, April 21st | 4:00–5:30 PM Durham Main Library Makerspace, 1st floor.

First come, first served

In collaboration with our community partner Bookmark NC: What Are You Reading, NC?

Join fellow readers and creatives for a fun, hands-on bookmark-making workshop celebrating this year’s Library Fest theme, “The Stories That Built Us.” Reflect on the stories, people, and experiences that have shaped you as you design a bookmark that’s uniquely yours.

We’re excited to welcome Poetry Fox, who will be on-site creating personalized typewriter poems inspired by your ideas, perfect to pair with your custom bookmark!

A series of playful, open-ended prompts will help spark your creativity as you explore the stories that have influenced your life and community.

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Library Fest: Crea tu propio separador de libros SNACKs con Poetry Fox

Durham Library Fest 2026

Martes, 21 de abril | 4:00–5:30 PM Makerspace de la Biblioteca Principal de Durham

Por orden de llegada

En colaboración con nuestro socio comunitario Bookmark NC: What Are You Reading, NC?

Acompáñanos para una actividad creativa y divertida donde podrás diseñar tu propio separador de libros, celebrando el tema de Library Fest de este año, “Las historias que nos formaron.” Reflexiona sobre las historias, personas y experiencias que han influido en tu vida mientras creas un diseño único.

Nos emociona contar con la presencia de Poetry Fox, quien estará creando poemas personalizados en máquina de escribir inspirados en tus ideas—¡perfectos para acompañar tu separador!

Una serie de dinámicas y sugerencias abiertas te ayudarán a inspirarte y explorar las historias que han dado forma a tu vida y comunidad.

Todas las edades y niveles de habilidad son bienvenidos. ¡Se proporcionarán materiales y SNACKs!

NO NESESITA REGISTRARSE!

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Pride Paddle at Little River

The history of Little River is deeply connected to the broader story of the LGBTQ+ rights movement in Durham. While Little River is a wonderful place to paddle and enjoy nature, it is also a site of profound tragedy. DPR Outdoor Recreation & Historic Programs staff wants to honor both its beauty and its significance in this important history. Come on a two-mile pride paddle with us. We will provide the equipment; you bring weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes. Registration is required for all. Ages: 7 yrs +,

Lifeguard Training-Durham Aquatics School

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be certified as American Red Cross Lifeguards. Course includes CPR/AED and First Aid training. Prerequisites: Participants must be at least 16 years of age. Must complete the Pre-course test on September 6, 2026 (#25093). Pre-course Test- Prerequisite 1: Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest by jumping into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed). Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs. Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. Prerequisite 2: Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds: Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed). Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 – 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps. Ages: 16 yrs +,