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DURHAM, NC · THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2026 · LIBRARY

"Unearth the History of the Wild West" for Children

Did you know that the real "Lone Ranger" was a black man?

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An artist's still-life corner with sketches and brushes, woodcut illustration

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

About the event

Did you know that the real "Lone Ranger" was a black man? Come to the library for a wild western workshop to learn little-known facts about the cowboys and others from that time. There will be stories, games and a craft to reflect those days. Open to preschool to tween age.

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