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DURHAM, NC · SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026 · LIBRARY

World-building 101 (Setting Workshop)

Often neglected, world-building can make a profound difference in your stories.

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

Fig. 01 — East Meeting Room, East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane)

About the event

Often neglected, world-building can make a profound difference in your stories. This workshop will discuss everything from development theory to implementation strategies, as well as how to avoid common pitfalls when weaving the background of your future novel (helpful for any genre, essential for speculative fiction).

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Jam Series - West African Dance Jam

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Youth learn musical proficiency, cultural literacy, and resilience through black vocal songs and traditions in gospel, spirituals, and social justice for the exposure, expansion, and preservation of African diasporic heritage arts. Ages: Age at least 7 yrs but less than 19 yrs,