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DCL Newsletter August 2016
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What's Happening at the Library
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Summer Reading Finale Celebrate your Summer Reading success at the Summer Reading Finale on Saturday, August 6 from 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Durham County Stadium. Participate in a kids' 400m dash or a 1.5 mile fun run. Demonstrations from local jazzercise and taekwondo groups will get you moving, while "old school" games will provide fun for everyone. Read more >>>
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MUZZY is Here!Give your child the benefit of learning a second language. MUZZY is the online version of the award-winning language course for children developed by the BBC. Durham County Library patrons now have access to a second language – at home, at grandma’s house, in the library, at school – anywhere there is an internet connection. Read more >>>
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Handpicked Books for Kids Looking for book recommendations for your kids? Try our new service, Beanstack. Every week, you will be emailed a book suggestion tailored to your child based on the information you provide in his or her profile. Recommendations are also available via an online profile that families can access anytime. In addition, each recommendation is accompanied by a learning guide containing helpful tips, background information, and activities to encourage engagement and critical thinking. Read more >>>
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Volunteer Cashiers Needed for Book Sale
The Friends of the Durham Library are in need of volunteers to serve as cashiers during the Fall Book Sale on October 7 - 9 at Main Library. If you are interested in volunteering, or want more information, please contact Dionne Greenlee at dgreenlee@dconc.gov or 919-560-0190.
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Support the Library While Shopping at Amazon and KrogerEvery time you shop online at Amazon or at a Kroger grocery store, you can support Durham Library Foundation. Simply connect your Amazon account to the Durham Library Foundation on the AmazonSmile and the Kroger Community Rewards programs. Then, a portion of each purchase you make at Amazon or Kroger will be donated to the Foundation. Read more >>>
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Durham County Library
300 N. Roxboro Street
Durham, North Carolina 27701
919-560-0100
durhamcountylibrary.org
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