This monthly program is a space for fragrance enthusiasts to meet and share all things fragrance! Whether you are new to fragrance or an experienced hobbyist, this program will help you discover new perfumes and scents. Bring perfumes, candles, or essential oils to share and discuss as we learn about the art of olfaction! Registration is encouraged, but not required.

Shelf Sessions are back for Library Fest! We have a special live musical performance from rapper, Freedom Johan. He will be performing original songs and talking about his musical inspiration and journey throughout the evening. Come take a break from reading or studying to enjoy some live and local music right here in our Main Library!

To celebrate Earth Day, please join our craft session where we will build our home planet out of paper! Craft supplies will be provided. Spaces are limited, so please be sure to register.

Every family has a story—what’s yours? Join us for a cozy, creative night where families become authors of their own adventures! Together, you’ll fill out a guided family book with fun prompts, drawings, and memories while enjoying tasty snacks. It’s part craft, part storytime, and all about celebrating what makes your family one of a kind! If you have any accessibility questions or accommodation needs, please contact us at cromero@dconc.gov. We ask that all requests be made at least three (3) business days prior to the event to ensure we can provide the best accommodations possible! Registration Required. Please register only one family member! Each family will get one book!

It's time to read and craft in celebration of Library Fest: The Stories that Built Us. Together, we will read Grandma's Purse, make our own community quilt, and have the chance to tell our own stories! All supplies provided. Intended age: Preschool Registration required.

Join The Scrap Exchange for Reuse Art crafting at North Regional Library to explore barrels and bins of everyday household recyclables. Learn how to turn them into unique, reuse art creations using scissors, tape, staplers, and hot glue guns! Join us at North Regional on Thursday, April 23rd, from 3 pm to 5:30 pm. This drop-in session will allow you to explore your creativity and turn everyday items into unique art pieces using recycled and reused materials. We look forward to seeing you there!

You're invited to a presentation by one of Durham County Library's favorite local novelists, Frances O'Roark Dowell. A quilter herself, she penned several books involving the subject. Come learn why Ms. Dowell believes that "quilting is the great American art." You may even see an example of her handiwork. Other items will be displayed by the local organization, Connecting with Threads.