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DURHAM, NC · SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2026 · LIBRARY

Southwest Children's Program Break

The Southwest Youth Services Team will go on a program break from Monday, August 10th - Saturday, August 29th, but we'll have special events throughout August!

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Fig. 01 — Southwest Regional - Children's Area, Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd)

About the event

The Southwest Youth Services Team will go on a program break from Monday, August 10th - Saturday, August 29th, but we'll have special events throughout August! Fall programs begin Monday, August 31st. Thank you for a wonderful summer!

El Equipo de Servicios Juveniles de la Biblioteca Southwest tomará un descanso de programación el lunes 10 de agosto hasta el sábado 29 de agosto, ¡pero tendremos eventos especiales durante todo el mes! Los programas de otoño comienzan el lunes 31 de agosto. ¡Gracias por un verano maravilloso!

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