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All Durham County Library Humanitiesprograms were made possible thanks to thegenerous support of the:Event CalendarDurham County LibraryMay 17, 2025In collaboration with Color of Fandom andAfrican & African American Studies at DukeUniversity, celebrate and explore of thehistory, evolution, cultural relevance andmodern interpretations of Afro-Futurismboth as a movement and as a genre.Afrofuturism FestBy BourhaneddineMDurham Library Foundation is sustained todayby a growing number of citizens who share theconviction that free access to information,programs, and services is a linchpin todemocracy. Won’t you join us as we sustainand further invest in Durham County’s world-class library?DurhamLibraryFoundation.org2024/25May 10, 2025In collaboration with the Carolina HaitianWomen’s Society, celebrate HaitianHeritage Month through highlighting thecontributions of women to the film industry.Haitian women filmmakers share theirexperiences, challenges, and triumphs inthe world of cinema and to shed light onthe future of Haitian film. Director’s Cut
January 28, 2025Step into the imaginative world of BillyCollins, one of America's most celebratedpoets. With his distinctive voice, wit, andprofound insights into everyday life, Collinsinvites readers to experience poetry in anew and accessible way.Billy CollinsMarch 26, 2025A prominent voice in contemporarydiscourse, Sellers is a distinguished lawyer,political analyst, and author whose workembodies a commitment to social justiceand civil rights.Bakari SellersFebruary 26, 2025American philosopher, political activist, andauthor known for his work on race, socialjustice, and democratic theory will sit inconversation with Mark Anthony Neal, ascholar and cultural critic recognized for hisanalysis of African American culture andwork exploring themes of identity,representation, and the impact of popularculture on society. Cornel WestOn display November 1-30, 2024 & February 1-15, 2025UnderstandingRace.orgRace is a small but powerful word. Lookingthrough the eyes of history, science, andlived experience, the RACE Project presentsthe reality – and unreality – of race. Provided by the NC Museum of NaturalSciences & the NC Department of Naturaland Cultural Resources.Race: Are We so Different?Scan for locations andtimes of events or visitDurhamCountyLibrary.org/HumanitiesMore events >>On display Mid-December 2024 - Mid-March 2025FamilyDiversityProjects.orgCelebrating Trans and Nonbinary Peopleand Their Families, this exhibit exploresgender identity through spirited, powerfulinterviews with trans and nonbinary peopleand their family members. Authentic SelvesPhoto credit: Laura Wilson
January 28, 2025Step into the imaginative world of BillyCollins, one of America's most celebratedpoets. With his distinctive voice, wit, andprofound insights into everyday life, Collinsinvites readers to experience poetry in anew and accessible way.Billy CollinsMarch 26, 2025A prominent voice in contemporarydiscourse, Sellers is a distinguished lawyer,political analyst, and author whose workembodies a commitment to social justiceand civil rights.Bakari SellersFebruary 26, 2025American philosopher, political activist, andauthor known for his work on race, socialjustice, and democratic theory will sit inconversation with Mark Anthony Neal, ascholar and cultural critic recognized for hisanalysis of African American culture andwork exploring themes of identity,representation, and the impact of popularculture on society. Cornel WestOn display November 1-30, 2024 & February 1-15, 2025UnderstandingRace.orgRace is a small but powerful word. Lookingthrough the eyes of history, science, andlived experience, the RACE Project presentsthe reality – and unreality – of race. Provided by the NC Museum of NaturalSciences & the NC Department of Naturaland Cultural Resources.Race: Are We so Different?Scan for locations andtimes of events or visitDurhamCountyLibrary.org/HumanitiesMore events >>On display Mid-December 2024 - Mid-March 2025FamilyDiversityProjects.orgCelebrating Trans and Nonbinary Peopleand Their Families, this exhibit exploresgender identity through spirited, powerfulinterviews with trans and nonbinary peopleand their family members. Authentic SelvesPhoto credit: Laura Wilson
January 28, 2025Step into the imaginative world of BillyCollins, one of America's most celebratedpoets. With his distinctive voice, wit, andprofound insights into everyday life, Collinsinvites readers to experience poetry in anew and accessible way.Billy CollinsMarch 26, 2025A prominent voice in contemporarydiscourse, Sellers is a distinguished lawyer,political analyst, and author whose workembodies a commitment to social justiceand civil rights.Bakari SellersFebruary 26, 2025American philosopher, political activist, andauthor known for his work on race, socialjustice, and democratic theory will sit inconversation with Mark Anthony Neal, ascholar and cultural critic recognized for hisanalysis of African American culture andwork exploring themes of identity,representation, and the impact of popularculture on society. Cornel WestOn display November 1-30, 2024 & February 1-15, 2025UnderstandingRace.orgRace is a small but powerful word. Lookingthrough the eyes of history, science, andlived experience, the RACE Project presentsthe reality – and unreality – of race. Provided by the NC Museum of NaturalSciences & the NC Department of Naturaland Cultural Resources.Race: Are We so Different?Scan for locations andtimes of events or visitDurhamCountyLibrary.org/HumanitiesMore events >>On display Mid-December 2024 - Mid-March 2025FamilyDiversityProjects.orgCelebrating Trans and Nonbinary Peopleand Their Families, this exhibit exploresgender identity through spirited, powerfulinterviews with trans and nonbinary peopleand their family members. Authentic SelvesPhoto credit: Laura Wilson
All Durham County Library Humanitiesprograms were made possible thanks to thegenerous support of the:Event CalendarDurham County LibraryMay 17, 2025In collaboration with Color of Fandom andAfrican & African American Studies at DukeUniversity, celebrate and explore of thehistory, evolution, cultural relevance andmodern interpretations of Afro-Futurismboth as a movement and as a genre.Afrofuturism FestBy BourhaneddineMDurham Library Foundation is sustained todayby a growing number of citizens who share theconviction that free access to information,programs, and services is a linchpin todemocracy. Won’t you join us as we sustainand further invest in Durham County’s world-class library?DurhamLibraryFoundation.org2024/25May 10, 2025In collaboration with the Carolina HaitianWomen’s Society, celebrate HaitianHeritage Month through highlighting thecontributions of women to the film industry.Haitian women filmmakers share theirexperiences, challenges, and triumphs inthe world of cinema and to shed light onthe future of Haitian film. Director’s Cut
All Durham County Library Humanitiesprograms were made possible thanks to thegenerous support of the:Event CalendarDurham County LibraryMay 17, 2025In collaboration with Color of Fandom andAfrican & African American Studies at DukeUniversity, celebrate and explore of thehistory, evolution, cultural relevance andmodern interpretations of Afro-Futurismboth as a movement and as a genre.Afrofuturism FestBy BourhaneddineMDurham Library Foundation is sustained todayby a growing number of citizens who share theconviction that free access to information,programs, and services is a linchpin todemocracy. Won’t you join us as we sustainand further invest in Durham County’s world-class library?DurhamLibraryFoundation.org2024/25May 10, 2025In collaboration with the Carolina HaitianWomen’s Society, celebrate HaitianHeritage Month through highlighting thecontributions of women to the film industry.Haitian women filmmakers share theirexperiences, challenges, and triumphs inthe world of cinema and to shed light onthe future of Haitian film. Director’s Cut