Oyster River Community Read Kick Off Event

Friday, February 6, at 6:30PM

Join us at Freedom Cafe in Durham as we kick off the 2026 Community Read with Open Mic Night! This will be the first of many events centered around The Book of Joy by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, with Douglas Abrams. For a full calendar of events visit orcread.org.

Monday and Thursday Story Times

All about Snow, Valentines, and Dinosaurs!

On Mondays Miss Sheryl presents Lapsit (babies to 24 months) at 9:15 (doors open at 9:00)  and Preschool (2-5) follows at 10:30. Thursday Story Time with Miss Kayla is for all ages and takes place at 10:30.

February Vacation Dance Party

Thursday, February 26 at 10:30

Join us at the Lee Library for a special vacation week Dance Party! This program is a joint event of the Madbury, Lee, and Durham Libraries.

Evening Book Group

Tuesday, February 17 at 6:00 PM!

We will be discussing The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai.

Daytime Book Group

Monday, February 23 at 3:30 PM!

February’s discussion book is Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner. Multiple copies are available to borrow.

Death Cafe

Monday, February 23, 6:00 PM

Let’s talk together about death and dying. Join us in a safe space intentionally held to discuss what can seem overwhelming. Facilitated by Sacred Death Care Guide and Registered Nurse, Tracy Radack.
The third Monday of each month. And there will be cake!

Writers Group

Meets March 4 at 5:15 PM

This relaxed group shares stories, essays, poems, even plays! We’d love to have you join.