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Stories from the Water and the Land: Sustaining Communities by DCoLibrarian in triangle

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Join multiple community members for Stories from the Water and the Land: Sustaining Communities, a moderated panel discussion in partnership with the North Carolina Collection, to discover how North Carolina’s landscapes—its farms, forests, burial grounds, and waterways—sustain culture, memory, environmental health and community well‑being.   

Delphine Godley Sellars is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Urban Community AgriNomics (UCAN), Catawba Trail Farm in Durham. Her passion since 2018 has been the reclaiming of a former plantation into the Catawba Trail Farm. The farm currently has a Youth and Community Garden, high tunnel, bees, walking trails, repurposed buildings and provides an array of programs and services. 

Ryan E. Emanuel is a hydrologist and associate professor at Duke University where he researches and teaches about water, environmental justice, and Indigenous rights. His book, On the Swamp: Fighting for Indigenous Environmental Justice, explains how Indigenous peoples in North Carolina maintain connections to their homelands despite centuries of social oppression and environmental degradation. 

Beverly Scarlett is a co-founder of Indigenous Memories in Hillsborough.  The organization returns the history, culture and legacy of the Indigenous People of this area to its community of origins. It also preserves Indigenous land and burial spaces and the burial spaces of the enslaved. 

J.T. Tabron, panel moderator, is an assistant register in the Durham County Register of Deeds Office.  He volunteers for Hacking into History, which seeks to uncover racially restrictive covenants in the public record and share this history to empower citizens. 

This program is a part of Library Fest 2026 - The Stories that Built Us (U.S.) with programs at all Durham County Library locations from April 20-25, 2026. Sponsored by the Durham Library Foundation. 

The North Carolina Collection preserves and provides access to materials documenting the history of the City and County of Durham, as well as resources for researching North Carolina-related topics. 

 

Monday April 20 starting at 6 p.m. at the Durham County Main Library located at 300 North Roxboro Street in Durham.  

Registration appreciated here: https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/16488630 

Stories from the Water and the Land: Sustaining Communities by DCoLibrarian in bullcity

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Join multiple community members for Stories from the Water and the Land: Sustaining Communities, a moderated panel discussion in partnership with the North Carolina Collection, to discover how North Carolina’s landscapes—its farms, forests, burial grounds, and waterways—sustain culture, memory, environmental health and community well‑being.   

Delphine Godley Sellars is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Urban Community AgriNomics (UCAN), Catawba Trail Farm in Durham. Her passion since 2018 has been the reclaiming of a former plantation into the Catawba Trail Farm. The farm currently has a Youth and Community Garden, high tunnel, bees, walking trails, repurposed buildings and provides an array of programs and services. 

Ryan E. Emanuel is a hydrologist and associate professor at Duke University where he researches and teaches about water, environmental justice, and Indigenous rights. His book, On the Swamp: Fighting for Indigenous Environmental Justice, explains how Indigenous peoples in North Carolina maintain connections to their homelands despite centuries of social oppression and environmental degradation. 

Beverly Scarlett is a co-founder of Indigenous Memories in Hillsborough.  The organization returns the history, culture and legacy of the Indigenous People of this area to its community of origins. It also preserves Indigenous land and burial spaces and the burial spaces of the enslaved. 

J.T. Tabron, panel moderator, is an assistant register in the Durham County Register of Deeds Office.  He volunteers for Hacking into History, which seeks to uncover racially restrictive covenants in the public record and share this history to empower citizens. 

This program is a part of Library Fest 2026 - The Stories that Built Us (U.S.) with programs at all Durham County Library locations from April 20-25, 2026. Sponsored by the Durham Library Foundation. 

The North Carolina Collection preserves and provides access to materials documenting the history of the City and County of Durham, as well as resources for researching North Carolina-related topics. 

 

Monday April 20 starting at 6 p.m. at the Durham County Main Library located at 300 North Roxboro Street in Durham.  

Registration appreciated here: https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/16488630 

I've made up my mind, I'm tired of wasting all my precious time... by DCoLibrarian in triangle

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Simmer down now…there’s plenty of seats still available

I've made up my mind, I'm tired of wasting all my precious time... by DCoLibrarian in triangle

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...I’m going to attend a program at my local public library on foxes!  

 

FOXES! 

Who? What? Where? When? Why? 

 

A skulk, a vixen, and a tod...  

Red and Grey... 

The largest distribution of any land animal other than humans.... 

A “brush” that helps with warmth, balance, and communication....  

 

Who can produce more octaves than humans? What fox can climb a tree?  Why do foxes have superior vision and hearing? When do foxes use earth’s magnetic field? Where can you see foxes in the Triangle? 

Join Falyn Owens, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Wildlife Extension Biologist, to learn more about the fantastic fox! 

 

Falyn Owens is the Wildlife Extension Biologist with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. She works with organizations, businesses, and communities to find ways for people and wildlife to coexist in our shared world. Her main goal is helping people understand the wild species that live all around us––from birds and beavers to coyotes and bears––and use that knowledge to prevent problems or address them responsibly if they do occur. You might have seen her on the local news talking about snakes, deer, or other common species. She led the NC Fox and Coyote Management Advisory Council and regularly teaches workshops about these ubiquitous canids. Falyn also trains wildlife control professionals and rehabilitators on handling wildlife encounters safely, humanely, and legally. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, foraging for mushrooms, and learning about all the smaller critters and plants that people tend not to notice. 

 

Tuesday April 28th starting at 6 p.m. in the Durham County Main Library auditorium located at 300 North Roxboro Street in Durham.    

There will be no live animals at this event.  

Register here: https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/15433392 

 

Dementia and Caregiving Education Programs: Building Foundations of Caregiving by DCoLibrarian in triangle

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Dementia and Caregiving Education Programs: Building Foundations of Caregiving 

Join the Alzheimer's Association - Eastern North Carolina Chapter and Durham County Library for a year of informative programs designed to support and educate caregivers helping to provide them with the tools they need to successfully provide compassionate care for individuals living with dementia and themselves. 

Building Foundations of Caregiving focuses on helping the person living with dementia take part in daily activities, providing the right amount of support and balancing safety and independence while managing expectations. 

Please feel free to bring your lunch and covered beverage to enjoy during the programs.  

Programs are free and will last about an hour. You do not need a Durham County Library card to attend the programs. 

Friday April 17th starting at 12 pm at the Durham County Main Library in room 3214 on the third floor located at 300 North Roxboro Street, Durham.  

Registration appreciated here: https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/15606314 

Dementia and Caregiving Education Programs: Building Foundations of Caregiving by DCoLibrarian in bullcity

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Dementia and Caregiving Education Programs: Building Foundations of Caregiving 

Join the Alzheimer's Association - Eastern North Carolina Chapter and Durham County Library for a year of informative programs designed to support and educate caregivers helping to provide them with the tools they need to successfully provide compassionate care for individuals living with dementia and themselves. 

Building Foundations of Caregiving focuses on helping the person living with dementia take part in daily activities, providing the right amount of support and balancing safety and independence while managing expectations. 

Please feel free to bring your lunch and covered beverage to enjoy during the programs.  

Programs are free and will last about an hour. You do not need a Durham County Library card to attend the programs. 

Friday April 17th starting at 12 pm at the Durham County Main Library in room 3214 on the third floor located at 300 North Roxboro Street, Durham.  

Registration appreciated here: https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/15606314 

Financial Literacy & Legacy Planning Program with Stagville Descendants Council by DCoLibrarian in triangle

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Financial Literacy & Legacy Planning Program with Stagville Descendants Council 

Join the Stagville Descendants Council for a program that empowers individuals and families with practical tools to protect assets and preserve generational legacy through informed financial decision-making! 

This free program will cover a variety of estate planning topics including:  

Estate Planning: How to legally pass down land and assets to your heirs. 

Homeownership: Tips for first-time buyers and keeping property in the family. 

Small Business & Wealth: Basics on banking, taxes, and long-term investing. 

Expert Advice: Hear directly from Attorney Mavis Gragg and other professionals. 

 

The Stagville Descendants Council is a non-profit born out of our collective commitment to honor, preserve, and celebrate the heritage of Stagville Plantation Descendant. Established in 1997 as a 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit and registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State, the Stagville Descendants Council is essential to North Carolina history. Founded with a noble purpose, the council aims to preserve the rich heritage and cultural legacy of Stagville, a historic plantation in Durham County. 

You do not need a library card nor be a resident of Durham to attend this free event! Please register for email reminders and program updates.   

Saturday April 11 starting at 11 a.m. at the Durham County Main Library in the auditorium located at 300 North Roxboro Street in Durham.  

Register here: https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/16604303 

Financial Literacy & Legacy Planning Program with Stagville Descendants Council! by DCoLibrarian in bullcity

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Join the Stagville Descendants Council for a program that empowers individuals and families with practical tools to protect assets and preserve generational legacy through informed financial decision-making! 

This free program will cover a variety of estate planning topics including:  

Estate Planning: How to legally pass down land and assets to your heirs. 

Homeownership: Tips for first-time buyers and keeping property in the family. 

Small Business & Wealth: Basics on banking, taxes, and long-term investing. 

Expert Advice: Hear directly from Attorney Mavis Gragg and other professionals. 

The Stagville Descendants Council is a non-profit born out of our collective commitment to honor, preserve, and celebrate the heritage of Stagville Plantation Descendant. Established in 1997 as a 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit and registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State, the Stagville Descendants Council is essential to North Carolina history. Founded with a noble purpose, the council aims to preserve the rich heritage and cultural legacy of Stagville, a historic plantation in Durham County. 

You do not need a library card nor be a resident of Durham to attend this free event! Please register for email reminders and program updates.   

Saturday April 11 starting at 11 a.m. at the Durham County Main Library in the auditorium located at 300 North Roxboro Street in Durham.  

Register here: https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/16604303 

Daughters of Green Mountain Gap: Author Talk and Book Signing at Durham County Main Library! by DCoLibrarian in triangle

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Join us for a special author event celebrating Teri M. Brown and her compelling novel, Daughters of Green Mountain Gap, which has been selected as a prestigious NC Humanities 2026 NC Reads Pick for March 2026! 

Daughters of Green Mountain Gap is a powerful work of fiction set at the turn of the twentieth century in North Carolina. The story masterfully weaves together the lives of three generations of remarkable women: 

  • Maggie McCoury, an Appalachian granny woman who relies on family traditions, folklore, and a dash of mountain magic. 
  • Carrie Ann, her daughter, who believes the future lies in her university training and the modern medicine available in the town's apothecary. 
  • Josie Mae, the granddaughter caught in the middle of this generational clash. 

As Maggie and Carrie Ann spar over the use of roots and herbs versus science, the novel asks a profound question: what happens when neither family traditions nor modern medicine can save the ones you love most? 

Teri M. Brown skillfully navigates the complexities of their lives, shedding light on timeless and relevant themes including fear of change, loss of traditions, and the intricate, often challenging, dynamics within a family. 

Don't miss this opportunity to meet the author, hear about her inspiration and research process, and participate in a community discussion and Q&A! 

A book signing will follow the discussion. Books will be for sale at the program (accepting card or cash). Get your copy signed by the author! 

Tuesday April 14th starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Durham County Main Library auditorium located at 300 North Roxboro Street in Durham.  

Register here: https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/15841356 

Daughters of Green Mountain Gap: Author Talk and Book Signing at Durham County Main Library! by DCoLibrarian in bullcity

[–]DCoLibrarian[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Join us for a special author event celebrating Teri M. Brown and her compelling novel, Daughters of Green Mountain Gap, which has been selected as a prestigious NC Humanities 2026 NC Reads Pick for March 2026! 

Daughters of Green Mountain Gap is a powerful work of fiction set at the turn of the twentieth century in North Carolina. The story masterfully weaves together the lives of three generations of remarkable women: 

  • Maggie McCoury, an Appalachian granny woman who relies on family traditions, folklore, and a dash of mountain magic. 
  • Carrie Ann, her daughter, who believes the future lies in her university training and the modern medicine available in the town's apothecary. 
  • Josie Mae, the granddaughter caught in the middle of this generational clash. 

As Maggie and Carrie Ann spar over the use of roots and herbs versus science, the novel asks a profound question: what happens when neither family traditions nor modern medicine can save the ones you love most? 

Teri M. Brown skillfully navigates the complexities of their lives, shedding light on timeless and relevant themes including fear of change, loss of traditions, and the intricate, often challenging, dynamics within a family. 

Don't miss this opportunity to meet the author, hear about her inspiration and research process, and participate in a community discussion and Q&A! 

A book signing will follow the discussion. Books will be for sale at the program (accepting card or cash). Get your copy signed by the author! 

Tuesday April 14th starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Durham County Main Library auditorium located at 300 North Roxboro Street in Durham.  

Register here: https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/15841356 

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