Funding is provided by the Durham Library Foundation for the following Durham County Library programs. All speaker events are from 6:00 – 7:30 at Main Library.

Authentic Selves
Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families, this exhibit explores gender identity through spirited, powerful interviews with trans and nonbinary people and their family members. FamilyDiversityProjects.org. The schedule for the display at Main, Southwest Regional Library, and East Regional Library is:
- mid-December 2024 – mid-January 2025 at Main Library
- mid-February 2025 at Southwest Regional Library
- mid-February 2025 – mid-March 2025 at East Regional Library
Speakers/Events
Billy Collins
Step into the imaginative world of Billy Collins, one of America's most celebrated poets. With his distinctive voice, wit, and profound insights into everyday life, Collins invites readers to experience poetry in a new and accessible way. The event is from 6 – 7:30 pm at Main Library Auditorium. Books from The Regulator will be available
Cornel West
American philosopher, political activist, and author known for his work on race, social justice, and democratic theory will sit in conversation with Mark Anthony Neal, a scholar and cultural critic recognized for his analysis of African American culture and work exploring themes of identity, representation, and the impact of popular culture on society. Event date is February 26, 6 – 7:30pm at Main Library Auditorium
Bakari Sellers
A prominent voice in contemporary discourse, Sellers is a distinguished lawyer, political analyst, and author whose work embodies a commitment to social justice and civil rights. Join us on March 26, 6 – 7:30 pm, Main Library Auditorium
For more information, contact Humanities Coordinator Celeste Holtzmann at choltzmann@dconc.gov.