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DURHAM, NC · WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026 · LIBRARY

Colorful Reads Book Club

Love reading stories from diverse authors?

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

About the event

Love reading stories from diverse authors? Do you find yourself seeking out books with a diverse array of characters and experiences? Join the Colorful Reads Book Club, where we will read different fiction books every month that are from diverse authors and feature characters with varied identities, orientations, and backgrounds. New members are always welcome! Light refreshments will be provided!

This month we are reading Greta and Valdin by Rebecca K Reilly (also available as an e-book)

Have questions about book club? Wanna pass along book suggestions? Email Raivynn at raivynnsmith@dconc.gov.

If you have questions about accessibility, program stimulation levels, and/or need disability accommodations, please contact us at 919-560-7192.

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