Book Harvest Events

The role of neighborhoods and communities to provide learning opportunities is central to providing every child with the resources, tools, and skills to learn and flourish. To create a communitywide culture of literacy, Book Harvest hosts several events that celebrate the joy of books throughout the year. This includes two signature events in Durham: the Dream Big Book Drive and Community Celebration on MLK Day and the Summer Block Party.

Upcoming Events

Multiple Dates
May 28, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Turning Pages: Bilingual Storytime with Caleb Johnson
Book Harvest, 2501 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707, USA
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May 28, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Book Harvest, 2501 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707, USA
Enjoy sports themed storytime with Pro Football Player Caleb Johnson!
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Multiple Dates
May 30, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Sensory Friendly Storytime at Book Harvest with Natalia Wesley
Book Harvest, 2501 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707, USA
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May 30, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Book Harvest, 2501 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707, USA
Designed to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all children, including those with sensory processing challenges!
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May 30, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
AANHPI Month Celebration
Book Harvest, 2501 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707, USA
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May 30, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Book Harvest, 2501 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707, USA
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with free books and storytime!
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Jul 18, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Summer Block Party
Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
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Jul 18, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Book Harvest’s beloved Summer Block Party promotes a joyful community-wide culture of literacy in Durham, celebrating summer reading and providing children of all ages with an abundance of books to help keep learning alive in summer.
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