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Families and Lifelong Learning
Durham University Library and Collections offer a range of fun, engaging and accessible workshops, resources and experiences for people of all ages. Find out more below and we look forward to welcoming you to our venues.
Families and Children
Discover the incredible collections in our venues for families of all ages with our wide-ranging family programme suitable for multiple age groups.
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Lifelong Learning
People of all ages want to learn and explore, discover our offer for learners of all ages and abilities. Learn something new, discover incredible stories in our collections and meet like-minded people in our welcoming and friendly spaces.
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Lifelong Learning Groups
We welcome lifelong learning groups such as the University of the Third Age (U3A), Women’s Institute (WI), Workers’ Educational Association (WEA) and more.
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Creative Age
Creative Age is a free, weekly art group for people living with dementia or other long-term health challenges and their carers.
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Visiting Clubs and Groups
We welcome lifelong learning groups such as Rainbows, Cubs, Scouts, Brownies, Guides or other adult or children's community groups at all our venues.
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Book Club
The Library and Collections Book Club meets on the last Thursday of every month from 5pm - 6pm in the Oriental Museum café.
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Upcoming events
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Family Activities: Spirit of the Bear
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Family Activities: Blast Off!
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World Heritage Day Celebrations
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Trapdoor to a Fantastical County Durham
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Family Activities: Spirit of the Bear
Friday 17 April, 2026
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Family Activities: Blast Off!
Saturday 18 April, 2026
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
World Heritage Day Celebrations
Saturday 18 April, 2026
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Durham Castle, Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre
Trapdoor to a Fantastical County Durham
Saturday 28 March, 2026
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Museum of Archaeology
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Accessibility
Support for neurodiversity, physical access and more information can be found here for our programmes and workshops.