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All library locations and services will be closed on Friday, March 29, and Saturday, March 30, for the spring holiday.
Behind-the-scenes software update - you can now log in to the online catalog, view your account, and place holds. Phone renewals are not available yet - for now, you can renew online or by contacting us.

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Durham County Library’s Stanford L. Warren Branch Collection is Currently Being Moved in Preparation for Building Repairs

Durham, NC — Durham County Library has begun the removal of the Stanford L. Warren Branch Library’s collection, including the Selena Warren Wheeler special collection, in preparation for building repairs. The Branch, located at 1201 Fayetteville Street, temporarily closed on August 27, 2021 due to water intrusion issues, and team members from the location were temporarily […]

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Download the New DCo Library App

You asked for it, and now it’s here! We are excited to announce the launch of our new smartphone app for Android and iOS phones. Just search the Google Play Store or Apple App Store for “Durham County Library” to install the free app on your device, or click one of the badges below to […]

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Ancestry Library Edition Returns to Library Building Only Access December 30

We are sorry to announce that temporary remote access to Ancestry Library Edition will end on December 30, 2021. Although access to Ancestry Library Edition was “in library” only prior to the pandemic, Ancestry provided nearly 2 years of free temporary remote access to its library subscribers due to pandemic library closures. Ancestry is ending […]

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Durham County Main Library Reopens Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Durham County Library is absolutely thrilled to announce that Main Library in downtown Durham reopens its doors to the public on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 2 p.m. Located at 300 N. Roxboro Street, Durham, NC 27701, the fully renovated, four-story building features an outdoor terrace and green roof, two maker spaces, public computers, space to work and learn, and a fabulous collection of books for all ages.

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