For kids and families

The library is a place for all kinds of families to discover, explore, and have fun together.

It’s not just books (although we’ve got a great collection for kids!). At the library you can:

…and much more!

For every age

Through every stage of your lifelong learning journey, the library is there for you. From the very beginning with lapsit storytimes and board books, through homework help and fun activities for kids in school, and into the teen years and beyond – at every age, we can help you grow, learn, and have fun!

Upcoming events

Fun Time with Mr. Joel

Wednesday, August 06, 2025 • 10:30am - 11:00am

South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave) (South Meeting Room)

Please join Mr. Joel's fun time where there will be stories, songs, fingerplays, puppets, movement and more. Registration is requested!

Ages: Baby, Kindergarten, Pre-School, Toddler

Registration full.

Storytime on the Roof @ The Durham Hotel

Wednesday, August 06, 2025 • 10:30am - 11:00am

Offsite

Enjoy songs, stories, and dances in beautiful downtown Durham! Join the children's librarians from North Regional Library for rooftop fun at the Durham Hotel. This event is free to the public. The Durham Hotel is located at 315 E. Chapel Hill St....

Ages: Pre-School, Toddler

Play and Explore

Wednesday, August 06, 2025 • 11:00am - 11:30am

South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave)

Let the children play while you chat and compare notes with other parents and caregivers. This program promotes interactive play among children and encourages them to share toys and bond with others. The program takes place outdoors when the weather...

Ages: Baby, Kindergarten, Pre-School, Toddler

Registration required

Hola, Let's Learn Spanish- Color Our World Edition

Wednesday, August 06, 2025 • 11:00am - 12:00pm

Bragtown Branch Library (3200 Dearborn Dr)

Join us for Hola, Let's Learn Spanish! This interactive program offers Spanish language learners the chance to practice their conversation skills through engaging games, fun activities, and dynamic conversation topics. This program is designed...

Ages: Elementary School, Kindergarten, Middle School, Pre-School, DPS

Registration required

3D Printing Orientation Part 1 (virtual)

Wednesday, August 06, 2025 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual

Learn how to 3D print from idea to design to fabrication! In this two part orientation series, you will learn how to design and 3D print your own ideas....

Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Intergenerational, Middle School, Senior Citizen, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

Registration required

Reading & Phonics Time with Ms. Chloe

Wednesday, August 06, 2025 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Main Library - Children's Area)

Does your child need more reading practice and could benefit from more reading aloud time? Or are they just learning phonics sounds and need more practice to build blending skills? Then this program is for them! Schedule a 20-minute session for your...

Ages: Elementary School, Kindergarten, Pre-School, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds, DPS

STEAM TEAM: Cardboard Creations

Wednesday, August 06, 2025 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm

East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)

Join us at the library for this fun maker program. We will explore creating with cardboard using Makedo kits. This program is best suited for K-5th Grade. All supplies provided. *Registration is required. Registration opens Wednesday, July...

Ages: Elementary School, Kindergarten

Registration required

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Featured online resources

Brainfuse HelpNow

Free online tutoring, help with writing assignments, and more.

Help and more info for Brainfuse HelpNow

Gale in Context: Elementary

Just for elementary students: search for info on current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports, and more. Includes easy-to-understand articles from over 100 kids' magazines, newspapers, and reference books.

Help and more info for Gale in Context: Elementary

Just for Kids Access Video

Kids’ shows, with favorites like Sesame Street, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, and more.

NCpedia

Info about North Carolina history, people, government, and educational institutions.

More online resources for kids >

Accounts and access

Library cards

No one is too young or old to get a library card! Kids from 0 to 17 can check out items, use computers, and more with a juvenile card. A parent or guardian must be present to sign up for the card.

For Durham Public Schools students – Bull City, NC SLAM

Durham Public Schools students can also check out items through the Bull City, NC SLAM program. No sign-up is required: students already have a SLAM ID unless you’ve opted out of the program – it’s the same as your student ID or PowerSchool number. You can use your SLAM IDs for checking out books, using library resources online, and more. Learn more about how Bull City, NC SLAM works.

Meet the children’s librarians

Natalia in front of a reflective pond with flowering tree branches overhead.

Ms. Natalia

Location: Stanford L. Warren Branch Library

Ms. Natalia comes from the Island of Enchantment, where she lived all her life until Durham welcomed her as her new home. She got her MLIS from the University of Puerto Rico in 2020. She has always loved helping people and learning new things, and she saw the library as a perfect place to combine both things. She loves to bake, travel, dance with her husband and son, and will try to read as much as she can. She loves YA books and picture books like Across the Bay by Carlos Aponte. Her favorite place in Durham County Library is the Multi Sensory Environment at the Main Library. See you at the library! Te veo en la biblioteca!

Pronouns: she/her

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