Printing at Main Library is currently cash / change only.
Automated phone renewals are now available by calling 919-680-2524 and logging in with your library card number and PIN.
Due to an ongoing maintenance issue at Southwest Regional Library, a section of the children's area is currently unavailable to both staff and patrons until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience.

For adults

The library is not just for kids (although we love them) and not just about books (although we’ve got them). We offer a wide range of adult-specific programs and services created to inspire lives and transform our community. Wherever you are in life, we’re there for you.

At the library, you can:

There’s something for everyone – come check us out!

Upcoming events

Poetry Hunt at Southwest!

Friday, May 03, 2024 • All day

Southwest Regional Library (Southwest Regional - Children's Area)

Poetry is all around us!  Search the children's area to learn about 10 types of poems. Stop by the Children's Desk to learn more and get started. 

Ages: Elementary School, Intergenerational, Kindergarten, Pre-School

Radiant Generations: A Mother-Daughter Celebration of Natural Beauty

Saturday, May 04, 2024 • 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library (Main Library - MakerLab)

Get ready for a pre-mother's day celebration with Durham County Library and Desta Natural as we host an educational session on skincare. Helu, owner of Desta Natural a local Durham business will provide insight into what ingredients are...

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

Registration required

Rest + Restore (Yoga)

Saturday, May 04, 2024 • 10:00am - 11:00am

East Regional Library (East Meeting Room - Full Room)

A floor-based yoga class, led by our resident yogi librarian, will involve a slower-paced flow that is appropriate for beginners as well as those with a regular practice that are looking for a more restorative option to add to their routine....

Ages: Adult

Registration required

Family Storytime

Saturday, May 04, 2024 • 10:30am - 11:00am

Main Library (Main Children's Programming Room)

Ages: Baby, Elementary School, Intergenerational, Kindergarten, Pre-School, DPS

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Meet the adult services librarians

Adult services librarian Phil

Phil

Location: East Regional Library

Phil is a Tar Heel alum who dabbled in several dozen professions before settling on librarianship. He is an independently published fantasy author who is active in the regional writing scene and is slowly figuring out how to convert his love of fantasy football into another secondary career. Phil continues riding his bike to work, even though he’s been struck by moving cars on a number of occasions.

Pronouns: he/him

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