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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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Online resources

Online research, learning, and entertainment, all available (and free!) with your Durham County Library card. Our resources are provided by a variety of vendors. Please see our privacy policy for…

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Hours and locations

Main Library 300 N. Roxboro St. Durham, NC 27701 Directions 919-560-0100 Open today 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM More Main Library hours Sunday Closed Monday 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM…

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Ebooks and online media

Your Durham County Library card offers you lots of options for free digital content. We’ve got ebooks, e-audio, magazines, TV shows, movies, and music, ready for streaming and/or downloading. If…

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Suggest a purchase

Think there’s something we’re missing? We love to hear your recommendations! If you’ve checked the catalog and don’t see what you’re looking for, you can complete the form below to…

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Promote your book

Items considered for the library collection are evaluated according to the criteria set forth in our Resources Selection Policy. As a public library, we purchase titles for the general reader…

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Request from another library system

You can have 5 ILL requests in process at a time. If you have any questions, contact the location from which you normally pick up or borrow your item(s). You…

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Reading recommendations

We offer several online tools to help you choose what to read next. (Of course, you can also always ask a librarian at your favorite library location for recommendations.) My…

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Book clubs and kits

Reading can be even better with other people! If you want to plug in to an existing book club, check out our events calendar – we host clubs focused on…

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Borrowing and accounts

Get answers to common questions about checking out, holds, renewals, and fines. Got a question that isn’t answered here? Get in touch. Checking out How do I check something out?…