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On the morning of Saturday, April 13, Durham County Library’s downtown Main Library location received a bomb threat related to one of its programming offerings. Upon receiving the threat at approximately 10:30 a.m., staff and patrons evacuated to a safe distance. Local law enforcement swept the building and confirmed that no threats were present, giving the building the all-clear.
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From Monday, April 8 to Saturday, April 13, Durham County Library will hold the fourth annual Library Fest. This year’s theme is The Nature Edition. With the generous support of the Durham Library Foundation, the Forest at Duke, and community partners, Library Fest will include world-class author talks, programs, and events. Headliners like Leah Thomas, Dr. John Francis, and Matías Murano will compliment dozens of nature-themed events being held throughout Durham.
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A Message from Tammy Baggett-Best, Library Director: On the heels of National Women’s History Month is National Library Week, which spans from April 8 – 13. What better time to honor the histories of the women who have provided leadership for Durham County Library? Dale Gaddis worked her entire professional career for Durham County Library, from […]
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The Friends of the Durham Library (FODL) and Durham County Library are proud to announce the Friends’ awarding of $15,000 in grant funds to support library programs.
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Le preguntamos al personal de la Biblioteca qué significa para ellos la Historia Negra. Esto es lo que dijeron: La Historia Negra es todos los días, todos los meses y todos los años. La Historia Negra es entonces, y ahora, y siempre. Es la creencia en la liberación para todos nosotros, en la libertad de […]
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Durham, NC — Durham County Library’s Stanford L. Warren Branch is slated to reopen in fall 2024 following interior renovations, refurnishing, and the fitting of audiovisual equipment. In August 2021, Stanford L. Warren closed to undergo extensive repairs caused by the intrusion of water into the historic building. During the period of the library’s closure, […]
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Beginning October 2, 2023, the North Carolina Collection’s hours will be Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Appointments outside of these hours are available upon request. Please contact NCC staff for more information at ncc@dconc.gov or at 919-560-0171.
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La biblioteca actualizará sus programas de software detrás de escena para ofrecer una mejor experiencia a nuestros usuarios. Cronología Mayo 1 – Se duplica el período de préstamos Fechas de vencimiento extendidas – plazos de préstamo más largos para facilitar la transición Mayo 22 – Pausa para nuevas reservas/préstamos interbibliotecarios Todas las reservas existentes se […]
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On Saturday, April 29, 2023, the Durham Library Foundation will host All Booked Up, an after-hours party celebrating the library. Occurring alongside Durham County Library’s Third Annual Library Fest: The Storytelling Edition, All Booked Up will take place at Main Library from 7-10 p.m. The event will feature fantastic food and drink, a DJ, behind the scenes access, library tours, live demonstrations, and more.
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Beginning Monday, April 24 and ending Saturday, April 29, 2023, Durham County Library and the Durham Library Foundation will host Library Fest: The Storytelling Edition. Following last year’s Food Edition and the inaugural edition in 2021, the Library is excited to feature headliners including Terry McMillan, Jeghetto, Chef Sean Sherman, and Sheila Turnage. There are many ways to tell a story, and our various free Library Fest programs reflect that theme.
