Business workshops
Thinking of starting your own business? We’re here to support you throughout the entire entrepreneurship process, from ideation to implementation. Explore free offerings below from the Library and our neighbors.

Learn how to think like an entrepreneur and determine if starting a business is right for you through an entrepreneurial mindset training course.
Happening at the Library:
AI for the People: Everyday AI Made Simple
Monday, June 29, 2026 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd) (North Meeting Room - Full Room)
A Beginner-Friendly Workshop Hosted by Durham County Public Library & Give It To The People®...
Unearthing the Stories You Tell Yourself: Impostor Syndrome and Self-Trust
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Meeting Room #4347)
Most people have heard of impostor syndrome or imposter phenomenon: the feeling that your work isn't as good as others think, that someone is about to find out, that success so far has mostly been luck. It is a very common human experience. This...
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Senior Citizen, Teen
Small and Steady: How to Build Habits That Hold During the Hard Times
Saturday, August 01, 2026 • 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Meeting Room #4347)
Most habit advice was written for people who aren't exhausted, in pain, or managing a health challenge. This workshop takes a different approach. We'll look at why so many good habits fall apart during hard times, what makes a habit actually...
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Senior Citizen, Teen
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