Durham County Library enters Phase 2 of reopening on June 16 with the launch of Library Take-Out! Starting June 16, library customers will be able to log in to their account online at DurhamCountyLibrary.org or call 919-560-0103 to place a hold on books and audiovisual material for pick up at the library.
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Durham County earns national achievement award for the library initiative Practicing Inclusivity
Durham County’s library initiative Practicing Inclusivity has been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents.
Durham County Library 3D Prints Face Shields for Durham County First Responders
Durham County Library is 3D printing face shields for first responders. The newly renovated Durham County Main Library houses two maker spaces, both equipped with new technology including 3D printers and a laser cutter. While Covid-19 has delayed the opening of the new library, which was slated to open to the public in April 2020, […]
Bragtown Branch Library Reopening March 11
Durham County’s Bragtown Branch Library reopens Wednesday, March 11, 2020 with a day full of activities and celebration, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located at 3200 Dearborn Drive in Durham, 27704, Bragtown Branch Library is served by DATA bus route 9, 9A and 9B. The library will have new expanded hours—fifteen additional hours per week—open […]
Two-Day Book Sale at Books Among Friends October 5–6
Already read Osha Gray Davidson’s The Best of Enemies: Race and Redemption in the New South for Durham Reads Together and looking for your next read? Find great books at the next big book sale at Books Among Friends October 5–6 and help support the Friends of the Durham Library, a nonprofit that helps Durham […]
Durham Library Foundation Receives SunTrust Foundation’s 2019 Lighting the Way Award and $75,000 Grant
Recognized for its generous contributions to the city of Durham, the Durham Library Foundation was awarded a 2019 Lighting the Way Award and $75,000 grant by the SunTrust Foundation.
Join the Discussion – Durham Reads Together 2019: The Best of Enemies
Durham County Library invites the community to participate in Durham Reads Together 2019, a community-wide reading of Osha Gray Davidson’s The Best of Enemies: Race and Redemption in the New South. The book is available in multiple formats for check out from Durham County Library, including unlimited copies of the ebook available via OverDrive from […]
Durham County Library Presents Spring into Romance
Durham County Library presents Spring into Romance on Saturday, May 11 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. at North Regional Library, 221 Milton Rd., Durham, NC 27712. This event is free and open to the public.
Durham County Library Presents Reader’s Party
Durham County Library presents Reader’s Party on Sunday, May 5 at 2:00 p.m. at Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St., Durham, NC 27701. This event is free and open to the public.
Durham County Library Presents Día del Niño: Children’s Day – Book Day
Durham County Library presents Día del Niño: Children’s Day – Book Day on Saturday, April 27 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the DPS Staff Development Center, 2107 Hillandale Rd., Durham, NC 27713. This event is free and open to the public.
