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:
- Find a quiet space to work. Send an email or a fax. Get support with starting the business you’ve been imagining
- Join a book club. Level up your computer skills. Slow down with meditation, or get moving with line dancing.
- Take a class online. Get tools for your job search. Find your ancestors.
- Get reading recommendations. Find the latest bestsellers. Write your own novel.
There’s something for everyone – come check us out!
Staff picks
Genre Book Club 2026 Picks: Poetry
See what everyone chose to read for poetry month! Genre of the Month Book Club explores a new genre each month. There are no assigned books, members choose to read whatever they want.
Poetry in Translation
Books of poetry in the Durham library collection originally written in languages other than English.
LibraryFest 2026 ("The Stories That Built Us"): The Stories that Built U.S. Business
“Risk more than others think is safe. Dream more than others think is practical.” - Howard Schultz, Starbucks CEO
Champion Leadership
A list of books written by some of college basketball’s most accomplished coaches, including Mike Krzyzewski, John Wooden, and John Calipari. Blending personal stories with...
Cozy Fiction by Asian Authors
A list of books written by some of college basketball’s most accomplished coaches, including Mike Krzyzewski, John Wooden, and John Calipari. Blending personal stories with...
Financial Literacy Month - April
Observed each April, Financial Literacy Month is a nationwide effort to promote financial education. It is an invitation to build stronger habits around spending, saving,...
Meet the adult services librarians
Emily
Location: North Regional Library
Emily is a native of Ohio who loves living in Durham. Her favorite resource on this website is NoveList Plus, an amazing place to go for book recommendations, series order, and so much more! A few of Emily’s other favorite things: LIBRARIES, reading, walking, helping people, cats, more reading, book clubs, and bringing interesting people from the community into the library to share useful information. Also reading.
Pronouns: she/her
