In the community
The library isn’t just a building (or even seven buildings!). We provide services throughout Durham County so we can reach as many people as possible. You may catch our staff members helping out at a community event or visiting your school. We also have programs dedicated to extending the library into the community. Here are some of them:
The Bookmobile
The bookmobile is our mobile branch! It's a large vehicle loaded with books you can check out. On the bookmobile you can also sign up for a library card, pick up a book you requested through our online catalog, and more. Request a visit for your preschool, child care program, or other organization, or catch us at one of our public stops.
Get Set, Get Ready, Let’s Read!
We work with Durham County’s child care programs to develop early literacy skills in children from birth to five years old. We visit each partner site for a complete storytime based on book-sharing techniques. Our visits also include crafts, music, and movement. Afterward, we leave books with the providers to use for creating more reading experiences until the next visit. Get Set aims to foster a love of reading in children and to help prepare them to succeed in school.
Technology Engagement
Durham County Library is dedicated to helping bridge the digital divide. We provide technology instruction and digital literacy programming at our library locations as well as in collaboration with community organizations outside of the library.
Bring the library to you
Did you know that the library can come to you? We offer programs such as storytimes, S.T.E.A.M./maker events, group library card signup events, library info sessions, and much more! Learn more about requesting a visit.