On Monday, September 8, Bragtown Branch Library will begin new Monday hours of 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

For kids and families

The library is a place for all kinds of families to discover, explore, and have fun together.

It’s not just books (although we’ve got a great collection for kids!). At the library you can:

…and much more!

For every age

Through every stage of your lifelong learning journey, the library is there for you. From the very beginning with lapsit storytimes and board books, through homework help and fun activities for kids in school, and into the teen years and beyond – at every age, we can help you grow, learn, and have fun!

Upcoming events

Fun Friday

Friday, September 05, 2025 • 10:00am - 5:00pm

Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Main Children's Programming Room)

Come hangout at the library in the Children's Programming Room. We'll have out toys and games out for the kids to play with during this self-directed play time....

Ages: Baby, Elementary School, Intergenerational, Kindergarten, Pre-School, Toddler, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds, DPS

This Week In the Lab: Paper Crafts

Friday, September 05, 2025 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St)

Join the STEAM Team in the Innovation Lab during specified open hours to do paper crafts by creating your own Zine and fold origami!...

Ages: Adult, Elementary School, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Intergenerational, Kindergarten, Middle School, Pre-School, Senior Citizen, Teen, Toddler, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds, DPS

Young Chefs: Smores

Friday, September 05, 2025 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm

East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)

Do you like to play with your food? Join us at the library as we explore together. This month, we will make microwavable smores. This program is best suited for K-5th grade. All supplies provided. *Registration is required. Registration opens Friday,...

Ages: Elementary School, Kindergarten

Registration full. Join the waitlist >

Game On: Nintendo Switch Fun at Bragtown

Friday, September 05, 2025 • 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Bragtown Branch Library (3200 Dearborn Dr)

Join us at the Bragtown Branch Library for daily gaming  for tweens and teens! Dive into the world of Nintendo Switch with an array of exciting games available for play. Challenge your friends, explore new worlds, and level up your...

Ages: Elementary School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds, DPS

HEAD 2 HEAD: Kidz Movie Poll

Friday, September 05, 2025 • All day

South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave) (South Regional - Children's Area)

It's time to vote!! A kid's voting station has been set up in the children's area at the South Regional Library. Which is your favorite Disney film: A Bug's Life (1998) or Toy Story (1995)? Let us know!...

Ages: Elementary School, Kindergarten, Pre-School, Toddler

Maker + STEAM Take and Make: Take Flight with Paper Gliders

Friday, September 05, 2025 • All day

Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St)

Take flight with a paper glider built from cardstock and engineering concepts in this Maker + STEAM Take and Make! Resources, templates, and instructions are included....

Ages: Adult, Elementary School, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Middle School, Senior Citizen, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

Family Storytime @ Southwest Regional

Saturday, September 06, 2025 • 10:30am - 11:00am

Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) (Southwest Meeting Room)

Join us for a Saturday morning Family Storytime that will include stories, fingerplays and interactive songs!...

Ages: Baby, Elementary School, Intergenerational, Kindergarten, Pre-School, Toddler

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Staff picks

Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus

Like the classic series Junie B Jones, these beginner chapter books are all about GIRLS! This list is targeted towards kiddos ages 5-9, or for those who want shorter chapter books featuring illustrations and doodles.

Dogs, and Dogs, and Dogs, Oh My!

On August 26th every year, National Dog Day is celebrated in the United States! Do you have a dog at home? Whether you do or don't, you may enjoy these books!...

Storytime: The Color Green

Reading picture books about the color green helps children build vocabulary and color recognition while connecting to the world around them. Talking about green things they...

Featured online resources

Brainfuse HelpNow

Free online tutoring, help with writing assignments, and more.

Help and more info for Brainfuse HelpNow

Gale in Context: Elementary

Just for elementary students: search for info on current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports, and more. Includes easy-to-understand articles from over 100 kids' magazines, newspapers, and reference books.

Help and more info for Gale in Context: Elementary

Just for Kids Access Video

Kids’ shows, with favorites like Sesame Street, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, and more.

NCpedia

Info about North Carolina history, people, government, and educational institutions.

More online resources for kids >

Accounts and access

Library cards

No one is too young or old to get a library card! Kids from 0 to 17 can check out items, use computers, and more with a juvenile card. A parent or guardian must be present to sign up for the card.

For Durham Public Schools students – Bull City, NC SLAM

Durham Public Schools students can also check out items through the Bull City, NC SLAM program. No sign-up is required: students already have a SLAM ID unless you’ve opted out of the program – it’s the same as your student ID or PowerSchool number. You can use your SLAM IDs for checking out books, using library resources online, and more. Learn more about how Bull City, NC SLAM works.

Meet the children’s librarians

Ms. Olivia in her chef's hat, ready to whip up some fun

Ms. Olivia

Location: Southwest Regional Library

Since the summer of 2014, Ms. Olivia has assisted in Children’s Services. She can’t believe that she gets paid telling stories! She can’t believe that she gets paid to sing and dance with children and adults! She can’t believe how much fun she has at DCo Library — and she gets paid!

Pronouns: she/her

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