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:
- Try out robots and other cool maker technology
- Explore in special sensory spaces
- Get messy at craft programs
- Build a masterpiece with LEGOs
- Check out a bilingual storytime
- Get personalized reading recommendations for any age
…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!
Featured online resources
Brainfuse HelpNow
Free online tutoring, help with writing assignments, and more.
Just for Kids Access Video
Kids’ shows, with favorites like Sesame Street, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, and more.
NC Kids Digital Library
Ebooks, e-audiobooks, and video for kids!
NCpedia
Info about North Carolina history, people, government, and educational institutions.
Featured book lists
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.
Online storytimes
Join our awesome children’s librarians as they share some of their favorite stories!
More online programming: Online storytime playlist Toddler Tuesday Wacky Wednesday Bilingual Thursday
Meet the children’s librarians
Ms. Julia
Location: Southwest Regional Library
Fun fact: Julia loves answering questions, which is perfect considering she works in Children’s Services. This means she is an expert in answering everything from what the best mythical creature is (unicorn, obviously), to who wrote the Jack & Annie books (Osborne), to where the Telgemeier books live (in the graphic novel section), and everything and anything in-between. She can be found running programs for kids of all ages, including Baby Lapsits, Harry Potter Club, and Spy School (among others) or at the children’s information desk at Southwest Regional Library. Julia loves crafting, drinking coffee, baking, reading, terrible jokes and puns, and her cat, who is named after a book character and whose name is a pun! She’s happy to be able to put her love of books, helping people, and master’s degree in library science to use for the Durham community. Come say hi, tell a terrible joke, or just ask a question. She’ll be happy to help you!
Pronouns: she/her