211 Lick Creek Lane
Durham, NC 27703
Directions

We're inside the Lakeside portion of the Grove Park neighborhood, just past the fire station.

919-560-0862

This week’s hours

Sorry, we're closed right now

Sunday Closed Monday 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Getting here

Bus routes

GoDurham 3B

The nearest bus stop is on the corner of Mineral Springs Rd. and Highway 98 - it's about a 1/2 mile walk east on Highway 98.

Bike racks

To the right of the entrance, past the brick sign that says “East Regional Library”

Parking

Large free lot

Amenities

24-hour exterior book drop
Single-occupant all-gender restroom
Infant changing stations
Bookable rooms

Common tasks

Technology

Public internet access computers

Computers with internet access are available for public use at all Durham County Library locations.
Public internet access computers details
Wireless internet access

You can connect your own device to the internet at any of our locations. Our wireless internet access is free and does not require a password. Look for the network named “DCo Library Public.” Heads up – our network is an unsecured network.
Hotspots for checkout

Your Durham County Library card lets you borrow a mobile hotspot to take the internet wherever you go!
Hotspots for checkout details
Printing

You can print to printers at East Regional from your mobile device or home computer.
Printing details
Scanners

Document feeder and flatbed scanners are available. Our scanners can handle up to legal sized (8.5″ x 14″) documents.

Scanning is free of cost. You will need a library card or computer use card to sign on to the scanner computer.
Copiers

Copiers are available at all locations. There is a small fee that can be paid by credit card at Main Library's adult computers and in cash at our other locations.
Copiers details
Fax

Fax machines are available for public use. Faxes cost $1.75 for the first page and $1 for each page after that. The fax machines only accept credit cards for payment (not cash). You can check the status of your fax online after sending it.

Assistive technology

More assistive technology info

BigKeys keyboard

Helps with typing for people with mobility and/or visual impairments. This multi-colored keyboard has bigger than normal keys to make it easier to see letters and select just one key at a time while typing at a computer. The multi-colored keys also pro
BigKeys keyboard keyguard

Can be placed over the BigKeys keyboard to help in selecting only a single letter or key at a time.
Trackball mouse

This mouse is a handheld pointing device that requires little wrist or hand movement. You can control it with very limited finger movement. It can also be used to control an on-screen keyboard, available at every computer through Microsoft Office.
Keyboard type aid

Fits over your hand to help select keys on a keyboard or turn the pages of an open book.
Handheld video magnifier

Magnifies text and images, with the option of changing the color contrast for easy visual discernment based on your preferences. The magnifier can be held in your hand or placed on an open book.
Adaptive joystick

A handheld pointing device that requires limited hand movement, with different grips available based on your preference. It can also be used to control the on-screen keyboard, available at every computer through Microsoft Office.

Did you know?

East Regional Library opened June 16, 2006. It was the first regional library in the Durham County Library system.
East Regional is LEED certified.

Today’s events

Over 50 Crowd

Tuesday, June 06, 2023 • 10:00am - 11:30am

East Regional Library (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)

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Ages: Senior Citizen

Durham Voices

Tuesday, June 06, 2023 • 6:15pm - 7:45pm

East Regional Library (Study Room #1)

Durham Voices is a fiction critique group for those serious about working toward publication. Space is limited, so please email Phil at plocey@dconc.gov to inquire about availability.

Ages: Adult

Spring Scavenger Hunt at East Regional

Tuesday, June 06, 2023 • All day

East Regional Library

Find all 10 sunflowers hidden on the children's side and you'll get to pick a prize from the treasure chest!

Ages: Elementary School, Kindergarten, Pre-School

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Special features at East Regional Library

A child hands a coding toy to a librarian while sitting on a large colorful rug

Programming room

Catch storytimes, craft programs, computer classes, game days, and more in this space for all ages.

Little World display

Brought to us by Little World Charity, the Little Worlds are custom-made, whimsical, mechanical displays. Find them at Durham County Libraries, Ronald McDonald Houses, Duke Children's Hospital, and other spots in the Triangle.

Outdoor seating

Enjoy the outdoors with bench seating in front of the library and near the children’s area.

Manager

L. Doll

Email: ldoll@dconc.gov

L. Doll is the Manager of the East Regional Library and has over two decades of experience working in public libraries. In her role, Ms. Doll enjoys assisting staff with trying out new ideas and helping them work towards their full potential. Her most intense customer service job began in 2019 with the adoption of her cat, an aspiring dictator.

Pronouns: she/her