New and Popular Books
- New York Times Bestseller Lists: The nation’s top sellers, updated weekly
- DCL Top 10: See what Durham is reading now!
Recommendations for You!
- My Next 5: Get personalized reading recommendations from Durham librarians
- NextReads: E-newsletters with the latest and greatest books on your favorite topics and genres
- NoveList Plus: Find new books based on your interest and reading history
- Book Lists: reading suggestions in dozens of themes and categories
Digital Collection Highlights
- Overdrive: Our biggest collection of e-books and e-audiobooks!
- Hoopla: E-books and e-audiobooks, plus music, movies, TV, and comic books too!
- Public Domain E-books: Hundreds of classics with no waiting!
- RB Digital Magazines: Read digital magazines on your computer or tablet!
- All Digital Collections
Book Clubs
- Book Clubs at Durham County Library: Join the discussion, from cookbooks to graphic novels
- Book Club Kits: Check out enough copies for your whole book club, all at once!
Special Reading-Related Programs
- To Be Read Challenge: Got a stack of books at your bedside? Read it down, write reviews, and win prizes!
- Summer Reading: Read books, earn prizes! This year’s theme is Libraries Rock!
- DCL Literary Calendar: Author talks, book festivals and more
Websites for Readers
- NPR’s Book Concierge: Hundreds of 2017 titles chosen by the staff of NPR in a lovely browsable interface, plus links to previous years’ selections
- The North Carolina Literary Map: Created by UNCG Librarians, this site will take you on a tour of NC-based authors and NC-set fiction and nonfiction
- The Speculative Herald: The latest fantasy, science fiction, and other speculative fiction works reviewed by a collective of devoted bloggers
- More websites for readers
Upcoming Book Programs
Glow and Read- Brillar y Leer evento bilingue - Bilingual program- Volunteers reading to kids
Monday, July 22, 2019 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.) (South - Children's Programming Room)
mbelford@dconc.gov - if wanting to volunteer Volunteers (12+) will read with kids ages 3-11 in English or Spanish while using glow sticks to follow along in the book. No registration needed
Ages: Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds, Teen, Pre-School, Middle School, Kindergarten, High School, Elementary School
Glow and Read- Brillar y Leer Bilingue - Teens and adults reading to kids with glow sticks
Tuesday, July 23, 2019 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Regional Library
mbelford@dconc.gov- Adolescentes y adultos van a leer con ninos de 3+ en ingles o espanol No hace falta anotarse- No sign up needed
Ages: Teen, Middle School, Kindergarten, Elementary School
Non-Fiction Book Club
Tuesday, July 23, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.) (South - Adult Services Space)
Monthly meeting of Non Fiction Book Club.
Ages: Adult
North Book Club
Wednesday, July 24, 2019 • 10:00am - 11:00am
North Regional Library (North - Children's Programming Room)
Calling all fiction lovers! Join us one Wednesday each month for fun and lively discussions.
Ages: Senior Citizen, Adult
Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald Read Aloud
Wednesday, July 24, 2019 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125)
Bring the story of Fantastic BeastsL Crimes of Grindelwald to life! Each participant will read as a different character. Please register. For teens and tweens, 6th grade and up!
Ages: Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds, Teen, Middle School, High School
Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald Read Aloud
Thursday, July 25, 2019 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125)
Bring the story of Fantastic BeastsL Crimes of Grindelwald to life! Each participant will read as a different character. Please register. For teens and tweens, 6th grade and up!
Ages: Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds, Teen, Middle School, High School
Pardon My Youth Book Club
Thursday, July 25, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.)
You're never too old to read YA!
Ages: Senior Citizen, High School, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Adult
Graphic Book Club
Saturday, July 27, 2019 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Children's Programming Room)
Enjoy comic books or graphic novels? Join us for the monthly meeting of Durham County Library's Graphic Book Club.
Ages: Teen, Adult
Glow and Read- Brillar y Leer evento bilingue - Bilingual program- Volunteers reading to kids
Monday, July 29, 2019 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.) (South - Children's Programming Room)
mbelford@dconc.gov - if wanting to volunteer Volunteers (12+) will read with kids ages 3-11 in English or Spanish while using glow sticks to follow along in the book. No registration needed
Ages: Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds, Teen, Pre-School, Middle School, Kindergarten, High School, Elementary School
Glow and Read- Brillar y Leer Bilingue - Teens and adults reading to kids with glow sticks
Tuesday, July 30, 2019 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Regional Library (North - Children's Programming Room)
mbelford@dconc.gov- Adolescentes y adultos van a leer con ninos de 3+ en ingles o espanol No hace falta anotarse- No sign up needed
Ages: Teen, Middle School, Kindergarten, Elementary School
Harry Potter's 39th Birthday Party
Wednesday, July 31, 2019 • 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room)
Come celebrate the Boy Who Lived's birthday. Harry will be turning 39 this year! So to celebrate, we will have cupcake decorating, Harry Potter crafts, and games. Please register.
Ages: Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds, Teen, Middle School, High School, Elementary School
Romance Lovers Book Club
Thursday, August 01, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #2 - Room 120)
Come talk about your favorite books with fellow romance readers! For a list of our upcoming books, check out our meetup page at http://www.meetup.com/Romance-Lovers-Book-Club/.
Ages: Adult
Books Among Friends - Book Sale - August 2019 Book Sale
Saturday, August 03, 2019 • 10:00am - 4:00pm
Books Among Friends
The Friends of the Durham Library are having a two-day book sale at Books Among Friends (1058 W Club Blvd, Suite 252, Durham, NC 27701) inside Northgate beside the former Sears.
Ages: Senior Citizen, Middle School, High School, Elementary School, Adult
Books Among Friends - Book Sale - August 2019 Book Sale
Sunday, August 04, 2019 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Books Among Friends
The Friends of the Durham Library are having a two-day book sale at Books Among Friends (1058 W Club Blvd, Suite 252, Durham, NC 27701) inside Northgate beside the former Sears.
Ages: Senior Citizen, Middle School, High School, Elementary School, Adult
Neurodiversity Book Club
Monday, August 05, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.) (South - Children's Programming Room)
Come participate in a progressive discussion focused on topics concerning neurodiversity, societal inclusion, and autistic empowerment.
Ages: Adult
Sub-Genre-O-Rama Book Club
Thursday, August 08, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Children's Programming Room)
Adventurous readers unite!
Ages: Adult
Mystery Book Club
Monday, August 12, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm
North Regional Library (North - Children's Programming Room)
The Mystery Book Club is discussing Edgar nominees for best debut novel this quarter. We’ll discuss Bearskin in July, A Knife in the Fog in August, and The Last Equation of Isaac Severy in September.
Ages: Senior Citizen, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Adult
40 & Over DCL Book Club
Tuesday, August 13, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
East Regional Library (East - Tutoring/Study Room #2)
Come and join mature, lively discussion about the chosen book of the month. New members welcomed. Book to be discussed: "Born A Crime" by Trevor Noah.
Ages: Adult
Day Time Book Club
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 • 11:00am - 12:30pm
East Regional Library (East - Meeting Room - Right Side)
A friendly gathering of book lovers who prefer to meet during the light of day.
Ages: Adult
Fiction Book Club
Thursday, August 15, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:15pm
South Regional Library (S. Alston Ave.) (South - Adult Services Space)
Read a different novel each month. Titles to be selected by the group.
Ages: Adult
