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Here’s the latest news from Durham County Library.
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Durham County Library Awarded Federal Grant
Durham County Library and Digital Durham are pleased to announce the award of a $20,742 federal grant distributed by the State Library of North Carolina (SLNC) for a Digital Navigator pilot program to aid in bridging the digital divide in Durham. These federal funds represent an investment in libraries’ capacity to deliver relevant and up-to-date […]
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Durham County Library and Durham Library Foundation Present the Second Annual Library Fest: Food Edition
Durham County Library and Durham Library Foundation are hosting the Second Annual Library Fest from April 18 – 23, 2022. Library Fest is a celebration of public libraries, and this year the theme is all about food. Library Fest will be comprised of virtual and in-person programs for all ages. The public can look forward […]
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Durham County Library Announces New Deputy Director
Durham County Library is pleased to announce Stephanie Fennell, most recently the location manager for North Regional Library, as the new Deputy Director. Fennell will start this role today, March 7, 2022. “We are thrilled to welcome Stephanie to our Executive Leadership Team,” said Tammy Baggett-Best, Library Director. “Her years of service with Durham County […]
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Limited Services Available on Saturday, February 5
Due to Durham County network upgrades, Durham County Library will have limited services on Saturday, February 5. While the library will be open regular hours, the following services will be unavailable at all locations: Computer use Printing Wireless internet access Staff phones Self-checkout machines In-person credit card fee payment Patrons will be able to checkout […]
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Durham County Library’s Stanford L. Warren Branch Collection is Currently Being Moved in Preparation for Building Repairs
Durham, NC — Durham County Library has begun the removal of the Stanford L. Warren Branch Library’s collection, including the Selena Warren Wheeler special collection, in preparation for building repairs. The Branch, located at 1201 Fayetteville Street, temporarily closed on August 27, 2021 due to water intrusion issues, and team members from the location were temporarily […]
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Download the New DCo Library App
You asked for it, and now it’s here! We are excited to announce the launch of our new smartphone app for Android and iOS phones. Just search the Google Play Store or Apple App Store for “Durham County Library” to install the free app on your device, or click one of the badges below to […]
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Ancestry Library Edition Returns to Library Building Only Access December 30
We are sorry to announce that temporary remote access to Ancestry Library Edition will end on December 30, 2021. Although access to Ancestry Library Edition was “in library” only prior to the pandemic, Ancestry provided nearly 2 years of free temporary remote access to its library subscribers due to pandemic library closures. Ancestry is ending […]
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Durham County Library’s Stanford L. Warren Branch to Reopen in Late 2022, Following Necessary Repairs
Durham County Library’s Stanford L. Warren Branch, located at 1201 Fayetteville Street, is scheduled to reopen in late 2022 following necessary building repairs due to water intrusion.
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Durham County Library’s Stanford L. Warren Branch to Temporarily Close at 6 p.m. August 27 for Repairs
Durham County Library’s Stanford L. Warren Branch, located at 1201 Fayetteville Street, will be temporarily closing to the public at 6 p.m. August 27 for building repairs due to water intrusion. Please visit our website www.DurhamCountyLibrary.org for further updates as they become available.
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Durham County Library’s Main Library to Reopen, Today, July 28 at 9:30 a.m., Following a Brief Closure due to HVAC Issues
Durham County Library is pleased to announce the reopening of Main Library, located at 300 N. Roxboro Street, today, July 28 at 9:30 a.m. following a brief closure due to unexpected HVAC issues.