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Death Cafe

Monday, February 23, 2026 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd)

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Early Voting

Early voting for the 2026 statewide primary election runs from February 12 – 28. Main Library, East Regional Library, North Regional Library, and South Regional Library are early voting locations.
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Book club Romance Lovers Book Club

Last Wednesday of the month
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February reads:

The Princess and the P.I. by Nikki Payne
And Then There Was the One by Martha Waters

Covers of books that highlight the many advantages of adopting a slower pace in daily life, including stress reduction and enhanced mental clarity.

Book list Slow Down

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At our locations The Hattie Meadows Gardening School

Upcoming sessions:
February 28 – Garden Design with Native Plants
March 14 – Vegetable Gardening Symposium
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Free online job coaching

Online resource Brainfuse JobNow

Connect with a live job coach for help writing a resume or cover letter, working on job search strategies, building your skills, navigating unemployment, and more.

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At our locations Tax preparation

AARP Tax-Aide will offer sessions at Main Library from January 30 – April 13, 2026. Make a Tax-Aide appointment online >
For appointment help, call 919-695-7548 or email durhamtaxaide@gmail.com.
Please do not call the library for an appointment.

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Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report

Get this year’s snapshot of some of the many things the library has been up to – Stanford L. Warren Edition:
Annual Report – English
Annual Report – Spanish

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Book list Stay Focused

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Book list On Tyranny

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