All library locations and services will be closed Thursday, May 16, for a staff development day.
Automated phone renewals are now available by calling 919-680-2524 and logging in with your library card number and PIN.
Due to an ongoing maintenance issue at Southwest Regional Library, a section of the children's area is currently unavailable to both staff and patrons until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Getting to know the catalog: Borrowing history

…the online catalog. This feature is totally optional and is opt-in for each person – your history won’t be saved unless you specifically choose to save it. Saving and viewing…

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Newspapers, newsletters, and periodicals

…and Observer Online archive of the News & Observer newspaper, from 1/1/1991 – current. Also includes the Chapel Hill News from 5/1/2000 – current. Microfilm is available from 1967–2018. The…

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Explore our collection

…Carolina Times, and census records. Genealogy Guides for conducting genealogy and family research, including online resources as well as resources in the North Carolina Collection. External Resources Links to online

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In the community

…members helping out at a community event or visiting your school. We also have programs dedicated to extending the library into the community. Here are some of them: The Bookmobile…

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Computer services

…info desk! Public internet access computers Computers with internet access are available for public use at all Durham County Library locations. Wireless internet access You can connect your own device…

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Community Information Policy

Printable policy (PDF) A. PURPOSE The Community Information Policy sets guidelines for posting of information on the library’s community bulletin boards and for the distribution of free publications by area…

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History of the Durham County Library

…added specialized spaces and expanded the library’s capacity for community programming and events. The renovated Main Library will be a community-centered space for learning and innovation for years to come….

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Major programs

…books they’ve written with the community. We all have to begin somewhere, so if you’ve ever felt like you had a story you want to tell, come join us and…

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Technology Policy

…Library Bill of Rights Access for Children and Young Adults to Nonprint Materials: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights CIPA Effective July 2019 https://durhamcountylibrary.org/about/policies/courteous/ http://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=interpretations&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=31870 http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=interpretations&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=31870 http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/cipa.html…

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About the library

…- English Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report – Spanish Previous years Watch videos from last year’s Annual Report: Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Report – English Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Report…