Durham County Library enters Phase 2 of reopening on June 16 with the launch of Library Take-Out! Starting June 16, library customers will be able to log in to their account online at DurhamCountyLibrary.org or call 919-560-0103 to place a hold on books and audiovisual material for pick up at the library.
New and improved catalog – launching Monday, 7/6
You asked, we listened – a new, better catalog interface is coming to Durham County Library! Starting Monday, July 6, it will be the default when you search our catalog at durhamcountylibrary.org. You can also go ahead and preview it now at https://durhamcounty.bibliocommons.com/. We’re very excited to offer this improved experience, and we hope you’ll […]
Imagine Your Story with Durham County Library: 2020 Summer of Learning
Welcome to Durham County Library’s 2020 Summer of Learning! Join us this summer for activities, prizes, and of course reading. Anyone is welcome to participate.
Durham County earns national achievement award for the library initiative Practicing Inclusivity
Durham County’s library initiative Practicing Inclusivity has been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents.
Durham County Library 3D Prints Face Shields for Durham County First Responders
Durham County Library is 3D printing face shields for first responders. The newly renovated Durham County Main Library houses two maker spaces, both equipped with new technology including 3D printers and a laser cutter. While Covid-19 has delayed the opening of the new library, which was slated to open to the public in April 2020, […]
Durham County Library COVID-19 Update
Due to COVID-19, all Durham County Library locations are currently closed for regular public access. While our doors are closed, we are working to provide alternate ways for people to access library resources: Library Take-Out! As of June 16, you can now place holds on books, DVDs, and CDs, and schedule a time to pick […]
Bragtown Branch Library Reopening March 11
Durham County’s Bragtown Branch Library reopens Wednesday, March 11, 2020 with a day full of activities and celebration, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located at 3200 Dearborn Drive in Durham, 27704, Bragtown Branch Library is served by DATA bus route 9, 9A and 9B. The library will have new expanded hours—fifteen additional hours per week—open […]
Two-Day Book Sale at Books Among Friends October 5–6
Already read Osha Gray Davidson’s The Best of Enemies: Race and Redemption in the New South for Durham Reads Together and looking for your next read? Find great books at the next big book sale at Books Among Friends October 5–6 and help support the Friends of the Durham Library, a nonprofit that helps Durham […]
Lynda.com transition to LinkedIn Learning
The transition to LinkedIn Learning from Lynda.com has been postponed by LinkedIn. We will update this page with new information when we have it. In the meantime, please continue to Lynda.com as you always have. As of September 26, 2019, our Lynda.com online resource will become LinkedIn Learning.
Durham Library Foundation Receives SunTrust Foundation’s 2019 Lighting the Way Award and $75,000 Grant
Recognized for its generous contributions to the city of Durham, the Durham Library Foundation was awarded a 2019 Lighting the Way Award and $75,000 grant by the SunTrust Foundation.
