The Innovation Lab at Main Library will be closed on Thursday, January 15th and Friday, January 16th for staff meetings and starting to set up our new 3D printers.
All library locations and services will be closed Monday, 1/19, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Reading recommendations

We offer several online tools to help you choose what to read next. (Of course, you can also always ask a librarian at your favorite library location for recommendations.)

My Next 5

Get personalized reading recommendations from Durham County Library staff. Fill out the online form to tell us a little about what genres, books, and authors you like (or dislike). A librarian will review your info and reply within three business days with a list of the next five books you should read!

NoveList Plus

Discover new books with this comprehensive database of books for all ages. It includes recommendations, articles, and lists for your fiction and nonfiction needs. You’ll need your library card number to log in if you’re not in a library building. More about NoveList >>

Reading lists

Looking for book suggestions? Check out our reading lists created by library staff! We have recommendations for adults, kids, and teens spanning a variety of genres.


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Upcoming book programs

Andean Rhapsody of Verses in Two Voices: A Poetic Journey / Rapsodia Andina de Versos en Dos Voces: Un Viaje Poético

Saturday, January 17, 2026 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm

North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd) (North Meeting Room - Full Room)

Betty Ayala Falvey, a professor, poet, and songwriter from Bolivia, presents Andean Rhapsody of Verses in Two Voices, a bilingual reflection of her life’s journey. Her empathetic poems explore universal themes such as love, happiness,...

Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Senior Citizen, Teen

Registration required

Books & Brushes

Saturday, January 17, 2026 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm

North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd) (North Regional - Children's Programming Room)

Enjoy reading and discussing one of the bestselling Young Adult novels.  Full of twists and delicious secrets, this is a read to enjoy!  This is a Young Adult book club recommended for teens ages 14 to 18 and new adults 18-24 to read,...

Ages: Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Teen

Fiction Book Club

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm

South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave) (Adult Programming Room)

Join us on the third Tuesday of every month for a lively discussion about great fiction! January's title is: Yellowface by R.F. Kuang    

Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Senior Citizen

Graphic Book Club

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Are you a fan of comic books or graphic novels? Join us on ZOOM for this month's meeting of Durham County Library's Graphic Book Club....

Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Senior Citizen

Registration required

2nd-3rd Grade Book Club

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 • 4:30pm - 5:15pm

South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave) (South Regional - Children's Programming Room)

For this session, we will discuss the book Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor. We will also watch movie clips that is based on the book. Popcorn and juice will be provided! Reading the book before this session is highly encouraged but not...

Ages: Elementary School, DPS

Registration required

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