Stanford L. Warren Branch Library and Bragtown Branch Library will be closed on Wednesday, October 28. Each will reopen with normal hours on Thursday, October 29.
Got a message from noreply@durhamcountylibrary.org saying your library account will expire soon? That is a real message from us - all library accounts now need to be renewed periodically. Learn how to renew your account >

Small Business Center

DURHAM COUNTY LIBRARY BUILDS BUSINESS

Read how libraries are making an impact here: One Small Business at a Time

Hello from the 4th floor! Our Small Business Center offers free workforce development and business information services, programs, and resources to the Triangle. Join us in our dedicated co-working space for budding entrepreneurs. Submit a request to use the Small Business SmOffice. Learn how to use Canva. Network with other entrepreneurs and discover something new.

We serve as a partner with city, county, and private agencies to support Durham’s local business endeavors. Keep up with SBC happenings by subscribing to our monthly newsletter here: dcolsmallbiz.substack.com

Upcoming events

Computer Classes at Main Library

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Computer Lab)

UNC’s School of Information and Library Science students and Durham County Library have teamed up to provide a series of workshops on computer skills!...

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

Registration full. Join the waitlist >

Finance Book Club - How To Win A Trade War

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Meeting Room #4311)

Welcome to Finance Book Club, a club focused on books about finance, the world economy, and everything in between. Join to delve into thoughtful discussions about the forces impacting our world today. For this month's meeting, we'll be going...

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

Registration required

Spookfest! Book Tasting

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Conference Room #3214)

Hungry for a little business inspiration? Pull up a chair and sample a variety of books covering entrepreneurship, marketing, money, leadership, creativity, and personal growth....

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

Registration required

Open Office Hours: Small Business Assistance from SCORE

Thursday, October 29, 2026 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Main Study Room #4304)

Have the beginnings of a business idea? Need some assistance figuring out a path to entrepreneurship? Looking for support to grow your business? SCORE can help you start, grow or successfully exit a business....

Ages: Adult

Open Office Hours: Small Business Assistance from SCORE

Tuesday, November 03, 2026 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Main Study Room #4304)

Have the beginnings of a business idea? Need some assistance figuring out a path to entrepreneurship? Looking for support to grow your business? SCORE can help you start, grow or successfully exit a business....

Ages: Adult

Computer Classes at Main Library

Wednesday, November 04, 2026 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Computer Lab)

UNC’s School of Information and Library Science students and Durham County Library have teamed up to provide a series of workshops on computer skills!...

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

Registration required

Check for more events like this > or See all events

Meet the business services team

Ciera

Ciera is the Business Services Manager. After traveling around the world, Ciera’s love for literacy and creativity pulled her back to Bull City. She has a passion for creating and fostering community partnerships; because when you include your community you offer opportunities to create services that benefit everyone.

Pronouns: she/her

Alexandra

Part-time Business Services Assistant who loves to create content, scroll on social media, and host events, all while listening to some great music. Alex's knowledge when it comes to having an idea and turning it into a business and then managing that idea's social media presence to help the brand to grow even more and to reach new people is what makes her stand out. She loves being helpful and being of assistance to make sure your questions are answered and giving you the right guidance to flourish in your personal and business goals!

Austin

Austin is the Business Services Librarian. His long-time love and volunteer work for libraries inspired him to pursue librarianship as a career to serve people and their information needs. Hailing from Fayetteville, NC, Austin loves seeing the ways entrepreneurs and small businesses positively affect local communities and the state of North Carolina as a whole. Outside of the library, you can find him reading, playing video games, watching soccer, and taking walks outside.