The Business Services area at Main Library - a large space with tall windows, rows of desks with comfortable chairs, shelves of reference books, and an information desk front and 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. Get your resume reviewed. 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. If you would like to host a workshop and contribute to a thriving business community of learners, submit a request here: https://durhamcountylibrary.org/co-sponsor-a-program/

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Upcoming events

Small Business Center: Ask Us!

Monday, December 04, 2023 • 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Main Library (Meeting Room #4347)

Need some assistance figuring out a path to entrepreneurship? Interested in finding out more about our online business resources? Need some help navigating databases? Get some assistance from staff of the Library's Small Business Center. ...

Ages: Adult

Registration full. Join the waitlist >

Entrepreneur's Book Club

Monday, December 04, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm

North Regional Library

Join us every first Monday of the month as we discuss our thoughts from the book of the month and share our struggles and triumphs in our entrepreneurial journeys. December's book is Start with Why by Simon Sinek, copies will be...

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

Registration required

Triangle Comic Creator Network

Thursday, December 07, 2023 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Offsite

Tons of comics writers and artists make their homes in Durham, Chapel Hill, Raleigh, Hillsborough, Cary and nearby, but too many of us think we're alone. Well, not anymore! Join the Triangle Comics Creator Network and get to know fellow creators...

Ages: Adult, Elementary School, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Intergenerational, Middle School, Senior Citizen, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

Small Business Center: Ask Us!

Wednesday, December 20, 2023 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Main Library (Meeting Room #4347)

Ages: Adult

Registration full. Join the waitlist >

Canva 101

Thursday, December 21, 2023 • 4:00pm - 5:15pm

Main Library (Computer Lab)

This is a 45-minute live tutorial of Canva. Canva is an online graphic design tool and makes it easy to design social media content, flyers, posters, and more. We'll go over templates, features, and elements in the program. It is recommended...

Ages: Adult, Teen

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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

Jana

Jana is a Senior Library Assistant in the Business Services Unit and has a background in public policy, economic and workforce development, and as a small business owner.

Pronouns: she/her

Nadia

Nadia, Part-time Business Services Assistant, specializes in tactical process improvements, resume guidance, content management, and organic search engine optimization. She earned her Bachelors of Business Administration in Hospitality Management from Georgia State University (Fight Panthers!) and has a background in tourism, digital marketing, and information management. Her previous work in economic development focused on small business, community engagement, and placemaking. Currently, Nadia is enrolled as a graduate student at UNC Chapel Hill’s School of Information and Library Science with an interest in consumer health informatics and information access.