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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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New! Boxcar Tales: A Triangle Comics Creator Network anthology

Take a train ride through this collection of stories by eight North Carolina artists. Each story takes place on a steam engine!

This anthology was made possible thanks to the generosity of the Durham Library Foundation.

More about the Triangle Comics Creator Network >

Download the anthology (PDF)

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Upcoming program Story Hour for Teens

Monday, May 6 – 5-6 p.m.
South Regional Library
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At our locations Learn More About NC Medicaid Managed Care

Tuesday, May 7
Tuesday, May 21
Tuesday, May 28
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
South Regional Library

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Upcoming program Kid-Ventures

Wednesdays at Main Library
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, so each Wednesday in May we will be learning about a different country and making a craft representing something from that culture.
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Upcoming program Durham Book Club – Edudzi Adodo author visit

Saturday, May 11 – 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
North Regional Library
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Upcoming program Extreme Weather series: All About Air

Tuesday, May 14 – 4-4:45 p.m.
Main Library
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Upcoming program Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month with Learn Bhangra!

Saturday, May 18 – 10-11 a.m.
North Regional Library
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At our locations NC Voter Photo IDs

Join our friends from the Durham County Board of Elections to learn about the new photo ID requirements to vote in North Carolina and get a free Voter Identification Card!
Next session:
Saturday, May 18 – 12-3 p.m.
East Regional Library
See all upcoming NC Voter Photo ID events at the Library >

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New! North Carolina Collection Digital Collections

The North Carolina Collection is excited to announce the launch of its new digital repository, a website that allows anyone to explore digital photographs, oral histories, documents, and online exhibits.
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