Library locations may experience intermittent network outages - including internet, phones, and printing - on Saturday, April 20, due to scheduled maintenance.
Behind-the-scenes software update - you can now log in to the online catalog, view your account, and place holds. Phone renewals are not available yet - for now, you can renew online or by contacting us.
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Featured events

Evening Crochet

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm

North Regional Library

Durham Voices

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 • 6:15pm - 7:45pm

East Regional Library

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Upcoming program The Climate Crisis from Z to A

Monday, April 22 – 6-7 p.m.
East Regional Library

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At our locations National Poetry Month

April is National Poetry Month. Come celebrate with workshops, readings, an open mic, and more! See all upcoming poetry events >

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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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Upcoming program Discover the Unseen: Exploring Science’s Tiny Marvels

Saturday, April 20 – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Main Library
Drop by the 1st floor MakerLab to explore nanotechnology and pick up a take-home DNA-themed STEM kit!

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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, April 20 – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
North Regional Library
See all upcoming NC Voter Photo ID events at the Library >

Friends of the Durham Library

At our locations Friends of the Durham Library Pop-Up DVD Sale

Saturday, April 20 – 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Main Library
Hundreds of DVDs from every imaginable genre! $1 each, with multi-disc sets priced at $1 per disc

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