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Durham County Main, Regional, and Stanford L. Warren Branch Libraries will be available as warming centers during our regular open hours December 5-6. More info >
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Featured events

Spanish Conversation

Saturday, December 06, 2025 • 11:00am - 12:30pm

South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave)

Curriculum Swap

Saturday, December 06, 2025 • 10:00am - 1:00pm

North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd)

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Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report: Stanford L. Warren Edition. A classical-style brick building with a tall central window, with colorful decals backlit in the style of stained glass.

Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report

Get this year’s snapshot of some of the many things the library has been up to – Stanford L. Warren Edition:
Annual Report – English
Annual Report – Spanish

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Upcoming program Durham Grown: The Wondrous World of Moss!

Saturday, December 6 – 10-11:30 a.m.
Main Library
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Upcoming program Make It Monday – Holiday Cricut Cards

Monday, December 15 – 5-6 p.m.
South Regional Library
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Upcoming program Children’s Paper Stocking Crafts

Tuesday, December 16 – 4:30-5 p.m.
South Regional Library
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Upcoming program Homeschool Conference and Resource Fair

Saturday, December 6 – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
North Regional Library
Connect with local organizations, hear from guest speakers, explore educational resources, and gather inspiration for spring 2026 activities. Whether you’re just beginning your homeschooling journey or have been at it for years, this event offers something for everyone!

Friends of the Durham Library

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

Saturday, December 6 – 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
North Regional Library
Hundreds of DVDs, from every imaginable genre! $1 per disc. We’ll also have LOTS of puzzles and games.

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Upcoming program Penguin Sweater Weather

Saturday, December 6 – 3-4 p.m.
Main Library

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Upcoming program EXTREME “Gingerbread” Challenge

Saturday, December 13 – 2-3:30 p.m.
Main Library
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Stylized ballot boxes and and a sample voter ID card for John Doe

At our locations NC Voter Photo IDs

Join our friends from the Durham County Board of Elections to learn about the photo ID requirements to vote in North Carolina and get a free Voter Identification Card!
Next session:
Saturday, December 13 – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
East Regional Library
See all upcoming NC Voter Photo ID events at the Library >

Online resource IndieFlix

A streaming movie service with award-winning shorts, feature films, and documentaries – free with your Durham County Library card! Available via the Libby app.

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Upcoming program Computer Classes at Main Library

Wednesdays in November and December
6-7:30 p.m.
Main Library
Join a supportive group environment for self-paced digital skills courses.
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More computer classes at Durham County Library >

A rainbow of fresh vegetables, from red peppers and tomatoes through purple cabbage and onions.

Durham Area Food Resources Map /
El mapa de alimentos y recursos del área de Durham

Are you looking for food? The Durham Area Food Resources Map helps you find food pantries and more.
Visit the map >

¿Está buscando alimentos? El mapa de alimentos y recursos del área de Durham le ayuda a encontrar despensas de alimentos y mas.
Ver el mapa >

Covers of books with strategies for managing the complexities of life that interfere with our ability to focus.

Book list Stay Focused

Covers of books looking at the future and alternate realities through a Black cultural lens.

Book list Afrofuturism

Covers of books featured on HBO's White Lotus.

Book list White Lotus

Covers of nonfiction books about tyranny and propaganda. Lots of red and black in the color scheme.

Book list On Tyranny

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