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Featured events

Toddler Storytime!

Thursday, October 05, 2023 • 9:45am - 10:15am

Southwest Regional Library

Liv and Sing!

Thursday, October 05, 2023 • 10:30am - 11:00am

Southwest Regional Library

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Early Voting

Early voting for Durham’s municipal primary election runs from September 21 – October 7. Main Library, East Regional Library, North Regional Library, and South Regional Library are early voting locations.
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At our locations Halloween programs at the library

Franken-toys!
Morbid tales!
Edible fake blood!
The famous Dungeon Library Labyrinth!
Visit us this month for all sorts of spooky programs to celebrate our favorite holiday.

Online resource Hispanic Life in America

Comprehensive coverage of the Hispanic American experience from the early 18th century to the present day – sourced from more than 17,000 publications, including 700 Spanish-language newspapers and periodicals.

Hispanic Heritage Month

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, join us for bilingual and Spanish-language programming.
Check out our Spanish language services.
Brush up on your skills in Spanish with a free online class.
Browse a book list, or two, or three.

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