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Small Business 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. 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. Keep up with SBC happenings by subscribing to our monthly newsletter here: dcolsmallbiz.substack.com

Upcoming events

Life After HUB: Procure & Certify with BIZBRIDGES

Monday, October 05, 2026 • 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Computer Lab)

What happens when the system changes, but thousands of businesses still need access, opportunity, and support? What are we going to do to support the thousands of businesses that still need access to contracts, certifications, procurement...

Make It Monday

Monday, October 05, 2026 • 3:30pm - 5:00pm

North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd) (North Regional - Children's Programming Room)

Jumpstart your week with creativity! Make It Monday is a fun, hands-on STEAM program for teens. From building to artistic creations and science experiments, teens can explore, innovate, and make something awesome—every Monday!

Ages: High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

POSTPONED: Theory of Change - Film Screening

Monday, October 05, 2026 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St)

This event has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date.

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

Open Office Hours: Small Business Assistance from SCORE

Tuesday, October 06, 2026 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Main Study Room #4304)

Have the beginnings of a business idea? Need some assistance figuring out a path to entrepreneurship? Looking for support to grow your business? SCORE can help you start, grow or successfully exit a business....

Ages: Adult

Computer Classes at Main Library

Wednesday, October 07, 2026 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Computer Lab)

UNC’s School of Information and Library Science students and Durham County Library have teamed up to provide a series of workshops on computer skills!...

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

Registration full. Join the waitlist >

SCORE presents: Welcome to Entrepreneurship

Wednesday, October 07, 2026 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Conference Room #3214)

You MUST register via SCORE's registration link: Welcome To Entrepreneurship | SCORE...

Ages: Adult

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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

Alexandra

Part-time Business Services Assistant who loves to create content, scroll on social media, and host events, all while listening to some great music. Alex's knowledge when it comes to having an idea and turning it into a business and then managing that idea's social media presence to help the brand to grow even more and to reach new people is what makes her stand out. She loves being helpful and being of assistance to make sure your questions are answered and giving you the right guidance to flourish in your personal and business goals!

Austin

Austin is the Business Services Librarian. His long-time love and volunteer work for libraries inspired him to pursue librarianship as a career to serve people and their information needs. Hailing from Fayetteville, NC, Austin loves seeing the ways entrepreneurs and small businesses positively affect local communities and the state of North Carolina as a whole. Outside of the library, you can find him reading, playing video games, watching soccer, and taking walks outside.