About the library
We strive to empower and enrich the Durham community through a wide and diverse range of library services, programming, and collections.
Mission
The mission of Durham County Library is to encourage discovery, connect the community, and lead in literacy.
Vision
Inspiring lives, transforming Durham.
History
Durham County Library was the first free, tax-supported library in North Carolina. In the more than a century since it first opened, the library has continued expanding its reach and offerings to keep up with the changing needs of the community. Learn more about the history of Durham County Library.
Our mascot: Read A. Bull
Read A. Bull is Durham County Library’s mascot. He loves his community and wants to welcome everyone to the library.
Meet Read A. Bull >
Annual Report
Get a year-by-year snapshot of some of the many things the library has been up to.
Most recent
Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report (English / Spanish)
Previous years
Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report – English
Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report – Spanish
Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Report – English
Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Report – Spanish
Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Report – English
Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Report – Spanish
Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report
Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Report
Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Report
Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Report
Strategic Plan
