All library locations and services will be closed Thursday, 11/28, and Friday, 11/29, for Thanksgiving.

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Tax prep

Free tax preparation help will be available from Feb. 4 – April 12. This year’s sessions are only at Main Library. Come to Main Library during Tax-Aide hours to make an appointment. For more information, please call 919-695-7548. More tax prep info >

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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, November 16 – 12-3 p.m. Main Library See all upcoming NC Voter Photo ID events at the Library >

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DACA Renewal Information Session

Monday, January 22 – 12-1 p.m. Main Library Join an attorney from Brown Immigration Law to discuss the DACA renewal process, dos and don’ts, and questions and answers. Learn more and register >

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Born January 15, 1929, Dr. King would go on to lead one of the largest protest movements in United States history. A number of Dr. King’s writings are available in Durham County Library’s catalog. Upcoming programs: Rainbow Story Time – MLK Jr. Day Edition – Saturday, 1/13, Main Library Martin Luther King Jr. Day – […]

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Read Harder Challenge 2024

Start the year off right with our Read Harder challenge! We’ve set 12 reading challenges – you get three months to complete as many of them as you wish. Stop by South Regional Library to pick up your entry form. January 2, 2024 through March 31, 2024; for readers 18 and older.

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The Role of Libraries, Archives, and Museums in Today’s Democracy

Sunday, January 28 – 3:30-5 p.m. Durham Arts Council 120 Morris Street Durham, NC 27701 Durham Library Foundation presents the 10th Archivist of the United States, David Ferriero, in conversation with Justice Willis P. Whichard. Learn more and register >

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Red Cross Blood Drive

Friday, December 29 East Regional Library – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. North Regional Library – 12-4 p.m. Give back this holiday season by donating blood. Learn more about the blood drive or make an appointment to donate.