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Digital Navigators

A pilot program from Durham County Library

Digital Navigators can help you:

  • Find an affordable device
  • Access low-cost internet resources
  • Learn how to use technology

Call 919-560-9311 or book online to schedule a free in-person appointment with a Digital Navigator.

Computer Classes @ Main

Computer Classes @ East

Computer Club @ Stanford L. Warren

Upcoming computer classes

Amber Slime

Monday, July 06, 2026 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Stanford L. Warren Branch Library (1201 Fayetteville St) (SLW Meeting Room - Side 2)

Come to the library to make amber slime with trapped dinosaurs or insects! 

Ages: Elementary School, Middle School, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

Registration required

Maker + STEAM Take and Make: Laser Cut Spiral Art kit

Monday, July 06, 2026 • All day

Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St)

Explore curves, patterns, and radial symmetry with spiral art in this month's Maker + STEAM Take and Make! Use a laser-cut spiral art set to create your own spiral art for yourself or someone else. This kit includes spiral art wooden pieces, a...

Ages: Adult, Elementary School, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Middle School, Senior Citizen, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

Tuesday Computer Class @ Main

Tuesday, July 07, 2026 • 10:00am - 11:30am

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

Come join a supportive group environment for self-paced digital skills courses. We'll be using Northstar Digital Literacy, a free online resource available to all Durham County Library patrons. A library staff member will be present to get you...

Ages: Adult, Senior Citizen

Registration required

Patient 101: Finding, Evaluating, and Using Health Information to Help Make Informed Decisions

Tuesday, July 07, 2026 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) (Southwest Meeting Room)

Curious about using the Internet and AI tools like ChatGPT for health questions? This interactive session with health literacy librarians from UNC-Chapel Hill introduces a simple “traffic light” guide—what’s safe (green), what...

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

Registration required

Garden Club for Kids @ Southwest

Tuesday, July 07, 2026 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) (Southwest Regional - Children's Programming Room)

Do you love gardening, nature, and being outside? Children ages 7-12 are invited to join Southwest's Garden Club. Once a month, we'll get together in Southwest's backyard garden to talk about gardening, plant things, and work on garden...

Ages: Elementary School, Middle School, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

Registration required

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Featured online resources

Northstar Digital Literacy

Northstar Digital Literacy tests your computer skills. You can build skills in key areas, and demonstrate your knowledge by earning certificates and badges.

LinkedIn Learning

On-demand videos, courses, and curricula for business, software, technology, and creative skills.

Help and more info for LinkedIn Learning

LearningExpress Library

Computer skills classes including Microsoft Office and test prep.

Help and more info for LearningExpress Library

Gale Courses

Instructor-led courses in business, writing and publishing, computer applications and technology, and healthcare.

Help and more info for Gale Courses

Brainfuse JobNow

Live assistance, skill building lessons, and full service test center for adult learners.

Help and more info for Brainfuse JobNow

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