For adults

The library is not just for kids (although we love them) and not just about books (although we’ve got them). We offer a wide range of adult-specific programs and services created to inspire lives and transform our community. Wherever you are in life, we’re there for you.

At the library, you can:

There’s something for everyone – come check us out!

Upcoming events

North Durham Birding Club

Friday, August 15, 2025 • 10:00am - 11:00am

North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd) (North Meeting Room - Full Room)

Join us as we learn to access The Great Courses through the library while learning about birding! Each month, we will watch a video from The Great Courses: Birding in North America to practice accessing our online resources. ...

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

Registration required

U.S. Army Band Brass Quintet Returns!

Friday, August 15, 2025 • 10:30am - 11:30am

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

The amazing members of the 208th Brass Quintet return to Southwest Regional Library. Please join us for another memorable morning concert. ALL AGES WELCOME!

Ages: Intergenerational

Bookmobile Stop: Edison Johnson Sprayground

Friday, August 15, 2025 • 12:30pm - 1:15pm

Offsite

Our library-on-wheels serves local neighborhoods, shopping centers, and other community locations. We're open to all so check out our schedule to visit any of our many stops throughout Durham County. We have titles for children, teens, and...

Ages: Adult, Baby, Elementary School, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Intergenerational, Kindergarten, Middle School, Pre-School, Senior Citizen, Teen, Toddler, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds, DPS

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Meet the adult services librarians

Tagged file folders representing Emily's many library interests and activities, including book clubs, the volunteer fair, and more

Emily

Location: North Regional Library

Emily is a native of Ohio who loves living in Durham. Her favorite resource on this website is NoveList Plus, an amazing place to go for book recommendations, series order, and so much more! A few of Emily’s other favorite things: LIBRARIES, reading, walking, helping people, cats, more reading, book clubs, and bringing interesting people from the community into the library to share useful information. Also reading.

Pronouns: she/her

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