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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

This Week In the Lab: Makedo Kit

Tuesday, October 07, 2025 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St)

Join the Maker + STEAM Team in the Innovation Lab during specified open hours to explore cardboard construction with Makedo kits! Engineer new creations with reusable materials and tools safe for all ages. ...

Ages: Adult, 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

Nic Cage Film Discussion Group

Tuesday, October 07, 2025 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Main Children's Programming Room)

The man... The myth.... The legend.... ...

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

Registration required

Election Day

Tuesday, October 07, 2025 • 6:30am - 7:30pm

Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Main Auditorium)

October Municipal Primary and Election.  For more information please visit the Board of Elections website - https://www.dcovotes.dconc.gov/

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

Applying AI to Bottlenecks in Your Workflows

Tuesday, October 07, 2025 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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

Durham County Public Library's Small Business Center is proud to host our Artificial Intelligence Workshop Series! Dr. Brinnae Bent, a Duke University professor and founder of AI consulting firm Tensor & Trust, is presenting this two-session...

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

Registration required

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Staff picks

Boost Your Brain Power

Resources with evidence-based techniques to help support memory, enhance attention, and foster long-term brain health.

Goosebumps for Grownups

Books like Goosebumps and Fear Street but all grown up, with creepier monsters, freakier frights, and just enough '90s nostalgia to make you miss your Scholastic Book Fair days.

October 4 - 10: World Space Week

Every year between October 4-10, World Space Week launches events around the world, recognizing achievements in space science and technology. It's the largest space event on Earth!...

Meet the adult services librarians

Adult Services librarian Raivynn

Raivynn

Location: Southwest Regional Library

Raivynn is an Adult Services Librarian at Southwest Regional Library. Born in Ohio, they have moved around quite a bit in pursuit of education and the perfect scoop of ice cream. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin’s School of Information, they are passionate about digital literacy, diversity, and accessibility in libraries. They are a big fan of almost every genre of music, graphic novels, and (not too thrilling) thrillers. When not roaming the stacks, they enjoy going for hikes, baking, and hanging out with their partner.

Pronouns: they/them

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