For kids and families

The library is a place for all kinds of families to discover, explore, and have fun together.

It’s not just books (although we’ve got a great collection for kids!). At the library you can:

…and much more!

For every age

Through every stage of your lifelong learning journey, the library is there for you. From the very beginning with lapsit storytimes and board books, through homework help and fun activities for kids in school, and into the teen years and beyond – at every age, we can help you grow, learn, and have fun!

Upcoming events

Children's Chicken and Bunny Crafts: Take & Make Edition

Wednesday, April 02, 2025 • All day

South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave) (South Regional - Children's Programming Room)

Would you like to make some chickens and bunnies? If so, then stop by the South Regional Library to pick up these crafts that you can take home with you. These crafts are in the easy reader section of our children's area. The last day to...

Ages: Elementary School, Kindergarten, Pre-School, Toddler

NC Film Character: Countdown to Library Fest - Spirit Week

Wednesday, April 02, 2025 • All day

Lights, Camera, North Carolina! Roll out the red carpet! It's NC Film Characters Day! Celebrate the movies and TV shows that have brought North Carolina to the silver screen. Dress up as your favorite character from a production filmed right here...

Ages: Intergenerational

Homeschool Learning Lab: Rhythm & Soundscapes

Thursday, April 03, 2025 • 10:00am - 11:00am

North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd)

Explore sound with Ms. Jennifer and Ms. Molly! We'll play rhythm instruments, make our own beats, and create special effects soundscapes! ...

Ages: Elementary School

Baby Time

Thursday, April 03, 2025 • 10:30am - 11:00am

South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave) (South Meeting Room)

Join our circle for a lapsit storytime of activities including bouncing rhymes, baby cuddling, songs and fingerplays. This is an excellent opportunity to join in a group activity and share a fun experience with other parents/caregivers. Ages...

Ages: Baby, Toddler

Registration required

This Week In the Lab: Ozobots

Thursday, April 03, 2025 • 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St)

Join the STEAM Team in the Innovation Lab during specified open hours to discover the power of robotics thorugh color! Code our special color sensing Ozobots by drawing directly onto the page, or dive deep into the basics of block coding using...

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

Children's Chicken and Bunny Crafts: Take & Make Edition

Thursday, April 03, 2025 • All day

South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave) (South Regional - Children's Programming Room)

Would you like to make some chickens and bunnies? If so, then stop by the South Regional Library to pick up these crafts that you can take home with you. These crafts are in the easy reader section of our children's area. The last day to...

Ages: Elementary School, Kindergarten, Pre-School, Toddler

North Carolina Schools Day: Countdown to Library Fest - Spirit Week

Thursday, April 03, 2025 • All day

From Crayons to Caps & Gowns: NC School Spirit! Celebrate the journey of education in North Carolina! It's NC School Day, where we're honoring students and alumni from elementary schools to universities. Wear your school colors, your...

Ages: Intergenerational

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Featured online resources

Brainfuse HelpNow

Free online tutoring, help with writing assignments, and more.

Help and more info for Brainfuse HelpNow

Gale in Context: Elementary

Just for elementary students: search for info on current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports, and more. Includes easy-to-understand articles from over 100 kids' magazines, newspapers, and reference books.

Help and more info for Gale in Context: Elementary

Just for Kids Access Video

Kids’ shows, with favorites like Sesame Street, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, and more.

NCpedia

Info about North Carolina history, people, government, and educational institutions.

More online resources for kids >

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Featured online resources

Brainfuse HelpNow

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Free online tutoring, help with writing assignments, and more.

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Free online tutoring, help with writing assignments, and more.

Help and more info for Brainfuse HelpNow

NC Kids Digital Library

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Ebooks, e-audiobooks, and video for kids!

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Help and more info for NC Kids Digital Library

Gale in Context: Elementary

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Just for elementary students: search for info on current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports, and more. Includes easy-to-understand articles from over 100 kids' magazines, newspapers, and reference books.

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Help and more info for Gale in Context: Elementary

Just for Kids Access Video

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Kids’ shows, with favorites like Sesame Street, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, and more.

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Kids’ shows, with favorites like Sesame Street, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, and more.

NCpedia

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Info about North Carolina history, people, government, and educational institutions.

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More online resources for kids >

Accounts and access

Library cards

No one is too young or old to get a library card! Kids from 0 to 17 can check out items, use computers, and more with a juvenile card. A parent or guardian must be present to sign up for the card.

For Durham Public Schools students – Bull City, NC SLAM

Durham Public Schools students can also check out items through the Bull City, NC SLAM program. No sign-up is required: students already have a SLAM ID unless you’ve opted out of the program – it’s the same as your student ID or PowerSchool number. You can use your SLAM IDs for checking out books, using library resources online, and more. Learn more about how Bull City, NC SLAM works.

Meet the children’s librarians

Donielle, children's librarian at Southwest Regional, dressed as Wonder Woman

Donielle

Location: South Regional Library

In 2006, Donielle started working for Wake County Public Libraries when she was 16 years old. She began her work experience as a page and held that role for 15 years. In order to increase her library knowledge, she attended ECU and received her MLS. Donielle is also proud to say that she’s a certified librarian! While working as a page, she was also a library assistant in Franklin County. Now she’s a children’s librarian, which is the role she always wanted! She feels really grateful for being a part of the Durham family.

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