For the media

Members of the media interested in information about Durham County Library should contact Stephanie Bonestell, DCo Library’s Public Relations Officer, using the contact information below.

Stephanie Bonestell
Durham County Library
300 N. Roxboro St.
Durham, NC 27701
Phone: 919-560-0151
Email: sbonestell@dconc.gov

Press releases

Durham County Library Celebrates Fifth Annual Library Fest: The North Carolina Edition

Currently underway is the Durham County Library’s fifth annual Library Fest. The event continues through Friday, April 12. This year’s theme is The North Carolina Edition. Thanks to the generous support of the Durham Library Foundation and community partners, Durham County Library proudly provides free access to world-class author talks and programs. Programs from headline speakers will complement over 40 North Carolina-themed events happening throughout Durham over the course of the week.

Posted on April 7, 2025

Durham County Library to Celebrate Fifth Annual Library Fest: The North Carolina Edition

From Monday, April 7 to Saturday, April 12, Durham County Library will hold the fifth annual Library Fest. This year’s theme is The North Carolina Edition. Thanks to the generous support of the Durham Library Foundation and community partners, Durham County Library proudly provides free access to world-class author talks and programs. Programs from headline speakers will complement over 40 North Carolina-themed events happening throughout Durham over the course of the week.

Posted on April 1, 2025

Durham County Library’s Stanford L. Warren Branch to Host Reopening Celebration on December 12

Durham County Library’s historic Stanford L. Warren Branch Library will host its grand reopening event beginning at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 12. The library, located at 1201 Fayetteville Street, closed in August of 2021 to undergo structural repairs and interior renovations. With a reinforced physical structure, new furniture, upgraded shelving, and additional amenities, the Stanford L. Warren Branch will be a community hub for years to come.

Posted on December 3, 2024

Durham County Library’s Stanford L. Warren Branch to Reopen Following Extensive Renovations

Durham County Library is proud to announce that the historic Stanford L. Warren Branch Library located at 1201 Fayetteville Street will reopen on December 12, 2024, after undergoing over three years of renovation work. During the period of closure, structural repairs to the building and extensive upgrades to the library’s interior took place. Stanford L. Warren will also open with new furniture, shelving, and amenities.

Posted on October 30, 2024

Durham County Library to Celebrate Durham Historian Jean Bradley Anderson

On Saturday, June 8, 2024, Durham County Library will celebrate the 100th birthday of Jean Bradley Anderson, a local historian who has made immeasurable contributions to the understanding of Durham’s past. Her trailblazing Durham County: A History of Durham County, North Carolina first came to market in 1990 and was updated with a second edition in 2011. Durham County Library’s North Carolina Collection houses Anderson’s research papers. Her history of Durham County continues to inspire new generations of historians and remains a wellspring of information for those conducting research on Durham County.

Posted on May 14, 2024

Durham County Library Receives All-Clear Following Bomb Threat at Main Library

On the morning of Saturday, April 13, Durham County Library’s downtown Main Library location received a bomb threat related to one of its programming offerings. Upon receiving the threat at approximately 10:30 a.m., staff and patrons evacuated to a safe distance. Local law enforcement swept the building and confirmed that no threats were present, giving the building the all-clear.

Posted on April 13, 2024

Durham County Library to Celebrate Fourth Annual Library Fest: The Nature Edition

From Monday, April 8 to Saturday, April 13, Durham County Library will hold the fourth annual Library Fest. This year’s theme is The Nature Edition. With the generous support of the Durham Library Foundation, the Forest at Duke, and community partners, Library Fest will include world-class author talks, programs, and events. Headliners like Leah Thomas, Dr. John Francis, and Matías Murano will compliment dozens of nature-themed events being held throughout Durham.

Posted on April 3, 2024