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Ancestry Library Edition Returns to Library Building Only Access December 30
We are sorry to announce that temporary remote access to Ancestry Library Edition will end on December 30, 2021. Although access to Ancestry Library Edition was “in library” only prior to the pandemic, Ancestry provided nearly 2 years of free temporary remote access to its library subscribers due to pandemic library closures. Ancestry is ending […]
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Durham County Library’s Stanford L. Warren Branch to Reopen in Late 2022, Following Necessary Repairs
Durham County Library’s Stanford L. Warren Branch, located at 1201 Fayetteville Street, is scheduled to reopen in late 2022 following necessary building repairs due to water intrusion.
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Durham County Library’s Stanford L. Warren Branch to Temporarily Close at 6 p.m. August 27 for Repairs
Durham County Library’s Stanford L. Warren Branch, located at 1201 Fayetteville Street, will be temporarily closing to the public at 6 p.m. August 27 for building repairs due to water intrusion. Please visit our website www.DurhamCountyLibrary.org for further updates as they become available.
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Durham County Library’s Main Library to Reopen, Today, July 28 at 9:30 a.m., Following a Brief Closure due to HVAC Issues
Durham County Library is pleased to announce the reopening of Main Library, located at 300 N. Roxboro Street, today, July 28 at 9:30 a.m. following a brief closure due to unexpected HVAC issues.
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Durham County Library’s Main Library to Close at 3 p.m. on July 26, due to HVAC Issues
Durham County Library’s Main Library, located at 300 N. Roxboro Street, will close today, July 26, at 3 p.m. due to an unexpected HVAC issue. Main Library will reopen as soon as possible once the repairs have been completed.
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Durham County Library Expanded Hours Beginning Tuesday, July 20
Durham County Library has new, expanded business hours beginning Tuesday, July 20.
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Durham County Main Library Reopens Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Durham County Library is absolutely thrilled to announce that Main Library in downtown Durham reopens its doors to the public on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 2 p.m. Located at 300 N. Roxboro Street, Durham, NC 27701, the fully renovated, four-story building features an outdoor terrace and green roof, two maker spaces, public computers, space to work and learn, and a fabulous collection of books for all ages.
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Welcome to the new website
Welcome to the new Durham County Library website!
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Durham County Library Launches Summer of Learning 2021
Durham County Library’s Summer of Learning 2021 begins June 14 and ends July 30. Join us this summer for activities, prize drawings, and of course, reading! Anyone is welcome to participate – we have programs available for all ages.
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Durham County Regional and Branch Library Walk-In Hours Beginning May 4
Beginning Tuesday, May 4, 2021, Durham County Regional (East, North, South, and Southwest) and Branch (Bragtown and Stanford L. Warren) Libraries will be available at a limited capacity for one-hour walk-in visits to browse and check out materials or to use the computers. Face masks for ages two and older and screening at the door, including temperature checks, are required to enter.