Business workshops
Thinking of starting your own business? We’re here to support you throughout the entire entrepreneurship process, from ideation to implementation. Explore free offerings below from the Library and our neighbors.

Learn how to think like an entrepreneur and determine if starting a business is right for you through an entrepreneurial mindset training course.
Happening at the Library:
Business Book Club - Supercommunicators
Monday, November 24, 2025 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Meeting Room #4347)
Do you have an interest in non-fiction books about business, finance, economics, or career development? Do you enjoy thoughtful discussions with fellow entrepreneurs? Sign up for our Business Book Club meeting! This month, we'll be discussing...
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Senior Citizen
Open Office Hours: Small Business Assistance from SCORE
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Main Study Room #4304)
Have the beginnings of a business idea? Need some assistance figuring out a path to entrepreneurship? Looking for support to grow your business? SCORE can help you start, grow or successfully exit a business....
Ages: Adult
Open Office Hours with City-County Planning Staff / Horarios de Oficina Abierta con el Personal de Planificación de la Ciudad y el Condado
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Main Library - Café area - 2nd floor)
The City-County Planning Department is updating the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)! The UDO sets the rules for how land is developed in Durham, and they want your input!...
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Senior Citizen
