Spanish language services

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If you need help in Spanish to access any of Durham County Library’s books, resources, or programs, we’re here for you!

All of our activities and materials are free for anyone who lives in Durham County.

We offer programs in Spanish and bilingual programs for all ages. We’ve got reading support for children, volunteer opportunities for Hispanic teens, English as a second language classes for adults, and fun programs throughout the year, both at the libraries and out in the community with our community partners.

We offer all kinds of help for people who prefer to use our resources in Spanish. If you need help…

  • getting a library card
  • finding books
  • signing up for library programs
  • with homework
  • with online resources that are in Spanish or are bilingual

…or if you have other needs or questions, just get in touch.

Spanish Speaking Services is part of Durham County Library’s Community Engagement team.

Upcoming events

Dia Del Niño / Children's Day

Saturday, April 26, 2025 • 11:00am - 2:30pm

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

Let’s Celebrate Children’s Day Together!...

Ages: Adult, Baby, Elementary School, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Intergenerational, Kindergarten, Middle School, Pre-School, Senior Citizen, Toddler, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds, DPS

Cuentos en Español!

Monday, April 28, 2025 • 10:00am - 10:30am

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

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Ages: Baby, Pre-School, Toddler

ESOL Intermediate Level Class

Monday, April 28, 2025 • 10:00am - 12:00pm

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

 ***MAIN LIBRARY REGISTRATION IS CLOSED*** MAIN LIBRARY REGISTRATION OPEN until January 17. Students should take placement test with the Durham Literacy Center before attending classes. Classes will start on Monday, February...

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

Homework con Amigos

Monday, April 28, 2025 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm

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

¿Necesitas espacio para hacer tu tarea? ¿Te aburres trabajando por tu cuenta? ¿Necesitas materiales escolares para terminar tu proyecto perfecto? ¡Entonces ven a la biblioteca!...

Ages: Adult, Elementary School, Intergenerational

Clase de Nutrición (en español)

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 • 11:00am - 12:00pm

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

Acompáñenos a una clase de nutrición y demostración de comida en español con la nutricionista de DINE el martes 29 de abril a las 11 am en la Biblioteca Principal, MakerLab (1er piso). Es necesario...

Ages: Intergenerational

Registration required

Spanish Language and Culture for Folks Over Fifty--Advanced Class

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 • 11:00am - 12:15pm

North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd) (North Regional - Children's Programming Room)

Want to learn to speak Spanish? Interested in exploring the culture of Spain and Latin America, including music, dance, and geography? Come learn with Oma, an instructor with more than a decade of experience teaching Spanish. Registration is...

Ages: Adult, Senior Citizen

Registration full. Join the waitlist >

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Get in touch!

Spanish Speaking Services Coordinator Maria Ramirez

Maria

Email: mramirez@dconc.gov

919-560-0157

Maria is the Spanish Speaking Services Coordinator at Durham County Library. She is excited to be part of the dynamic outreach services team that strives to bring valuable resources to our diverse community. From an early age, Maria developed a passion for books and learning new languages. She earned her B.A in German from the University of Florida and her M.S in Library Science from UNC-CH. During her graduate studies, Maria worked as the Bilingual Archival Assistant for the New Roots/ Nuevas Raíces Latino Oral History Initiative, a digital repository of first-hand narratives detailing the immigrant experience across North Carolina. After graduating, Maria brought her love of reading to K-5 students as a school librarian for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district. She looks forward to establishing new programs that will benefit the Spanish speaking community in Durham and connect them to the many resources available through the Durham County Library.

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