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

Bragtown's Bilingual Storytime with Ms. Melanie!

Friday, November 22, 2024 • 10:30am - 11:00am

Bragtown Branch Library (3200 Dearborn Dr)

Join us for Bilingual Storytime at the Bragtown Branch Library! This engaging and interactive program is perfect for children and families looking to enjoy stories, songs, and activities in both English and Spanish....

Ages: Baby, Kindergarten, Pre-School, Toddler

Registration required

Tiempo de Cuentos en Español!

Monday, November 25, 2024 • 10:00am - 10:30am

Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St)

Hola Amigos!...

Ages: Baby, Pre-School, Toddler

ESOL Intermediate Level Class

Monday, November 25, 2024 • 10:00am - 12:00pm

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

***MAIN LIBRARY REGISTRATION IS CLOSED*** Students should take placement test with the Durham Literacy Center before attending classes. Classes will start on Wednesday, September 4 with the semester ending on Wednesday, December 18....

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

Homework con Amigos

Monday, November 25, 2024 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm

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

¿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: Elementary School

Craft & Conversar: All Ages!

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm

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

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Ages: Adult, Elementary School, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Intergenerational, Senior Citizen, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

Registration required

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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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