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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

ESL Beginner Class / Clase para principiantes de inglés como segunda lengua (ESL)

Wednesday, July 02, 2025 • 10:30am - 12:00pm

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

¿Quieres mejorar tu nivel de inglés? Participa en nuestra clase de inglés como segunda lengua (ESL) para principiantes. El curso comenzará el 16 de junio en la Biblioteca Principal y se impartirá semanalmente los...

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

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Leyendo con El Centro Hispano / Reading with El Centro Hispano

Thursday, July 03, 2025 • 11:15am - 12:15pm

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

Programa dirigido a crear hábitos, técnicas, comprensión e intercambio de experiencias de lectura para niños en edad preescolar con el objetivo de crear un amor temprano por la lectura que continuará de por vida....

Ages: Baby, Kindergarten, Pre-School, Toddler

Bilingual Storytime

Thursday, July 03, 2025 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Stanford L. Warren Branch Library (1201 Fayetteville St) (SLW Meeting Room - Side 1)

We will read stories in English and Spanish, sing songs, dance, and have so much fun!

Ages: Baby, Elementary School, Kindergarten, Pre-School

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Get in touch!

Spanish Speaking Services Coordinator Maria Ramirez

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Email: Spanish_Services@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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