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Parkwood Branch Library
Parkwood Branch
5122 Revere Road
Durham, North Carolina 27713
919.560.0260

CLOSING ON JUNE 27, 2010 - MOVING TO SOUTH REGIONAL LIBRARY AT S. ALSTON AVENUE AND NC 54 - OPENING ON JULY 28, 2010

Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Established in 1975, Parkwood Branch Library is located in a leased facility in the Parkwood Shopping Center, about nine miles from the Main Library (near the Research Triangle Park) and serves southern Durham County. Service emphasis is on popular reading materials and children's programming to encourage love of reading. The branch was expanded to 9500 sq ft in October 1998.

Facility:

  • 9500 sq ft
  • public meeting room (seats 50)
  • small meeting room (seats 8)
  • study seating for 40

Collection:

  • 41,000
  • 100 magazine subscriptions (including Value Line and Morningstar Mutual Funds)
  • adult books on tape and large print books
  • puzzles for in-house use

Services and Features:

  • children's films, storytimes, programs, and activities
  • Community bulletin board
  • Children's programs and storytimes
  • public access Internet
  • photocopier for public use

Driving Directions and Bus Routes

Meeting Room Reservations

Programs and Events for Parkwood Branch



Last Update: May 11, 2010