Welcome to the Durham County Library: The first free, tax-supported library in North Carolina.

The mission of the Durham County Library is to provide to the entire community books, services, and other resources that inform, inspire learning, cultivate understanding and excite the imagination.

We are committed to providing free and convenient access to all residents of Durham County.

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Library Online Catalog and Circulation System

The HORIZON automated circulation system enables the library to keep track of all materials borrowed and returned, fines owed, payments received, and materials placed on hold. HORIZON offers quick access to information about materials in the library system, including the location and status of each copy. The catalog includes books, recordings, magazines, audiobooks, and other non-print materials. Patrons with personal computers and modems may access HORIZON on the Library's Web site.

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News, Press Releases and Publications

Holiday Schedule

History of Public Library Service in Durham

Short History of the Durham County Library and Stanford L. Warren Library

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Strategic Planning

Strategic Plan
To view the complete Strategic Plan for 2007-2010.

Strategic Planning Wiki
This historic wiki documents the process and the feedback we received from staff and the community as we created, finalized and began implementation of our 2007 strategic plan. For updates about what the library is currently doing to Say “Yes” to the Community, check out our blog, Durham By The Book or our Facebook page

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Volunteer Opportunities

Durham County Library uses the services of many volunteers in its facilities. If you are interested in volunteering, please go to our volunteer application form. A volunteer coordinator will contact you when an opening is available that fits your preferences. Durham County Library also places community service volunteers who are assigned service projects by the courts.

Last Update: January 27, 2012