Main Library
300 N. Roxboro Street
Durham, North Carolina 27701
919.560.0100
Learn about the Main Library renovation.
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
North Carolina Collection Hours
Monday - Thursday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday - Saturday 2:00 pm -5:00 pm
The Main Library moved to its current building in 1980 and serves as the central location for the Durham County Library System which was established in 1897. In addition to the extensive collections and services available to the public, the Main Library houses Library Administration, Community and Outreach Services, and Resources and Technical Services.
The Dr. Benjamin E. Powell Memorial Room which houses the North Carolina Collection is located on the third floor of the main library and is open to the public Monday through Thursday 10:00-5:00, and Friday and Saturday 2:00-5:00. Please contact The North Carolina Collection with any questions or to make an appointment. 560-0171.
Facility:
- 65,000 square foot, 3-story building
- Auditorium (seats 150)
- Conference room (seats 35)
- Study seats for 165
Collection features:
- 466,000 books (25% children's books)
- 900 magazine titles
- Business reference
- North Carolina Room
- Audio-visual
- LIFT (Learning Information for Today)
Services and Features:
- Adult and children's programs, films and storytime
- Community bulletin board
- Interlibrary loan services
- Friends of the Library
- Photocopiers for public use
- Fax machine for public use
- Public internet access
- Wireless Internet Access
- Computer workstation for visually impaired
Driving Directions and Bus Routes
Last Update: December 18, 2008
