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Computers Unavailable at Durham County Main Library Friday, May 13
Public computers will be unavailable at Durham County Main Library on Friday, May 13, due to an equipment upgrade. Read more 
Durham County Library Hosts ‘Meet Emma Goldman’ One Woman Show
Dr. Sally Drucker, in a one woman show, will become Emma Goldman, a 20th-century feminist anarchist. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts the Authors of‘Aurora,’ Northern High School’s Literary Magazine
Durham County Library North Regional will host students reading from Aurora, Northern High School’s literary magazine, on Saturday, May 14 at 3 p.m. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts ‘American Splendor’ Screening
On Thursday, May 12, at 7 p.m., Durham County Library will screen the film American Splendor at Southwest Regional. The film screening will include an introduction and a brief Q&A with Rob Clough, critic for The Comics Journal and highlowcomics.blogspot.com. Read more
Durham County Library Closed for Staff Development Day
Durham County Library (all locations) will be closed on Wednesday, May 11 for Staff Development Day. The library will reopen Thursday, May 12, with regular hours. Read more
Durham County Library Presents ‘Hearts in Three-Quarter Time’
Vocalist Ellen Ciompi and pianist Glenn Mehrback present "Hearts in Three-Quarter Time." Read more
Durham County Library Hosts ‘Let Your Children Tell’ in Commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance Day
Join The Touring Theatre of North Carolina for a moving play in commemoration of Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. Read more
Durham County Library Presents ‘Books on Tap’ A Three-part Celebration of Local Brewers
Master brewers, local pubs and restaurants are joining with the library to tell the story of Durham’s great brews and to benefit the Friends of the Durham Library and Durham Library Foundation. Read more
Durham County Library Teen Customer Named WrestleMania XXVII Reading Challenge World Champion
A Durham County Library customer, Brandy Eggleston, is the World Champion of the WrestleMania Reading Challenge, High School Division. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts A Culinary Book Club Event: The Heart of an Artichoke and A Platter of Figs
The Culinary Book Club will celebrate eating locally using the cookbooks The Heart of an Artichoke and A Platter of Figs by David Tanis. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Art with the Experts: The Jazz Loft Project
Join Sam Stephenson, author of The Jazz Loft Project: W. Eugene Smith in New York City, 1957-1965, and Juline Chevalier, Education Curator of the Nasher Museum of Art, for a slideshow and discussion of the current Nasher exhibition of photographs and recordings of some of the jazz world’s greatest legends. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Paperback Dreams Film Screening & Discussion
In the last decade, competition from big chains and the internet has caused many independent bookstores to close their doors. On Monday, April 4 at 7 p.m., at the Stanford L. Warren Branch, the library explores this phenomenon with a discussion of the documentary Paperback Dreams: The Life & Times of the Independent Bookstore. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Eldercare: What are the Options?
A panel discussion will provide an overview of issues pertaining to seniors and their well-being, including information on long-term health care, area services available to the elderly and their care givers, the role of geriatric care managers, and legal advice on estate planning and Medicaid. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Sacrificial Poets
Durham County Library will host a live, spoken word performance and workshop by Sacrificial Poets, North Carolina’s only internationally competing youth performance poetry team. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Women’s Voices Chorus: A Commemoration of Women’s History Month
Durham County Library will host a free concert by Women's Voices Chorus on Saturday, March 26, at 3 p.m., at the Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts In the Wings: PlayMakers on Big River
Join members of the Playmakers artistic team and musicians for an evening of music and discussion of the play Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Winner of a Tony Award for Best Musical, Big River features bluegrass and country music. Read more
Durham County Library Presents A Few of My Favorite Things about North Carolina Pottery
Internationally renowned potter Mark Hewitt will talk about the pottery tradition in North Carolina and how it has influenced his work. Read more
Durham County Library South Regional Receives PBS KIDS Raising Readers Library Corner
Kids who visit Durham County Library South Regional now have a fun, new way to gain reading skills. South Regional is the first library in North Carolina to receive a ‘Library Corner’ from PBS KIDS Raising Readers, a national literacy campaign focused on building reading skills at home, at school, in child care centers and in the community. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Author Zelda Lockhart
Ms. Lockhart's dramatic reading will introduce the characters of her new novel, Fifth Born II: The Hundredth Turtle. Read more
Celebrate North Carolina: Faces and Places Photography Exhibit Now on Display at the Durham County Library
The Celebrate North Carolina: Faces and Places photography exhibit is on display now on the third floor of the Durham County Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro Street. The exhibit will run through February 19. Read more
Durham County Library and Triangle Family Services present ‘Your Finances: Identity Theft’
Identity Theft explains how to keep from becoming a victim, as well as what to do if you are already a victim of ID theft. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Film Showing and Panel Discussion on Bayard Rustin
Durham County Library invites patrons to view a PBS award-winning film about African-American, gay pacifist Bayard Rustin, on Saturday, February 12 at 1 p.m. at the Main Library. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Wench author, Dolen Perkins-Valdez
On Sunday, February 6, at 3 p.m., Durham County Library will present a reading by Dolen Perkins-Valdez from her debut novel Wench at the Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St. Read more
Durham County Library hosts author Ron Chepesiuk and former real life American Gangster, Leslie “Ike” Atkinson, for book discussion
On Saturday, February 5, Durham County Library will host former renowned drug trafficker Leslie “Ike” Atkinson and his biographer Ron Chepesiuk for a discussion and book signing of Sergeant Smack: The Legendary Lives and Times of Ike Atkinson, Kingpin, and His Band of Brothers. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Program on African-American Cabinetmaker Thomas Day
Durham County Library hosts the story of noted cabinetmaker and free man of color, Thomas Day, who lived and worked in Caswell County in the first half of the 19th century. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts ‘The Sound of Poets Cooking’ Book Discussion
Durham County Library Southwest Regional hosts The Sound of Poets Cooking, a book discussion featuring great poetry and good food. Read more
Durham County Library South Regional to Close Thursday, December 23 to Resolve Plumbing Problem
Durham County Library South Regional will close on Thursday, December 23, to resolve a plumbing problem. The library will reopen on Tuesday, December 28 with regular hours. South Regional Library is located at 4505 S. Alston Ave. Read more
Durham CountyLibrary Partners With Triangle Family Services To Offer ‘Your Finances’ Workshops
Durham County Library is partnering with Raleigh-based Triangle Family Services to offer a series of free workshops in Durham about basic finances. Workshops cover topics from credit to mortgages, budgeting to identity theft. Read more
Durham County Library Presents ‘Eating with Fierce Kindness’
Local author, Sasha Loring will discuss and sign copies of her new book, Eating with Fierce Kindness on Monday, November 29 at 6 p.m. at Southwest Regional Library. Read more
Durham County Main Library Delayed Opening Monday, November 22
Durham County Main Library will open at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 22, due to a scheduled water outage caused by street repairs. All other library locations will open with regular hours. Read more
Durham County Library South Regional to Open Sunday, November 21
Durham County Library South Regional will be open with regular hours on Sunday, November 21. Read more
South Regional Closed, Saturday, November 20th
Durham County Library South Regional will be closed today, Saturday, November 20, due to a plumbing problem. South Regional Library is located at 4505 S. Alston Ave. Read more
Durham County Library hosts a reading of Nathan Garrett’s memoir: ‘A Palette, Not a Portrait’
On Sunday, November 21 at 3 p.m., the Durham County Library North Carolina Collection will host a reading of Nathan Garrett’s memoir, A Palette, Not a Portrait. Mr. Garrett will read from his memoir at the Main Library. Read more
Durham County Library Closed for Staff Development Day
All branches of the Durham County Library will be closed on Wednesday, November 10, 2010. Read more
Durham County Library Presents Art With the Experts: The Vorticists
Sarah Schroth, Nancy Hanks Senior Curator and Juline Chevalier, Curator of Education at the Nasher Museum will lead a discussion on the Vorticists: Rebel Artists in London and New York, 1914-1918. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts 3rd Annual Romance Tea
Join the Durham County Library for its third annual Romance Tea, featuring dainty desserts, delectable tea and delicious dishing with some of the area’s most talented Romance authors, including: Lydia Dare, Kelly Gay, Mary Margret Daughtridge, Beth Williamson and Katharine Ash. Read more
Tammy Baggett Named Durham County Library Director
Durham County Manager Mike Ruffin announced today the appointment of Tammy Baggett as the new Durham County Library Director. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Blues Tradition Discussion
On Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 7 p.m., Tim Duffy and members of the Music Maker Relief Foundation will give an interactive talk on ‘The Blues Tradition in North Carolina and the Music Maker Relief Foundation’at Stanford L. Warren Library. Read more
Durham County Library hosts Hannah Gill, author of The Latino Migration Experience in North Carolina
On Thursday, October 21 at 7 p.m., Durham County Library will host Hannah Gill, author of the new book The Latino Migration Experience in North Carolina. Gill will discuss how North Carolina communities are facing the challenges and opportunities presented by having one of the fastest growing Latino populations in the nation. Read more
Library Friends Celebrate Book Sale Success During National Friends of Libraries Week
During National Friends of Libraries Week, October 17-23, 2010, Durham County Library is celebrating its Friends. Read more
Durham County Library presents ‘Colombia’s Displaced: Violence, Human Rights and the War on Drugs’ lecture by Daira Elsa Quinones Preciado
On Thursday, October 14, Durham County Library will present a lecture by Colombian activist, storyteller and musician, Daira Elsa Quinones Preciado, titled “Columbia’s Displaced: Violence, Human Rights and the War on Drugs.” The lecture, which will be held at 6 p.m. at Stanford L. Warren Library. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts In the Wings: PlayMakers on August Wilson’s ‘Fences’
On Monday, October 11, Durham County Library will host actress Kathy Williams and artistic staff from PlayMakers Repertory Company as they present a discussion on their upcoming production of August Wilson’s Fences. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Art with the Experts - The Record: Contemporary Art and Vinyl
Trevor Schoonmaker, the Nasher Museum’s curator of contemporary art, and Juline Chevalier, curator of education, will present a discussion/slideshow about the Nasher Museum’s current exhibition “The Record: Contemporary Art and Vinyl.” Read more
Durham County Library Presents Art on Film Series Event: ‘The Art of the Steal’
A celebrated selection of recent film festivals, The Art of the Steal chronicles the long and dramatic struggle for control of the Barnes Foundation, a private collection of art valued at more than $25 billion. Read more
Friends of the Durham Library Fall Book Sale Oct. 1-3
The Friends Fall Book Sale promises to be the biggest sale yet. It takes place Oct. 1 – 3 at Main Library in downtown Durham. Read more
Durham County Library Presents Art on Film Series Event: ‘The Collector’
The Collector explores the 46-year career of Allan Stone, the famed New York City gallery owner and art collector. Read more
Durham County Library Presents Art on Film Series Event: ‘Herb and Dorothy’
Throughout the month of September, Durham County Library hosts Art on Film, a series of documentaries about artists, collectors and the art world. Read more
Durham County Library presents second annual Banned Books Onstage
On Friday, September 24th at 7:30 p.m., Durham County Library will present the second annual Banned Books Onstage to celebrate Banned Books Week. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Wallace Wade Discussion
On Thursday, September 16 at 7 p.m., Durham County Library will host a discussion about legendary football coach Wallace Wade. Read more
Durham County Library hosts Art on Film series
Beginning in September, Durham County Library will host Art on Film, a series of documentaries about artists, collectors and the art world. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts ‘Invest 4 College: An Essential Toolkit for Planning’
Investing Basics is especially for the casual investor who wants to understand how to allocate money for a 401k or IRA. The class covers cash, stocks, ETFs, bonds and mutual funds. Participants will be better prepared to find ways to make their money grow. Food will be served at both locations. Rags to Riches theatre will provide entertainment for young children at the Southwest Regional workshop. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Career Readiness Workshop Series
Whether entry level or experienced, job seekers can gain valuable skills in these career readiness workshops co-presented with InStepp, Inc., Durham Housing Authority and The Greater Durham Black Chamber of Commerce. Read more
Durham County Library hosts “Held on the Homefront Exhibit” and Discussion about Nazi POWs in North Carolina
Durham County Library will host two programs about German POWs held in the United States during World War II. The programs will take place at the Main Library over the weekend of August 27-29. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Summer Reading Club Finale
Durham County Library will celebrate a summer of great books, fun events and creative programs with a Family Summer Reading Finale on Saturday, August 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St. Read more
Durham County Library Presents “Commemorating Courage” Series
During the month of August, the Durham County Library and its North Carolina Collection will present “Commemorating Courage,” a three-event series developed to highlight individuals and groups who have challenged the status quo, worked against injustice and shown bravery in the face of adversity. Read more
Durham County Library South Regional to Open July 28, 2010 - Library will celebrate with Open House 10am-2pm
Durham County Library will host a Grand Open House celebrating the opening of its newest facility South Regional Library on Wednesday, July 28, 2010, from 10am to 2pm. The library is located at 4505 S. Alston Avenue at NC 54 on the historic site of the Old Lowe’s Grove School. Read more
Seventeen-Foot Outdoor Artwork to Be Installed at Durham County Library South Regional
Internationally known, local artist Thomas Sayre will install an outdoor artwork at South Regional Library on July 14, beginning at 8 a.m. Read more
Durham County Library presents Book Discussion about the Bestselling Phenomenon The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Series by Stieg Larsson.
On Wednesday, July 21 at 7:00 pm, Dr. David Carr will lead a discussion on The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, the first book in Stieg Larsson’s best-selling Millennium trilogy, and its sequels. Read more
Durham County East Regional Library Closed Early
Durham County Library East Regional closed early today, Saturday, July 10, due to an air conditioning malfunction. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts ‘Read Away the Blues,’ an interactive afternoon of blues music
On Sunday, June 27 from 2-5:30 pm, children, teens and adults can sing and play blues music with local musical talents including vocalist Lois Deloatch, drummer Pete Joyner, keyboardist Bobby Hinton and guitarist John Dee Holman. Read more
Parkwood Library Closes with Community Appreciation Open House
On June 27, Durham County Library Parkwood Branch will close its doors after 35 years in the Parkwood community. Read more
Durham County East Regional Library’s Air Conditioning Repaired; Library to Open at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16
Durham County Library East Regional will open at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16, after an air conditioning malfunction closed the building for nearly 24 hours. East Regional Library is located at 211 Lick Creek Lane. Read more
Durham County East Regional Library to Remain Closed Wednesday, June 16 Due to Air Conditioning Malfunction
Durham County Library East Regional will remain closed on Wednesday, June 16, due to an air conditioning malfunction. Read more
Make a Splash with Reading Durham County Library Kicks Off 2010 Summer Reading Club
Durham County Library invites children, teens and adults to get excited about reading during the 2010 Summer Reading Club with the theme, “Make a Splash: READ!” Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Lecture on “Coming-Out Stories in LGBT Literature”
To commemorate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month, Wendy Weber, lecturer in the department of English at UNC-Chapel Hill, will discuss the pivotal role of “coming out” stories in gay and lesbian literature. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Talk on American Dance Festival’s 2010 Season
On Sunday, June 6 at 3:00 pm, Jodee Nimerichter, American Dance Festival (ADF) co-director, and Gaspard Louis, director of ADF’s creative movement community program, will present a talk at Southwest Regional Library. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Lecture on “Queer Lives & Literature in the Early 20th Century”
To commemorate Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender Pride Month, Erin Carlston, associate professor in the Department of English and Comparative Literature at UNC-CH, will present a talk entitled “Queer Lives & Literature in the Early 20th Century.” Read more
Durham County Library Presents Celebrity ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Featuring Miss North Carolina and Wool E. Bull
Meet Miss North Carolina, Katherine Southard, and Wool E. Bull of the Durham Bulls baseball team. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Lecture on Shirley Temple
Durham County Library hosts Dr. John Kasson, a current fellow at the National Humanities Center, who will discuss the popularity of the child actor Shirley Temple in the context of the Great Depression. Read more
Durham County Library Southwest Regional to Open May 24, 2010
Durham County Library will host a Grand Open House celebrating the opening of Southwest Regional Library on Monday, May 24, 2010, from 10am to 2pm. Read more
Durham County Library Closed for Staff Development Day
Durham County Library (all locations) will be closed on Wednesday, May 12 for Staff Development Day. Read more
Paul Tough, New York Times journalist and author of Whatever It Takes: Geoffrey Canada's Quest to Change Harlem and America, to speak in Durham
On Sunday, May 16 at 3:00 p.m., Paul Tough, author of Whatever It Takes: Geoffrey Canada's Quest to Change Harlem and America, will speak at Holton Career and Resource Center, 401 North Driver St. Read more
Friends of the Durham Library Book Donation Day at Duke University on 2010 Earth Day
Friends of the Durham Library are accepting gently used books, textbooks, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks as a way to celebrate Earth Day by reducing, reusing and recycling. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Marilyn Nelson, Award-Winning Poet
In celebration of National Poetry Month, Durham County Library will host award-winning poet Marilyn Nelson on Monday, April 19 at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Neno Na Muziki ‘Spoken Word and Music’
Come and celebrate National Poetry Month with Durham County Library‟s first “Open Mic Poetry Nite” on Thursday, April 15 at 6:30 p.m., hosted by Main Library Manager, Joel White. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Jazz Appreciation Workshop
What's All That Jazz About? A Jazz Appreciation Workshop. Read more
Durham County Library Presents Final Year of Poetry for Everyone
In celebration of National Poetry Month, Durham County Library will be hosting the final three Poetry for Everyone events. Read more
Durham County Library to Celebrate National Bookmobile Day on April 14 During National Library Week
Durham County Library will celebrate National Bookmobile Day on Wednesday, April 14 by inviting the community to come aboard the bookmobile at the Main Library. Read more
Durham County Library Presents ‘The Women Who Ran the Schools: Durham’s Rural Black Schools & the Jeanes Teachers’
Durham County Library will host an informative talk about Durham’s early 20th-century black schools and the teachers who ran them. Read more
Durham County Library Presents ‘The Business of Music’
Musician and producer Tony Yarborough will give participants practical tips on how to market, produce and sell their music in local and national markets. Read more
Durham County Librarian Named Romance Writers of America Librarian of the Year
Romance Writers of America has named Durham County Librarian Jennifer Lohmann the 2010 RWA Librarian of the Year. This honor is awarded to a librarian who demonstrates outstanding support of romance authors and the romance genre. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Lecture on Navigating Workplace Politics
Donnell Scott, Director of the Executive Master of Public Administration Program (EMPA) at NCCU, will discuss how workplace politics can affect on-the-job success. Read more
Friends of the Durham Library Spring Book Sale April 9-11
Attention shoppers! Find great bargains on gently used books at the Friends of the Durham Library Spring Book Sale, April 9 to 11 at Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts ‘Invest 4 College: An Essential Toolkit for Planning’ Workshop V: Demystifying College Financing
What are all the real costs of college and what can be done to cover them? During the last Invest 4 College workshop, participants will learn: the best time to start searching for scholarships and grants, what state-based grant programs are available, how the financial aid process works, all about federal student aid programs, and how personal savings and investments affect financial aid eligibility. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts ‘Invest 4 College: An Essential Toolkit for Planning’ Workshop IV: Protecting Your Money
Investing can’t be risk-free, but it is possible to steer clear of fraud and scams that may be directed at investors. In the fourth Invest 4 College workshop, an expert from the NC State Securities Division will talk to participants about protecting their money. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Celebration of Billie Holiday
Durham County Library will host a celebration of the late performer Billie Holiday on Sunday, March 21 at 3:00 pm at Main Library. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts ‘Invest 4 College: An Essential Toolkit for Planning’ Workshop III: Tools of the Trade
Participants will learn about the tools they can use to research and evaluate their investment choices, and how to decide if those investments are working. Read more
Durham County Library Presents From Haiti to Hayti: A Black Jacobin Dream Deferred in Durham
Durham native, historian and owner of the Know Bookstore and Restaurant, Dr. Bruce Bridges will bring together the disparate but shared histories and legacies of Haiti and Durham’s Hayti in a two-part lecture at Stanford L. Warren Library on Thursday, March 11 and 18, at 6:30 p.m. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts ‘Invest 4 College: An Essential Toolkit for Planning’Workshop II: Key Investment Concepts
Instructors will help demystify investing by explaining the basic terms and concepts, from saving vs. investing to rebalancing. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Program on the Africanization of Mexico Program
Dr. Marco Polo Hernandez-Cuevas, professor of Spanish at North Carolina Central University, will lecture on the African historical legacy of Mexico on Thursday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m., at the Stanford L. Warren Library. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Theatrical Performance Honoring the Women of World War II
Durham County Library will host a performance of Star Spangled Girls, an ensemble production from the Touring Theatre of North Carolina, on Sunday, March 7 at 3:00 p.m. at the Main Library. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Investment Workshop Series‘Invest 4 College: An Essential Toolkit for Planning’
Durham County Library is hosting its second set of workshops on investing as part of a two-year long investor education program created to help parents prepare for their children’s college expenses. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Talk on Hugh Mangum, Photographer
Durham County Library will host a talk about photographer Hugh Mangum on Sunday, February 21, 2010, at 3 p.m. at the Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro Street. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Book Discussion on J. California Cooper’s Family
Book discussion on J. California Cooper’s Family, led by Dr. Karen Keaton-Jackson, Assistant Professor at North Carolina Central University. Read more
Life for Me Ain’t Been No Crystal Stair: Female Industrial Workers in Hayti, 1880-1930
Durham County Library will host a three‐part seminar entitled “Life For Me Ain’t Been No Crystal Stair: Female Industrial Workers in Hayti, 1880‐1930 at Stanford L. Warren Library, 1201 Fayetteville St. on February 16 and 23, and March 2 at 6 p.m. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Genealogy Workshop
Rob and Cathy Elias from the Durham-Orange Genealogical Society of North Carolina will lead a lunchtime workshop on basic genealogy. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Djembe Drums Workshops
Ronnie Pulley from Music Explorium will teach participants how to play the Djembe drums. Read more
Durham County Library to Close at 5:30 p.m. Today
Due to inclement weather, all locations of the Durham County Library will close at 5:30 p.m. today, Monday, February 1, 2010. Read more
Durham County Library Closed Saturday, Jan. 30 Due to Inclement Weather
Due to inclement weather, all locations of the Durham County Library will be closed on Saturday, January 30. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Author J. California Cooper
On Sunday, February 7 at 3:00 pm at Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St., acclaimed author J. California Cooper will read from her work and discuss the writing process in this exclusive East Coast appearance. Ms. Cooper’s visit is sponsored by the Durham Library Foundation and is free and open to the public. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Art with the Experts on Andy Warhol’s Polaroids
Juline Chevalier and Reneé Cagnina Haynes from the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University will lead an interactive slideshow/discussion about Big Shots: Andy Warhol Polaroids, the exhibit on display at the Nasher Museum through February 21. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts ‘Do It Yourself Decorating'
Decorating your home but have no idea what to do or how to do it, where to start or what direction you should go? Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Actors from PlayMakers’ Production of Arthur Miller’s All My Sons
On Monday, January 11 at 7:00 pm at the Main Library, guest artists Ellen McLaughlin, Paul O’Brien and Christian Conn from PlayMakers’ production of Arthur Miller’s Tony Award-winning play All My Sons, will discuss acting in a play written by one of America’s greatest playwrights. Read more
Durham County Library Director Skip Auld Selected as UNC-CH Distinguished Alumnus - Auld to present commencement address at fall ceremony
Hampton “Skip” Auld has been named a 2009 Distinguished Alumnus of the UNC‐Chapel Hill School of
Information and Library Science (SILS). Read more
Durham Reads Together Extends to Durham, England
On Thursday, December 17 at 2:00 p.m., Rotarians from the Downtown Durham
Rotary Club and Rotarians from Durham, England, one of Durham’s official sister cities, will
discuss the Durham Reads Together selection, Something for the Pain, as part of the library’s
first international book discussion by video conference. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Children’s Art from Kostroma, Russia
Sister Cities of Durham, Inc. will display children’s art from Durham’s Sister City, Kostroma,
Russia on the third floor of Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St through December 8. Read more
Goodridge Named Volunteer of the Year
Jane Goodridge, Durham resident and long-time library supporter, has received statewide recognition for her volunteer work at the Durham County Library. Read more
Durham County Library Presents An Evening with PlayMakers – Nicholas Nickleby and Designing an Epic
Jan Chambers, costume designer, and McKay Coble, scene and costume designer, for
PlayMakers’ production of Nicholas Nickleby will discuss the challenges of designing
the costumes and sets for this two-part adaptation based on the novel by Charles
Dickens. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Presentation on the History of West Durham
On Sunday, November 8 at 3:00 p.m. at Main Library, John Schelp, president of Old West Durham Neighborhood Association, will discuss the history of West Durham as a mill village. Read more
Durham County and Legal Aid Present Legal Aid @ Your Library
On Saturday, November 7 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Main Library, volunteers from Legal Aid of North Carolina will answer questions about how to
access free legal services. Read more
Durham County Library Closed for Staff Development Day
Durham County Library (all locations) will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, for
Staff Development Day. The library will reopen Thursday, November 12, with regular hours. Read more
Durham Reads Together 2009 Finale - Meet the Author: A Conversation with Dr. Paul Austin
Triangle-area writer Rah Bickley will host a conversation with Dr. Paul Austin,
Durham resident and author of Something for the Pain, the Durham Reads Together
2009 book. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Job Fair
Durham County Library is hosting a job fair on Wednesday, November 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at
the East Regional Library. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Durham Reads Together 2009 Event Healthcare in Hayti Discussion
Join special guests Spencie Love, author of One Blood: The Death and Resurrection of
Charles R. Drew, Margaret K. Goodwin, former director of radiology and laboratory
services at Lincoln Hospital (now Lincoln Community Health Center), and Andre Vann,
instructor of public history at NCCU, for a discussion about healthcare in the Hayti district
and notable African-American figures in Durham’s medical history. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Durham Reads Together 2009 Event American Red Cross Blood Drive
Give the gift of life by donating blood in the Durham Reads Together Red Cross blood
drive. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Durham Reads Together 2009 Cutting Edge Medicine Panel Discussion
On Thursday, October 15 at 7 p.m. at North Regional
Library, MaryAnn Black, Associate Vice President for Community Relations for Duke University Health
System, moderates a panel discussion among Drs. Alex Cho, Kevin Schulman, and H. Kim Lyerly on the
future of medicine. Read more
Friends of the Durham Library Fall Book Sale Oct. 16-18
Attention shoppers! Find great bargains on gently-used books at the Friends of the
Durham Library Fall Book Sale, Oct. 16 to 18 at Main Library. Read more
Durham Reads Together Book Discussion with Dr. David Carr
On Wednesday, October 14 at 7 p.m. at The Regulator Bookshop, Dr. David Carr,
Associate Professor at the UNC’s School of Information and Library Science, will lead a
book discussion on Something for the Pain. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Durham Reads Together 2009 Event ‘For Better or for Worse: When Your Spouse Has a Stressful Job’
In this panel discussion, moderated by WTVD’s Monica Barnes,
panelists will share their experiences and the joys and challenges of having a spouse with a
stressful job. Read more
Best-selling Author Sue Monk Kidd at Durham County Library
On Saturday, October 3 at 7:00 pm at Main Library, best-selling author Sue Monk Kidd and her daughter, Ann Kidd Taylor, will read from their new work Traveling with Pomegranates, and answer questions from the audience. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Invest Your Best: Investment Fundamentals
This fall, Durham County Library is hosting a series of workshops on investing called Invest Your Best: College and Beyond. Read more
Durham County Library Celebrates Banned Books Week with Three-Event Series
To commemorate Banned Books Week, Durham County Library will host three events that celebrate the freedom to read. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Investment Workshop Series‘Invest Your Best: College and Beyond’
This fall, Durham County Library will host a series of workshops on investing called Invest Your Best:
College and Beyond. The workshops are part of a new, two‐year long investor education program created to help
parents prepare for their children’s college expenses. Read more
Durham County Library Presents Film Premiere of “Spanish Voices”
On Sunday, September 20 at 3:00 p.m. at Main Library,
Durham County Library will present the premiere of the documentary “Spanish Voices,” a new
film that explores the Spanish language in the southeastern United States, with an emphasis on
North Carolina. Read more
NC Authors Read “Flash Fiction” at DurhamCounty Library
On Thursday, September 17 at 7:00 p.m. at Main Library, North Carolina authors Elizabeth Spencer, Lawrence Naumoff, Joe Ashby Porter, Randall Kenan, Bland Simpson, and Marianne Gingher will read their stories from Long Story Short: Flash Fiction by Sixty-five of North Carolinas Finest Writers, a new book by UNC Press. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts ‘Art with the Experts’ on Picasso Exhibit with Curators from the Nasher Museum of Art
On Sunday, September 13 at 3:00 p.m. at Main Library, senior curator
Sarah Schroth and curator of education Juline Chevalier from the Nasher of Museum of Art will present Art
with the Experts, an interactive slideshow and discussion about the exhibition Picasso and the Allure of
Language. Read more
‘Something for the Pain’ selected for Durham Reads Together 2009
Durham County Library has selected Something for the Pain by Durham resident Dr. Paul Austin for Durham Reads Together 2009, the library’s bi-annual community-wide reading event. Read more
Durham County Library Adult Summer Reading Finale to Feature Wil Flowers Quartet
Wil Flowers Quartet, a local jazz band, will perform at Durham County Library’s Adult
Summer Reading Finale: Jazzin’at the Library, on Friday, August 21, from 6-8 p.m., at the
Main Library. Read more
Durham County Library Asks, ‘Whatcha Reading?’
Videos of local personalities discussing their favorite and current reads now online. From a choreographer to a poet to a collection of chefs, Durham County Library is reaching out into
the community this summer asking the age old question, “Whatcha reading?” and the community is responding
by sharing their favorites in online videos posted on the library’s website. Read more.
Durham County Library Hosts Summer Reading Club Finales
Durham County Library will celebrate a summer of great books, fun events and creative
programs with two events: The first is the Family Summer Reading Finale on Saturday, August 15, from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Main Library. Read more
Using Online Library Research Tools Just Got Easier at Durham County Library
Library customers who once thought Google was the only easy answer to all their online research
needs will now find it easier to make use of the library’s online research tools. Read more
Durham County Library’s North Carolina Collection Receives Grant to Preserve Urban Renewal Audiotapes
The North Carolina Preservation Consortium has awarded Durham County Library’s North
Carolina Collection a grant of $840 to preserve reel-to-reel audiotape recordings of nine meetings of
Durham’s Urban Renewal Commission, held in 1968 and 1969. Read more
Durham County Library RIF Named Program of the Month
Reading is Fundamental, the nation’s largest children’s literacy organization, has named
Durham County Library’s RIF program July’s Program of the Month. Read more
Durham County Library Selected to Host Harry Potter Exhibit
Durham County Library will host “Harry Potter’s World: Renaissance Science, Magic, and
Medicine,” a new small format traveling exhibition organized by the National Library of Medicine, National
Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland. Read more
Durham County Library Presents Army Band Concert on CCB Plaza
On Tuesday, July 7 from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. the 208th Army Band’s Jazz Combo will play a
free, outdoor concert at CCB Plaza, located at 201 Corcoran Street in downtown Durham. Read more
Friends of the Durham Library Summer Book Sale June 26-28
Attention shoppers! Find great bargains on gently-used books at the Friends of the Durham Library Summer Book Sale, June 26 to 28 at Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St. Durham 27701. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Best-selling Author Michele Andrea Bowen
Best-selling author Michele Andrea Bowen will read from and discuss her latest book Up at the College at Stanford L. Warren Library, Thursday, June 25, at 6:00 p.m. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts US and Latin American Games
Come and play games from the US and Latin America and learn more about these two
cultures at Durham County Library on Saturday, June 13. Read more
Be Creative @ Your Library - Durham County Library Kicks Off 2009 Summer Reading Club
Durham County Library wants to get its customers, young and old, to express themselves
during the 2009 Summer Reading Club with the theme, “Be Creative @ Your Library.” Read more
Branching Out
News & Events for June, July and August 2009. Read more
Durham County Library’s Skip Auld earns 2009 ULC Leadership Grant
Hampton M. “Skip” Auld, director of the Durham (NC) County Library, has been awarded the 2009 Urban Libraries Council (ULC) Joey Rodger Fund for Library Leadership Grant. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Lecture with Professor Campbell Harvey“Is the Economy’s Turning Point in Sight?”
On Sunday, June 7 at 3:00 p.m. at the Main Library, Durham County Library will host Duke University professor Campbell Harvey who will give a lecture entitled “Is the Economy’s Turning Point in Sight?” Read more
Durham County Library Closes for Memorial Day
Durham County Library will be closed Sunday and Monday, May 24 and 25 in observance
of Memorial Day. The library will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, May 26. Read more
100+ Teens to Attend ‘The Color Purple’ After Participating in Durham County Library Essay and Artwork Contest
Thanks to a $15,000 donation from
Durham Coca Cola Bottling Company to the
Durham Library Foundation, approximately 230
teens and family members will attend the May 13
performance of The Color Purple. Read more
Best of Friends
Friends of the Durham Library Newsletter - Spring 2009. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts What’s In Your Attic? An Antiques Valuation Event
On Sunday, May 17 from 3:00–5:00 p.m. at the Main Library library customers can receive a free verbal evaluation of up to three hand-held items from certified antiques appraiser Merritt Leigh Hampton, ISA, of Whitehall Hampton Professional Services. Read more
Durham County Library Closed for Staff Development Day
Durham County Library (all locations) will be closed on Wednesday, May 6 for Staff
Development Day. The library will reopen Thursday, May 7, with regular hours. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Latin Musicians in Celebration of El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day)
In celebration of El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), Durham County
Library will host two musicians who, using a variety of instruments, will perform music hailing from the
Andean Mountains of Peru and from Andalucia, Spain, the birthplace of flamenco music, as well as from
other countries. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Young Harpists Concert
On Sunday, May 3 at 3:00 p.m. at the Main Library, Durham
County Library will host a Young Harpists Concert. Led by harpist Winifred Garrett. Read more
Durham County Main Library Closed May 1 for Filming
The Main Library will be closed Friday, May 1 for filming of the movie Main Street. All
other library locations will be open for normal hours. Read more
Durham County Library Extends Color Purple Contest Deadline to April 24
Durham County Library invites high school students to enter a writing and art contest for a
chance to win a pair of tickets to the May 17 performance of The Color Purple at the
Durham Performing Arts Center. Read more
Durham County Library Selects Artist for South Regional Library Art Project
Durham County Library has selected an artist for an outdoor work of art at the new South
Regional Library. Thomas Sayre, of Triangle-based Clearscapes, will create the artwork to be located
outside of the children’s area of the new library at Alston and Highway 55 on the old Lowe’s Grove
School site. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Poet and Children’s Author Pat Mora
On Thursday, April 30 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Durham County Library will host
acclaimed Latina poet and children’s book author Pat Mora at the Main Library. Read more
Durham County Library continues Poetry for Everyone
In celebration of National Poetry Month, local leaders and students will share their
favorite poems. Read more
Durham County Library Displays Paintings by Russian Artist from Sister City Kostroma
Art, photograph and souvenir display featuring artwork by Russian artist
Nikolai Smirnov (1939 – 2001). Read more
Poetry for Everyone, a series of readings in celebration of National Poetry Month (April)
In celebration of National Poetry Month, Durham County Library reprises its series Poetry for Everyone to be held at various library locations throughout the month of April. Read more
Durham County Library Holds ‘The Color Purple’ Contest for Teens
Durham County Library invites high school students to enter a writing and art contest for a
chance to win a pair of tickets to the May 17 performance of The Color Purple at the Durham Performing
Arts Center. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts ‘Emotional Well-being Workshop’
The Emotional Well-being Workshop will be broken into two parts. Read more
Friends of the Durham Library Spring Book Sale Mar. 27-29
Attention shoppers! Find great bargains on gently-used books at the Friends of the
Durham Library Spring Book Sale this weekend. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts ‘Art with the Experts’ on Escultura Social Exhibition with Curators from the Nasher Museum of Art
On Tuesday, March 24 at 7:00 p.m. at the Parkwood Branch Library, 5122 Revere
Road, Juline Chevalier, curator of education, and Carolina Cordova, curatorial assistant from the Nasher Museum of Art, will present “Art with the Experts,” an interactive slideshow and discussion about the
exhibition Escultura Social:A New Generation of Art from Mexico City. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Breaking Barriers: Powerful Women in Their Own Words
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Durham County Library will host Breaking
Barriers: Powerful Women in Their Own Words on Sunday, March 22 at 3:00 p.m. at the Main
Library. Read more
Durham County Library Prepares for Bull City Chili Challenge with“Chili 101”
Library customers will have a chance to learn the basics of chili at “Chili 101” on
Saturday, March 21 at 2:00 p.m. at the North Regional Library. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts PlayMakers Director’s Talk – Pride and Prejudice
On Tuesday, March 17 at 7:00 p.m., Durham County Library will host a PlayMakers Director’s Talk about Pride and Prejudice at the Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St. Timothy Douglas, visiting director of PlayMakers’ production of Pride and Prejudice will discuss bringing the adaptation of Austen’s beloved classic to the stage. Read more
Durham County Library Screens Documentaries by Two Local Professors
Durham County Library will screen documentaries – at the Main Library, 300 N.
Roxboro St., Durham – by two local professors in the March. On Sunday, March 8 at 3:00 p.m. Read more
Branching Out
News & Events for March, April and May 2009. Read more
Best of Friends
Friends of the Durham Library Newsletter - Winter 2009. Read more
Main Library Phone Upgrade May Cause Service Disruptions
The Durham County Main Library phone system will be upgraded
Friday, February 27, 2009. Some service disruptions may occur. Read
more
Durham County Library & Durham Library Foundation Awarded $100,000 Grant for Invest Your Best: College and Beyond
Durham County Library and the Durham Library Foundation have been awarded a $100,000 grant by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation and the American Library Association (ALA) as a part of their Smart investing@your library® initiative. Read more
Durham County Library Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Pauli Murray
On Sunday, March 1 at the Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St., Durham County Library
will present Standing Tall in Proud Shoes: Pauli Murray’s Life and Legacy. Read more
Durham County Library Hosted Main Library Planning Study Meeting
Slide presentation from the public meeting that was held on September 25th. Read more
Durham County Library Presents Genealogy 101: How to Begin Researching Your Family Tree
Learn how to gather basic genealogical information, interpret records and overcome roadblocks, organize and write your family history, get the most out of internet resources, and use local, regional and national repositories. Read more
Durham County Library Presents ‘Fall Into Fashion’
Local teens showcase the latest fashions from Cato, Dress Barn and S&K Fashion. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Second Main Library Planning Study Meeting
Durham County Library will host a second public meeting on Thursday, September 25
from 5:00-6:30 p.m. to share progress on the planning and programming study for the renovation of the
Main Library. Read more
Branching Out
News & Events for September, October and November 2008. Read more
Durham County Library celebrates the Nasher’s El Greco to Velazquez exhibition with two library events
Durham County Library will host two events to celebrate the Nasher Museum of Art’s
current exhibition El Greco to Velazquez: Art During the Reign of Philip III. The first event is Art with
the Experts, a slide show and interactive discussion with Sarah Schroth, the exhibition’s curator, on
Tuesday, September 23 at 7:00 p.m. The second event is a live performance by classical guitarist Peter
Fletcher on Saturday, September 27 at 3:30 p.m. Read more
Durham County Library collaborates with the National Humanities Center to present Divining America: Religion in American History lecture series
This new humanities series explores many of the religious movements and
watersheds in American history from the 17th through the 20th centuries. Read more
Main Library’s Fall 2008 Saturday Computer Classes
Free and open to the public; registration required at 560-0125 or online. Registration opens 31 days prior to class. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Let’s Talk About It! Book discussion series focuses on Jewish literature
Durham County Library will host a book discussion series entitled Let's Talk About It: Jewish Literature Identity and Imagination in August 2008 through January 2009. This national, scholar-led program is being presented for the first time in Durham, and offers residents a unique way to learn about Jewish culture and literature. Read more
Durham County Library and Superintendent’s Task Force Host Back-to-School Bash and Summer Reading Club Finale
Durham County Library and the Superintendent’s Closing the Achievement Gap Task Force are partnering to host a Back-To-School Bash on Saturday, August 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Main Library. Read more
Durham County Library Hosted Main Library Planning Study Meeting
Slide presentation from the public meeting that was held on July 29th. Read more
Durham County Library hosts Breaking Dawn Release Party
Teen fans of the best-selling Twilight series are invited to a Breaking Dawn release party, Friday, August 1 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm at the Southwest Branch Library. Read more
Main Library to Close Friday, August 1 for Carpet Installation
Durham County’s Main Library, at 300 N. Roxboro St., will be closed Friday, August 1 for
carpet installation on the first floor. Staff will still report to work. All other libraries will be open for
regular Friday hours, 2-6 p.m. The Main Library will reopen on Saturday, August 2 with normal operating
hours, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Main Library Planning Study Meeting
Durham County Library will host a public meeting on Tuesday, July 29 from 5:30-7 p.m. to
get public input on the renovation of the Main Library. Read more
Durham County Library Recognized as Compassionate Employer
Durham County Library has received a Compassionate Employer award for its
support of an employee who suffered the loss of a child. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Community Forum for Southwest Branch Expansion
The Durham County Library will host its second community forum to discuss the expansion of the
Southwest Branch on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at 3605 Shannon Road. Read more
Durham County Library Launches New Website, New Service
Durham County Library has launched a new website with improved content and usability
and a new feature that helps customers keep up with the latest books in their favorite genres. Read more
108th Army Reserve Band Concert at Durham County Library
Bring a chair and a picnic basket and relax on the Library’s lawn while enjoying popular songs, patriotic favorites and classic tunes performed live by the 108th Army Reserve Band. Read more
Friends of the Durham Library Summer Book Sale
The Friends of the Durham Library will hold its Summer Book Sale June 20 through June 22, at the Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St. in downtown Durham. Thousands of books, audiobooks, CDs and DVDs will be available at bargain prices, all categorized for easy shopping. Read more
Summer Reading Club Kickoff – Family Reading Festival
Durham County Library will kick off the 2008 Summer Reading Club with a Family Reading Festival on Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Main Library at 300 N. Roxboro. Read more
What’s Up with My Teen? Understanding the Teenage Brain
Aaron White, PhD, will give parents an overview of adolescence. Read more
Sarah Dessen, popular teen author, visits Durham County Library
Sarah Dessen will visit Durham County North Regional Library Saturday, June 21 at 2 p.m. to read from her latest book Lock and Key, and to autograph copies. Read more
Branching Out
News & Events for June, July and August 2008. Read more
Best of Friends
Friends of the Durham Library Newsletter - Spring 2008. Read more 
Stanford L. Warren Library Wins Golden Leaf Award - East and North Regional Libraries Score Nominations
Stanford L. Warren Library has received a Golden Leaf Award for Community Appearance. Read more
Durham County Library Introduces ‘Tell Me More’ Online Language Learning Software
Durham County Library customers will soon be able to learn Spanish, French, German, Dutch, Italian or English with “Tell Me More,” a free online language program that helps beginners through advanced learners with understanding, writing and speaking. Read more
Want a fun and educational introduction to modern and contemporary art on view in Durham?
The Durham County Library and the Nasher Museum of Art present a program - Art with the Experts. Read more
Attn Shoppers! Friends of the Durham Library Spring Book Sale April 11-13
Friends of the Durham Library will offer thousands of books, audiobooks, CDs and DVDs at bargain prices, categorized for easy shopping. Read more
Former Durham Resident Donates Home to Durham County Library
Durham County Library has received a gift of real estate from a long-time library customer.
Dorothy Gier, a former 15-year Durham resident, donated her home in the Willowhaven area to the Durham Library Foundation to show her gratitude for the many hours she enjoyed reading and researching information at the North Branch. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts Job Readiness Workshop
Presented by the Employment Assistance Re-entry Program at InStepp, Inc., this workshop will help jobseekers look for and apply for jobs in the Triangle. Read more
Main Library Adds New Spring 2008 Saturday Computer Classes
A second set of classes has been added! Read more
Durham County Library celebrates National Poetry Month with Poetry for Everyone
In celebration of National Poetry Month, Durham County Library presents a series of events called Poetry for Everyone to be held at various library locations throughout the month of April. Read more
Durham County Library Hosts 'Star in Your Story' a Creative Writing Program for Teens
Journalist and radio host Patricia Murray will encourage teens to explore writing as a path to self discovery in this three-part workshop. Read more
Branching Out
News and events for March, April and May 2008. Read more
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