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Friends of the Durham Library

The Friends of the Durham Library is a group of volunteers that provides financial support to Durham County Library.

06/13/2026

Our Summer Reading Kickoff Sale is open for business, and we already have a crowd of eager readers! We will be at Main Library until 12:30pm today. Stop by and take a look at all the books we have for sale.

What you’ll find:
• Children’s books: a wide selection, $1-$3
• Adult fiction: general, mysteries, romance, sci-fi/fantasy/horror, short stories, and YA
• Hardcover: $5 each
• Paperback: $3 each
Come unearth your next great read!

When: Saturday, June 13, 9:30am - 12:30 pm
Where: Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St., Durham, NC 27701

06/10/2026

REMINDER: Summer Reading Kickoff Book Sale - Main Library
Join the Friends of the Durham Library for a lively book sale in the Main Library Auditorium this Saturday, June 13, as part of the Durham County Library’s Summer Reading Kickoff!

What you’ll find:
• Children’s books: a wide selection, $1-$3
• Adult fiction: general, mysteries, romance, sci-fi/fantasy/horror, short stories, and YA
• Hardcover: $5 each
• Paperback: $3 each
Come unearth your next great read!

When: Saturday, June 13, 9:30am - 12:30 pm
Where: Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St., Durham, NC 27701

Can’t wait? Browse our thousands of donated books online now at shopfodlnc.org.

06/03/2026

Check out our Semiquincentennial Books Among Friends Online Sale: 50% Off All History Books in honor of our nation’s 250th anniversary. We are celebrating with a huge History sale: all history books are 50% OFF during June and July.

Shop the History category in our online store at https://buff.ly/GDpqJCK and see what’s in stock right now. Check back often - new historical treasures are added every week, and you won’t want to miss them.

You can always browse our full selection of donated books at: shopfodlnc.org

All online orders are available for in-person pickup at:
Books Among Friends
3825 S. Roxboro St.
Durham, NC 27713

Online order pickup hours:
• Tuesdays: 10am – 3pm
• Thursdays: 10am – 12pm
• Saturdays: 10am – 3pm

06/01/2026

📚✨ Summer Reading Kickoff Book Sale ✨📚
at Main Library
Dig into summer with great reads at unbeatable prices!
The Friends of the Durham Library are hosting a special Book Sale as part of the Durham County Library’s Summer Reading Kickoff on Saturday, June 13 at Main Library.
🧒 For kids:
A huge variety of children’s books, all just $1-$3.

📖 For grown ups:
Fiction in every flavor -
general fiction • mysteries • romance • sci fi/fantasy/horror • short stories • young adult
• Hardcovers: $5
• Paperbacks: $3

📅 When: Saturday, June 13, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
📍 Where: Main Library
300 N. Roxboro St.
Durham, North Carolina 27701
Come unearth a story and kick off your summer reading in style!
Can’t wait? Shop our donated books anytime at shopfodlnc.org

05/31/2026

REMINDER: There are just a few hours left to take advantage of our Books Among Friends May Online Sale. Save 25% on Math, Science, Social Sciences, Computers, Education, Psychology, and Law through May 31. Browse these categories (and more) at shopfodlnc.org.

Pickup in-store at Books Among Friends 3825 S. Roxboro St., Durham, NC 27713
Online order pickup hours:
• Tue: 10 AM–3 PM
• Thu: 10 AM–12 PM
• Sat: 10 AM–3 PM

Shop now and snag your next great read!

05/27/2026

Our Books Among Friends online bookstore has added a new category: Game Books & Activities. Browse it here: https://buff.ly/smq0U9f. This joins nearly 60 other categories of books, plus games and puzzles, at shopfodlnc.org. Every purchase supports the Durham County Library through the Friends of the Durham Library.

05/19/2026

Good news - Our Books Among Friends shop sells more than books! New puzzles just arrived today. Browse the selection: https://buff.ly/sF0Xfqt. See all books and puzzles at shopfodlnc.org - every purchase supports the Durham County Library!

05/16/2026

Our Pop-Up DVD Sale is open for business! We will be at Main Library until 2pm today.

🎬 Hundreds of DVDs – Only $1 per disc (+ tax)
• Blockbuster movies & fan-favorite TV series
• Box sets & multi-disc collections
• Many like-new or still in shrink wrap
🧩 Puzzles & Games – $1 or $3 each (+ tax)
• All items in excellent condition, perfect for gifts or family fun

Every ourchase benefits our awesome Durham County Library.

05/14/2026

REMINDER: ONE-DAY POP-UP DVD SALE!
This Saturday, May 16 • 11a.m.–2p.m.
Main Library – 300 N. Roxboro St., Durham, NC 27701

🎬 Hundreds of DVDs – Only $1 per disc (+ tax)
• Blockbuster movies & fan-favorite TV series
• Box sets & multi-disc collections
• Many like-new or still in shrink wrap
🧩 Puzzles & Games – $1 or $3 each (+ tax)
• All items in excellent condition, perfect for gifts or family fun

📚 Can’t make it?
Shop donated books online anytime at shopfodlnc.org
Every purchase supports the Friends of the Durham Library – great finds, great prices, great cause!

05/06/2026

POP-UP DVD SALE!
Saturday, May 16 • 11am–2pm Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St., Durham, NC 27701
Hundreds of DVDs - just $1 per disc (+tax)
• Movies, hit TV series box sets, multi-disc collections. Many like-new or still shrink-wrapped
• Puzzles & games — $1 or $3 each (+ tax) All items in excellent condition.

Shop donated books online now at shopfodlnc.org. Support the Friends of the Durham Library - great finds, great prices!

Address

3825 S. Roxboro Street
Durham, NC
27713

Telephone

+19199086004

Website

http://www.fodlnc.org/

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