Durham Library Foundation

04/01/2026

Today is ! The Durham Library Foundation is celebrating the heartbeat of our community: the Durham County Library 📚

Most people know the library as a place to borrow books, but for our neighbors, it’s so much more. It’s a launchpad for small businesses, a safe space for after-school discovery, a bridge across the digital divide, and a sanctuary for lifelong learners.

This Library Giving Day, we’re inviting you to invest in Durham. Whether it’s $10 or $1,000, every gift stays right here in our community.

Ready to make an impact? Click the link below to donate and show your library some love today!

🔗 https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/RA5SPhx-DZ3iT14fG6FTlQ

08/07/2025

Check page 95 of the latest Durham Magazine! A ~throwback~ to our 25th anniversary party held at the amazing The Cookery earlier this year 🎉 what a fun evening of camaraderie and celebrating the past and future of supporting Durham County Library!

07/31/2025

📣 On Monday, July 28 on behalf of the Durham Library Foundation Board of Directors, Board President Arthur Rogers and Executive Director Kara Nunnally proudly presented $177,883.00 in grant awards to Durham County for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. These funds will be distributed across 14 programs, events and initiatives through Durham County Library!

06/05/2025

Happy Durham Library Foundation Day! DLF was established on June 5, 2020 with the sole mission to fund a margin of excellence for our Durham County Library system.

Your gifts support the library's Humanities Programs, capital improvements at each of the seven branches, technology enhancements and offerings, and more!

https://durhamlibraryfoundation.org/donate/

06/04/2025

Last night, and sat down with the Durham community for a thought-provoking conversation on moving through some of the most pressing issues we face as an American society.
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Durham Library Foundation is proud to sponsor this and other events hosted by the Durham County Library Humanities Program. Thank you for supporting DLF!

04/08/2025

We are excited to sponsor the 5th annual at Durham County Library! This year's theme is The North Carolina Edition, highlighting our great state and all the amazing people here. Check out the video below for more about the events and programs this week. 👇

p.s. DLF will celebrate 25 years of supporting the Durham County Library this Thursday, 6:00 - 8:00 pm at The Cookery. Grab your tickets here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/qi9MiCOTgwSDAZ5i8mr_hg

Happy Library Fest! Join us for a week of over 40 exciting events for all ages to enjoy, from children to adults! This year we are celebrating all things ...

03/13/2025

You’re invited! Join us for hors d’oeuvres and drinks to toast the 25th anniversary of the Durham Library Foundation at the Cookery on Thursday, April 10, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Scan the QR code or visit https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/qi9MiCOTgwSDAZ5i8mr_hg to purchase your tickets today! Tickets are $125 per person, and we encourage you to bring your family and friends (children 12 and under are complimentary). Festive attire!

Have questions or prefer to purchase your tickets by check? Please email us at [email protected].

02/28/2024

As National Library Lover’s Month ends tomorrow, we wanted to reflect on all the wonderful things our local libraries provide for the community. The importance of continuing our mission of preserving access to these opportunities is vital so future generations of library and book lovers can explore. 📚❤️

What do you love about the library?
Let us know in the comments!

02/23/2024

Happy Friday, everyone! Upcoming FREE event alert! The Durham County Library invites you to attend the 3rd edition of the Women Run Durham panel series on March 4th at the Durham Arts Council. Join the discussion with this panel of game-changing and influential business leaders.

Everyone is welcome, and seating is limited; register at durhamcountylibrary.org or call 919-560-0268 to reserve your spot.

02/14/2024

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! We hope your day is filled with love and happiness. We thought it would be lovely to see what your Valentine's Day card to the Library would say. Let us know in the comments and share with your family, friends, book lovers, and library lovers.📚❤️

02/14/2024

02/12/2024

We want to thank everyone who has stopped by the main library so far to check out our Love Your Library book design and all the fantastic comments from library and book lovers in the Durham community! All are welcome to continue sending us your comments or pictures with the book design to be highlighted on our story.📚❤️