A variety of children's and adult programs , such as book discussions, performing arts series, story hours, and informational workshops, are offered throughout the year. The Main Library has cassette tapes, videotapes, compact discs, CD-Rom software and audio books on cassettes and CDs, available for checkout. Audio books are also available at Stanford L. Warren , Parkwood , Southwest, and North Durham branches. AV equipment may be rented for a nominal fee. The Bookmobile visits preschools, daycares, public housing neighborhoods, communities, and shopping centers not located near a branch library.
Workshops focus on story sharing techniques and reading readiness.
The Friends of the Durham Library, Inc. is a non-profit organization of volunteers who support library related programs and activities for children and adults. Through money raised at the semiannual book sales, they underwrite special programs and provide financial gifts for the purchase of books, equipment, and other materials for the library. Ask for a membership brochure.