Building a World-Class Library System

Public libraries are among the most important institutions in American society. For that reason, we support Durham County Library by raising money and managing investments for capital projects, programs, collections, and special needs.

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2026 Humanities Programs open for registration! Click here for details.

Support the Durham Library Foundation

Our donors share the conviction that free access to information, programs, and services is a linchpin to democracy.

With your gift, no matter the size, you help Durham County Library stay relevant, vibrant, and enjoyed by all. 

 

 

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2026 Humanities Programs

Now open for registration, there are three incredible speakers lined up as part of the Humanities Programming.

 

 

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June 5: Main in Motion

Join us on June 5 for an entirely new way to experience the library. Featuring Big Red Dance Project, Main in Motion: A Storytelling Experience is sure to have you enchanted. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is required.

 

 

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2025-2026 Grants Announced

DLF provides private funding to support projects and programs beyond the county’s basic library services. We are proud to provide $177,883.00 to the Durham County Library in support of 14 projects for July 2025 to June 2026. Read on for more excellence!

 

 

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Planned Giving

Planned giving means leaving a gift to the foundation that will sustain the library beyond your lifetime. Legacy gifts are a wonderful way for someone who loves the library to make a high-impact contribution.

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