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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See updated Humanities event schedule.

Support the Durham Library Foundation

We are sustained today by a growing number of citizens who share the conviction that free access to information, programs, and services is a linchpin to democracy. Won’t you join us as we further invest in Durham County’s world-class library?

You can give annually, make a one-time contribution, bestow gifts of stock, or engage with us on planned giving opportunities. Thank you for helping our libraries stay relevant, vibrant, and enjoyed by all with your tax-deductible contribution, and for helping Durham Library Foundation fulfill its mission of excellence.

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Annual Giving

DLF celebrates donors and gifts of every size, and we are frequently inspired by our contributors. Emily Sloop sent a note with her gift that said, “Keep up the Reading Program. I was a little girl who climbed the maple tree in her yard in Asheville, NC, and read all summer. I know what it means to be transported to lands beyond my mountains! Thank you.”

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Humanities Programs

Funding is provided by the Durham Library Foundation for the following Durham County Library programs. All speaker events are from 6:00 – 7:30 at Main Library.

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Save the Date

25th Anniversary Celebration
Thursday April 10, 2025 from 6-8 p.m. at The Cookery

Impact

Visit our Impact page to read stories and examples of the many ways your contributions affect the quality of life in Durham County, North Carolina.

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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