2026-2027 Grants Announced
Durham Library Foundation is proud to award $248,317.31 in grants to Durham County Library for these important and deserving projects for 2026-2027! Digging Durham Seed Library The mission of the Digging Durham Seed Library is to distribute seed packets and relevant gardening information to residents, supporting the strategic goal of lifelong learning. The seed library […]
Library Giving Day 2026
April 1, 2026 is Library Giving Day! It’s a national celebration to rally around the over 9,000 public libraries in the United States. Durham Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that directly supports the Durham County Library through programmatic grants and capital improvements that take our libraries and communities to the next level […]
2025-2026 Grants Announced
DLF recently awarded $177,883.00 in Grants to the following deserving projects at Durham County Library for 2025-2026: A New Dimension of Making Durham County Library offers 3D printing services which are one of the most utilized services in the Maker + STEAM department. 3D printing supports the community in information literacy with emerging and expanding […]
2024-25 Grants Announced
DLF Supports Vital Programs Like These! We recently awarded our 2024-25 grants to the following deserving projects: A Boost for Book Babies Book Babies is a program at North Regional Library to fund a lapsit-style story time for children 0-18 months. Funds will be used for replacement materials and for funding professional services in parental/caregiver […]
2022-23 Grants Announced
DLF Supports Vital Programs Like These! We recently awarded our 2022-23 grants to the following deserving projects: Digging Durham Seed Library – Nearly 6,000 seed packets were distributed last year from all seven Durham County Library locations. The seed collections, housed in old card catalogs, have been funded by the Foundation for ten years. E-Books […]
Library Fest Features Diverse Library Programming
Library Fest in Durham was created during the worst of the Covid pandemic as a virtual program to celebrate and highlight “all things library.” To be held this year in celebration of National Library Week, April 6 – 12, 2025, it now provides an in-person avenue to promote literacy and lifelong learning that encourages engagement […]
Uplifting Durham Through Empathy and Understanding
Enhanced Humanities Programming Provides Opportunity for Growth Celeste Holtzmann, humanities and adult programming coordinator at Durham County Library, believes in the power of humanities. She heard once that “the humanities gives us the unique chance to challenge the things we think we know,” and her goal is to bring that idea to life. The Durham […]
Enriching North Durham’s Homeschool Community
Science Kits Advance Children’s Literacy Oftentimes, homeschool students are forgotten or overlooked. At North Regional Library in Durham, they are doing more than just recognizing these students. Thanks to the support of the Durham Library Foundation, this library is leading the way for homeschool enrichment in Durham. Due to the more rural demographics in North […]
Small Business Center Builds Equity in Entrepreneurship
Equalizing the playing field for all Hello from the 4th floor! Our Small Business Center offers free workforce development and business information services, programs, and resources to the Triangle. Join us in our dedicated co-working space for budding entrepreneurs. Learn how to use Canva. Get your resume reviewed. Network with other entrepreneurs and discover something […]
Providing Digital Access for All Durham Residents
Free Internet for Underserved Families When a local family in the Bragtown neighborhood of Durham fell on tough times, they had to pawn their technology just to afford their rent. Without technology, the mother struggled to homeschool her daughter during the pandemic. The problem this family faced is a result of the digital divide-the gap […]