PALS, the Friends of the Durham Public Library, invites you to a book and holiday themed fundraiser!

Book Buzz: Holiday Edition will feature a presentation by Cindy Haiken, Wallingford Library’s Readers Advisory Librarian. Cindy will share some of the hot new titles coming out and suggestions for new books that would make great holiday gifts. We’ll also enjoy fun holiday mocktails and snacks.

When: Saturday, November 14 5:30 – 7:00 PM

Where: Durham Public Library

Tickets are $25 per person. Register here. Payment can be online or via check dropped off at the library.

We want to hear from you!

Please help us plan for the future of the Durham Public Library. Your feedback is incredibly valuable and will help shape the Durham Public Library’s plans and priorities over the next 3 – 5 years. We’re committed to serving our community in the best way possible, and your voice helps make that happen.

Click here to access our online survey

Rather take the survey on paper? Stop by the library and ask for a copy at the circulation desk.

Make your voice heard! Join us for a community conversation to help the library create our new strategic plan.

Light refreshments will be served.

Registration requested, but walk-ins welcome.

Two sessions:

Wednesday, October 28 12 – 1 pm REGISTER HERE

Thursday, October 29 6 – 7 pm REGISTER HERE

Newsbank offers access to news and information from reliable news sources spanning the U.S., including the Hartford Courant, the Town Times, USA Today, Boston Herald, Chicago Sun-Times, and thousands more.

This resource is available to Durham Public Library cardholders 24/7 on any device, in addition to being available to all patrons at the Durham Public Library.

Click here to check out all that’s available with Newsbank!

You can also find Newsbank under the Digital Resources tab on our website.

We are thrilled to announce we now have an app for the Durham Public Library!

What’s in the app?

• A digital version of your library card –
  • Got your phone? Then you’ve got your library card with you!
• Access to family library cards –
  • You can attach your family members’ cards to your account, so you always have them with you!
• Access to all of your account information –
  • See what you have checked out, what you have on hold, pay fines
• Scroll upcoming events and register for them easily
• Find information on how to reach and contact other LION libraries
• And more!

To download the app, search “libraries online” in the Apple or Android app stores. You will then be prompted to select your library and enter your library card information.

Apple app store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/libraries-online/id6739070221

Android app store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.capiratech.leo&hl=en_US

The Library offers a wide variety of free e-books, digital magazines and audiobooks, and streaming music and video, all available with your Durham Public Library card and many available instantly.

OverDrive/Libby
Best-selling and award-winning fiction and nonfiction books, audiobooks, and magazines. You may borrow up to 10 items at a time. Over 3,000 popular magazines are available, with no wait lists and no item limits. Use the “Available Now” filter to find currently available items.

hoopla
Always available movies, TV shows, music, books, comics, and audiobooks. You may borrow up to 4 items per calendar month.

The Palace Project
Thousands of free eBooks and audiobooks from the Connecticut State Library and Durham’s digital collections in the Palace Project app.