The 10 Best Libraries in Durham, NC

Fresh reviews:

Tons of free books… I’m always shocked to see that libraries carry recently released books and not just classics. I can’t quite understand why I continue to buy books when it’s so easy to borrow them from the library. Plus the self checkout system is ridiculously fast and easy. Online renewals mean you can keep…

Sam S.

Durham County Public Library - South Regional

Lucky ducky East Durham! This library is great. First, I am a HUGE fan of public libraries, the day that I don’t have at LEAST one library book in my possession will be a very sad day. It’s as easy as 1. requesting your book online 2. receiving an email that your book is ready 3. picking up your book (at your…

Rose L.

East Regional Library

Beautiful, light-filled space. Selection isn’t as big as some branches, but you can request books to be delivered to you from any other branch of the library.

Meredith S.

Durham County Public Library - Southwest Branch

Leaving the Stanford Warren library branch, I couldn’t help thinking to myself «What! Did we just become best friends?! YUP.» Let me preface this review by letting my avid readers (I like to believe) know that I love libraries. For those of you not taking advantage of our library system here in the triangle…

Rose L.

Durham County Public Library-- Stanford L. Warren Branch

I typically go here to rent DVDs. You can rent 10 at a time and they have some great documentaries and scripted cinema. My library card allows me to access Hoopla where I can stream 4 titles per month for free. There is always plenty of parking and the staff are very nice.

Erika U.

Durham County Public Library

Perkins library has a coffee shop called «The Perk» (get it?). One caveat if studying at Perkins is that there is poor WIFI reception in some parts of the library so choose your study area carefully.