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📚 Books, bargains & more this November! The Friends of the Durham Library invite you to shop at our in-person sale at Books Among Friends on Nov. 13 & 14. Browse more than 20,000 gently loved donated books for readers of every age, plus a great selection of puzzles and games. Most books are $5 or less, so come early for the best selection! Friday, November 13 | Members’ Day 3–7 p.m. Friends of the Durham Library members get 25% off regular prices during this members-only shopping period. Not a member yet? Memberships are available at the door or anytime at fodlnc.org. Saturday, November 14 | Open to everyone 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 📍 Books Among Friends Shoppes of Hope Valley 3825 South Roxboro Street Durham, NC 27713 Can’t make it in person? Shop our donated books online anytime at shopfodlnc.org. The Friends of the Durham Library is a member-supported, all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All proceeds support the Durham County Library.

Our CD Pop-Up Sale is open for business! Join the Friends of the Durham Library for a pop-up sale at the Main Library until 2pm today. Browse hundreds of CDs across every genre - from pop, rock, jazz, blues, and classical to kids’ music, bluegrass, opera, reggae, rap, and hip-hop. You’ll also find plenty of puzzles and games! Sale prices • CDs: $1 each, plus tax • Puzzles and games: $1 or $3 each, plus tax

REMINDER: October 10 CD Pop-Up Sale CDs, Puzzles & Games - All for a Great Cause! Join the Friends of the Durham Library for a pop-up sale at the Main Library. Browse hundreds of CDs across every genre - from pop, rock, jazz, blues, and classical to kids’ music, bluegrass, opera, reggae, rap, and hip-hop. You’ll also find plenty of puzzles and games! Saturday, October 10 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Main Library 300 N. Roxboro St. Durham, NC 27701 Sale prices • CDs: $1 each, plus tax • Puzzles and games: $1 or $3 each, plus tax Every CD is checked for quality, and some are brand new and still shrink-wrapped—all at the same low price. Can’t make it? Shop donated books online at shopfodlnc.org. The Friends of the Durham Library is a member-supported, all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Proceeds support programming, materials, and staff scholarships for the Durham County Library.

Books Among Friends October Book Sale: 25% Off Select Categories As the days grow shorter and the autumn air turns a little mysterious, it’s a perfect time to seek out answers, explore big ideas, and lose yourself in a good book. All month long, enjoy 25% off books in these online-store categories - no coupon code needed: • Philosophy • New Age & Paranormal • Religion • Mythology & Folklore • Foreign Language The sale runs through October 31. Go to shopfodlnc.org to see what’s waiting on our shelves - and check back throughout the month. We add exciting new finds every week! Prefer to browse everything? Visit us at shopfodlnc.org. Online orders can be picked up in person at Books Among Friends, 3825 S. Roxboro St., Durham, NC 27713: • Tuesdays, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. • Thursdays, 10 a.m.–noon • Saturdays, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

October 10 Pop-Up CD Sale at the Main Library! Calling all music lovers, bargain hunters, and game enthusiasts! The Friends of the Durham Library is bringing hundreds of quality-checked CDs to the Main Library for a one-day pop-up sale. Browse an incredible selection of music in every genre, including: • Pop and rock • Jazz and blues • Classical and opera • Bluegrass and reggae • Rap and hip-hop • Kids’ music - and much more! You’ll also find a great assortment of puzzles and games for all ages. Some CDs are brand new and still shrink-wrapped, but every item is available at the same unbeatable price. When: Saturday, October 10, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Where: Main Library 300 N. Roxboro St. Durham, NC 27701 Prices: • CDs: just $1 each, plus sales tax • Puzzles and games: $1 or $3 each, plus sales tax Every CD is carefully inspected for quality, so you can shop with confidence. Come early for the best selection! Can’t make it to the sale? You can shop our wonderful collection of donated books online anytime at shopfodlnc.org.

Time is running out to take advantage of our September Books Among Friends Online Sale. You can save 25% on literary favorites through September 30! Discounted prices are already marked in our online store. Shop 25% off: • Literature • Essays • Poetry • Plays • Short Stories Sale ends September 30. Shop now at shopfodlnc.org to discover what’s currently on hand. Pick up your online order at the Books Among Friends store: 3825 S. Roxboro St. Durham, NC 27713 No appointment is required. Regular pickup hours are: • Tuesdays: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. • Thursdays: 10 a.m.–12 p.m. • Saturdays: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. The Friends of the Durham Library is a member-supported, all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All proceeds support programming at the Durham County Library.

Come visit our booth at CenterFest in downtown Durham today until 6pm and tomorrow from 11am to 5pm. Meet our fabulous Friends of the Durham Library volunteers, learn more about our organization and get a chance to win free prizes by spinning our prize wheel. We are looking forward to meeting you!

Please join us at The Declaration of Independence Opening Reception at Main Library! The Durham County Library family invites you to an opening reception to commemorate a special exhibit of the Declaration of Independence at Main Library. Please join the Durham Library Foundation and the Friends of the Durham Library to celebrate! Tuesday, September 8, 2026 4–6 p.m. Main Library 300 N. Roxboro St. Durham, NC 27701 This free reception is open to the public. Guests are welcome to drop in at any time during the event, and registration is encouraged. Register Here - https://buff.ly/mOjHtV7 Can’t attend the reception? The exhibition will be on display at Durham County Main Library from September 8 through September 20, 2026. About the Exhibition Presented in collaboration with Duke Arts, the Nasher Museum of Art, and Durham County Library, this exhibition is part of We the People: A Duke & Durham Initiative, a community-wide commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The exhibition features three rare prints on loan from the David M. Rubenstein Americana Collection: • An official, full-size 1823 facsimile engraved by William J. Stone, commonly known as a Stone Declaration • An 1818 reproduction by calligrapher Benjamin Owen Tyler • An ornate, illustrated 1819 version published by John Binns Visitors can also explore interactive activities and discover related library resources displayed alongside these historic prints. Register today and join us in celebrating this remarkable piece of American history!

September Books Among Friends Online Sale: Save 25% on Literary Favorites! The smell of freshly sharpened pencils has us feeling especially literary this time of year—and we’re celebrating with 25% off books in select categories! No coupon code is needed. Discounted prices are already marked in our online store. Shop 25% off: • Literature • Essays • Poetry • Plays • Short Stories Sale ends September 30. Shop now at shopfodlnc.org to discover what’s currently on hand. Be sure to check back throughout the month—we’re adding exciting new finds every week! Pick up your purchase in person Pick up your online order at the Books Among Friends store: 3825 S. Roxboro St. Durham, NC 27713 No appointment is required. Regular pickup hours are: • Tuesdays: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. • Thursdays: 10 a.m.–12 p.m. • Saturdays: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. The Friends of the Durham Library is a member-supported, all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All proceeds support programming at the Durham County Library.

There are just a few hours left to take advantage of our fabulous August Books Among Friends Online Sale. All our thousands of fiction books are 25% off until midnight. Enjoy 25% off every book in these online categories at Books Among Friends: • Fiction – General • Fiction – Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror • Fiction – Mystery/Thrillers/Suspense • Fiction – Romance • Fiction – Young Adult • Large Print Yes, we know the Large Print category includes some nonfiction, too—but it’s mostly fiction, so we’re including the entire category in the sale! Shop now: https://buff.ly/mAALEfF You can also browse our full online selection at shopfodlnc.org. Order pickup Pick up your purchases in person at the Books Among Friends store: 3825 S. Roxboro St. Durham, NC 27713 Online order pickup hours: • Tuesdays: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. • Thursdays: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. • Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Our Pop-Up DVD Sale at Main Library is ready to go! We will be here today until 2pm with a great collection of DVDs, games, puzzles, journals and miscellaneous items at bargain prices. You’ll find: • Movies for every taste • Hit TV series and multi-disc sets • Puzzles and games • DVDs in excellent condition - including some brand-new, shrink-wrapped titles Where Main Library 300 N. Roxboro St. Durham, NC 27701 Prices • DVDs: Just $1 per disc + sales tax • Puzzles and games: $1 or $3 each + sales tax Whether you’re building your collection, planning a movie night, or looking for a fun puzzle or game, there’s something for everyone and everything is priced to sell! You can also shop our wonderful selection of donated books online anytime at shopfodlnc.org. The Friends of the Durham Library is a member-supported, all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All proceeds support programming, materials, and staff scholarships for the Durham County Library.

REMINDER: We are holding our Pop-Up DVD Sale this weekend at Main Library. Looking for great entertainment at bargain prices? Stop by the Friends of the Durham Library’s Pop-Up DVD Sale featuring hundreds of DVDs across every genre! You’ll find: • Movies for every taste • Hit TV series and multi-disc sets • Puzzles and games • DVDs in excellent condition - including some brand-new, shrink-wrapped titles When Saturday, August 29 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Where Main Library 300 N. Roxboro St. Durham, NC 27701 Prices • DVDs: Just $1 per disc + sales tax • Puzzles and games: $1 or $3 each + sales tax Whether you’re building your collection, planning a movie night, or looking for a fun puzzle or game, there’s something for everyone and everything is priced to sell! You can also shop our wonderful selection of donated books online anytime at shopfodlnc.org. The Friends of the Durham Library is a member-supported, all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All proceeds support programming, materials, and staff scholarships for the Durham County Library.

The countdown is on! Our volunteers are busy sorting, tagging, and arranging an extraordinary collection of more than 20,000 donated books for our two-day Books Among Friends in-person sale for readers of all ages. From bestselling fiction and timeless classics to children’s favorites, nonfiction gems, and a wide selection of puzzles and games, most finds are priced at $5 or less. Come early for the best selection! Event details: • Friday, Aug 21 - Member Day, 3–7 pm. Members enjoy an extra perk: 25% off our already low prices during Friday’s members-only hours. Not a member? Memberships are available at the door or anytime at fodlnc.org. • Saturday, Aug 22 - Open to the public, 10 am – 4 pm. Location: Books Among Friends at the Shoppes of Hope Valley 3825 South Roxboro Street, Durham, NC 27713. See you there — bring a tote and an appetite for great reads! Can’t make it? Browse our online store at shopfodlnc.org. The Friends of the Durham Library is a member-supported, all-volunteer 501(c)(3); every dollar raised supports Durham County Library programs, staff and services.

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