Beautiful library the way it's set up. It's roomy and cozy. The children's section is relaxing and…read morefun. They have many books to enjoy. The adult section is spacious and arranged nicely. This is a relaxing library and nicely maintained.

This is my favorite hidden place to study when I need to get off of campus and escape the…read morecompetitive student atmosphere. The library is full of tall windows that allow natural bright light in. It also has plenty of big tables with chairs, however I would definitely recommend going earlier in the morning on weekends if you want a guaranteed table as they fill up pretty quickly. However they also have lots of couches with side tables that I sometimes use as a desk when tables aren't available (sometimes I prefer that since I am a comfy studier). At the entrance, they have a small coffee shop that I have yet to try. On the sides, they have a few conference/group rooms (which tend to be booked anytime I go) and downstairs, they have additional tables. They also have ample parking near the upper and lower entrances.

What's not to love about Perkins? Poor mobile service in the Link (and zero service for T-mobile…read moreeverywhere, but that's not Duke's fault), but that's it. I love Perkins, and I'm stunned that there are no reviews for it. As a former Duke student who forgot her alumni card at home, I learned what it meant to be a guest of the library. Perkins is public, which means that anyone can walk in during its normal hours WITHOUT a Dukecard. All guests can go to the circulation desk to request an hour of computer access on any of the computers on the first floor with red tape across the top of the monitor. This is only valid once a day, and requires photo ID. (Alums, on the other hand, can use ALL computers with unlimited access ... if they have their IDs. Whoops). The different floors and rooms have varying environments to suit your study needs - the Gothic Reading Room or Carpenter Reading Room if you want an old-school, classic feel, or purple ergonomic reclining chairs and floor-to-ceiling dry-erase boards in the Link for modern and high-tech. The first-fourth floors all have normal large tables to study on and bookshelves around you to remind you that you're in a library. There are private cubicles and desks for dual screen access, and study rooms of varying sizes. Perkins, I miss you tremendously now that I've graduated. Really, you don't know what you have til you're gone :(

I come here to study sometimes. There are lots of different areas in the library to fit your…read morestudying mood: - big, sturdy, wide wooden tables on the first floor of Perkins for those who need to see other people studying in order to study - cozy armchairs spread throughout the library for those who want to comfortable read papers or books - a deathly silent, no-food zone closed off with glass doors on one of the upper floors for those who hate when others are munching on crunchy chips - The Perk, a mini cafe connected to the library - the Link, with plenty of interactive study rooms and areas on the ground floor You don't need a student ID to get in, which is both good and bad. The bad is that laptops seem to have a tendency to run away if you leave them alone. The good is that you don't have to mentally hit your head against the wall if you somehow forgot to bring your student ID. Other downsides include: not a 24/7 library, no nearby parking, and it gets very, very crowded around exam weeks. Otherwise, great WiFi with plenty of conveniently situated outlets, plus you can bring in food (just clean up after yourself), and obviously a great place to get work done.

Its so sturdy in this library. I;m a native new yorker and we got nothing like this place in nyc…read morefor the free. the bathrooms are clean. security keeps it secure. theres a balcony so u can enjoy the breeze. theres a recording studio, great comfortable seating. great ambience. its nice and quiet. makes the libraries im used too back home look like a janitors closet. staff is friendly and theres no one making random noise. long story short, getchyo ass in here and read, start a business, take a nap, write a song, 3d print, watch youtube, whatever ur tryna do u can do it here in peace and comfort!!

We love visiting this library, and are thrilled they added Sunday hours! Our fav section to browse…read moreis the juvenile graphic novel section.

I visit this library often. They offer a lot of activities for the whole family. There is literally…read moresomething here for everyone. Crafts, books, groups, movies and much more. The staff is incredibly helpful and nice. Through out the year they offer a lot of events and activities. Book clubs, cooking classes, zoom meetups and much more. If you're looking to get more involved check out your local library

09/20/18 My daughter moved to Mebane this school year and we…read morelost our Barnes & Nobles we used to go to after school frequently in Greensboro. I was glad to see a library in Mebane! We came here a few weeks ago and my daughter accepted it and has already read about 50 books! There's a good selection of books and the new books section always changes (possibly daily?). Our first visit, we asked the desk how to check out books and we were helped thoroughly. They were very helpful and she was able to take 5 books home with her. We have continued to come ever since. One thing would be having even a small section of adult books downstairs, the entire first floor is children and juvenile. Honestly, I haven't even gone upstairs!

Though you don't need a secret password or a retinal scan to study here, it almost seems like it. I…read morehad to especially jump through some hoops when I wanted to research some journals in their Rare Books archived collection. I was a grad student at a different university -- so using the library required some form-filling. You have to lock your backpack away in a separate room and can only take pencil (no pens!), paper, and a laptop with you into the study room. My journals were old and stiff, so they gave me special paperweights (they don't look so 'special' -- more like felt blocks) to weigh them down with. Luckily, my materials weren't so old that I had to be supervised while reading them or use 'special' tweezers to turn the pages. If you take a moment to soak up the room, you can't help but be awed (I'm an admitted book geek, but still...). The room itself is beautiful, but there's also something thrilling about being in the presence of so many rare and ancient tomes locked away in cages. There are also underground archives, and the contents of these unseen rooms hearken a scene from The Historian (or, for you movie-going types, National Treasure). Of course, Wilson has other rooms that are less intimidating! Check out the NC writers section, which is set up like a museum.

Ok, I admit that I've never had need to research any Rare Books here. So I invented an excuse a…read morecouple years ago, just to try it. That's the sort of guy I am. The stories that I'd been told did not disappoint. I was run through so much security I thought I was in a Get Smart parody. For a library! Try it some time, it's a lot of fun. Once you're in there it's a really great place. You'd be amazed the kinds of books they have on file in the Rare Books collection. I about went nuts with stuff from the Sherlock Holmes collection... amazing!

I love the high ceilings and large windows. The single-person cubicles are my favoriteread more

Business school library. It's spacious and modern and clean. There are lots of good resources to…read moreread (if you're into business/marketing/management/accounting), including the daily business newspapers. If you're a Duke student, there's also a selection of DVDs that you can check out!

Nice library! I use one of the meeting rooms for a regular committee meeting, a great place for our…read moregroup to meet.

Durham has the best libraries around! The programming is excellent. I've taken advantage of…read moremultiple adult offerings over the years, my favorite being the creative writing workshops. My friends with young children speak so highly of the children's programming as well. We are so grateful to our libraries!

My first visit to this library location was for a restorative yoga class. Wow - that was just what…read moreI needed! I also did a quick browse of the shelves and found a book my son has been wanting. I'll be bringing him back to this location soon!

This really is a wonderful library. I have been coming here for several years. I still highly…read morerecommend the Durham Co Library app to manage your account. It's awesome and we are so lucky to have something like that available. When I was visiting family in GA, my sister was so jealous. Not only can you make holds, but you can view their entire catalog, link to hoopla and Libby, request inter library loans and much more. This location...I thought I'd mention that there are two parking lots, one on each side of the building. They are not connected to each other though. If you live in Durham County and especially if you pay taxes, you should definitely utilize the library since you're paying for it! :)

I love the convenience of having this branch close to home. I can reserve my items online and swing…read moreby to pick them up when they are ready. The front desk staff is always friendly and helpful. I'm so grateful for our library system!

From the owner: The Cybrary is a branch of Orange County Public Libraries. We offer computer and internet access,…read morewireless internet access, bestsellers, audiobooks, magazines, and newspapers. The Carrboreaders Book Club meets monthly to alternate discussion of contemporary fiction and non-fiction. The Movie/Book Club meets every other month to discuss new movie releases that are based on books. We also offer community book forum events in partnership with Carrboro Recreation and Parks. The Cybrary offers free computer classes in partnership with UNC-Chapel Hill. Check our website for the current schedule. The Cybrary is a great place to start for internet research. We subscribe to NC Live, a collection of popular internet databases used for research and recreation. We also offer many useful links in the reference section of our website and on our del.icio.us page.