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Educational Resources

  • is a program that mails a free book each month to children from birth to age five in participating communities within the United States and around the world. Click the link to register.
  • “”  Broadcasts live every Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. through April 30th. Dolly Parton reads books from the Imagination Library collection. Included with each video are activities and parent reading tips. Videos and activities from past events are also available.

Offers resources for both children and teens as well as access to books, movies, and music. Available to Durham County residents only. Don’t have a library card? Sign up for a temporary digital card .

Offers resources for both children and parents as well as access to ebooks, audiobooks, music and movies. Available to Orange County residents only. Don’t have a library card? Sign up for a temporary card .

Offers resources for both children and parents as well as access to ebooks, audiobooks. Available to Chapel Hill and Orange County residents only.

Offers free educational games for preschoolers.

Offers educational games and videos for children in pre-k through 8th grade.

Watch aquarium creatures and marine wildlife live.

Watch live broadcasts of the animals in their zoo exhibits.

Yoga videos for children.

  This web page features downloadable stories to help parents discuss Covid 19 with their young children.

Digital Library for Kids 12 & Under. Epic! is offering a 30 day free trial (then $7.99 per month after) to parents and free access to teachers through June 30th.

Resources for Families in Need

 Offers free lunches (turkey sandwich, chips, and a drink) to children all day at ALL Sheetz locations.

(Serves Durham and Orange County)

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    • Located at: 2700 Angier Avenue, Suite A, Durham, NC 27703
    • Phone: 919-956-2513
    • Open Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • : The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina distributes food every Wednesday to Orange County residents, in partnership with the Chapel Hill Public Housing Office.

(Serves Durham and Orange County)

  • Located at: 2020 Chapel Hill Rd., Suite 30, Durham, NC 27707
  • Phone: 919-286-1964
  • Open Wednesdays 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Food pantry and Community Kitchen.

  • Located at: 110 W. Main Street, Carrboro, NC, 27510
  • Phone: (919) 929-6380
  • Food Pantry Open Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm (By appointment only)
  • Community Kitchen Open Monday through Friday (Lunch 11:15am-12:30pm; Dinner 6:15pm-7:00pm) SaturdayLunch 11:15am-12:30pm and Sunday Lunch 12:15pm-1:30pm

Food Program for pregnant mothers and children under 5

  • Call the Orange County Health Department at 919-245 2422 or 919-245-2447 to apply.