Starting next week, the Bragtown Branch of the Durham County Library is set to change its opening hours, adding more time for patrons to browse, read, and utilize library services on Mondays. The new schedule, commencing Monday will see doors opening from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., as notified by Durham County officials. This expansion of operational hours aligns the library’s Monday schedule with the rest of the workweek; a move that underscores the branch’s dedication to its community role.
Historically carved out in 1962 from the Stanford L. Warren Branch Library, the Bragtown library has seen its service area morph from rural stretches to a more urban community. Even with this evolution, the library remains “an important fixture in the community,” according to Bragtown Branch Library location manager Felicia Brown. In a statement obtained by Durham County officials, Brown emphasizes, “Opening for additional hours on Monday mornings will mean greater access to the resources and services the Bragtown community needs to thrive.”
The implications of this time adjustment are far-reaching, as local residents who previously had to wait until the afternoon on Mondays to visit the library now have extended access. The Bragtown Branch Library hosts not only books but also acts as an essential hub where locals can engage with digital resources, research materials, and various community programs aimed at enriching the lives of the citizenry it serves…