Open Office Hours: Small Business Assistance from SCORE

Open Office Hours: Small Business Assistance from SCORE is a free, walk-in mentoring program designed to help entrepreneurs start, manage, or expand their business ventures. If you are planning to attend, head to Study Room 4304 on the fourth floor of the Durham Main Library. No registration is required, but because sessions are first-come, first-served, arriving early in the four-hour window is highly recommended. Bring your laptop, business plan drafts, or just a notebook with your initial ideas so you can make the most of your one-on-one time with a mentor. Parking is available in the library lot, and the facility is fully accessible. This is an excellent weekday resource for parents who are balancing childcare schedules and trying to transition a creative hobby into a profitable business. Getting professional feedback during school hours allows you to focus entirely on your professional goals before the afternoon pickup rush begins.

Last updated September 9, 2026