We've made it easy to explore stories written by NC authors with our newly designed NC author label.

Get ready to dig into adventure this summer! Our 2026 Summer Reading theme, "Unearth a Story," invites readers of all ages to explore the past, uncover hidden tales, and discover worlds buried beneath the surface. This year's theme celebrates curiosity, discovery, and the thrill of finding something new. As in the past, we will be offering families in our community the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP). CSLP is a consortium of state libraries and public library s

Celebrate the valuable role libraries and library professionals play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities ! We'll be observing both NC Library Week and National Library Week from April 19-24, 2026. For National Library Week, libraries across the country are asking their community, "What brings you library joy?" We're highlight the innumerable ways people can find joy in the library, whether through books, community, library resources, or all of the above.