Shepard-Pruden Memorial Library

Shepard-Pruden Memorial Library Proudly serving residents of Chowan County and the Pettigrew Regional Library system. The library was housed in the historic Cupola House. Water Street possible.

Shepard-Pruden Memorial Library was founded in 1921 by descendents of William Blount Shepard and William Dossey Pruden, prominent Edenton citizens in the latter part of the nineteenth century. In the 1950s, this library joined the Washington County and Tyrrell County libraries to form the Pettigrew Regional Library, part of North Carolina’s state-wide network of libraries. Over the last fifty year

s each of the libraries has grown significantly. Perquimans County Library joined the regional system in 1977 and Pettigrew Regional Library remains a four-county system. In the 1960s, town and county funding, local donations and a combination of state and federal grants made construction of the current building at 106 W. In the fall of 2006, ground was broken for a major expansion and renovation of Shepard-Pruden Memorial Library, which was completed in August 2008.

📚☀️ Adult Summer Reading 2026 is Here! ☀️📚Get ready to Mark Your Calendar and join us for an exciting summer of reading,...
06/02/2026

📚☀️ Adult Summer Reading 2026 is Here! ☀️📚

Get ready to Mark Your Calendar and join us for an exciting summer of reading, creativity, and community at Shepard-Pruden Memorial Library!

🌟 FREE Adult Summer Reading Program
📅 June 23 – August 11, 2026
🎉 This year's theme: Unearth a Story

Pick up an Adult Summer Reading Bingo Board and start exploring new books, authors, and adventures. Complete a Bingo and return your card to the library for a chance to win prizes in our raffle drawing on August 11th!

🎨 Special Summer Programs
📖 Book Bedazzling
June 25 | 5:30–6:30 PM

💎 Diamond Painting
July 23 | 5:30–6:30 PM

🖍️ Relaxation Coloring
August 6 | 5:30–6:30 PM

📚 Silent Book Club
July 2 & July 30 | 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 The Kraken Coffee House

⚠️ Library Closure Reminder
The library will close early at 5:00 PM on June 18th and will be closed June 19th & 20th for the Juneteenth holiday.

Whether you're a lifelong reader or just looking for a fun way to spend your summer, we invite you to join us for great books, creative activities, and a chance to win prizes!

📍 Shepard-Pruden Memorial Library
📚 Read. Create. Discover. Unearth a Story this summer!

06/02/2026
📣✨ THE NEW SP TEENS NEWSLETTER HAS ARRIVED! ✨📣Calling all teens! The first edition of the SP Teens Newsletter is now ava...
06/02/2026

📣✨ THE NEW SP TEENS NEWSLETTER HAS ARRIVED! ✨📣

Calling all teens! The first edition of the SP Teens Newsletter is now available at Shepard-Pruden Library! 🎉

Don't miss out on everything happening for teens at the library. Stop by and grab your copy today, or keep an eye on our page for upcoming teen events and opportunities.

Tag a friend who needs to know what's happening at SP Teens! 👇

📚🌞 June is packed with fun at Shepard-Pruden Memorial Library! There’s something for everyone all month long, from Story...
05/26/2026

📚🌞 June is packed with fun at Shepard-Pruden Memorial Library! There’s something for everyone all month long, from StoryTime and book clubs to teen activities, craft nights, movies, summer reading program, and community events.

✨ Highlights include:
📖 Summer Reading: Unearth a Story begins June 23
🎨 For Teens: Craft Night - Beaded Bookmarks
🎬 Free family movie with popcorn
🚲 Bike Parade decorating
📣Calvin Tupper Jones Juneteenth Presentation
⚾ Edenton Steamers Library Night
📚 Book Clubs, StoryTime, and more!

Be sure to mark your calendars and stop by the library for a month full of creativity, learning, and summer fun. We can’t wait to see you! 💙

Address

106 W Water Street
Edenton, NC
27932

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm

Telephone

+12524824112

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