Library of North Carolina

06/10/2026

Guess whooooo… hosted an amazing event on owls?! Coats Public Library! On June 9th they hosted a North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores: Owl Pellets event providing an exciting and educational experience for curious minds of all ages.

Families in Harnett County came to Coats Public Library to learn the secrets of owl pellets and meet (16-year-old, Easten Screech Owl) Bolt!

A big shout-out to Jessica Fisher (Library Program Specialist), North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, and all the support from the rest of the Coats Library Staff to help make this event happen!

Learn More About NC Libraries Here: https://library.nc.gov/nc-libraries/librarys-doing-what-now

(Sorry for the owl pun, couldn’t resist 😅)

NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources , NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores (Nicole & Julia), Harnett County Public Library, Public Library HCPL (Teresa, Kimberly)

06/05/2026

Forsyth County Central Library's Keep NC Weird with Liz Pardue event on June 3 drew a large crowd and was an incredible experience!

The event was truly amazing, as over 300 attendees came to Forsyth County Central Library for an hour of lively exploration of the bizarre, macabre, and delightfully peculiar stories that make North Carolina unforgettable. Liz even mentioned several spooky folklore stories that you can find on our online resource NCpedia!

A big shout-out to Nan La Rosee (Assistant Library Director), Liz Pardue, and everyone else involved in bringing this experience alive to NC residents in Forsyth County.

NCpedia Folklore Links:
Devils Tramping Ground - https://www.ncpedia.org/devils-tramping-ground
Brown Mountain Lights - https://www.ncpedia.org/brown-mountain-lights

Learn More About NC Libraries Here: https://library.nc.gov/nc-libraries/librarys-doing-what-now

Forsyth County Public Library, Winston-Salem, NC, NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources

06/01/2026

The Library of NC, a division of DNCR, is seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking Circulation Assistant to join our Accessible Books & Library Services team!

This position will work successfully as part of a team to support circulation and maintenance of library materials.

Learn more and apply by Jun 17th.
https://nc.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/NC_Careers/job/Wake-County-NC/Circulation-Assistant---LIB60083882_JR-116234

NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources

05/30/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out today for the Native Plants for Birds event! We learned a lot about how important native plants are for birds and insects, and also learned a few design tips for enhancing curb appeal for native plant gardens. This was a collaboration between the Library of NC's Government and Heritage Library, the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, and the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.

05/28/2026

Hello NC residents! 😊Discover how the Southern Pines Public Library is giving residents greater access to its resources with its library kiosk named SPARK 24/7! To see more projects like this visit: https://library.nc.gov/nc-libraries/librarys-doing-what-now

A special thanks to:
Technology Librarian - Marissa

NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources Southern Pines Public Library

05/26/2026

Still looking for something to do this Saturday?! 🤔There is still time to register! Join us on May 30 for Native Plants for Birds, a native plant walk focusing on plants and practices you can use to support bird populations in your yard or garden. Register at: slnc.info/plantwalk526

, New Hope Bird Alliance, NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources

From Warblers to Waxwings and Hummingbirds to Hawks to House Finches, birds rely on native plants. In fact, native plants are one of the best ways to bring wild birds to your garden and support wild creatures of all sorts.

Join us on May 30 for Native Plants for Birds, a native plant walk focusing on plants and practices you can use to support bird populations in your yard or garden. Register at: slnc.info/plantwalk526

(Peep peep! You can visit our native plant seed library to pick up seeds to support your backyard foodweb anytime our library is open, too!)

, New Hope Bird Alliance, NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources, Carolina Birding Trail, Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

05/22/2026

Happy Friday! It's trivia time with the Library of NC! What NC County had the highest value of mineral production in 1926?

A.) Hoke County
B.) Watauga County
C.) Mitchell County
D.) Rowan County

To find the answer visit the North Carolina Digital Collection linked here: https://digital.ncdcr.gov/Documents/Detail/mining-industry-in-north-carolina-during-1926/4319041?it…

State Publications Collection, Library of North Carolina.

05/20/2026

Last week, the Library of NC attended the 2026 NC LIVE Annual Conference!

Our staff hosted an informational table, and our Government & Heritage Librarian, Taylor Wolford, presented alongside Alana Gomez, an educator from the State Archives of North Carolina. Together, they shared practical strategies for engaging youth in civics, government, and North Carolina’s heritage and culture with fellow library professionals.

NC LIVE, NC State University Libraries, NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources

05/19/2026

We are getting closer to our Native Plants for Birds, a native plant walk focusing on plants and practices you can use to support bird populations in your yard or garden! 😁Register at: slnc.info/plantwalk526

From Warblers to Waxwings and Hummingbirds to Hawks to House Finches, birds rely on native plants. In fact, native plants are one of the best ways to bring wild birds to your garden and support wild creatures of all sorts.

Join us on May 30 for Native Plants for Birds, a native plant walk focusing on plants and practices you can use to support bird populations in your yard or garden. Register at: slnc.info/plantwalk526

(Peep peep! You can visit our native plant seed library to pick up seeds to support your backyard foodweb anytime our library is open, too!)

, New Hope Bird Alliance, NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources, Carolina Birding Trail, Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

05/14/2026

North Carolina Year Book's were published by the Raleigh News and Observer during the early part of the 20th century. They are excellent resources to find information about past county and state officials, churches, businesses, and more!

The Library of NC's Government & Heritage Library has a collection of these books spanning from 1901-1941 available to view at our library.

NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources