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We enrich the lives of North Carolinians through access to information resources; we strengthen communities through exceptional library services; and we inspire and support literacy and lifelong learning for all North Carolinians.

Find your local North Carolina public or academic library in our directory. Search for address, website, and contact information. Find quick facts about NC Public Libraries. The Statistical Report of North Carolina Public Libraries is an annual compilation and analysis of data reported by North Carolina's public libraries.

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The State Library builds the capacity of all libraries in North Carolina, and develops and supports access to traditional and online collections such as genealogy and resources for the blind and physically handicapped.

The State Library of North Carolina is a division of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, an agency that promotes and protects North Carolina’s arts, history, and culture. The library has two locations, both in the state capital, Raleigh.