Jay-Z’s sixth studio album “The Blueprint” was announced as one of the 25 audio recordings to be inducted into the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry. According to CBS News, the Library announced the batch of recordings that will be preserved for future generations to come. Music from across all genres are picked for preservation […]

Renaming the Charleston library she served for 30 years is a fitting tribute to Cynthia Hurd, one of the nine churchgoers killed during the AME Shooting last…

As summer comes to an end, Wake Libraries wants to help library patrons focus on their careers, homework and planning for the future. The following events are free, but registration is required. To register, call the library of interest. Cultivating Kindness in the Work Place Consultant and internal communications expert Amanda Davis will share insights […]

The Chapel Hill Public Library, now in much newer and bigger digs after a renovation and expansion project, is expanding its weekend hours, which means it now can offer some special weekend programming. Starting Saturday, the new weekend hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays, and noon to 6 p.m., Sundays. Here are some […]

Wake County Public Libraries has partnered with Barnes & Noble to support the libraries’ book collection. People are encouraged to visit one of the four Wake County Barnes & Noble locations on Saturday, August 24, 2013, and mention the library when making a purchase. A percentage of each purchase will go to the library system. […]

Customers of the four Barnes and Noble  bookseller locations in Wake County can purchase books, using a special bookfair code—11117702—and send a percentage of the proceeds to support the book collection of Wake County Public Libraries.   On August 24 from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. customers can contribute to the library by shopping in these […]

Brian Dawson along with Wake County Public Libraries would like to encourage you to read to succeed.