Library of NC News

The State Library of North Carolina, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, is proud to announce awards to local libraries.

The webpages for Accessible Books and Library Services are being updated on April 24, 2025 to make it easier to find information. See a summary of the changes being made and the improvements you can expect once they are completed.

The 2025 Eastern NC Regional Braille Challenge will take place Feb. 17 at the Governor Morehead School for the Blind in Raleigh.

In this issue of SLNC News, The State Library recognizes American Indian Heritage Month, Accessible Books Volunteers, celebrates Excel High School graduates, and shares an update and resources for Hurricane Helene relief efforts.

In this issue of SLNC News, The State Library recognizes Library Card Sign-Up Month, spotlights Accessible Books and Library Services, Wayne County Library's Learning Studio, and America 250 Grants.

This issue of SLNC News features 2024 LSTA grant awardees, knowledge-sharing at the Best Practices Exchange conference and new additions to the NC Digital Collections.

From Carteret County to Cullowhee, 41 libraries across the state have been awarded a total of $2,527,641 in grant funds from the State Library of North Carolina with funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) to support new or expanded library programs and services, as well as limited ongoing projects.

SLNC News updates include announcements of Community Partnerships for Literacy Grant recipients, highlights from NC Library Week, and recent additions to the SLNC Government & Heritage Library's collections.

The State Library of North Carolina announces the Community Partnerships for Literacy Mini-Grants awardees.

SLNC News updates featuring Eastern North Carolina Braille Challenge highlights, Community Partnerships for Literacy Grant opportunities, Women's History Month Resources, and more.