Wake County Public Libraries

10/19/2026

North Carolina Congresswoman Deborah Ross honored the Richard B. Harrison Community Library for serving as an integral part of the Fourth Ward community. The library remains central to the Fourth Ward neighborhood as a beacon of light both historically and culturally.

10/19/2026

Skip the wait! Our Lucky Day collection lets you grab high‑demand books right off the shelf. Stop by your library and see what’s waiting for you! No holds. No renewals. Just great reads. https://zurl.co/smiHk

9781538758069-All In David Baldacci 11/10/2026
9781668069707-Split Second: Thirty-Two Switcheroo Janet Evanovich 11/10/2026
9781250431363-Birth of the Witch Nora Roberts 11/17/2026

⭐️ Books may arrive in the libraries up to a week after the publishing date.

10/16/2026

Check out our new STEAM Lab programming for 3rd - 5th graders!

Wake County Public Libraries has launched a program to help third through fifth graders build math and science skills in creative, fun ways!

STEAM Lab offers hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, arts and math designed to encourage creativity, critical thinking and problem solving. 🧠

More than 20 programs are planned each month across . Find one near you! ➡️ https://bit.ly/4yUdIc6

10/15/2026

It’s Opening Day at the State Fair. Take a walk through the archives with us! 🎡📸

We’re sharing historic photos of Dorton Arena's construction from the Olivia Raney Local History Library, offering a look back at the design and history that helped shape the fairgrounds we know today.

Images from the Lewis P. Watson Collection at the Olivia Raney Local History Library:
flickr.com/photos/wakegov/sets/72157624828355984/

10/13/2026

North Regional Library has reopened! We’re thrilled to welcome you back. You may notice some construction still in progress, but we’re open and ready for you. We’ve missed you! www.wake.gov/libraries/nor

10/13/2026

Cryptids & Curiosities: NC and Beyond
The mystery continues…
Oct 20: The Betty & Barney Hill alien abduction
Oct 27: In Search of Bigfoot with BFRO researcher Rick Reles
UFOs, sightings, field research and legends that keep us wondering.
https://zurl.co/fupdZ

10/12/2026

Think you know North Carolina’s haunted places? 👻

Join paranormal investigator, podcaster and author Nicolle Morock to explore lesser-known haunted places across North Carolina and hear stories of unexplained encounters.

Catch 'Haunted Carolina: The Spookiest Places in North Carolina' at a library near you!

📅 Sat. Oct. 17 | 3 p.m. — Zebulon Community Library
📅 Mon. Oct. 19 | 6:30 p.m. — East Regional Library
📅 Wed. Oct. 21 | 6:30 p.m. — North Regional Library
📅 Thurs. Oct. 22 | 7 p.m. — Morrisville Community Library
📅 Sat. Oct. 24 | 4 p.m. — Wendell Community Library
📅 Sun. Oct. 25 | 2 p.m. — Cary Regional Library
📅 Mon. Oct. 26 | 6:30 p.m. — Eva Perry Regional Library
📅 Wed. Oct. 28 | 6:30 p.m. — Middle Creek Community Library

*edited* Find event details: https://www.wake.gov/events?title=haunted+carolina&field_department_target_id=25&field_category_id_target_id=All&location=All&field_end_date_value=&field_start_date_value=

10/09/2026

It’s almost time for Halloween Hoots!

These festive storytimes are returning to the library the week of Halloween! Mark your calendar for spooky stories, silly songs and plenty of Halloween fun. Costumes welcome! 🎃

Find a storytime near you! https://zurl.co/5rfxF

10/09/2026

All Wake County Public Libraries will be closed Monday, Oct. 12, for staff training.

Regular hours will resume Tuesday, Oct. 13.

10/06/2026

POV: When you find a romance novel worthy of a red-carpet entrance. 'Love You More' by Emily Giffin is taking center stage at the library. Check out your nearest Lucky Day shelf!

tbh, our staff are the real stars 🤩