LIBRARY SERVICES
  • Library resources located in any facility in the region may be borrowed as Intra-library Loans by users located in any other facility in the region. The Library Catalog (PAC) displays the holdings of all branches. Courier service delivers materials weekly among the branches.
  • Library resources unavailable in the region may be requested from outside the region an Interlibrary Loans (ILL) by any registered borrower. Many types of materials including those in languages other than English are available from other libraries. There is a small charge for ILL service.
  • Materials borrowed from one library may be returned to any other library within the region or the bookmobile. In Currituck and Dare Counties, remote book drops are located at the following locations for your convenience:
  • Library cards from one library are good at all libraries within the region.
  • Internet Access service is available at all locations within the region. Computers for word processing, spreadsheets, and children's activities as well as adult and youth reference materials in electronic format are available.
  • Computer classes on various topics are available at some facilities. Consult the Calendar for specifics.
  • Photocopy services are available at all facilities for a nominal fee.
  • Genealogy and local history resources are available at libraries in Elizabeth City (Pasquotank-Camden), Barco (Currituck), and Manteo (Dare). Micro-format materials and microfilm reader-printers are also available at those same locations.
  • Tax forms are available in limited quantities or may be copied from electronic sources for a nominal fee.
  • Meeting room space free of charge is available at Currituck, Dare, and Kill Devil Hills branches. Pasquotank-Camden's meeting room is free during hours when the library is open but a fee is charged during hours when the library is not open.
  • Children's Story Hour programs are held at all library branches. Consult the Calendar for specifics.
  • The Summer Reading Program is a series of activities and presentations designed to keep preschoolers and school age children interested in learning and reading during summer months. Imaginative interaction and entertainment are planned annually. Consult the Calendar for specifics at each facility.
  • For adults, there are Reading/Discussion groups as well as other program opportunities at various times. Consult the Calendar for specifics.
  • Smart Start is a statewide initiative designed to better prepare young children for learning and going to school. Cooperative activities among libraries, day care providers and other interested agencies are improving the climate for learning and success.