SLNC slide show

The State Library of North Carolina is the catalyst for exceptional library services in North Carolina. We are the principal library of state government, we build the capacity of all libraries in North Carolina, and we develop and support access to specialized collections for the people of North Carolina, including genealogy, North Caroliniana, and resources for the blind and physically handicapped.

Read the State Librarian's welcome.

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News

arrow 11.20.09 The fall issue of the Digital Insider is now available.

arrow Special hours, December 1, 2009: Genealogical and Reference services at the Government & Heritage Library will be open 8:30am - 12:00pm. Public areas will close at 12:00pm for an all-staff meeting. Upcoming holiday closings.

arrow 10.20.09 Visit the exhibit on John Lawson's Exploration of Carolina at the NC Museum of History and see the State Library's copy of the 1714 edition of his History of Carolina. Additional resources are also available.

arrow 10.19.09 The winners of the 2009 North Carolina Awards have been announced. See a list of all the winners since 1964 here.