For adults

The library is not just for kids (although we love them) and not just about books (although we’ve got them). We offer a wide range of adult-specific programs and services created to inspire lives and transform our community. Wherever you are in life, we’re there for you.

At the library, you can:

There’s something for everyone – come check us out!

Upcoming events

Morning Knitting and Other Handiwork

Monday, January 05, 2026 • 9:30am - 11:30am

North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd) (North Regional - Children's Programming Room)

Love to knit, crochet, or do other handiwork? Just getting started and looking for some tips from an experienced knitter or crocheter? Bring your project and your questions and join us at the library! This fun, mostly social gathering is a great time...

Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Senior Citizen

Little WORLD Charity Holiday Model Train Show

Monday, January 05, 2026 • 10:00am - 12:30pm

Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Main Children's Programming Room)

All aboard and welcome to the train show! This exhibit is brought to us by Little WORLD Charity, a 100% volunteer effort....

Ages: Adult, Baby, Elementary School, Intergenerational, Kindergarten, Middle School, Pre-School, Senior Citizen, Toddler, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds, DPS

Little WORLD Charity Holiday Model Train Show

Monday, January 05, 2026 • 1:30pm - 5:00pm

Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Main Children's Programming Room)

All aboard and welcome to the train show! This exhibit is brought to us by Little WORLD Charity, a 100% volunteer effort....

Ages: Adult, Baby, Elementary School, Intergenerational, Kindergarten, Middle School, Pre-School, Senior Citizen, Toddler, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds, DPS

Art Extravaganza for Tweens & Teens

Monday, January 05, 2026 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm

East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)

Let your 2026 creativity loose with various art mediums provided by the Library:  painting on canvas, rock painting, melted crayon art, coloring, and many more!

Ages: Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

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Staff picks

Caring for Houseplants

Tips and guides for houseplant beginners, experts, and everyone in between. In celebration of National Houseplant Appreciation Day (January 10th). We're rooting for you!

Winter Reads

Check out these books in our collection with a winter theme.

January - National Mentoring Month

National Mentoring Month is a campaign started in 2002 by MENTOR, a non-profit organization that seeks to promote the youth mentoring movement within the United States. Every...

Meet the adult services librarians

North Regional adult services manager Desiree standing outside in front of green grass and trees

Desiree

Location: North Regional Library

Desiree grew up in Utah before moving to North Carolina in 2005. She loves reading young adult literature – especially books that make her cry. Desiree will talk for hours about our digital resources like Hoopla and OverDrive. When she is not working, she is usually hiking or playing with two pit bulls.

Pronouns: she/her

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