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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, August 25, 2025 • 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

ESL Beginner Class

Monday, August 25, 2025 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Conference Room #3214)

¿Quieres mejorar tu nivel de inglés? Participa en nuestra clase de inglés como segunda lengua (ESL) para principiantes. El curso comenzará el 28 de julio en la Biblioteca Principal y se impartirá semanalmente los...

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

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Board Game Cafe

Monday, August 25, 2025 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm

East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Meeting Room)

Want to try out a new board game? Are you looking to play some classics, but you're not sure how to find other players to join you? Then come grab a warm beverage, pick out a game, and meet others in your community at our Board Game Cafe!...

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

Registration required

Learn to Play Mahjong!

Monday, August 25, 2025 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm

South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave) (South Conference Room)

Looking to learn how to play mahjong?  Join us for this 8 week course to get started!  As the skills learned in this class are cumulative, we encourage you to attend every session.

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

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Meet the adult services librarians

Adult Services librarian Mara

Mara

Location: East Regional Library

Mara grew up in Illinois, and one of her fondest childhood memories is attending her local library’s annual Floats and Funnies event where she would watch Looney Toons and sip on a root beer float. In her free time, she enjoys having board game nights with her friends, seeing live music, reading (a few of her favorite books are In the Distance by Hernan Diaz, The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami, and The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson), and playing video games. She is passionate about providing equitable and inclusive programs and services for all community members.

Pronouns: she/her

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