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:
- Find a quiet space to work. Send an email or a fax. Get support with starting the business you’ve been imagining
- Join a book club. Level up your computer skills. Slow down with meditation, or get moving with line dancing.
- Take a class online. Get tools for your job search. Find your ancestors.
- Get reading recommendations. Find the latest bestsellers. Write your own novel.
There’s something for everyone – come check us out!
Staff picks
Excavating Tales: Fiction Rooted in Archaeology
Unearth a story with this adventurous booklist featuring daring paleontologists and intrepid archaeologists uncovering ancient mysteries.
Summerween
Embrace the spooky spirit year-round with these summery horror and thriller novels!
The Hot Mess List
Quirky, messy, complicated characters and some train-wreck level plots.
Software Development, Coding, & Website Creation
Are you someone who has been wanting to learn how to code, create websites, or software development? Or perhaps you have some experience and need to brush up on your skills? Either way, this list can help you get your next great idea off the ground.
June is Black Music Month!
Enjoy this list of books exploring the importance, history and impact of Black music!
Genre Book Club 2026 Picks: Epistolary Fiction
See what everyone chose to read for epistolary month! Genre of the Month Book Club explores a new genre each month. There are no assigned books, members choose to read whatever...
Meet the adult services librarians
Phil
Location: East Regional Library
Phil is a Tar Heel alum who dabbled in several dozen professions before settling on librarianship. He is an independently published fantasy author who is active in the regional writing scene and is slowly figuring out how to convert his love of fantasy football into another secondary career. Phil continues riding his bike to work, even though he’s been struck by moving cars on a number of occasions.
Pronouns: he/him
