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Contest Winners & Honorable Mentions Announced!

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Summer Reading starts Saturday, May 31—get all the details here!

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Our Mission

To instill the love of reading and to foster the pursuit of knowledge for the residents of Wake County. 

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Wake County announces winners of library bookmark contest

May 13, 2025
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Wake County launches free online learning platform for library cardholders

April 15, 2025
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Wake Libraries to celebrate National Library Week

April 8, 2025
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Wake County to offer free health screenings and resources at local libraries

April 1, 2025
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General Inquiries: 
Wake County Public Libraries Administration 
4020 Carya Drive 
Raleigh, NC 27610 

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919-212-7930

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