Wake County Public Library System Coverage

Wake County Public Libraries are becoming more sensory inclusive

Officials announced Thursday that the library system is the first in the state to achieve Sensory Inclusive certification from the nonprofit organization KultureCity.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Growing Wake towns would get new, improved libraries if voters approve bond proposal

Wake County is looking to build new libraries and expand others to keep up with growth in what's part of a bond referendum the county could put on the ballot.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

Wake school board reviewing public feedback on what to look for in a new superintendent

The results from nearly 6,000 completed surveys are in.

Emily Walkenhorst, WRAL education reporter

Longer hours for Wake County Libraries in 2023

Most Wake County Libraries will open one hour earlier and close one hour later in 2023.

Wake County to rename library in honor of historic Black community

The Wake County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to change the name of Village Regional Library.

Cory Dinkel, WRAL multiplatform producer

Dan Haggerty explains Wake County Public Library's new book removal process

Changes are in the works when it comes to banning books in our local libraries.

Library book complaints under review in Wake County

The process of filing a complaint about controversial books available in the Wake County Public Libraries system is changing.

Process to file book complaints changing at Wake County Public Libraries

The process of filing a complaint with the Wake County Public Libraries system is changing.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief; Lora Lavigne, WRAL Durham reporter

"Gender Queer" returns to Wake library shelves -- for now

"Gender Queer," a comic strip about an author's journey to identifying as transgender, is returning to Wake County Public Libraries while the library system updates its policy for permanently removing books.

'Gender Queer' returns to Wake County Public Libraries while book removal policy goes through revision

Gender Queer, a comic-strip about an author's journey to identifying as transgender, is returning to Wake County Public Libraries while the library system updates its policy for permanently removing books.

Wake County Public Libraries stops annual book sales, for now

The gigantic book sales hosted by Wake County Public Libraries at the State Fairgrounds each May have ended, at least for now.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL Sr. multiplatform producer

Wake County librarians protest 'Gender Queer' book removal

Dozens of Wake County librarians are calling for the book Gender Queer - a graphic novel designed in comic-strip form about the author's journey to identifying as transgender - to be back on shelves.

Bryan Mims, WRAL reporter

Librarians push back on removal of Gender Queer book in Wake libraries

Dozens of Wake County librarians are calling for the book Gender Queer - a graphic novel designed in comic-strip form about the author's journey to identifying as transgender - to be back on shelves.

Clean out your bookshelves, donate to Wake County libraries

Do you have way too many books around your house? You can donate new or gently used children's books at Wake County Public Libraries through Oct. 22.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Duraleigh Road library opens with upgraded children's programming space

Duraleigh Road Community Library has reopened after a renovation that includes an updated floor plan and upgrade children's programming space.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Time to flex those writing skills: Wake libraries seeks submissions for all-ages writing contest

Through April 30, kids, teens and adults are invited to submit one original work for consideration.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask mom editor

Waiting for bubble time: A Wake County librarian on the work to bring stories to kids during COVID

Julie Hodge can't wait for bubble time again. But Hodge, along with a host of other librarians from Wake County Public Libraries, have been hard at work during the pandemic to bring stories and lessons to little ones online.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Children's book author, storytelling part of Wake libraries celebration of African American poetry

"Lift Every Voice: Why African American Poetry Matters" is part of a year-long national public humanities initiative that's presented by the Library of America and the Shomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Durham County Library sees big uptick in video views during pandemic

Stuck at home during the pandemic, Durham County Library patrons are more often turning to a new outlet to pass the time--streaming movies.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Wake County begins to reopen its community library locations

More community libraries are slated to open later this month.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Take the Kids: Wake County regional libraries are open, aim to make visits quick, easy

The system began a phased reopening of regional libraries before Thanksgiving. Today, eight regional libraries are now open for browsing and borrowing.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

As it reopens, Wake County libraries rolls out new 'on the go' programs for kids, families

Several Wake County Public Libraries regional locations are now open--East, Eva Perry, Northeast and Southeast. Cameron Village and West regional libraries opened Monday. And Cary and North regional libraries will open on Monday, Nov. 23.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Wake reconfigures libraries for reopening

Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Wake County's public libraries are welcoming people back inside at eight branches this month.

Wake libraries reopening with new pandemic guidelines

Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Wake County's public libraries are welcoming people back inside at eight branches this month.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL Durham reporter

Wake libraries offer one-on-one coaching for teens considering what's next after high school

Wake County Public Library is offering one-on-one coaching for teenagers who are contemplating what's next after high school.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor