Pasquotank County Library
🏢 Pasquotank-Camden Regional Library · Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Pasquotank County Library
Pasquotank County Library anchors the Pasquotank-Camden Regional Library system in Elizabeth City, the cultural hub of the Albemarle Sound region and gateway to the Outer Banks. Sitting just blocks from the historic waterfront, it has served Pasquotank County residents with free public library services since the early twentieth century.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 100 E COLONIAL AVE, ELIZABETH CITY, NC 27909
Phone: +1 252-335-2473
Website: pasquotankcountync.gov
Plus Code: 87858Q2G+CM (ELIZABETH CITY, NC)
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📖 About Pasquotank County Library
Located at 100 E Colonial Avenue in downtown Elizabeth City, the Pasquotank County Library is the headquarters branch of the two-county Pasquotank-Camden Regional Library system, which also serves neighboring Camden County. The library offers a full range of materials including books, DVDs, audiobooks, and digital resources accessible with a free library card available to all Pasquotank and Camden County residents. Elizabeth City, known as the 'Harbor of Hospitality,' is home to Elizabeth City State University and sits at the confluence of the Pasquotank River and the Dismal Swamp Canal — the oldest operating canal in the United States. The library connects this historically significant community to statewide digital resources through NC Cardinal and the North Carolina Digital Library, providing eBook and eAudiobook access to all cardholders.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Headquarters branch of the Pasquotank-Camden Regional Library system serving two counties
- Free library cards for all Pasquotank and Camden County residents
- Access to eBooks and eAudiobooks through the NC Digital Library powered by OverDrive
- Public computers, Wi-Fi, and printing and copying services available
- Children's and teen programming including storytimes and summer reading
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your free library card unlocks digital borrowing and North Carolina's statewide online resources:
📚 Services
- Free public Wi-Fi throughout the building
- Public access computers
- Printing, copying, and scanning
- Interlibrary loan (ILL)
- Homebound delivery service
- Meeting room available for community use
- Tax form assistance (seasonal)
🎸 Programs
- Story time for toddlers and preschoolers
- Summer Reading Program for children and teens
- Adult literacy and reading programs
- Book discussions and community events
📍 Nearby Libraries in the Albemarle Region
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does Pasquotank County Library have a local history or genealogy collection?
Yes — the library maintains a local history collection with materials related to Pasquotank County, the Albemarle Sound region, and northeastern North Carolina. Ask a librarian at the reference desk for assistance accessing these resources.
Can Camden County residents get a free library card at the Elizabeth City branch?
Yes. Because this is a regional system serving both Pasquotank and Camden counties, residents of either county qualify for a free library card. Bring a photo ID and proof of your current address when you visit.
Is there parking at the Pasquotank County Library on E Colonial Avenue?
Yes. Street parking is available on E Colonial Avenue and nearby downtown streets. The library is also within walking distance of the Elizabeth City waterfront and several municipal parking areas.
What is the Dismal Swamp Canal connection to Elizabeth City?
The Dismal Swamp Canal, completed in 1805, runs through the outskirts of Elizabeth City and is the oldest continuously operating canal in the United States. The library holds materials about this National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark and the region's rich maritime heritage.
🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.
📅 This library has meeting & community rooms. See how library meeting rooms work — booking, policies and fees — and find other libraries with meeting or community rooms meeting rooms by state.
👶 This library runs story times for kids. See how library story times work — ages, what happens and that they are free — and find other libraries with story-time programs library story times by state.
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