Cabarrus County Public Library
🏢 Cabarrus County Library System · Concord, North Carolina
Cabarrus County Public Library
Cabarrus County Public Library serves Concord — a city defined by motorsports at Charlotte Motor Speedway and a proud textile heritage — from its downtown branch on Union Street, offering six-day service and free NC LIVE database access to all county residents.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9 AM – 8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM – 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM – 8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM – 8 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 27 Union St N, CONCORD, NC 28025
Phone: (704) 920-2050
Website: cabarruscounty.us
Plus Code: 867XCC69+F5 (CONCORD, NC)
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📖 About Cabarrus County Public Library
Cabarrus County Public Library's Concord branch sits at 27 Union Street North in the heart of a city that is home to Charlotte Motor Speedway and several of NASCAR's top racing teams, including Hendrick Motorsports. Concord grew as a Piedmont textile center in the late 19th century — the Coleman Manufacturing Company, founded here, was among the first African-American-owned cotton mills in the nation. The library serves this diverse community with an extensive collection, an online catalog accessible from home, and free statewide digital resources through NC LIVE. Extended weekday hours until 8 PM on Monday through Thursday make the library accessible to students and working families, while Friday and Saturday hours extend through late afternoon. The library also supports the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten early literacy initiative and provides summer reading programs for all ages.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Located in Concord, home of Charlotte Motor Speedway and NASCAR team headquarters including Hendrick Motorsports
- Open six days a week — Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM, Fri–Sat 10 AM–6 PM
- Free NC LIVE access — North Carolina's statewide portal for databases, eBooks, and digital magazines
- 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten early literacy program for children ages 0–5
- Online catalog with home access at cabarrus.ent.sirsi.net for holds, renewals, and account management
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Every Cabarrus County library card comes with free 24/7 access to NC LIVE — North Carolina's statewide collection of databases and digital resources.
📚 Services
- Book, media & magazine lending
- Interlibrary loan (statewide)
- Computer & internet access
- Printing and copying
- eBook & digital audiobook checkout (Libby/NC LIVE)
- Passport photo services
- Notary services
- Meeting room rentals
- 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program
- Genealogy and local history resources
🎸 Programs
- 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten (ages 0–5)
- Summer Reading Program (all ages)
- Story time for children
- Teen programs and activities
- Adult literacy and continuing education
📍 Nearby Libraries in Cabarrus & Surrounding Counties
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cabarrus County Public Library offer passport services?
Yes, the Concord branch offers passport photo services. Contact the library at (704) 920-2050 or email library@cabarruscounty.us to confirm availability and any appointment requirements before your visit.
What is NC LIVE and how do I use it?
NC LIVE (North Carolina Libraries for Virtual Education) is a statewide consortium that gives every North Carolina public library cardholder free access to databases, eBooks, academic journals, and digital magazines. Visit nclive.org and log in with your Cabarrus County library card number to start browsing.
Can I borrow books from other North Carolina libraries through Cabarrus County?
Yes. The library participates in interlibrary loan. If a title is not available locally, staff can request it from another library in the state. Contact the library at (704) 920-2050 or stop by the Concord branch to submit a request.
What is the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program?
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a free early literacy initiative for children ages 0–5. Parents log every book read aloud to their child — picture books, board books, and stories all count — working toward the 1,000-book milestone before the child starts school. Sign up at the Concord branch or ask staff for a reading log.
📋 This library offers notary services. See what a library notary can do — what to bring, fees and appointments — and find other libraries with a notary notary services by state.
📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.
🖨 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.
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