Archdale Public Library
🏢 Randolph County Public Library · Archdale, North Carolina
Archdale Public Library
The Archdale Public Library opened on June 5, 1973, when the Archdale City Council founded it to serve this Randolph County community straddling the Guilford County line. After the county assumed operations in 1992, a 2003 expansion added 8,400 square feet — giving the library four private study rooms, 14 public computers, and comfortable reading space for residents of Archdale, Trinity, Sophia, Glenola and New Market. The library offers about 20 programs a month for all ages and stays open until 8 p.m. weeknights.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–8pm |
| Thursday | 9am–8pm |
| Friday | 9am–6pm |
| Saturday | 9am–1pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 10433 S. Main Street, Archdale, NC 27263
Phone: (336) 431-3811
Website: randolphlibrary.org
Plus Code: 8772V3V6+7V (Archdale, NC)
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📖 About Archdale Public Library
The Archdale Public Library is a branch of the Randolph County Public Library system, which was established in 1940 by the Randolph County Board of Commissioners. The Archdale branch itself was founded by the Archdale City Council in 1972 and opened on June 5, 1973, serving a fast-growing piedmont community at the intersection of Randolph and Guilford counties. The county assumed operations in 1992, and a 2003 expansion created a purpose-built facility with 8,400 square feet — funded directly by county commissioners rather than the municipality, a departure that set a precedent for the system. Today the branch is managed by Ashley Rose and serves Archdale, Trinity, Sophia, Glenola and New Market, offering 14 public computers, four quiet private study rooms, a color copier and printer, free Wi-Fi, physical and digital collections, and roughly 20 programs per month for children, teens and adults. Cardholders also gain access to NC LIVE, Libby, hoopla and the statewide Digital Depot collection of 16,000+ eBooks and audiobooks.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Founded June 5, 1973 by Archdale City Council — a branch of the Randolph County Public Library system established in 1940
- 2003 expansion added 8,400 square feet, funded directly by county commissioners — a first for the system at the time
- Four private study rooms and 14 public computers serving residents of Archdale, Trinity, Sophia, Glenola and New Market
- Approximately 20 programs per month for children, teens and adults, including homeschool explorer activities and summer reading
- REAL2 program: Asheboro City Schools and Randolph County Schools students borrow with their school lunch number
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Archdale cardholders can borrow and learn for free through the Randolph County digital collection and NC LIVE statewide resources:
📚 Services
- 14 public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Color copier, printer and scanning services
- Four private study rooms
- Physical book, audiobook and DVD checkout (21-day loan for books; 7-day for DVDs)
- Interlibrary loan through Randolph County system and NC Cardinal network
- REAL2 school lunch-number borrowing for K-12 students in Randolph County and Asheboro City schools
- Reference and reader's advisory services
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and preschool programs
- Homeschool Explorer activities for home-educated students
- Teen programming and young adult events
- Adult programs and community events
- Summer Reading Program for all ages
- Computer classes and digital literacy support
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Archdale Public Library open, and who runs it?
The Archdale Public Library was founded by the Archdale City Council in 1972 and opened on June 5, 1973. Randolph County assumed operations in 1992 and has managed it ever since as a branch of the Randolph County Public Library system, which is headquartered at the Asheboro Public Library. A 2003 expansion created the current 8,400-square-foot facility.
What study and computer resources are available at the Archdale branch?
The library offers 14 public computers with free internet access, four private study rooms, free Wi-Fi throughout the building, and a color copier and printer. Study rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Call (336) 431-3811 to check on current availability.
Can Randolph County school students borrow books without a regular library card?
Yes. Through the REAL2 program, students enrolled in Asheboro City Schools, Randolph County Schools and Uwharrie Charter Academy can check out physical books and access library services using their school 'lunch number' — no separate library card required. They can also access digital materials through the same program.
What is NC LIVE, and can Archdale library cardholders use it?
NC LIVE (North Carolina Libraries for Virtual Education) is North Carolina's statewide library cooperative providing free electronic access to databases, journals, newspapers, audiobooks, ebooks, language-learning tools, and more for all North Carolina residents. Archdale cardholders can access NC LIVE resources online 24/7 at nclive.org with their Randolph County library card.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.