Bladen County Public Library
🏢 Bladen County Public Library System · Elizabethtown, North Carolina
Bladen County Public Library
Bladen County Public Library has been the county seat's center for reading and research since at least the 1940s, offering extended evening hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays and free access to North Carolina's NC LIVE statewide database network for all residents.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 8:30am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am–6pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am–7pm |
| Friday | 8:30am–6pm |
| Saturday | 8:30am–12:30pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 111 N CYPRESS ST, ELIZABETHTOWN, NC 28337
Phone: (910) 862-6990
Website: nccardinal.org
Plus Code: 8763J9HW+PF (ELIZABETHTOWN, NC)
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📖 About Bladen County Public Library
Bladen County Public Library is the main branch of the Bladen County Public Library System, located at 111 North Cypress Street in Elizabethtown, North Carolina. The library serves a county of roughly 35,000 residents and holds a circulating collection of more than 53,000 volumes, circulating nearly 60,000 items per year. The system includes a branch at Bridger Memorial Library in Bladenboro and a bookmobile serving communities throughout Bladen County. The library participates in the NCCardinal shared automation consortium, which links it to public library collections statewide for resource sharing. Historical library reports date the library's service to the community to at least 1943, when it already operated a bookmobile alongside its main location. Cardholders can access NC LIVE — North Carolina's statewide database portal — from home or in-branch.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Main branch holding more than 53,000 volumes, circulating nearly 60,000 items annually
- Extended evening hours Tuesday and Thursday until 7:00 p.m. for after-work and after-school visits
- Part of the Bladen County Public Library System, including Bridger Memorial Library in Bladenboro and a county bookmobile
- Member of the NCCardinal shared catalog — borrow from public libraries statewide through interlibrary loan
- Free access to NC LIVE: North Carolina's statewide portal of databases, e-books, and research tools
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Bladen County cardholders can search, read, and listen for free through North Carolina's statewide digital resources:
📚 Services
- Circulating collection of 53,000+ volumes for all ages
- Public computers, printing, and free Wi-Fi
- NC LIVE statewide database access
- Interlibrary loan via NCCardinal consortium
- Bookmobile service throughout Bladen County
- E-books and e-audiobooks via Libby / OverDrive
- Tax resource assistance
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and youth programming
- Summer reading program
- Adult programming and community events
- Genealogy and local history research assistance
📍 Nearby Libraries in Southeastern North Carolina
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is NC LIVE and how do I use it from home with my Bladen County card?
NC LIVE is North Carolina's statewide digital library, funded by the state and providing free access to hundreds of databases, e-books, magazines, newspapers, and academic research tools for all North Carolina residents. With your Bladen County Public Library card number, you can log into nclive.org from any internet-connected device — no in-library visit required.
Does the Bladen County library have a bookmobile that serves rural communities?
Yes. The Bladen County Public Library System operates a bookmobile that travels to communities throughout Bladen County. Contact the main branch at (910) 862-6990 or visit the library at 111 North Cypress Street to ask about the current bookmobile schedule and stops near you.
What are the evening hours, and when is the library open late?
The library offers extended evening hours on Tuesday and Thursday, staying open until 7:00 p.m. — helpful for patrons who work or attend school during standard daytime hours. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday hours are 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Saturday is 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; the library is closed Sunday.
Can I borrow books from other North Carolina libraries through Bladen County?
Yes. Bladen County Public Library participates in NCCardinal, a statewide shared automation consortium that links public libraries across North Carolina. If an item you want is not available locally, staff can request it from another member library through the interlibrary loan service at no charge to you.
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