Neuse Regional Library — Kinston
🏢 Neuse Regional Libraries · Kinston, North Carolina
Neuse Regional Library — Kinston
Neuse Regional Library in Kinston is Lenoir County's main public library — a community anchor on North Queen Street offering a Digital Media Lab, 3D printing, a Multi-Sensory Room, and free access to NC LIVE's statewide database collection.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9 AM – 8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM – 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM – 8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM – 8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM – 6 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM – 6 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 510 N QUEEN ST, KINSTON, NC 28501
Phone: +1 252-527-7066
Website: neuselibrary.org
Plus Code: 87747C89+CH (KINSTON, NC)
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📖 About Neuse Regional Library — Kinston
Neuse Regional Libraries serves Lenoir County with three locations: the main Kinston branch at 510 N. Queen Street, La Grange Library, and Pink Hill Library. The Kinston branch is the administrative headquarters and largest facility in the system, housing specialized resources including a Digital Media Lab for audio and video production, 3D printing, a Multi-Sensory Room designed for patrons with sensory needs, and mobile printing via the Princh app. The system's catalog runs on the NC Cardinal consortium platform and the library participates in NC LIVE, North Carolina's statewide cooperative giving cardholders free access to articles, eBooks, newspapers, genealogy databases, career tools, and homework help resources. The Overdrive e-iNC Consortium provides eBook and eAudiobook lending through the Libby app, and a Digital Resource Rover extends digital access outreach throughout the county.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Digital Media Lab with audio/video production equipment available to the community
- 3D printing on-site at the main Kinston branch
- Multi-Sensory Room designed for patrons with sensory processing needs
- Free NC LIVE statewide databases — articles, genealogy, career tools, and homework help
- Three-branch system: Kinston HQ, La Grange Library, and Pink Hill Library
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your free Neuse Regional card unlocks NC LIVE statewide databases, eBooks through Libby, and NC Kids digital collections.
📚 Services
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Digital Media Lab (audio and video production)
- 3D printing
- Multi-Sensory Room
- Mobile printing via Princh app (StudentAccess)
- Meeting room reservations
- Research and reader's advisory assistance
- Genealogy research resources
- Interlibrary loan
- Digital Resource Rover outreach program
🎸 Programs
- Youth storytime and early literacy programs
- Summer Reading Program for all ages
- Community events and programs calendar
- Digital literacy instruction and computer classes
- Adult programming and cultural events
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Digital Media Lab at Neuse Regional Library in Kinston?
The Digital Media Lab is a dedicated space at the Kinston branch where community members can use audio and video production equipment. It supports creative projects, podcasting, digital storytelling, and media creation. Access is free with your library card — contact the branch at 252-527-7066 for current equipment availability and booking.
What is the Multi-Sensory Room and who can use it?
The Multi-Sensory Room at the Kinston branch is a specially designed space for patrons with sensory processing differences, including those on the autism spectrum or with other sensory needs. The room provides a calming, adjustable environment. Contact the library at 252-527-7066 to ask about availability and how to schedule use of this space.
What is NC LIVE and what does it include?
NC LIVE is North Carolina's statewide library cooperative serving 200+ member libraries. With your free Neuse Regional card, you get free access at nclive.org to thousands of articles, eBooks, videos, genealogy databases, health resources, career tools, homework help materials, and language learning resources — covering topics from business to local North Carolina history.
Does Neuse Regional Library have branches outside Kinston?
Yes. The Neuse Regional Libraries system includes two additional branches: La Grange Library at 119 E. Washington Street, La Grange (252-566-3722) and Pink Hill Library at 114 W. Broadway Street, Pink Hill (252-568-3631). Items can be requested for pickup at any branch through the NC Cardinal catalog at neuse.nccardinal.org.
📜 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 has a makerspace / 3D printing. See how library makerspaces and 3D printing work and find other libraries with a makerspace makerspaces 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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