Edgecombe County Memorial Library
🏢 Edgecombe County · Tarboro, North Carolina
Edgecombe County Memorial Library
The Edgecombe County Memorial Library serves Tarboro and all of Edgecombe County, North Carolina from a central location at 909 Main Street, with extended weekday evening hours until 8 p.m. and a robust collection in local history, genealogy and North Carolina Digital Library eBooks.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–8pm |
| Thursday | 9am–8pm |
| Friday | 9am–6pm |
| Saturday | 9am–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 909 MAIN ST, TARBORO, NC 27886
Phone: +1252-823-1141
Website: edgecombelibrary.org
Plus Code: 8774WF26+PX (TARBORO, NC)
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📖 About Edgecombe County Memorial Library
The Edgecombe County Memorial Library is the public library of Edgecombe County, North Carolina, located at 909 Main Street in Tarboro — the historic county seat on the Tar River in the Inner Coastal Plain. Tarboro's Town Common, one of the oldest public commons in North Carolina dating to 1760, and its intact antebellum streetscape reflect the deep historical character of the community the library serves. The library maintains collections in adult services and local history including resources from the Edgecombe County Genealogical Society and NC Digital Library. It is an authorized US passport acceptance facility, and a Pinetops branch extends service to the western part of the county. Card holders gain access to hoopla for streaming movies, music and comics with no waitlists, as well as NC Digital Library eBooks.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Evening hours until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday — one of the latest closing times among North Carolina county libraries
- Authorized US passport acceptance facility at the main Tarboro branch
- Dedicated local history collection in partnership with the Edgecombe County Genealogical Society
- Serves Tarboro, whose Town Common dates to 1760 and is among the oldest public commons in North Carolina
- Branch library in Pinetops extends county-wide coverage; single card works at both locations
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Edgecombe County card holders access free eBooks, streaming and research tools through North Carolina's statewide digital programs:
📚 Services
- US passport application acceptance (main Tarboro branch)
- NC Digital Library eBooks and audiobooks via Libby
- hoopla streaming with no waitlists
- Local history and genealogy research collection
- Public computers, printing and free Wi-Fi
- Reference and readers' advisory assistance
- Interlibrary loan
- Pinetops branch for western Edgecombe County
🎸 Programs
- Children's programs and storytimes
- Summer reading program for all ages
- Adult programs and community events
- Donations and memorial gift program
- Friends of the Library community activities
📍 Nearby Libraries in Eastern North Carolina
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Edgecombe County Memorial Library offer passport services?
Yes. The main Tarboro branch at 909 Main Street is an authorized US passport acceptance facility. You can submit new passport applications there during regular library hours. Call (252) 823-1141 ahead of your visit to confirm current appointment availability and required documents.
What are the library's evening hours, and is there a branch in Pinetops?
The main library in Tarboro is open Monday through Thursday until 8 p.m. — later than many county libraries in the region. Friday hours run to 6 p.m. and Saturday to 5 p.m. The library is closed Sunday. There is also a branch library in Pinetops that extends service to the western part of Edgecombe County; a single library card is accepted at both locations.
Does the library have local history or genealogy resources for Edgecombe County?
Yes. The library maintains a local history collection in partnership with the Edgecombe County Genealogical Society. Resources include materials on Tarboro and Edgecombe County history, local newspaper archives accessible through MAGNOLIA and NC LIVE databases, and staff who can assist with genealogical research.
How do I get a library card, and who is eligible?
Any resident of Edgecombe County or surrounding counties is eligible for a free library card. Applicants 18 and older can obtain one in person at either branch with a valid photo ID. Those 17 and under need a parent or legal guardian to come in and apply on their behalf. The first card is free.
📜 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 offers U.S. passport services. See how library passport acceptance works — requirements, fees and appointments — and find other passport acceptance libraries by state.
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