Albemarle Regional Library — Hertford County Branch (Winton)
🏢 Albemarle Regional Library System · Winton, North Carolina
Albemarle Regional Library — Hertford County Branch
The Hertford County Public Library in Winton is a branch of the Albemarle Regional Library System, a four-county cooperative serving Bertie, Gates, Hertford, and Northampton counties in the rural northeastern corner of North Carolina. Located at 303 West Tryon Street in Winton — the Hertford County seat — it offers extended Tuesday-evening hours, public computers, local genealogical resources, and full access to NC LIVE and the DigitalNC historical collection.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–6pm |
| Thursday | 10am–6pm |
| Friday | 10am–6pm |
| Saturday | 10am–2pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 303 West Tryon Street, Winton, NC 27986
Phone: (252) 358-7855
Website: ahoskienc.gov
Plus Code: 878593W7+QX (Winton, NC)
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🚉 Getting there
303 Tryon St, Winton, NC 27986. Get transit & driving directions → (live subway, bus & car routes).
♿ Accessibility
Includes wheelchair-accessible entrance, accessible parking.
⭐ Visitor rating
5 / 5 from 5 Google reviews.
Visit details from the library’s Google Business Profile, verified October 2026 — confirm on the library’s official page before a special-date trip.
📖 About Albemarle Regional Library — Hertford County Branch
The Albemarle Regional Library System (ARLS) is a multi-county public library cooperative serving four counties in the Albemarle region of northeastern North Carolina: Bertie, Gates, Hertford, and Northampton. The system's administrative headquarters is at 303 W. Tryon Street in Winton, the seat of Hertford County — a county bordering Virginia along the Meherrin and Chowan rivers. ARLS member libraries have contributed historical newspapers and photographs to DigitalNC (the North Carolina Digital Heritage Center), preserving the documentary record of this historically African American–majority region, including materials from the Gates County Public Library and the Bertie County Public Library. The Winton/Hertford County branch is one of the system's key locations alongside the Ahoskie Public Library (210 E. Church St., Ahoskie, NC 27910; 252-332-5500), which serves Hertford County's largest town. All ARLS branches share catalog access and connect cardholders to NC LIVE, North Carolina's statewide digital resource consortium.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Hertford County branch of the 4-county Albemarle Regional Library System at 303 W Tryon St, Winton
- Serves Bertie, Gates, Hertford, and Northampton counties in the historically rich Albemarle region of NE North Carolina
- Open six days a week with Tuesday evening hours until 8 p.m.; closed Sundays
- ARLS branches have contributed historical newspapers and photos to DigitalNC for open public access
- Full NC LIVE statewide database access, including genealogy, articles, test prep, and language learning
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Albemarle Regional Library cardholders can explore the region's history and access statewide digital resources free of charge:
📚 Services
- Circulating collection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- NC LIVE statewide database access
- DigitalNC historical digitization partnership
- Local history and genealogy resources
- Interlibrary loan through the ARLS system
- Library cards valid at all four Albemarle Regional Library System branches
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and youth programming
- Summer reading program
- Adult literacy and continuing education programs
- Community events and outreach in Hertford County
📍 Nearby Libraries in Northeastern North Carolina
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Hertford County library the headquarters of the Albemarle Regional Library?
Yes. The Albemarle Regional Library system's administrative headquarters is located at this Winton address, 303 West Tryon Street, which it shares with the Hertford County branch. From here the system coordinates service to its member counties in northeastern North Carolina. You can get a free card at this or any branch; see our guide on how to get a library card.
What counties does the Albemarle Regional Library System serve?
The Albemarle Regional Library System (ARLS) serves four counties in northeastern North Carolina: Bertie, Gates, Hertford, and Northampton. The Hertford County branch in Winton at 303 W. Tryon Street is one of the system's primary locations, alongside the Ahoskie Public Library in Ahoskie, NC.
What are the hours at the Hertford County Public Library in Winton?
The Winton branch is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is closed on Sunday. Call (252) 358-7855 to confirm any holiday schedule changes.
Does the Albemarle Regional Library have any historical digitization projects?
Yes. ARLS member libraries — including the Gates County Public Library and Bertie County Public Library — have contributed digitized historical newspapers, photographs, and documents to DigitalNC, the North Carolina Digital Heritage Center. These materials are freely accessible online and document the history of the Albemarle region, a historically significant area with deep African American heritage.
Can I use my Hertford County library card at other branches in the system?
Yes. A library card issued at any ARLS branch is valid at all Albemarle Regional Library System locations across the four-county service area. Through NC LIVE, your card also unlocks statewide databases, e-books, genealogy tools, test prep, and language learning resources.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.