Apply for a Library Card Online!
During the current health emergency you may apply for a library card online. You must be a resident of NC and once the library opens you must be able to produce a photo ID and proof of address. The online card can be used to access all of our online resources. Click here to apply!
Already have a library card and need to renew it or are having issues with it or have other questions? Phone 252-442-1951 between 10am and 8pm Monday-Thursday and 10am-6pm Friday-Saturday to speak to a library staff member.
Hours:
| Monday - Thursday | 10:00am - 8:00pm |
| Friday | 10:00am - 6:00pm |
| Saturday | 10:00am - 6:00pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Middlesex Public Library
12480 W. Hanes Ave., Middlesex, NC 27557
252-419-0106
Mon - Friday: 11:30 am - 5 pm
Spring Hope Public Library
101 S. Ash St., Spring Hope, NC 27882
252-478-3377
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs & Friday: 1pm - 5pm
Sat: 11am - 3pm
Wesley Privette Memorial Library
6280 Main St., Bailey, NC 27807
Tuesday 12:30 - 6 pm
Wednesday 12:30 pm - 6 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 3 pm
PHONE: 252-235-6006
Whitakers Public Library
106 W. Pippen St, Whitakers, NC 27891
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 11:30 am - 5:00 pm
PHONE: 252-437-1100
Perfect for book clubs: Home Grown provides free, unlimited copies and access—no waiting in line—for books, many with Reader’s Guides. Choose Nash County/Braswell Memorial as your library and read!
Braswell Memorial Library will return to regular hours on Monday July 20th. Monday-Thursday 10am-8pm, Friday-Saturday 10am-6pm
All Patrons are REQUIRED to wear a mask while inside Braswell Memorial Library and our community partner libraries. Masks will NOT be provided.
Passport Services will resume regular hours beginning Monday July 20th, Monday-Tuesday 10am-2pm.
Public Meeting Rooms Remain CLOSED
Please check back here, look for us on Facebook, or call us at 252-442-1951 for updates and information.
Check the boxes below for information on Online Resources and our FAQs.
The NC Rural Center, funded by the Golden LEAF Foundation, has launched the NC COVID-19 Rapid Recovery Program for small businesses impacted by the current emergency. For details go to https://ncrapidrecovery.org/
Click on the logo above to access a selection of Ebooks, Eaudio books, and streaming video services. Read. listen, or watch on most devices!
Video channels available:
Acorn TV - World-class mysteries, dramas, and comedies from Britain.
The Great Courses - Immersive learning experiences covering a wide range of subjects.
IndieFlix - Movies and classic TV
Stringray Qello - Concerts and music documentaries.
LearnItLive - Wellness and Personnel Development
Method Test Prep - ACT/SAT test prep
You will need your library card number to login. Once you select a channel you can watch as many videos as you like for seven days on that channel. You can only watch one channel per seven day period.
To print to Braswell Library owned printers (printers at main library only) from your computer, smart phone, or tablet from anywhere click on the image below:
(Normal library printing charges apply)
