About Our Libraries

Our Mission
To promote the love of reading and to foster the pursuit of knowledge for the residents of Wake County.

Our Priorities
To reach our mission we are guided by the following five priorities:

• Services to children
• Recreational reading
• Being a center of lifelong learning
• The library as community center
• Bridging the technology gap

Consistently rated as one of the best places to live and work in America, Wake County is home to a world-class library system committed to providing excellent service to its customers.