Public Library Section for NCLA

10/23/2025

We had a great time at this year’s North Carolina Library Association conference! Our Wine & Cheese event was a success with NC author Libby Hubscher Author, special thanks to Bookmarks for being our on site bookseller. Our Roberts Award for Distinguished Service went to Wayne County Public Library’s Maegan Wilson for her amazing contribution of a resource center for neurodivergent children and their caregivers. Finally, Durham’s Poet Laureate, Poetry Fox, joined us in the exhibit hall to crank out over 50 poems for attendees! See you in Greenville in 2027!

03/16/2025

So, the latest Executive Order from the White House includes elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. This agency is essential for libraries to exist. Below are links to the EO and a petition to voice your concerns.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/03/continuing-the-reduction-of-the-federal-bureaucracy/

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19vw6Lt8D7/?

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose.

10/08/2024

Looking to help libraries affected by Helene? Learn about the ALA Disaster Relief Fund which provides funds to libraries that have been damaged due to natural or man-made disasters.

On October 3, ALA released a statement on what library professionals can do to support communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

10/03/2024

If you are looking to support recovery efforts from you can help in the following ways:
✔️ Donation: Contribute to the Disaster Relief Fund at nc.gov/donate to assist those affected by the storm.
✔️ Volunteer: Sign up to volunteer with a Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) at https://www.ncvoad.org/volunteer/.

**Note**: Helene work sites have not yet been established, but they will be posted as soon as travel is deemed safe in the area. Your support is crucial for helping communities recover!

10/03/2024

FABULOUS FRIDAY ASHEVILLE CANCELLED The PLS planning committee for Fabulous Friday has had the entire Western NC community, including Asheville, on our minds this week. Given the extent of the damage in Asheville and the surrounding areas, we are unable to responsibly move forward with hosting Fabulous Friday there next week. Once the area has had time to recover, we may be able to consider a possible makeup date, but it definitely won't be this fall/for the foreseeable future. If you we’re registered please check your email for refund information.

09/26/2024

CANCELLED: FABULOUS FRIDAY IN DURHAM The planning committee for Fabulous Friday has been monitoring the weather forecast over the past couple of days. The current forecast shows the worst of the wind and rain hitting us during the morning hours when folks would be traveling to the library for the conference. We also have a good number of people who would be traveling from the western region of the state, which appears to be where the storm's impact will be the greatest. For those reasons, we have made the decision to cancel the event in the interest of the safety of our presenters and attendees. The planning committee will discuss possible options for rescheduling.

08/28/2024

Registration is open for our two Fabulous Friday events. Register for one or both and learn about what your NC colleagues are doing to help their patrons. We can’t wait to see you! https://nclaonline.org/

05/30/2024

Did you do something new at your library this past year or do you currently do something that you want to share with others? Then make your proposal to the PLS section for our upcoming Fabulous Friday mini conferences.

https://shorturl.at/0WWzi

05/15/2024

Join us this Fall for one or both of our in-person mini conferences! More information to come.

04/19/2024

Congratulations to our colleagues at Union County Library, NC on the opening of their new branch location!

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the ribbon cutting for our new Southwest Regional Library! We open at 9 a.m. tomorrow in our new location at 1515 Cuthbertson Rd. in Waxhaw. See you at the library!

02/14/2024

Check it out!
2024 NCLA Leadership Institute
Applications are due by Friday, April 5, 2024.

10/28/2023

Catch a free sneak peek of a theater performance at the library before catching the whole show at the local theater! What a fantastic idea from Pack Memorial Library in Asheville. How does your library promote local talent?

Our sneak preview series with Asheville Community Theatre will continue next month. These library performances are a chance for you to see some live acting and musical performances in the library environment for free before these shows debut at ACT.

Our next one should be extra fun. This will take place on Tuesday, November 7th at 6pm in our Lord Auditorium, downstairs at the library.

Pass the maple syrup and get ready to embrace the spirit of Christmas with Elf: The Musical, a heartwarming and hilarious adaptation of the beloved 2003 holiday film. This enchanting musical follows the journey of Buddy, a human raised by elves at the North Pole who embarks on a journey to New York City to find his real father. Through catchy, uplifting songs and zany comedic antics, Elf: The Musical serves a healthy dose of holiday cheer, laughter, and life lessons about identity, family, and the true meaning of Christmas. It’s a magical, festive spectacle guaranteed to light up the holiday season for all ages!