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Libraries

State Library of North Carolina
Website for the Government & Heritage Library and so much more!

Accessible Books & Library Services
The State Library of North Carolina Accessible Books & Library Services (SLNC- ABLS) is a special public library that circulates books and magazines especially made for persons who cannot use regular printed material because of a visual, physical, or reading disability. Information on how to apply for services through SLNC- ABLS is available at Harold D. Cooley Library, as well as online through the website listed above.

eBooks

E-iNC eBooks
Harold D. Cooley Library's main resource for eBooks, eMagazines, and so much more! Find a new author or re-read a favorite series on your smartphone, eReader Device, or personal computers using the Libby App. Find more information regarding the Libby App(PDF, 143KB) here.

NCLive eBooks
a mixture of nonfiction and fiction eBooks with a section of Homegrown North Carolina eBooks as well. You will need to log in using your library card.

Project Gutenberg free eBooks
A great resource for reading classics on your devices for free.

Book Reviews & Lists

Oprah's Book Club
List of books chosen by Oprah for her 2022 Book Club.

Read with Jenna's Book List-TODAY Show
Jenna Bush Hager picked these books because she loved them. The former president's daughter follows in her librarian mother's footsteps with her love of reading so enjoy some of her favorite reads.

Reese's Book Club
Ya'll, if you haven't heard about Reese Witherspoon's book club, you're missing out. Find fresh new voices for adult and young adult readers alike. There is even an app to interact with other book club members.

New York Times Book Reviews
Reviews for current fiction and nonfiction books.

Publishers Weekly Book Reviews
International site with reviews for current fiction and nonfiction books.

Goodreads Book Reviews
Member supplied reviews of books they've read. Membership is free.

Pulitzer Prize Fiction winners
The Pulitzer Prize for fiction recognizes distinguished work from the previous year, written by an American and typically about an aspect of American life.

North Carolina Links

North Carolina State Parks
Details for all of North Carolina's State Parks.

NCWorks
Complete set of employment tools for job seekers in North Carolina. Search jobs, create résumés, find education and training.

Nash County
Information about Nash County government, services, tourism, news, and more.

SCORE - Help for Small Business Owners
Raleigh SCORE is dedicated to encouraging the formation, growth, and success of small businesses by providing FREE counseling and low-cost educational workshops.

Voter Registration Information for Nash County
Information on voting as a Nash County resident.

Questions about placing holds or accessing these sites? Please give us at 252-459-2106 during our business hours, we would be happy to help.