For adults
The library is not just for kids (although we love them) and not just about books (although we’ve got them). We offer a wide range of adult-specific programs and services created to inspire lives and transform our community. Wherever you are in life, we’re there for you.
At the library, you can:
- Find a quiet space to work. Send an email or a fax. Get support with starting the business you’ve been imagining
- Join a book club. Level up your computer skills. Slow down with meditation, or get moving with line dancing.
- Take a class online. Get tools for your job search. Find your ancestors.
- Get reading recommendations. Find the latest bestsellers. Write your own novel.
There’s something for everyone – come check us out!
Staff picks
For Fans of "Clayface"
If you enjoyed "Clayface"--or interested in novels with a focus on body horror, transformations, and the price some will pay for beauty--take a glimpse at this booklist! (Book annotations are provided by Bibliocommons.)
Native American Authors
If you enjoyed "Clayface"--or interested in novels with a focus on body horror, transformations, and the price some will pay for beauty--take a glimpse at this booklist! (Book annotations are provided by Bibliocommons.)
It's Alive: Frankenstein's Monster Book List
"The fallen angel becomes a malignant devil. Yet even that enemy of God and man had friends and associates in his desolation; I am alone."-Mary Shelley, Frankenstein
Genre Book Club 2026 Picks: Gothic Horror
See what everyone chose to read for gothic horror month! Genre of the Month Book Club explores a new genre each month. There are no assigned books, each member chooses to read whatever they want within the month's theme.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month - October
Governor Josh Stein has proclaimed October Cybersecurity Awareness Month in North Carolina to encourage all North Carolinians to prioritize online safety and protect themselves...
Graphic Book Club: Black & White
Graphic works in monochrome! Join us at https://www.meetup.com/graphic-book-club/
Meet the adult services librarians
Mara
Location: East Regional Library
Mara grew up in Illinois, and one of her fondest childhood memories is attending her local library’s annual Floats and Funnies event where she would watch Looney Toons and sip on a root beer float. In her free time, she enjoys having board game nights with her friends, seeing live music, reading (a few of her favorite books are In the Distance by Hernan Diaz, The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami, and The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson), and playing video games. She is passionate about providing equitable and inclusive programs and services for all community members.
Pronouns: she/her
