New Hanover County’s library system has changed significantly over the past few years, with the addition of two new branches.
The new downtown library branch, which opened in October 2025 as part of Project Grace, ushered in a new era for the public library system.
“Since opening the new Main Library in October, we’ve received an overwhelmingly positive response from the public,” said Alex Riley, New Hanover County communication coordinator, on Thursday. “Patrons have been so excited to see the new space, commenting on the natural light throughout the facility when contrasting it to the old building, which, of course, had no windows on the second or third floors…