1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

Wilmington, NC 28405

www.NHCgov.com

(910) 798-6372

Mission Statement:

To provide all citizens with the greatest return on taxpayer investment by opening doors to a world of information, transforming information into knowledge, promoting reading and literacy, etc.

Agency’s Goals and Programs:

The library aims to contribute to personal enrichment, to preserve the historical record of lower Cape Fear, to provide exposure to a diversity of culture, and to enhance individual and collective growth.

Agency Impact on Community:

The library system has a collection of nearly 340,000 items, and the reference staff answers more than 289,000 questions a year. The library services have a lengthy history in Wilmington beginning in 1735.

Volunteer Duties:

• Helping patrons
• Shelving items
• Assisting with special events