Central Library

About Central Library

The Central Library is conveniently located in downtown Winston Salem. Opening in 2017, the new building houses the North Carolina Collection, as well as the Small Business Resource Center and Nonprofit Resource Center. The Central Library is also home to a sound production studio and Makerspace.

  • Branch Manager - Nan LaRosee
  • (336) 703-2665
  • 660 W 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
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Library News

Programs and events at the library

Event Calendar

Calendar of Events

Newsletters

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Our Services

Book Clubs

Join fellow readers at Central's book clubs. Join us for an exciting discussion, snacks, and fellowship.

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Assistive Technology

Computers for those with disabilities. Software includes text-to-speech, dictation and word prediction.

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Meeting Spaces

Reserve a meeting space for your business and education needs.

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County Services

Spay, Neuter, Adopt and Love
Social Services Cares

Contact Us

Central Library

660 West Fifth Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336 703 BOOK (2665)
Fax: 336 727 2549
Email: Contact Us
Hours of Operation

Limited Browsing and Borrowing
Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m
Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Holiday Closings
Monday, January 1 - New Year's Day
Monday, January 15 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday
Friday, March 29 - Good Friday
Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day
Thursday, July 4 - Independence Day
Monday, September 2 - Labor Day
Monday, November 11 - Veteran's Day
Thursday, November 28 - Thanksgiving
Friday, November 29 - Thanksgiving
Friday, December 13 - Staff Engagement Day
Tuesday, December 24 - Christmas holiday begins
Wednesday, December 25 - Christmas
Thursday, December 26 - Christmas