Dare County Public Library has moved to the NC Cardinal state-wide system for physical items such as  books, DVDs, and books on CD. 

The East Albemarle Regional Library System dissolved on June 30, 2026. Dare County Library now offers access to physical materials through NC Cardinal, a state-wide consortium of public libraries with over 8.2 million items for checkout. 

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Dare County Library Mission

 The Dare County Library (DCL) is a strong community partner that provides resources, services, and programs to foster inclusivity, creativity, curiosity, and lifelong learning to the citizens and guests of Dare County.

A Lighthouse for Learning, A Bridge for All