A World of Possibilities
Each location is home to unique collections, programs, and services, as well as a core collection of reference, current fiction, nonfiction, and children's materials. All locations offer weekly story times for preschoolers, afternoon programs for school-aged children, and book discussion groups. Meeting spaces are available.  


Central LibraryCentral CIrc

219 N. Church Street, Phone (336) 373-2471  Map | Website

Central Library customers have access to more than 100 computers, including a computer lab with 12 workstations and free computer training. Special collections include the North Carolina Collection and the Business Advantage. Large meeting spaces and tutoring rooms are available.   



Blanche S. Benjamin Branch LibraryBenjamin Square
1530 Benjamin Parkway,  Phone (336) 373-7540  Map | Website

The Benjamin Branch Library is located in the Guilford Hills neighborhood, across from General Greene Elementary School. It offers meeting space with seating capacity of 30-40 adults, a broad range of children's programming, and access to computers.




Glenwood Branch Library glenwood dancers

1901 W. Florida Street, Phone (336) 297-5000   MapWebsite

Glenwood Library is home to the Nonprofit Resource Center, the Greensboro Neighborhood Information Center, and the Multicultural Resource Center. Here you will find the Library's foreign language learning collection, as well as materials in at least nine different languages. Glenwood offers extensive programs and services for speakers of other languages who are learning English, including tutoring, conversation clubs, and software in a specialized ESL computer lab. 
  

Hemphill Branch Librarywhirlygig
2301 W. Vandalia Road  Phone (336) 373-2925   Map | Website

The Hemphill Branch Library is an innovative combination of art gallery and public library. You will find all the traditional services you expect from your neighborhood library, plus art exhibits and an ArtQuest studio. Other features include a reading garden, a family room, and a special tree house. 




Kathleen Clay Edwards Family BranchCottage at KCEF
1420 Price Park Road Phone (336) 373-2923  Map | Website

This library is located in the 98-acre Price Park, which includes a bird and butterfly meadow, reading garden, walking trails, ponds, and wetlands. In addition to popular collections, the library also has an extensive collection of nature, gardening, and environmental resources for children and adults.



McGirt-Horton Branch LibraryMcGirt Square

2509 Phillips Avenue Phone (336) 373-5810  Map  |  Website

The McGirt-Horton Branch is home to a unique collection of home improvement materials, including books, magazines, and how-to videos. You can even check out tools to help you with your projects around the house! This library supports an active Junior Friends group, providing community developing and leadership opportunities to neighborhood teens.


Vance H. Chavis Lifelong Learning Branch LibraryChavis Square
900 S. Benbow Road, Phone (336) 373-5838  Map | Website

This branch is home to Greensboro Public Library's first computer lab, where you will find specialty classes for seniors and teens. Chavis also houses an extensive African-American collection of both fiction and nonfiction.




Greensboro Historical MuseumHistorical Museum Square
130 Summit Avenue, Phone (336) 373-2043   Map | Website

The Greensboro Historical Museum became a division of the public library in 1997.  Both institutions share an educational misson and dedication to celebrating the varied cultures that make up our community. 





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