Clayton Library Closes Temporary Location For Move

CLAYTON, N.C. – Hocutt Ellington Memorial Library will close its temporary location at 446 East Second Street on Monday, April 20. Staff will begin moving materials and services back to the renovated building, located at 100 South Church Street.

While the library is closed for the move, the public will not have access to physical materials for a short time, but many services will continue. Programs will move back to Clayton Town Hall and The Clayton Center, just as they did during the earlier transition to the temporary location. Staff will keep offering activities for all ages, including Storytimes, Teen Time, Adult Craft Hour, and other favorites. Events will take place at 111 East Main Street.

Library Manager Melissa Poole said the team is focused on supporting the community throughout the transition. “Even while we are packing and moving materials, we are continuing to provide service in new ways,” she said. “We also encourage residents to take advantage of everything the library offers online during this time, so they can keep reading, learning, and staying connected.”

During this transition, residents are encouraged to use the library’s digital services. With a Clayton library card, users have access to eBooks, audiobooks, and other media at claytonlibrarync.org. They can also explore local history resources and online databases for learning and research.

Those who want physical materials can continue using their library card at any NC Cardinal Library across the state.

In the meantime, those who have items checked out from Hocutt Ellington Memorial Library can keep them a little longer. Due dates will be extended during the transition, and no late fines will be charged.

The $2.5 million renovation is designed to modernize the library and better meet the needs of a growing community. The updated building will include improved layouts, flexible seating, spaces for group work, and interactive areas for visitors of all ages.

“We cannot wait for people to see the new library,” said Poole. “This is a 21st century space that directly reflects the needs of our community. It is shaped by the people who use it and designed to serve them now and in the future.”

The renovated library is expected to reopen in time for the start of the Summer Reading Program.