Cumberland County Headquarters Library
Education & Training
The Headquarters Library on Maiden Lane is the central branch of the Cumberland County Public Library system and has served downtown Fayetteville since 1986, when it replaced the Anderson Street library that had opened in 1931. The building came out of a 1980s campaign in which a private fundraising drive was combined with federal, state, county and city money, after an earlier 1968 library referendum failed. Today it holds general collections, children's and adult programming, and the Local and State History staff who help residents with genealogy and regional research. The Ray Avenue side of the building carries a mural commissioned for America's 250th anniversary, and the branch marked its own 40th year in June 2026. Holds placed anywhere in the system can be picked up here. The main number, (910) 483-7727, also reaches the other branches.
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At a glance
- Address
- 300 Maiden Lane, Fayetteville, NC 28301
- Service Area
- Fayetteville & Cumberland County
- Hours Status
- Hours listed
- Military Attributes
- No military designation listed
Contact Information
Hours
| monday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
|---|---|
| tuesday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| wednesday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| thursday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| friday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| saturday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| sunday | 14:00 - 18:00 |
Amenities
Amenities & Policies
- Local & State History Collection
- Meeting Rooms
Cumberland County Headquarters Library FAQ
- When did the Headquarters Library on Maiden Lane open?
- The downtown Headquarters Library opened at 300 Maiden Lane in 1986, replacing the former main library on Anderson Street, and celebrated its 40th anniversary in June 2026.
- Is the Headquarters Library open on Sundays?
- Yes. Recent listings show Sunday hours of 2 to 6 p.m., with weekday hours starting at 9 a.m. Call (910) 483-7727 to confirm before a holiday.
- Can I research family history at the Headquarters Library?
- Yes. The library's Local and State History staff work out of the Headquarters branch and help visitors with genealogy and regional history questions.
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