Library of Things
New Hanover County Public Library’s Library of Things is a unique collection containing a variety of educational and entertaining items for you to take home and try out!
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Community Meeting Notice : 1132 S Seabreeze
A community meeting has been scheduled for a potential rezoning application. Please see the below information, which has been provided by the potential applicant. Please note that community meetings are held by the applicant and are conducted prior to the…
Read across the County
Developing a more informed understanding of Native American culture and traditions is the narrative connecting the titles selected for the fourth annual “Read across the County” initiative, which officially starts June 1.
Held annually …
Board of Elections Notice of Special Meetings- Week of May 20, 2024
The week of May 20, 2024, the New Hanover County Board of Elections will be holding two meetings in the Longleaf Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 1241 A Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 28405.
Thursday, May 23, 2024, the New Hanover Co…
Board of Elections Notice of Special Meetings- Week of May 13, 2024
The week of May 13, 2024, the New Hanover County Board of Elections will be holding two meetings in the Longleaf Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 1241 A Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 28405.
Monday, May 13, 2024, the New Hanover Coun…
Board of Elections Special Meeting Notice
The New Hanover County Board of Elections will be meeting on May 7, 2024, at 5:00 PM in the Longleaf Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 1241 A Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 28405, to review absentee ballot applications and discuss ot…
Read to a Dog!
Improve your reading skills in a comfortable and fun environment with a trained reading therapy dog and their human companion! Independently reading children ages 5-11 can practice reading to a certified listening therapy team. Read to a Dog is offered ea…
Board of Elections Special Meeting Notice
The New Hanover County Board of Elections will be meeting on April 30, 2024, at 5:00 PM in the Longleaf Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 1241 A Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 28405, to review absentee ballot applications and discuss…
Board of Elections Special Meeting Notice
The New Hanover County Board of Elections will be meeting on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 5:00 PM in the Longleaf Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 1241 A Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 28405, to review absentee ballot applications, t…
Project Grace Update: April 2024
Michael Jordan Family Museum
New Hanover County has worked with the Jordan family over the past several months, under a Memorandum of Agreement executed December 4, 2023, to discuss in more detail the potential for a Michael Jordan Family Museum in the Gra…
Board of Elections Special Meeting Notice
The New Hanover County Board of Elections will be meeting on April 16, 2024, at 5:00 PM in the Longleaf Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 1241 A Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 28405, to review absentee ballot applications and discuss…
Board of Elections Notice of Regular & Special Meetings- Week of March 11, 2024
The week of March 11, 2024, the New Hanover County Board of Elections will be holding three meetings in the Longleaf Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 1241 A Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 28405.
Tuesday, March 12, 2024, the New Hanov…
Board of Elections Special Meeting Notice
The New Hanover County Board of Elections will be meeting on Monday, March 4, 2024 at 5:00 PM in the Longleaf Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 1241 A Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 28405, to review absentee ballot applications and d…
Board of Elections Special Meeting Notice
The New Hanover County Board of Elections will be meeting on February 27, 2024, at 5:00 PM in the Longleaf Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 1241 A Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 28405, to review absentee ballot applications and disc…
Board of Elections Special Meeting Notice
The New Hanover County Board of Elections will be meeting on February 20, 2024, at 5:00 PM in the Longleaf Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 1241 A Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 28405, to review absentee ballot applications and disc…
Science + You Exhibition Now Open
Science + You is a groundbreaking interactive children’s exhibit that lets young learners ages 2 to 10 discover how science plays a role in health and wellness. The exhibit will be on view through September 8, 2024.
The exhibit offers a …
Board of Elections Special Meeting Notice
The New Hanover County Board of Elections will be meeting on February 13, 2024, at 5:00 PM in the Longleaf Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 1241 A Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 28405, to review absentee ballot applications and disc…
Board of Elections Special Meeting Notice
The New Hanover County Board of Elections will be meeting on February 6, 2024, at 5:00 PM in the Longleaf Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 1241 A Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 28405, to review absentee ballot applications and discu…
Board of Elections Special Meeting Notice
The New Hanover County Board of Elections will be meeting on January 30, 2024, at 5:00 PM in the Longleaf Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 1241 A Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 28405, to review absentee ballot applications and discu…
Board of Elections Special Meeting Notice
The New Hanover County Board of Elections will be meeting on January 16, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the Longleaf Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 1241 A Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 28405, to review the appointment of Early Voting Offici…
Board of Elections Cancellation Notice
The New Hanover County Board of Elections regular meeting, scheduled for January 9, 2024, at 5:30 PM, has been cancelled due to inclement weather. The Board of Elections will be holding a special meeting on January 16, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the Longleaf Roo…
Board of Elections Special Meeting Notice
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – The New Hanover County Board of Elections will be meeting on November 16, 2023 at 2:00 PM in the Longleaf Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 1241 A Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 28405, to conduct sa…
Board of Elections Special Meeting Notice
The New Hanover County Board of Elections will be meeting on October 31, 2023, at 5:00 PM in the Longleaf Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 1241 A Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 28405, to review absentee ballot applications and discu…
Board of Elections Special Meeting Notice
The New Hanover County Board of Elections will be meeting on October 24, 2023, at 5:00 PM in the Longleaf Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 1241 A Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 28405, to review absentee ballot applications and discu…
Board of Elections Special Meeting Notice
The New Hanover County Board of Elections will be meeting on October 17, 2023, at 5:00 PM in the Longleaf Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 1241 A Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 28405, to review absentee ballot applications and discu…
Board of Elections Special Meeting Notice
The New Hanover County Board of Elections will be meeting on October 10, 2023 at 5:00 PM in the Longleaf Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 1241 A Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 28405, to review absentee ballot applications and discus…
Board of Elections Cancellation Notice
The New Hanover County Board of Elections special meeting, scheduled for October 3, 2023, at 5:00 PM, has been cancelled. The next Board of Elections regular meeting will be held on October 10, 2023 at 5:00 PM in the Longleaf Room located at 1241 A Milita…
Board of Elections Cancellation Notice
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – The New Hanover County Board of Elections regular meeting, scheduled for December 13, 2022, at 5:15 PM, has been cancelled. The next Board of Elections regular meeting will be held on January 10, 2023 at 5:15 PM in the Lo…
Board of Elections Meeting Notice
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – The New Hanover County Board of Elections has scheduled an additional meeting for November 15, 2022 at 4:15 PM in the Longleaf Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 1241 A Military Cutoff Road, Wilm…
Board of Elections Regular Meeting Notice
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC- The New Hanover County Board of Elections will be meeting on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 5:15 PM in the Long Leaf Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 1241A Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 28405, for a…
Board of Elections Special Meeting Notice
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – The New Hanover County Board of Elections will be meeting on Monday, November 7, 2022 at 5:00 PM in the Longleaf Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 1241 A Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 28405, to rev…