Greensboro Public Library, Greensboro

Greensboro Public Library, Greensboro

The Greensboro Public Library is a venerable institution with a history dating back to its establishment in 1902. From its modest origins within the confines of City Hall, this library has transformed into a modern marvel of information and culture, continuously adapting to meet the dynamic needs of our diverse clientele.

In Greensboro, the library has evolved into more than just a repository of books; it has become a vibrant hub where individuals and organizations congregate to foster personal growth and enrich their understanding of others.

At the heart of its mission lies the founding principle of ensuring free and equal access to information, thereby upholding the essence of a well-informed citizenry upon which the foundations of the democracy were built. The Greensboro Public Library, often referred to as the "people's university," staunchly advocates for intellectual freedom, championing the democratic ideals that are essential to our society.

From nurturing the earliest seeds of literacy in young parents and their babies to providing computer workshops tailored for seniors, the library strives to offer learning opportunities for individuals of all ages and abilities. Its extensive array of free services, spanning storytimes, homework assistance, small business support, career guidance, consumer resources, genealogy research, hobby materials, investment guidance, and travel planning, cater to the varied interests and aspirations of our community.

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Sight Name: Greensboro Public Library
Sight Location: Greensboro, USA (See walking tours in Greensboro)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

Walking Tours in Greensboro, North Carolina

Create Your Own Walk in Greensboro

Create Your Own Walk in Greensboro

Creating your own self-guided walk in Greensboro is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Greensboro Downtown Statues and Monuments Walk

Greensboro Downtown Statues and Monuments Walk

The birthplace of renowned author O Henry, Greensboro, North Carolina, also holds the distinction of harboring the genesis of the American Civil Rights Movement. Both these facts are commemorated in public artwork. Other esteemed personalities and notable chapters in the city's history also find reflection in a plethora of monuments and statues throughout Downtown.

Among these landmarks,...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles
Greensboro Introduction Walking Tour

Greensboro Introduction Walking Tour

Before the arrival of Europeans in this part of North Carolina, the present-day area of Greensboro was inhabited by the indigenous (Siouan-speaking) Saura people, who called it "an unbroken forest with thick undergrowth of huckleberry bushes, that bore a finely flavored fruit."

Quaker migrants from Pennsylvania, by way of Maryland, arrived here in about 1750. They bought land from...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles