FAQs • Clayton, NC • CivicEngage

Can I post a flyer in the library?: You can post flyers in the library on our hallway community board. Out of courtesy, please be sure to ask a staff member to post for you instead of tacking your flyer on the board yourself. Thank you!

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Library FAQs

1. How old is the library?: The move to build a library began in 1927 by The Woman’s Club of Clayton. It wasn’t until 1931 when the Clayton Library opened it doors to a small room inside the Clayton Town Hall building. Not until 1981, after Mrs. B. A. Hocutt deeded over her property for the future establishment of a library building in 1965, did we change the name of the library to Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library. For more on the history of the library please read About Us.

2. What are the hours of the library?: Our hours are 9 am-7 pm. Monday through Thursday, 9 am-5 pm on Fridays, and 9 am - 2 pm on Saturdays.

3. How many books do we own?: We have books and much, much more! Our collection includes over 35,000 volumes, 21 print magazine subscriptions, and our eBook collection is growing every day, plus access to hundreds of electronic resources through the free State Library resources called NC Live. We also have a small collection of book club kits for local book clubs.

4. Why can’t I renew online?: If you have fines, exceeded the renewal limit, or another patron has requested the item you have out, you will not be able to renew online. For more information, you are welcome to call the library, but we are unable to renew if someone is waiting on the item or you have exceeded our fine amount of $25. Again, call the library for any additional assistance: 919-553-5542.

5. Where can I park when I come to the library?: The library has limited parking. We lost a lot of our space after the expansion of the library in 2006. Public parking is available for FREE along Main Street, Second Street and Church Street. We also have a lot across the street between The Clayton Center and Horne United Methodist Church that is open to the public or just a block away at Town Square on Fayetteville Street.

6. What type of ID do I need to get a library card? Check out a book?: Johnston County residents can obtain free library cards any time. Please click here to learn fees associated with cards for non-Town of Clayton taxpayers. You will need an updated driver’s license with your current address. If you do not have a current ID, you can bring in a current utility bill reflecting your address and use that along with your most recent photo ID. After you receive your library card, you will need to bring it with you to the library to check-out books. On occasion, if you do forget your library card we can use your updated ID to verify at checkout. Please note that for computer use, you will need your library card.

7. Does the library have current/daily newspapers that I can read?: We have the News & Observer daily edition. You may also read the Wall Street Journal online by visiting NCLive.org For more assistance with accessing newspapers online please call 919-359-9366.

8. Where can I make a suggestion to the library?: If you would like to request that the library purchase an item, please make a request through our library catalog. All other suggestions can be sent by email to the following address: claytonlibrary@townofclaytonnc.org

9. Can I have my exam proctored at the library?: We no longer proctor exams, but we are happy to get you in touch with other libraries that do.

10. Can I post a flyer in the library?: You can post flyers in the library on our hallway community board. Out of courtesy, please be sure to ask a staff member to post for you instead of tacking your flyer on the board yourself. Thank you!

11. Does the library own videos and other multimedia materials?: Yes! Currently the Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library has a collection of physical DVDs for checkout. NCLive.org also has videos in its collection that you can also stream for free.

12. Can I reserve a room in the library?: Yes! Please follow our Meeting Room Policy, found on the Services & Policies page.

13. Where is the Lost and Found?: Personal items found in the Library are held at the Circulation Desk. Lost ID cards are taken to the Clayton Law Enforcement Center.

14. Does the library fax? Or scan?: At this time the library does not have faxing services, but we are able to scan to email.

15. Does the Main Library have GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, MCAT, or LSAT practice exams?: Test prep courses are available by visiting NCLive.org. There is a database within NCLive called Learning Express Library, which has practice tests and self-paced courses for students & adult learners. ASVAB, GED, GRE, SAT, resume and cover letter writing courses and more. This is available to you for free if you have a current library card.