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Carl A. Rudisill Library Carl A. Rudisill Library is the Hickory branch library of Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, North Carolina. Check us out!

There’s something wicked turning these pages! Looking for a horror read this Halloween? Check out our book collection! L...
10/20/2026

There’s something wicked turning these pages!

Looking for a horror read this Halloween? Check out our book collection! Learn about the history of Halloween or the ghosts of the Carolinas. Explore our materials for craft ideas this season. Or sink your teeth into a classic horror story, like Dracula!



Come on out for the Halloween Bash later this month! Join us for games, a movie showing of “Dracula,” trunk-or–treat, ca...
10/16/2026

Come on out for the Halloween Bash later this month!

Join us for games, a movie showing of “Dracula,” trunk-or–treat, campus resources, and snacks. Or if you've got a costume you want to show off, join our costume competition!

The event will take place on Monday, Oct. 26 from 10 am to 1 pm on both the 1st and 2nd floor of the campus library.

Don’t miss out!


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Have a question? The Carl. A Rudisill Library is here to support you through your studies through our online chat servic...
10/07/2026

Have a question? The Carl. A Rudisill Library is here to support you through your studies through our online chat service!

Find our chat service on the main library page in the upper right corner of the screen.
https://libguides.lr.edu/orientation

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 828-328-7677


We hope everyone is having a wonderful semester! It's hard to believe that mid-terms are already upon us!Please note our...
09/29/2026

We hope everyone is having a wonderful semester! It's hard to believe that mid-terms are already upon us!

Please note our hours for the month of October.

Looking for extra resources and materials for your studies?We have online research guides for all of your course needs!C...
09/25/2026

Looking for extra resources and materials for your studies?
We have online research guides for all of your course needs!

Check them out at https://libguides.lr.edu/?b=g&d=a

- Find articles to enhance your research and studies
- Discover books on your subject of interest
- Explore databases and online journals
- Find citation and publication resources
- Connect with our librarians to learn more


How's your fall-related trivia? Put it to the test at our Trivia @ The Library this Friday, Sept. 25, at 11 am. The even...
09/22/2026

How's your fall-related trivia? Put it to the test at our Trivia @ The Library this Friday, Sept. 25, at 11 am. The event will be held in Bear Hollow, Room 101, on the first floor of the library. Bring your friends or come solo! All are welcome!


Looking for a book or article that we don't own? Try requesting it through our Interlibrary Loan service on our website....
09/17/2026

Looking for a book or article that we don't own? Try requesting it through our Interlibrary Loan service on our website. We will try our best to acquire your item!

1 - Visit the library's website at https://libguides.lr.edu/rudisilllibrary/home, then go to "Using Library Services" and click on "Interlibrary Loan."
2 - Click on one of the ILL links on the next page.
3 - Fill out the request form. Please provide as much information about your request as possible.
4 - We will inform you when your item arrives, provide updates regarding your ILL, or request further information if required.

Note: Please allow at least a couple of days for copy requests to arrive and 1-2 weeks for book loans.

For more questions regarding Interlibrary Loan (ILL), contact Troy Brooks at [email protected] or 828.328.7236.

The first event for the Visiting Writers Series is just around the corner and we have copies featuring all four authors ...
09/01/2026

The first event for the Visiting Writers Series is just around the corner and we have copies featuring all four authors on our shelves!

Sept. 10: Andrew McCarthy, “Who Needs Friends: An Unscientific Examination of Male Friendship Across America”

Oct., 8: Patrick Ryan, "Buckeye"

Oct., 22: Marjan Kamali, "The Lion Women of Tehran"

Jan., 21: Michael Finkel, “The Art Thief”

Welcome back! We hope everyone enjoyed their summer! Please note our upcoming hours for the Fall semester. These hours w...
08/20/2026

Welcome back! We hope everyone enjoyed their summer!

Please note our upcoming hours for the Fall semester. These hours will start on Monday, Aug. 24.

Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sunday: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

We look forward to seeing everyone soon! Go Bears!

Fall semester is just around the corner. Need to take a quick break before classes start? Drop by the library and check ...
08/17/2026

Fall semester is just around the corner. Need to take a quick break before classes start? Drop by the library and check out a good book!

- Check out our Popular Reading collection
- Browse our book displays
- Try NoveList Plus to find your next great read
- Explore our online eBook collections

Address

625 7th Avenue NE
Hickory, NC
28601

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 10pm
Tuesday 8am - 10pm
Wednesday 8am - 10pm
Thursday 8am - 10pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 1pm - 4pm
Sunday 2pm - 10pm

Telephone

+1 828-328-1741

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