1793
Anniversary meeting of the Fayetteville Library Society on July 23 in the State House in Fayetteville.
1794
Fayetteville Library Society incorporated by the North Carolina General Assembly. Appears to be the first incorporated library society in North Carolina.
1818
Establishment of the Fayetteville Library Company by the General Assembly of North Carolina on December 24.
1845
Fayetteville Library Institute chartered.
1907
Woman’s Civic Association organized and sponsored a subscription library.
1910
Subscription library placed in the upstairs of the Market House.
1932
Free public library established January 18 for Fayetteville citizens.