The library's director says the building's security system alerted the fire department, who responded quickly.
No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
- The Headquarters Branch is asking for books to be returned to the other branches:
- Cliffdale Branch at 6882 Cliffdale Road
- East Regional Branch at 4809 Clinton Road
- North Regional Branch at 855 McArthur Road
- Bordeaux Branch at 3711 Village Drive
- Hope Mills Branch at 3411 Golfview Road
- Spring Lake Branch at 101 Laketree Blvd