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New Hanover County opens 90,000-square-foot Grace District library; museum to follow in 2026
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New Hanover County officials and development partners marked the opening of the county's new main library in Downtown Wilmington, a 90,000-square-foot Project Grace facility that pairs a library with a museum and will open the Cape Fear Museum exhibits in summer 2026.
New Hanover County officials and development partners marked the opening of the county's new main library in Downtown Wilmington, a 90,000-square-foot Project Grace facility that pairs a library with a museum and will open the Cape Fear Museum exhibits in summer 2026.
"This is not just a ribbon cutting, it's also a dedication to a building that will serve as a cultural hub for generations to come," said Josh Smith, chief communications officer for New Hanover County, who guided the program.
The project — described repeatedly during the ceremony as more than a decade in the making — combines public investment, private development partners and architectural and construction firms. County Manager Chris Kudray said planning and votes stretched across many commission terms: "You've heard our commissioner's…
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