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The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is one of America’s leading urban public libraries, serving a community of more than one million citizens in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Through 20 locations, targeted outreach and online, the Library delivers exceptional services and programs, with a mission to improve lives and build a stronger community. For more, visit cmlibrary.org.

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“Each of the Summer Break learning activities offers benefits that keep our brains active and nimble,”
Dana Eure, Associate Director of Lifelong Learning.
“Our goal is to help students build reading and learning skills and have fun at the same time. Summer Break is designed to do just that.”
Lee Keesler, Library CEO
We want all children and teens to succeed in school, and reading and learning during the summer will help students return to school ready to learn.
David Singleton, Director of Libraries
The new catalog offers features that will encourage community engagement around the collection and promote the expertise of librarians as readers advisory and reference specialists.
David Singleton, Director of Libraries for Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Just like in our physical library spaces, we now have an online experience that allows the sharing of recommendations, reviews and conversation about reading.
David Singleton, Director of Libraries for Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Better integration is being demanded of systems that provide solutions to libraries, and it’s a win for everyone when it happens.
Michael Engelbrecht, Library Automation Systems Analyst for Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
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Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Announces Closing of North County Regional Library for Renovations

Renovation Celebration Scheduled for July 14Charlotte, NC – July 6, 2018 – Charlotte Mecklenburg Library announces that North County Regional Library at 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville, North Carolina 28078, will close for renovations at end of business on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 5 pm, and is expected to re-open in summer/fall 2019. The Library will host a ‘Renovation Celebration' for customers and the community on July 14, 2018 from 1-4 pm featuring an ice cream truck, face painting, a time capsule, music and more. During the closure, the Library is doing everything it can to

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Offers Free Financial Education with Money Smart Week

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is joining libraries and financial institutions across the country in Money Smart Week, April 21-28, 2018, with the aim of helping everyone get smart about their personal finances. Money Smart Week is the broadest and most comprehensive financial educational program in the country. Started in 2002 in Chicago with just 40 programs, it has expanded significantly to become the only national educational program for people at all stages of life.  According to exit surveys, most participants indicate they are likely to change the way they manage their money

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library welcomes Carowinds as Partner for Summer Break™ Program

Popular summer learning program expands its offerings thanks to partnershipCharlotte, NC – April 10, 2018 – Reading and learning during the summer will be more fun in Mecklenburg County this year, thanks to a new partnership between Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and Carowinds to support the 2018 Summer Break™ program. All participants enrolled in Summer Break will be eligible to receive one Carowinds ticket for completing the program – which includes meeting the reading requirements and participating in the program for nine out of 10 weeks. These tickets will be valid at Carowinds

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library celebrates National Library Week April 8-15, 2018

Charlotte, NC - Thursday, April 5, 2018 - Next week (April 8- 14, 2018) is National Library Week, a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries. Charlotte Mecklenburg Library will participate by highlighting different services and programs on social media each day beginning April 8, as part of the larger “Libraries Transform®” campaign created by the American Library Association. “This year, we decided to tie into the national theme of “Libraries Transform®” while localizing the message for our community,” says Cordelia Anderson, Director of Marketing, Communications &

Travel the World with Día, a Celebration of Children, Reading and Culture

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is celebrating El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) with programs taking place in select Library locations and community agencies throughout the month of April. Also known as Día, this initiative emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Children and families are invited to celebrate at special events, including a meet-the-author program at West Boulevard Library April 23, and a grand finale celebration at ImaginOn April 28. Details of these signature events are below. To find

Celebrate the Wonders of Science with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library in April

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library locations are proud to host official NC Science Festival events for children, teens and adults, like kitchen chemistry, 3D printing, rookie science, coding, the science of home brew, the great egg drop, astronomy and much more. The North Carolina Science Festival is a statewide, month-long celebration of STEM – science, technology, engineering and mathematics. “These events spark interest and excitement in STEM fields that last all year,” said Emily Nanney, the Library’s Children’s Services Coordinator. “We’re building on a child’s natural curiosity by

Seventh & Tryon Stakeholders Seek Master Developer for Landmark Project

Two-block, 6.8-acre site to play catalytic role in future of North Tryon areaCharlotte, N.C., March 14, 2018 — The stakeholders within the two-block Seventh & Tryon redevelopment assemblage in uptown Charlotte have issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) to all experienced mixed-use developers that wish to be considered for the landmark project. Atlanta-based DaVinci Development Collaborative issued the RFQ today on behalf of the Seventh & Tryon stakeholders, who intend to contract with a private partner to serve as master developer of the assemblage. The two-block, 6.8-acre site is

University City Regional Library celebrates 25 years

Join us for a day-long celebration of University City Regional Library's 25th anniversary - February 15The day is February 14, 1993. It’s Valentine’s Day and Whitney Houston’s I Will Always Love You can be heard playing at high volumes from local radio stations. It all seems very fitting that this would be the day that a University Area institution, one that has been loved and adored now for 25 years, opened its doors to the community for the very first time. Worth the wait Although the planning and building of University City Regional took longer than expected, it was worth the wait.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Says “WelcomeCLT”

New initiative aims to help newcomers to CharlotteIt’s no secret that the Charlotte region is growing. According to the US Census, the population of Mecklenburg County increased 15% from April 2010 to July 2016. Amenities such as housing, employment and climate make it a desirable place for people to relocate. The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has identified this as an opportunity – and has launched a new program aimed at welcoming newcomers to Charlotte. The program launches tomorrow, January 20, with a community resource fair at Hickory Grove Library. The purpose of WelcomeCLT is to

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Announces Reopening of Morrison Regional Library

Ribbon cutting and activities planned for renovated branch libraryCharlotte, NC – December 16, 2017 – The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is proud to announce the reopening of the Morrison Regional Library at 7015 Morrison Boulevard, Charlotte, on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 8:45 a.m. The library will be open to the public immediately following a ribbon cutting ceremony with activities planned throughout the day. “Libraries are at the heart of every great community and this is undoubtedly one of them,” says Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Board of Trustees Chair Jennifer Appleby. “Since

"Blood Done Sign My Name" film screening and discussion - December 17 at ImaginOn

Join Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and Democracy NC for a film screening of "Blood Done Sign My Name," December 17.Based on the acclaimed book Blood Done Sign My Name, the film of the same name tells the true story of the murder of Henry Marrow that took place in rural North Carolina in 1970. The film also covers the aftermath of the murder and the eventual acquittal of the Teels by an all-white jury, despite multiple eye witnesses to the murder. The film screening takes place in ImaginOn's Wells Fargo Playhouse, December 17 at 1:30 p.m. Following the film, Democracy NC will

Morrison Regional Library to reopen December 16

The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is proud to announce the reopening of the Morrison Regional Library at 7015 Morrison Boulevard, Charlotte, on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 8:45 am. The library will be open to the public immediately following a ribbon cutting ceremony with activities planned throughout the day. The renovated branch, the third most active in the Library system, increased by 2,600 square feet to nearly 27,000 square feet, and includes redesigned spaces for children and teens, a maker space room, a vending café, and a patio and terrace. There is a wide selection of books

Grand Opening of Collards + Culture Exhibit at Sugar Creek Library

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's Sugar Creek location is pleased to serve as a host of the LATIBAH Collard Green Museum's traveling exhibit from December 12-January 24.Collards + Culture is an emotionally moving, life-size installation that explores how Africans were brought to the Americas, enduring the inhumanity of the Middle Passage, and honors their courageous determination and culture. The December 12 grand opening celebration will begin with a 4 p.m. tour of the exhibit, followed by 5 p.m. re-enactments, dancing, drumming and refreshments. The exhibit will be open to the public

I AM JAZZ Community Book Reading and Discussion to be held at West Boulevard Library December 7

The critically acclaimed book, I Am Jazz – a children’s picture book by transgender teen and HRC Foundation Youth Ambassador Jazz Jennings and co-author, Jessica Herthel – was written to help people of all ages gain an understanding of transgender youth. Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s West Boulevard location will host a reading of I Am Jazz on Thursday, December 7 from 4 to 5 p.m.. Following the reading there will be a panel discussion of parents and community members moderated by Time Out Youth and PFLAG Charlotte. The event is open to all ages. This event is sponsored by Charlotte

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library selects Clark Nexsen and Snøhetta as architects for new Main Library

Library will serve entire community as “public commons,” catalyst for North Tryon corridorNews Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Charlotte, NC – October 23, 2017 – The Charlotte Mecklenburg community is taking one step closer to a new Main Library and further redevelopment of the North Tryon corridor in Uptown Charlotte. After an extensive process led by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and Mecklenburg County Asset & Facility Management, the team of Clark Nexsen, Snøhetta and brightspot strategy have been selected to design the new Main Library. “The Clark Nexsen/Snøhetta/brightspot

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library completes first summer in landmark internship program

This summer Charlotte Mecklenburg Library joined 38 other libraries across the U.S. by serving as a pilot site for a new internship program intended to help attract young people to careers in librarianship. Through its Inclusive Internship Initiative (III) , the Public Library Association  (PLA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), sponsored paid, mentored public library internships for 50 high school juniors and seniors from diverse backgrounds in 25 different U.S. states. With individual guidance from a mentor,

Spend a day with us for a month with Community Read

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has selected five books that all take place within a 24-hour time span to celebrate Community Read 2017.Charlotte, NC – September 22, 2017 – Spend a day with us for a month. Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has selected Today Will Be Different, the critically acclaimed novel by Maria Semple, as the signature title for this year’s Community Read, to be read and discussed by those in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community. Today Will Be Different, and similarly-themed titles chosen for younger audiences, will become the focus of events and activities taking place

StoryWalk® displays combine a walk in the park with reading

Books in Parks? What a novel idea! A walk in the park has taken on new meaning in Mecklenburg County with the Library's first StoryWalks® display to kick off Monday, September 25 in Independence Park at 10 a.m. What is a StoryWalk®? · An innovative and delightful way for children –and adults– to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time! · Laminated pages from a children’s picture book are installed along an outdoor path and attached to a special display post. · As you stroll down the trail, you’re directed to the next page in the story. · A great way to practice

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library hosts Proposal Writing Boot Camp

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is pleased to partner with Foundation Center to bring its Proposal Writing Boot Camp to Charlotte. The Foundation Center’s three-day immersion course focuses on the essential knowledge and skills fundraisers need to develop effective foundation proposals. The Proposal Writing Boot Camp will take place November 7 through 9 and be led by Foundation Center staff. Participants will be encouraged to approach their proposal from the funder’s perspective and think critically about what makes a compelling pitch. The three days are grounded in project-based learning

COLOR AND CHARACTER Book Release Reception to be held at Beatties Ford Road Library September 10

Drawing on nearly two decades of interviews with students, educators and alumni of West Charlotte High School, Dr. Pam Grundy uses the history of a beloved school to tell a broader American story of education, community, race and democracy−all while raising questions about present-day strategies for school reform−in Color and Character: West Charlotte High and the American Struggle Over Educational Equality . On September 10, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s Beatties Ford Road Regional location (2412

Free workshops now available for families to learn the power of active reading

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is offering hundreds of free Active Reading workshops to families across the county, to teach parents and caregivers the power of reading with their children rather than reading to them. Active Reading is a proven way to build kids’ language and vocabulary, preparing them to be lifelong readers who love books. Read Charlotte and Charlotte Mecklenburg Library have collaborated to double third grade reading outcomes by 2025 with initiatives like this one, designed to have an impact on children through their parents. With 90 percent of a child’s brain

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation Announces Best-selling Author Lineup for 4th Annual Verse & Vino Fundraiser

Tickets now on sale!Charlotte, NC – August 16, 2017 – The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation is thrilled to announce the New York Times best-selling authors who will headline this year’s Verse & Vino fundraising dinner. Now in its fourth year, Verse & Vino is a memorable way to reflect on the importance of libraries and literacy, and to celebrate the joy of reading. The evening of prose, wine, food and laughter is expected to draw 1,200 attendees to the Charlotte Convention Center on November 2, 2017. Radio personality and author Sheri Lynch will emcee, and guests can spend less

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