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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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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

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

Knight Foundation Invests in Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s Innovation

CHARLOTTE, NC: The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation is thrilled to be the recipient of a $250,000 investment from the Knight Foundation. This support comes at a time when Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, at the heart of an uptown redevelopment project, is reimagining how Main Library can push the boundaries of innovation to deliver on its mission of improving lives and building a stronger community for a new generation. This investment is one of five grants 

New mobile app makes using the library more intuitive and experiential

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library to pilot a mobile app for the iOS platform that includes a digital library card, easier experience getting to content, and service highlights “beamed” to users’ mobile devices as they move within branches.In March, 2016, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library will launch a new and innovative mobile application for the iOS platform, developed by Skookum and funded by an LSTA Project Access and Digitization Grant. This new app is an extension of the Library’s ongoing commitment to serving customers who are increasingly using mobile technology. It includes a pilot to

Thinking outside of the box: “Idea Box” makerspace opens in uptown Charlotte

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library encourages visitors to get “creatively messy” with free access to tools to design, build and co-create. Inside a glass room in Main Library in uptown Charlotte, you’ll hear the whirring of machines. It’s the sound of learning and comes from “Idea Box,” a makerspace that opens to the public on February 17. What is a makerspace? It's a learning environment for people to connect with others and create meaningful projects, using technologies and other tools that might not be easily accessible. Idea Box will have MakerBot 3D printers, CAD stations, vinyl and

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