Programming

For every story, a chance to grow

The Library is where curiosity turns into capability. Your support expands programs that help people learn new skills, explore new interests, and connect with others. From early literacy to lifelong learning, strong programming creates pathways for every story to grow, connect, and move forward.

Highlights

Everything is in Play with Summer Reading at the Library

Join Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, the Charlotte Hornets and the Grant Williams Family Foundation as we Block Out Time to Read this summer

The Starrs align for Main Library programming

Stephanie and Gary Starr want to get to know you. And they’re creating the perfect reason to do it.

Flight Fund: A Home Economics Revival

A story of impact: Fast food restaurants. Convenience foods. Rising food prices. Expensive cooking classes. Enter the Library.

Flight Fund: Just Add Water

A story of impact: The Library serves as a first step toward learning so many new skills — so why not swimming?

Flight Fund: Story Time for All

A story of impact: Jennifer Williams-Cannon created a story time for marginalized children at the Library

Flight Fund: All Things Gardening

A story of impact: Andrea Davis brings her passion for gardening to the Library

PNC Foundation awards $500,000 grant to bolster early literacy support for local children

Grant builds on PNC Foundation’s longstanding commitment to help prepare children from birth to age 5 for success in school and life.