October 31, 2025 — Full of gratitude, mindful of need: The Update is a periodic e-newsletter for Foundation supporters

We asked Alyssa a few questions to uncover why she booked her monthly support.

From sanctuary to lasting legacy: a Library employee’s gift of gratitude

Get ready to meet Diane Kochilas, the Greek cuisine guru who turns every meal into a story. You’ll want a front-row seat when she joins us at Verse & Vino.

August 29, 2025 — Fall Fever: The Update is a periodic e-newsletter for Foundation supporters

Having grown from his celebrated debut (The Sweetness of Water, Booker Prize longlisted, Oprah’s Book Club-picked) to this deeply researched sophomore effort, Nathan Harris blends literary chops with genuine conversational ease. Learn more about the lauded author.

Rachel Hawkins has been writing since Kindergarten when her first book, a tense thriller involving a unicorn, a witch, and a princess, was called, “very imaginative!” by her teacher and “a searing work of genius” by her mother. Learn more about the NYT bestselling author.

He once described himself as a “hipster comic book nerd before it was cool”, and during his MFA studies he wrote sonnets about superheroes — yes, sonnets about capes and superpowers. Learn more about the National Book Award winning author.

PNC Bank presents beloved Charlotte literary event celebrating storytellers and libraries

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