A librarian’s legacy of historical preservation will live on with new technology for the Carolina Room
CommonSpark
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.
Pineville’s Around the World in 21 Branches Event
Join us at the 14TH STOP on the Around the World in 21 Branches Festival Tour!
South County Regional’s Around the World in 21 Branches Event
Join us at the 13TH STOP on the Around the World in 21 Branches Festival Tour!
Book of You with Joe Posnanski
Join us for a celebration of summer on the 11th / 12th STOP on the Around the World in 21 Branches Festival Tour.
Lessons of a Library Dropout
“Before we get started, there’s something you should know. I’m 51 years old, and I’ve never set foot inside a public library.”
Talk of the Town: New Main Library
No update on Charlotte Mecklenburg Library growth is complete without a nod to new Main Library.
ImaginOn’s Around the World in 21 Branches Event
Join us at the NINTH STOP on the Around the World in 21 Branches Festival Tour!
Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library’s Around the World in 21 Branches Event
Join us at the NINTH STOP on the Around the World in 21 Branches Festival Tour!
Activate your birthday with the Library
Your birthday is on the horizon, and everyone is asking you what you want. If you’re a Library lover, the…
Plaza Midwood’s Around the World in 21 Branches Event
Join us at the EIGHTH STOP on the Around the World in 21 Branches Festival Tour!
Sugar Creek Library’s Around the World in 21 Branches Event
Join us at the SEVENTH STOP on the Around the World in 21 Branches Festival Tour!
The new Main Library project takes top honors with Nerve readers
Queen City Nerve, Charlotte’s alternative newspaper, published their winners for this year’s “Best in the Nest” competition on November 29, 2023.
Verse & Vino’s tenth anniversary celebration
The tenth annual Verse & Vino brought together seasoned attendees, newcomers, library advocates and great authors in one room!
Independence Regional’s Around the World in 21 Branches Event
Join us at the SIXTH STOP on the Around the World in 21 Branches Festival Tour!
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.
Matthews’ Around the World in 21 Branches Event
Join us at the FIFTH STOP on the Around the World in 21 Branches Festival Tour!
Mint Hill Library’s Around the World in 21 Branches Event
Join us at the FOURTH STOP on the Around the World in 21 Branches Festival Tour!
Construction of new Main Library makes national design news
The new Main Library groundbreaking brought a well-deserved spotlight to the innovative and architecturally-stunning project led by internationally-acclaimed architects Snøhetta.
A Message from the Library’s CEO and Chief Librarian
Marcellus Turner shares news about the progress of new Main Library and the current redevelopment challenges.
Hickory Grove Library’s Around the World in 21 Branches Event
Join us at the THIRD STOP on the Around the World in 21 Branches Festival Tour!
University City Regional Library’s Around the World in 21 Branches Event
Join us at the SECOND STOP on the Around the World in 21 Branches Festival Tour!
Principal Foundation Invests $500K in Charlotte’s New Main Library
A relatively new investor in the Charlotte region, their gift will be used as a challenge to the entire Charlotte Mecklenburg Library community during Around the World in 21 Branches, a traveling festival promoting the campaign.
North County Regional Library’s Around the World in 21 Branches Event
North County Regional Library is the FIRST STOP on the Around the World in 21 Branches Festival Tour. Learn more about the traveling festival here.
CommonSpark leadership’s 2023 update highlights another successful year
The CommonSpark campaign leadership is so thankful for your support and encouragement as we continued to guide and fuel this…
Nucor Corporation Invests $1M In Charlotte’s New Main Library
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation takes great pleasure in announcing a $1 million investment from Nucor Corporation to The CommonSpark Campaign. The Charlotte-based corporation is one of North America’s most sustainable steel companies, already meeting the emission benchmarks set by the 2030 Paris Climate Agreement.
The Leon Levine Foundation Invests $1M In Charlotte’s New Main Library
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation is delighted to announce the generous investment of $1 million from The Leon Levine Foundation to The CommonSpark campaign. A longtime Library supporter and early Library Foundation investor, The Leon Levine Foundation’s values of leadership and opportunity align with the Library’s position as a cornerstone of the community, a place that is open to all.
Novant Health and Charlotte Mecklenburg Library announce $1 million investment, community well-being partnership
Novant Health and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library are excited to announce a strategic partnership to address social determinants of health, advance health equity and create sustainable impact across our communities. Novant Health will make a $1 million investment which includes a cash gift of $500,000 to the CommonSpark campaign and $500,000 in in-kind support for program and service delivery over the next five years.
Charles Bowman and the Most Literate City in America
Charles Bowman believes, “Libraries are the land of opportunities. Places where people come together.” Today we celebrate Charles’ retirement of a celebrated career with Bank of America and the many ways he has helped make our community a better place for families. Charles can be described in many ways: attorney, community leader, friend and advocate but our favorite way is library champion.
New Charlotte Mecklenburg Main Library Receives $10 Million Gift From Tepper Foundations
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation is pleased to announce a generous investment of $10 million to The CommonSpark campaign from both The Tepper Foundation and the David and Nicole Tepper Foundation. The Teppers are the owners of the NFL Carolina Panthers and MLS Charlotte Football Club.
“We are excited about being involved in the Library project, which is an investment in opportunity and access for all,” said David Tepper.
Bank of America Commits $1 Million to New Main Library in Uptown Charlotte
Bank of America New Resident Center to Provide Space, Resources and Classes for Newcomers
Springsteen Foundation Gift Gives Back to Community
Gift carries on a family legacy of philanthropy
$1 Million Honeywell Gift Propels CommonSpark Campaign Over $100 Million Mark
Honeywell Data Visualization Lab to Promote Innovation, Access and Opportunity
Honeywell Pushes Campaign Past Major Milestone
Honeywell’s investment in Data Visualization Lab represents commitment to STEM education and community
A New Generation
“Our generation is ready and willing to participate, to step into the very large shoes of people who have long given so generously”
Library Announces Next CEO
Marcellus “MT” Turner joins Charlotte Mecklenburg Library as next CEO
Home Improvement Retailer Lowe’s Invests $1 Million in New Main Library
“Home extends beyond four walls and into our neighborhoods and communities”
Best-Selling Author Lineup for 7th Annual Verse & Vino Fundraiser
Five best-selling authors headline an all-new digital platform
New Digital Format for 7th Annual Verse & Vino
Innovative new format makes Verse & Vino more inclusive than ever.
Why I Invest: The Gambrell Foundation
“I don’t think there’s anything more democratic than a public library”
Gambrell Foundation Invests $3 Million in New Main Library’s Innovation Lab
“The imaginations of many will be inspired to change the future.”
Beyond Books: The Transformation of Charlotte’s Main Library, with $10M from Knight
Knight’s largest commitment to date in Charlotte.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Unveils Designs for New Main Library
“an architecturally-distinctive, state-of-the-art, technologically-advanced knowledge center”
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation Announces The CommonSpark Campaign, Unveils New Library Design
Mecklenburg County, Knight Foundation kick off funding
Why I Invest: Ailen Arreaza
“a place for gathering and community and that just makes my heart sing”
Change through Media
Library commits to generating, archiving, and distributing quality community media.
An Uncommon Public Commons
International architectural firm Snøhetta will design new Main Library.
Knight Foundation Invests in Innovation
Thanks to an investment of $250,000, we can seize this moment to push the boundaries of innovation.