A Story Worth Telling: Be Like Marge
Marjorie “Marge” Variano 1960 – 2016 Born in Queens, New York in 1960, Marjorie “Marge” Variano was a fiercely independent…
Fundraiser
In Memory of Elizabeth Merklein
Elizabeth Merklein (March 22, 1955 – January 26, 2025) was a children’s storyteller who not only relished in sharing her…
No “Regular” Tuesday
The days following Thanksgiving are often filled with mad dashes to local stores and feverish clicking online to grab the…
Verse & Vino 2024
The eleventh annual Verse & Vino brought book and bourbon lovers together for a magical night
Daylily Book Club Fundraiser
MESSAGE FROM: Daylily Book Club Join the Daylily Book Club in showing appreciation for the Cornelius Library by making a…
Librarians represent at Verse & Vino
Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library branch manager Alesha Lackey and University City Regional Library branch manager Debra Sharp spoke at the 2025 Verse & Vino event
Caroleen Towery’s Birthday Fundraiser
MESSAGE FROM CAROLEEN The library is my HAPPY place for reading countless books, making great new friends on the Library…
2024 Verse & Vino sparks joy with exciting author line-up and bourbon collaboration
Tickets for the November 7 event presented by PNC Bank are on sale now
In Memory of Rose Zukiewicz
Rose Zukiewicz (July 10, 1949 – May 20, 2024) was a fun-loving librarian who was adored by many people and who adored many in return.
Jennifer Bennett’s Whistle Stop
MESSAGE FROM JENNIFER BENNETT Friends, thank you for joining me at my Whistle Stop event at SouthPark Regional Library. It’s…
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…
Book Clubbing
HOSTED BY ALESSANDRO MORANTE & JOCELYN RICHARDSON You are cordially invited to “Book Clubbing,” an evening of dinner and dancing…
Plaza Midwood Event Matching Gift
MESSAGE FROM KELLY KATTERHAGEN & LARRY NABATOFF Friends, thank you for joining us at the Book of You event at…
Jenni Gaisbauer’s 50th Birthday Fundraiser
GOAL: $5,000100%100%GOAL MET! 111% MESSAGE FROM JENNI Friends! In honor of my milestone birthday, I hope you will consider making…
Giving Tuesday 2023
We encourage people to contribute to our libraries and library staff on #GivingTuesday as they create educational, safe and inspiring spaces year-round for everyone in Mecklenburg County.
Verse & Vino’s tenth anniversary celebration
The tenth annual Verse & Vino brought together seasoned attendees, newcomers, library advocates and great authors in one room!
In Memory of Heather Goveia
Heather Elizabeth Goveia, 47, of Davidson, North Carolina, passed away on October 19th, 2023 after an extended illness. She was…
Behind the Scenes at Verse & Vino
As we reach a decade of bringing nationally acclaimed authors to Charlotte, we thought it fitting to share some of the secrets of our special sauce.
Ailen Arreaza’s Birthday Fundraiser
MESSAGE FROM AILEN Friends! In honor of my birthday, I hope you will consider making a donation to the CommonSpark…
Selena Giovannelli’s Birthday Fundraiser
MESSAGE FROM SELENA Friends! In honor of my birthday, I hope you will consider making a donation to the CommonSpark…
Charles Thomas’ 50th Birthday Fundraiser
MESSAGE FROM CHARLES Friends! In honor of my milestone birthday, I hope you will consider making a donation to the…
There’s more to the story at your Library
One could argue that any day spent at the library is a very good day. But on April 4 the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is celebrating an extra special day — National Library Giving Day.
Tracy Montross’ 40th Birthday Fundraiser
MESSAGE FROM TRACY Friends! In honor of my milestone birthday, I hope you will consider making a donation to the…