Currently a volunteer at the Matthews branch, Betty Verner can’t remember a time when the library wasn’t part of her life. She was moved to tears by a thoughtful birthday gift from her son Ritch and daughter-in-law Susan. See what they gave her.
Library Locations
From Seattle to Charlotte: Library Giving Day is coming to your neighborhood
#LibraryGivingDay is a one-day fundraising event on April 6th, with the goal of encouraging people who depend on and enjoy Charlotte Mecklenburg Library to donate.
Digital Innovation Meets Equity at the Library
Connecting people with the information and tools they need to thrive is what libraries do. In May we shared Miranda’s story, a new resident who was unemployed and supporting five children. She was able to get a refurbished laptop through the MeckTech program and start building a better life for her family.
An Investment in Opportunity
Vanguard invests in opportunity through a new job help center at West Boulevard Library.
Thank You, and Happy Holidays!
A message as we wrap 2020.
(Re)Discovering the Library’s Importance in our Community
from Library trustee Charles Thomas
We Can, We Do, We Will
Reflections from Lee Keesler, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library CEO
Libraries for All
Commitment to a more equitable community
What’s Hannah Terrell Reading?
A reading list for leaders adapting to challenge and change
Q&A with Caitlin Moen, Chief Customer Officer and Library Director
Library Director Caitlin Moen reflects on her new role and what lies ahead
(Re)-Named in Honor
Beatties Ford Road Library renamed for Allegra Westbrooks, tireless advocate, mentor and inspiration.
A Librarian on Giving, in Every Form
Gift in honor from family of volunteer means everything.
“Book a Librarian” Helps Small Business Owners Plan Next Chapter
Librarians find the right information for any situation.
Mask by Mask, Together
Library 3D printers support community effort amid COVID-19
Honoring Elizabeth S. Randolph
There were more people than chairs in the large community room at Beatties Ford Road Library on Sunday, February 18.…
Diligence and Discovery
Service impresses international researcher Jane Johnson, Manager of Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room, received the letter below from Charles…
A New Chapter
The doors swung open as Library board chair Jennifer Appleby exclaimed, “Welcome home!” Morrison Regional Library features a public makerspace…
Lost Memories, Found
Treasured scrapbook preserved in Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room
In Libraries we Trust
Sorting fact from fiction in an information-filled world In our information-filled world, it’s tricky to sort fact from fiction or…
Incubating Ideas
A Library patron works on a sewing project in Main Library’s Idea Box makerspace When Main Library’s “Idea Box” makerspace…
Truth or Fiction? Your Library can help!
David Singleton was the Director of Libraries for Charlotte Mecklenburg Library from 2008-2019. He is currently serving as the Executive…
Upcoming Events
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A Conversation with Kathy Reichs
July 7 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm