A story of impact: Fast food restaurants. Convenience foods. Rising food prices. Expensive cooking classes. Enter the Library.
Partnerships
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
Fifth Third Bank shifts MoLi into the next gear
Cincinnati, Ohio-based bank will supercharge the Mobile Library with much-needed upgrades
Combatting the Cost of Caring
When your workplace is the neighborhood’s favorite hangout, you meet all the faces of humanity. And library staff see it all … and feel it all.
The Personal Side of Programming
Programs like Project Outpour and Learn2Earn at the Library help our neighbors build confidence and dignity.
Verse & Vino’s tenth anniversary celebration
The tenth annual Verse & Vino brought together seasoned attendees, newcomers, library advocates and great authors in one room!
Bringing Public Art to the Library
CML Associate Director Tony Talent shares how the Library is working diligently to make art and artful experiences more accessible to all our communities.
Principal Foundation harnesses the power of storytelling
Principal® Foundation, a global nonprofit committed to helping people and communities build financially secure futures, is launching Money Chronicles: A Story Initiative, using the power of storytelling to help destigmatize and encourage conversations about money and personal finances.
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.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and Teach For America North Carolina join forces to bolster equitable educational success
The two esteemed organizations strive to close the region’s opportunity gap via strategic collaboration
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…
Brick & Mortar & Beyond: UNC Charlotte Partnership
Last fall the Library’s first Masters of Social Work intern Miosha Johnson blazed a much-needed trail — developing a program…
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.
Are virtual events losing popularity?
If our March 30 event “Conversation with New York Times bestselling author Marie Benedict” is any indicator, the answer is no. With almost 200 people registered for the event, it’s clear that virtual events are here to stay at the Library Foundation, even as our in-person events begin again.
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.
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.
Help Wanted… and Received: Verizon grant to energize Library Job Help Centers
The role of the librarian is constantly evolving. Ever the knowledge specialists, select librarians in all 20 branches will be…