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Principal Foundation Invests $500K in Charlotte’s New Main Library

April 19, 2023

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

April 17, 2023

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.

Carnegie Circle Event featuring NoViolet Bulawayo

April 13, 2023

“I felt like I was sitting in the living room with my two most interesting author friends. That’s what good storytelling looks like — you become engrossed in the conversation and forget where you are.” Board member Caroleen Burroughs shares her thoughts on the Carnegie Circle event.

Final Draught with Barbara Johnson

April 6, 2023

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation welcomes Barbara Johnson to the Final Draught stage on Monday, July 17 at 6:00 pm at Town Brewing Company. The debut author will be sharing her latest work, A Head of Cabbage: A Memoir.

Final Draught’s Triple Feature

April 6, 2023

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation welcomes Joy Callaway, Erika Montgomery and Kim Wright to the Final Draught stage on Monday, June 19 at 6:00 pm at Town Brewing Company. The three novelists will be sharing their latest works, Callaway’s All the Pretty Faces, Montgomery’s Our Place on the Island and Wright’s…

Final Draught with Lee Smith

April 6, 2023

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation welcomes Lee Smith to the Final Draught virtual stage on Wednesday, May 17 at 4:00 pm. The New York Times best-selling author will be sharing her latest work, Silver Alert.