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The Storyline for September 25, 2026
Dear friends, Slow down. Come together. This is my new mantra for the fall. Navigating a tsunami of information mixed with noise and chaos feels like a full-time job these days. We at the Library…
Caroleen Towery’s Fundraiser
MESSAGE FROM CAROLEEN Public Library Nerd. Proud of it! I love spending time at the Library through watercolor classes, community connections, and my monthly short fiction book club. I’m also…
The Storyline for September 4, 2026
Dear friends, I was six when “9 to 5” came out in theaters. The jokes and message of the movie may have flown right over my head, but I sure did love the music. If fact I loved everything about…
The Storyline for August 14, 2026
Dear friends, If you haven’t heard the news yet, we have a new CEO. But this new CEO is definitely not new to us. The Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Angie Myers as Chief Executive…
Angie Myers named Charlotte Mecklenburg Library CEO
The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library (CML) Board of Trustees has hired Angie Myers as the Library’s new chief executive officer after a nationwide search. Myers has served as interim CEO of Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, one of the nation’s leading public urban library systems, since May 2025.
For a Legacy that Lasts
Why the Portwoods chose the Library
Who picks the books?
Harold Escalante and John O’Connor share what to expect on the shelves of new Main Library
Planned Giving 101 Recap
Resources for Your Estate Planning Journey
In Memory of Eleanor Therese Walsh
Eleanor was a voracious reader, reading roughly 150 books per year in retirement. She passed on a love of reading to her daughters and granddaughters, and all enjoyed discussing books together.
PNC invests $1 million to support development of new Main Library
With $1.5 million in total support for the CommonSpark campaign, PNC cements its legacy in Charlotte’s Library transformation Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation is thrilled to announce…
Final Draught with Alissa DeRogatis
Featuring her latest novel How to Find Love in the Cereal Aisle
Storyline: May 15, 2026
We’ve got a new look — and you’ll start seeing it all across Mecklenburg County. The Library recently unveiled its new brand identity, and the Library Foundation received a refresh, too. We’re…