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New Strategic Plan funded by Knight Foundation
With funding from the Knight Foundation, the Library mapped a thoughtful strategic direction that will guide our work and shape our offerings for the next three years.
Verse & Vino 2025 Author Spotlight: Diane Kochilas
Get ready to meet Diane Kochilas, the Greek cuisine guru who turns every meal into a story. You’ll want a front-row seat when she joins us at Verse & Vino.
The Update for August 29, 2025
August 29, 2025 — Fall Fever: The Update is a periodic e-newsletter for Foundation supporters
Verse & Vino 2025 Author Spotlight: Nathan Harris
Having grown from his celebrated debut (The Sweetness of Water, Booker Prize longlisted, Oprah’s Book Club-picked) to this deeply researched sophomore effort, Nathan Harris blends literary chops with genuine conversational ease. Learn more about the lauded author.
Verse & Vino 2025 Author Spotlight: Rachel Hawkins
Rachel Hawkins has been writing since Kindergarten when her first book, a tense thriller involving a unicorn, a witch, and a princess, was called, “very imaginative!” by her teacher and “a searing work of genius” by her mother. Learn more about the NYT bestselling author.
Verse & Vino 2025 Author Spotlight: Jason Mott
He once described himself as a “hipster comic book nerd before it was cool”, and during his MFA studies he wrote sonnets about superheroes — yes, sonnets about capes and superpowers. Learn more about the National Book Award winning author.
National Book Award Winner, NYT Bestselling Authors to Headline 12th Annual Verse & Vino November 6
PNC Bank presents beloved Charlotte literary event celebrating storytellers and libraries
New Main Library Programming Survey
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The Update for July 18, 2025
July 18, 2025 — The WOW! Report: The Update is a periodic e-newsletter for Foundation supporters
Beat the heat with a chill down your spine
We’re extending an invitation to an exciting event from local independent bookstore Main Street Books in Davidson to our Library community.
The Update for June 27, 2025
June 27, 2025 — What we learned in San Diego — and why it matters here at home: The Update is a periodic e-newsletter for Foundation supporters
Nancy Drew and the Queen City: Why I Believe in the Power of Libraries
Jess Schauble, new Programming Manager for Main Library, uncovers the mystery of why she thinks libraries are essential.