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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…

The Update for October 31, 2025
October 31, 2025 — Full of gratitude, mindful of need: The Update is a periodic e-newsletter for Foundation supporters

Let’s Chat with Alyssa
We asked Alyssa a few questions to uncover why she booked her monthly support.

Everett’s Brilliant Career
From sanctuary to lasting legacy: a Library employee’s gift of gratitude

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
