Cincinnati, Ohio-based bank will supercharge the Mobile Library with much-needed upgrades
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Tia and the Mayor of Midwood
A story of impact: “I was about to throw in the towel,” Tia remembers in a particularly overwhelming time in her life. In 2022, Tia joined Roof Above as a nurse and met a familiar face from her days studying at the Library: her old friend James.
Lessons of a Library Dropout
“Before we get started, there’s something you should know. I’m 51 years old, and I’ve never set foot inside a public library.”
Talk of the Town: New Main Library
No update on Charlotte Mecklenburg Library growth is complete without a nod to new Main Library.
Judy Butler
Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library’s Around the World in 21 Branches Event
Join us at the NINTH STOP on the Around the World in 21 Branches Festival Tour!
The Update for February 9, 2024
February 9, 2024 — Who wrote the book of love?: The Update is a periodic e-newsletter for Foundation supporters
The Update for December 8, 2023
December 8, 2023 — The End?: The Update is a periodic e-newsletter for Foundation supporters
The new Main Library project takes top honors with Nerve readers
Queen City Nerve, Charlotte’s alternative newspaper, published their winners for this year’s “Best in the Nest” competition on November 29, 2023.
Giving Tuesday 2023
We encourage people to contribute to our libraries and library staff on #GivingTuesday as they create educational, safe and inspiring spaces year-round for everyone in Mecklenburg County.
PNC Foundation awards $500,000 grant to bolster early literacy support for local children
Grant builds on PNC Foundation’s longstanding commitment to help prepare children from birth to age 5 for success in school and life.
VERSE & VINO Spotlight: Roxane Gay
The Buzz: Bad Feminist author shares “A Decade of Arguments, Criticism, and Minding Other People’s Business”
Mint Hill Library’s Around the World in 21 Branches Event
Join us at the FOURTH STOP on the Around the World in 21 Branches Festival Tour!
VERSE & VINO Spotlight: Brad Taylor
The Buzz: “Once deemed the heir apparent to W.E.B. Griffin, Taylor is now laying claim to being the American John Le Carre.” —Providence Journal
VERSE & VINO Spotlight: Etaf Rum
The Buzz: Time magazine chose Evil Eye as one of the most anticipated books of the year.
VERSE & VINO Spotlight: Sadeqa Johnson
The Buzz: “Amazing…I was completely surprised by the ending of this beautifully told and written book.” —Reese Witherspoon
VERSE & VINO Spotlight: Melanie Benjamin
The Buzz: “Melanie Benjamin pairs the surf culture of the Beach Boys with the sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll of Daisy Jones & the Six. . . . Benjamin’s novel is a portrait of three women beset by shifting cultural tides and a shimmering rendering of the promises and heartbreak of Southern California.” —Entertainment Weekly
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.
Hickory Grove Library’s Around the World in 21 Branches Event
Join us at the THIRD STOP on the Around the World in 21 Branches Festival Tour!
University City Regional Library’s Around the World in 21 Branches Event
Join us at the SECOND STOP on the Around the World in 21 Branches Festival Tour!
The Update for May 19, 2023
May 19, 2023 — Let’s get creative: The Update is a periodic e-newsletter for Foundation supporters
MoLi and Saul: Report from the Road
“MoLi rolled past 10,000 on our odometer this week! I believe we were just under 1,800 miles on delivery of MoLi in November 2021.”
North County Regional Library’s Around the World in 21 Branches Event
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.
Verse & Vino Sponsorship Guide
Final Draught’s Triple Feature
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 The Longest Day of the Year.
Final Draught with Lee Smith
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.
Final Draught with Junious “Jay” Ward
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation welcomes Junious “Jay” Ward to the Final Draught stage on Monday, May 1 at 6:00 pm at Town Brewing Company. The nationally award-winning poet and Charlotte’s inaugural Poet Laureate will be sharing his latest work, Composition.
The Update for March 10, 2023
March 10, 2023 — Who Runs the World?: The Update is a periodic e-newsletter for Foundation supporters
Planned Giving Event
Around the World
Fundraise
Amazon stops “Smile”-ing: Turn incremental gifts into local impact with this easy (and better) alternative
The Update for December 30, 2022
December 30, 2022 — What a Year: The Update is a periodic e-newsletter for Foundation supporters
MoLi Meets a Milestone
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s mobile unit MoLi is coming up on its one year anniversary. And what a year it’s been!
The Update for December 2, 2022
December 2, 2022 — Good News Friday: The Update is a periodic e-newsletter for Foundation supporters
Giving Tuesday 2022
As the caboose of the weekend following Thanksgiving (starting with the infamous Black Friday, then Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday) Giving Tuesday is an opportunity to focus on and celebrate the places and people who strengthen and support our community. Obviously, here at the Library Foundation, we want to shine a spotlight on our libraries and library staff.
An Introduction to Estate Planning
Join the Library Foundation and moderator and board member Jennifer Green for a virtual lunchtime program at no charge to learn helpful tips and insights from Debra Foster, an esteemed local attorney who specializes in estate planning.
A Conversation with Gene Cochrane
Executive Director Jenni Gaisbauer chatted with Board Chair Gene Cochrane to learn more about his passion for the Library.
Brick & Mortar & Beyond: UNC Charlotte Partnership
VERSE & VINO Spotlight: Megan Giddings
The Buzz: A fan of Margaret Atwood, Shirley Jackson, and Octavia Butler? Then we’ve found your new favorite.
Newsletter Fall 2022
VERSE & VINO Spotlight: David Baldacci
The Buzz: Hop on for another spine-tingling ride with a mystery-writing maestro
VERSE & VINO Spotlight: Sarah McCoy
The Buzz: A 1970s sun-kissed romp on a star-studded private island (with cameos from a Rolling Stone and a British Royal)
VERSE & VINO Spotlight: Adriana Trigiani
The Buzz: “A comedy writer with a heart of gold” (New York Times) weaves 21st century Italian family dynamics with long buried secrets in her latest novel
VERSE & VINO Spotlight: Javier Zamora
The Buzz: a highly anticipated debut from the acclaimed poet has been hailed as “the mythic journey of our era” (Sandra Cisneros)
Final Draught: Deadly Declarations with Landis Wade
Final Draught is a discussion series featuring conversation, beer and books.
Challenges
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.
Book Club Madness
Keeping a Language Alive
There is a reason why Tamil is thought to be the oldest language in the world. Charlotte Tamil Library Volunteer Group (a.k.a. Charlotte Tamil Noolaga Kuzhu) have devoted time and gifts to bring 150 Tamil books to Charlotte Mecklenburg Library patrons — and they don’t plan on stopping. Their limitless energy and dedication to learning and language enriches our entire community.
A Conversation with Kathy Reichs
Join Kathy Reichs at ImaginOn Wells Fargo Playhouse for her latest novel, Cold, Cold Bones.
Final Draught: Poster Girls with Meredith Ritchie
Final Draught is a discussion series featuring conversation, beer and books.
Final Draught: The Tannery with Michael Almond
Final Draught is a themed, quarterly discussion series featuring conversation, beer and books.
Final Draught: The Vote Collectors with Michael Graff & Nick Ochsner
Final Draught is a themed, quarterly discussion series featuring conversation, beer and books.
She changed the world with her discovery. Three men took the credit.
Join us for a live conversation on March 30th with New York Times bestselling historical fiction author Marie Benedict about her latest novel Her Hidden Genius. Benedict’s powerful new work shines a light on a woman who sacrificed her life to discover the nature of our very DNA, a woman whose world-changing contributions were hidden by the men around her but whose relentless drive advanced our understanding of humankind. Join the author on Wednesday, March 30th at noon to learn more about the inspiration behind her latest real-life heroine, Rosalind Franklin.
Homepage 2022
How the Foundation is supporting Community Read
The Library’s month-long event — Community Read — inspires an active dialogue through discussions, book clubs and events hosted with community partners. This year’s spokespeople Library CEO and Chief Librarian Marcellus “MT” Turner and Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles will help amplify the importance of this year’s event theme and join a goal of 10,000 participants. That’s 10% of Mecklenburg County!
Bank of America Commits $1 Million to New Main Library in Uptown Charlotte
Bank of America New Resident Center to Provide Space, Resources and Classes for Newcomers
At Home? At Town? You Decide!
A Family Legacy: Marian Harkness
A family legacy
Chapter 2: Local History
It’s Time to Plan Your Celebration!
A New Online Home for the Living Archives
NC Humanities grant funds website to house archive
Todd’s Verse & Vino Party Tips 2
THANK YOU to Verse & Vino Sponsors
Join the Party – at Town Brewing Co!
Todd’s Verse & Vino Party Tips!
The Authors are IN!
Staff Giving 2021
Chapter 6: A History of Innovation
2021 Featured Authors
What Are We All Reading? Most Popular Recommendations
A peek at what’s on signs around town
Private Support Extends a Digital Lifeline
Merancas Foundation investment reduces MeckTech waiting list by 25%
The Hawn-Nelson Family
Stacee Michelle
Hannah Terrell
A New Generation
“Our generation is ready and willing to participate, to step into the very large shoes of people who have long given so generously”
What Are You Reading?
Bookmark the Town
An Investment in Opportunity
Vanguard invests in opportunity through a new job help center at West Boulevard Library.
Mary Wall
“You can travel the world in books.”
Connecting Community
Together we can provide information and opportunities to engage
Libraries for All
Commitment to a more equitable community
Best-Selling Author Lineup for 7th Annual Verse & Vino Fundraiser
Five best-selling authors headline an all-new digital platform
What’s Amy Hawn Nelson Reading?
For Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s newest trustee, reading is a family affair.
New Digital Format for 7th Annual Verse & Vino
Innovative new format makes Verse & Vino more inclusive than ever.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s Abby Healy Reading?
What’s the Babe behind @BookBabesCLT reading while she stays home?
The CARES Act and Charitable Giving Incentives
Changing opportunities to maximize tax benefits
May Happy Hour: Book Buzz with HarperCollins!
A Librarian on Giving, in Every Form
Gift in honor from family of volunteer means everything.
For the Love of Libraries
Libraries are a recurring character in the lives of readers and writers.
Show Support on Library Giving Day
Celebration includes live chat with NYT best-seller Karin Slaughter
Beatriz Guevara
“I want my son to grow up in a world where books are easily accessible to everyone.”
Chuck Barger
“it’s the PUBLIC’s library. It belongs to all of us.”
Helen Hope Kimbrough
“I love the Library because it embraces change.”
Ailen Arreaza
“In this COVID-19 crisis, we’re still using the Library a ton.”
“Book a Librarian” Helps Small Business Owners Plan Next Chapter
Librarians find the right information for any situation.
Chandler Martin
“a bridge to better”
Linda Lockman-Brooks
“an incredible, convening space.”
Ashley Hudler
“a beacon for all of us.”
Isabelle Bradberry
“Libraries are holding the fabric of every city together.”
Milburn Thomas Family
“…a place for you and me, and our creativity.”
From My Home to Yours, 4/13/2020
A video update from the LIbrary Foundation’s executive director
Becca Worthington
“We couldn’t do what we do without the Library Foundation.”
Susan Patterson
“for those who need our library today, and those who enjoy it every day”
Kimmery Martin
“A library literally changed the course of my life”
Tom Hanchett
“Because of the good work the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room does”
Comfort Through Connection
Library card connects and comforts across generations.
From My Home to Yours, 3/30/2020
A video update from the LIbrary Foundation’s executive director
Final Draught: Home Edition
What are YOU Reading?
Monthly Giving
Lois McConnell McCallum James
“Long live the Library!”
Verse & Vino 2019
Featuring Karen Abbott, Ross Gay, Alice Hoffman and Kevin Wilson
Staff Giving
Why Do You Give?
Carnegie Circle Donor Appreciation Event
Final Draught: Janis Joplin, Her Life and Music with Holly George-Warren
Giving Tuesday
Secure Giving
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Unveils Designs for New Main Library
“an architecturally-distinctive, state-of-the-art, technologically-advanced knowledge center”
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation Announces The CommonSpark Campaign, Unveils New Library Design
Mecklenburg County, Knight Foundation kick off funding
Why I Invest: Ailen Arreaza
“a place for gathering and community and that just makes my heart sing”
What’s Bill Tome Doing at the Library?
“I find it relaxing and motivating to see people pursuing their interests”
Why I Give
Frequently Asked Questions
Donate Now
Unlocking the Vault: Investing in Greater Access
Digitization for preservation and access
About the Campaign
New Main Library
EpicFest
EpicFest is an extraordinary, free literary festival that brings children, teens and families together with authors, illustrators and the Library.
Verse & Vino
This evening of food, wine, and conversation with New York Times best-selling authors brings together a community of readers in support of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation.
EpicFest
2019 Featured Authors
FAQ
Ailen Arreaza
“The Library was one of the first places I felt truly independent.”
What are Middle Schoolers Reading?
We hope the kids in your lives have been reading all summer!
What’s Gavin Edwards Reading?
Charlottean, NYT best-seller and Final Draught guest shares his list
Libraries and Equity
The Library doesn’t focus on who you know or what stock you come from.
A Gift to Settle Into
The latest gift to South County Regional Library blends in so naturally you may have sat on it!
New Homepage [Working]
The Thrill of Reading all Summer
Summer learning opportunities help students avoid an academic “summer slide.”
Community Read Reaches Beyond Books
Community Read 2019 is over – but the conversations and relationships it sparked continue. And that was the point.
What’s Natalie Ridley Reading?
The producer of Charlotte Today on WCNC and Library superfan shared her bookshelf
Google Fiber Invests in Digital Makerspace at ImaginOn
The Library’s “playground for literacy” just added high-tech equipment.
What’s Patrice Gopo Reading?
The library advocate and author – and her daughters! – share a list.
What’s Glenn Burkins Reading?
The editor and publisher of Qcitymetro shared a literary travelogue.
An Evening with Tommy Tomlinson
What’s Dana Eure Reading?
Dana’s spent her career in our libraries and others across North Carolina.
What’s Cristina Wilson Reading?
The COO of the Charlotte Agenda reads when she isn’t writing, working or taking care of her toddler.
An Evening with Kathy Izard
Charlotte’s Growing Literacy Scene: At the Southern Women’s Show
Newsletter Archive
Teleia White
Karen Beach
Jenni Gaisbauer
Financial Information
What’s Dannye Romine Powell Reading?
If you’re looking for a good read, ask a book reviewer!
What’s Brendan Reichs Reading?
The New York Times best-selling author, Charlotte native and EpicFest favorite reads a lot.
Common Spark
Donor Bill of Rights
Privacy Policy
Library Welcomes Carowinds as Partner for Summer Break™ Program
Summer reading and learning is even more fun.
What’s Matt Olin Reading?
Charlotte’s “champion of creativity” reads for a jolt of inspiration.
2018: Denise Kiernan Speaks of History and Legacy
“I literally can’t do what I do without libraries.”
What’s Brittney Johnson Reading?
The WSOC reporter shares the Library’s impact in the community.
What’s Barb Ellis Reading?
Since retirement, she’s swapped technical journals for biographies and thrillers.
Diligence and Discovery
A New Chapter
What’s Meredith Heimburger Reading?
She juggles parenting, work and civic commitments – and reading genres.
Lost Memories, Found
Treasured scrapbook preserved in Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room
What’s Joan Zimmerman Reading?
The Southern Shows, Inc founder recently switched to e-books!
What’s Tommy Tomlinson Reading?
We asked a writer a question and he answered with a few stories.
In Libraries we Trust
What’s Sally Brewster Reading?
The owner of Park Road Books reads books before they hit the shelves.
2017: A Delicious Evening with Vivian Howard
Featuring universal connections between place, people, food and stories.
What’s Chuck Barger Reading?
The owner of Common Market takes a literary stroll down memory lane.
Truth or Fiction? Your Library can help!
Hornets Day of Service Kicks off Yearlong Literacy Initiative
Hornets Foundation funds community libraries.