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Amor Towles

CARNEGIE CIRCLE APPRECIATION EVENT FEATURING NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR An Evening with Amor Towles Moderated by Martha M. F.…

Main Library Program Manager

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The Main Library Program Manager is responsible for creating, developing, planning, and implementing innovative and engaging year-round programming for adults ages 18 through seniors at Main Library.

Director of Individual Giving Job Posting

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This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and cultivating the Library Foundation’s individual giving program in accordance with the Library Foundation’s fundraising plan, including a growing annual and major gifts program.

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

Final Draught’s Triple Feature

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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

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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

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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.

Planned Giving Event

EventsWrite Your Own Legacy Planned Giving Program Featuring Gavin Edwards, New York Times bestselling author Join the Library Foundation and…

Fundraise

Ways to Give Fundraise for the Library Support for the Library comes in many forms, and creative Library supporters have…

Impact Report

Impact ReportOver $5.2 million was raised for Library Advancement in FY2024 Foundation supporters continue to champion community-building, inclusive, and educational…

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.

Challenges

THE 2025 CHALLENGES Click here for SCORECARDGame 1 | Opens March 5Game 2 | Opens March 12Game 3 | Open…

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

Charlotte Mecklenburg’s Best Book Club of 2025  QUICK LINKS ChallengesScorecardLeaderboard Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation presents the FIRST competition for book…

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.

She changed the world with her discovery. Three men took the credit.

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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.

How the Foundation is supporting Community Read

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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!

At Home? At Town? You Decide!

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Celebrate at home, at Town Brewing Co, or anywhere you’re comfortable – but get your tickets today! Buy ticketsVerse &…

Chapter 2: Local History

Local History https://foundation.cmlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Stop-Ten-Local-History.mp3 Original Carnegie Library tables still in useMap RoomMap RoomMicrofilm collectionRobinson-Spangler Carolina RoomRobinson-Spangler Carolina Room, facing College StreetLocal…

The Authors are IN!

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Five New York Times best-sellers will be there – will you? More about the AuthorsMore about Verse & VinoBuy tickets

Staff Giving 2021

Laughter is the Best Medicine: Staff Giving Campaign 2021 Make a Staff Campaign GiftPledge to VolunteerStress is no joke, but…

Chapter 6: A History of Innovation

A History of Innovation https://foundation.cmlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Stop-Two-A-History-Of-Innovation.mp3 Film and Sound LIbrary, 1942 (colorized)The Library began using the Autograph Dictating Machine to charge…

Stacee Michelle

Celebrate Library Giving Day by helping to #bookmarkthetown: Stacee Michelle Get a Sign!Learn more about Bookmark the Town

Hannah Terrell

Celebrate Library Giving Day by helping to #bookmarkthetown: Hannah Terrell Get a Sign!Learn more about Bookmark the Town

A New Generation

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“Our generation is ready and willing to participate, to step into the very large shoes of people who have long given so generously”

Mary Wall

“You can travel the world in books.”

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.”

Ailen Arreaza

“In this COVID-19 crisis, we’re still using the Library a ton.”

Isabelle Bradberry

“Libraries are holding the fabric of every city together.”

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”

Monthly Giving

The monthly giving option is convenient and easy, and I don’t have to think about it.” – Elizabeth Mosley, avid…

Staff Giving

The Power to Lead: Staff Giving Campaign 2020 Make a Staff Campaign GiftAs an employee of Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, your…

Why Do You Give?

What inspires you to support your Library? Fill out this field Fill out this field Fill out this field Fill…

Secure Giving

Whatever the cost of our libraries, the price is cheap compared to that of an ignorant nation. – Walter Cronkite…

Why I Give

WHY I GIVEMake a One-time or Monthly Gift Today

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions Why do we need a new Main Library? There are 5 key reasons: Design: Our current Library…

Donate Now

Whatever the cost of our libraries, the price is cheap compared to that of an ignorant nation. —Walter Cronkite Join…

About the Campaign

The CommonSpark is a public-private partnership to infuse $165 million into improving lives and building a stronger community in Mecklenburg…

New Main Library

As an essential provider of free educational programs and services for lifelong learning, the Library addresses our community’s most pressing…

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.

FAQ

Verse & Vino Frequently Asked Questions What is Verse & Vino? Verse & Vino is the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation’s signature annual fundraising…

Ailen Arreaza

“The Library was one of the first places I felt truly independent.”

A Gift to Settle Into

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The latest gift to South County Regional Library blends in so naturally you may have sat on it!

An Evening with Tommy Tomlinson

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation and WFAE are pleased to celebrate the release of Tommy Tomlinson’s inspirational memoir The Elephant in the…

An Evening with Kathy Izard

Moderated by Sonja Gantt Join us to celebrate the release of a new edition of Kathy Izard’s inspirational memoir about…

Newsletter Archive

Newsletter Archive Click on newsletter cover to view. Fall 2025 Spring 2025 Fall 2024 Spring 2024 Fall 2023 Spring 2023…

Teleia White

TELEIA WHITE Director of Individual Giving Teleia brings over 15 years of fundraising experience and extensive experience in managing campaigns, major…

Karen Beach

KAREN BEACH, CFRE Deputy Director Karen has built relationships and secured funding resources for the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library for over…

Jenni Gaisbauer

JENNI GAISBAUER, CFRE Executive Director A non-profit fundraising executive, Jenni has more than 16 years of extensive experience in strategic…

Financial Information

Financial Information Fiscal Year 2024 Form 990 Fiscal Year 2023 Form 990 Fiscal Year 2022 Form 990 Fiscal Year 2021…

Common Spark

Since 1903, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has been a trusted community anchor, with a mission to improve lives and build a…

Donor Bill of Rights

Donor Bill of RightsThe Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation strives to meet the highest standards in philanthropy – operating with transparency,…

Privacy Policy

Privacy PolicyThank you for visiting our website. The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation is committed to protecting your privacy during your…

Diligence and Discovery

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Service impresses international researcher Jane Johnson, Manager of Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room, received the letter below from Charles…

A New Chapter

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The doors swung open as Library board chair Jennifer Appleby exclaimed, “Welcome home!” Morrison Regional Library features a public makerspace…