“Serving our mission at Library branches is absolutely fantastic and has exceeded all of our expectations.”
The very existence of libraries affords the best evidence that we may yet have hope for the future of man.
— T.S. Eliot
WHY LIBRARIES MATTER
There are as many library stories as there are people who use libraries—and in Mecklenburg County, that’s two-thirds of the population in the last year.
Diverse voices share why Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is essential in our community:
The Update for November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024 — Gratitude and Good News: The Update is a periodic e-newsletter for Foundation supporters
Librarians represent at Verse & Vino
Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library branch manager Alesha Lackey and University City Regional Library branch manager Debra Sharp spoke at the 2025 Verse & Vino event
The Update for October 25, 2024
October 25, 2024 — Lucky Number 13: The Update is a periodic e-newsletter for Foundation supporters
The Room with a view of the past and the future
A librarian’s legacy of historical preservation will live on with new technology for the Carolina Room
Well-groomed and well-read
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library outreach team developed barbershop-based reading spaces and increased reading opportunities for boys of color in local communities
The Starrs align for Main Library programming
Stephanie and Gary Starr want to get to know you. And they’re creating the perfect reason to do it.
The Update for October 4, 2024
October 4, 2024 — A Place of Safety: The Update is a periodic e-newsletter for Foundation supporters
The Update for September 13, 2024
September 13, 2024 — An Update from our Board Chair: The Update is a periodic e-newsletter for Foundation supporters
The Update for August 23, 2024
August 23, 2024 — If there is a will, there’s a way: The Update is a periodic e-newsletter for Foundation supporters
The Update for August 2, 2024
August 2, 2024 — Goodbye and Hello: The Update is a periodic e-newsletter for Foundation supporters
Ward UC Poem
The notable North Carolina senator, educator and philanthropic leader lauds the project for its commitment to access.
Dr. Joyce Davis Waddell makes transformative investment in Charlotte’s new Main Library
The notable North Carolina senator, educator and philanthropic leader lauds the project for its commitment to access.
The Update for February 28, 2025
February 28, 2025 — What we discovered in Miami: The Update is a periodic e-newsletter for Foundation supporters
The New Commish
Book Club Madness is entering its third season, and the Foundation is bringing a new recruit to the team.
How to Score Big in Book Club Madness
Week after week, Eat Drink and Be Literary mastered every challenge — proving that literary passion and teamwork can go hand in hand. And the biggest surprise of all? They only have SIX members!
The Update for February 7, 2025
February 7, 2025 — Wrapped up in ribbons: The Update is a periodic e-newsletter for Foundation supporters
Flight Fund 2025 Recipients
2025 Flight Fund grants explore cultures, creativity, and barrier-busting in Library programming.
CML Impact Report FY24
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library released their Impact Report for fiscal year 2024 called “Improving Lives and Building a Stronger Community.”
The Update for January 17, 2025
January 17, 2025 — What is lost in a fire: The Update is a periodic e-newsletter for Foundation supporters
The Secret Lives of Readers: Selena and the Picnic Bear
Books open us up to new worlds, new ideas, and new people. When you’re reading you are 100% out of your experience and into the one created by the author. What a rare and wonderful thing that is! That’s why we started this series, to introduce you to the experiences of readers and library lovers like yourself.
The Update for December 6, 2024
December 6, 2024 — Giving Tuesday Results Inside: The Update is a periodic e-newsletter for Foundation supporters
No “Regular” Tuesday
The days following Thanksgiving are often filled with mad dashes to local stores and feverish clicking online to grab the…
More
Hope is a two-way street
“Serving our mission at Library branches is absolutely fantastic and has exceeded all of our expectations.”
The Update for November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024 — Gratitude and Good News: The Update is a periodic e-newsletter for Foundation supporters
Librarians represent at Verse & Vino
Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library branch manager Alesha Lackey and University City Regional Library branch manager Debra Sharp spoke at the 2025 Verse & Vino event
The Update for October 25, 2024
October 25, 2024 — Lucky Number 13: The Update is a periodic e-newsletter for Foundation supporters
The Room with a view of the past and the future
A librarian’s legacy of historical preservation will live on with new technology for the Carolina Room
Well-groomed and well-read
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library outreach team developed barbershop-based reading spaces and increased reading opportunities for boys of color in local communities
The Starrs align for Main Library programming
Stephanie and Gary Starr want to get to know you. And they’re creating the perfect reason to do it.
The Update for October 4, 2024
October 4, 2024 — A Place of Safety: The Update is a periodic e-newsletter for Foundation supporters
The Update for September 13, 2024
September 13, 2024 — An Update from our Board Chair: The Update is a periodic e-newsletter for Foundation supporters
The Update for August 23, 2024
August 23, 2024 — If there is a will, there’s a way: The Update is a periodic e-newsletter for Foundation supporters
The Update for August 2, 2024
August 2, 2024 — Goodbye and Hello: The Update is a periodic e-newsletter for Foundation supporters
Ward UC Poem
The notable North Carolina senator, educator and philanthropic leader lauds the project for its commitment to access.
Dr. Joyce Davis Waddell makes transformative investment in Charlotte’s new Main Library
The notable North Carolina senator, educator and philanthropic leader lauds the project for its commitment to access.
The Update for February 28, 2025
February 28, 2025 — What we discovered in Miami: The Update is a periodic e-newsletter for Foundation supporters
The New Commish
Book Club Madness is entering its third season, and the Foundation is bringing a new recruit to the team.
How to Score Big in Book Club Madness
Week after week, Eat Drink and Be Literary mastered every challenge — proving that literary passion and teamwork can go hand in hand. And the biggest surprise of all? They only have SIX members!
The Update for February 7, 2025
February 7, 2025 — Wrapped up in ribbons: The Update is a periodic e-newsletter for Foundation supporters
Flight Fund 2025 Recipients
2025 Flight Fund grants explore cultures, creativity, and barrier-busting in Library programming.
CML Impact Report FY24
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library released their Impact Report for fiscal year 2024 called “Improving Lives and Building a Stronger Community.”
The Update for January 17, 2025
January 17, 2025 — What is lost in a fire: The Update is a periodic e-newsletter for Foundation supporters
The Secret Lives of Readers: Selena and the Picnic Bear
Books open us up to new worlds, new ideas, and new people. When you’re reading you are 100% out of your experience and into the one created by the author. What a rare and wonderful thing that is! That’s why we started this series, to introduce you to the experiences of readers and library lovers like yourself.
The Update for December 6, 2024
December 6, 2024 — Giving Tuesday Results Inside: The Update is a periodic e-newsletter for Foundation supporters
No “Regular” Tuesday
The days following Thanksgiving are often filled with mad dashes to local stores and feverish clicking online to grab the…
MoreHope is a two-way street
“Serving our mission at Library branches is absolutely fantastic and has exceeded all of our expectations.”
REGIONAL AND GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES
Regionally, nationally and internationally, research has proven the economic, educational and social value of libraries.
Charlotte has had four main uptown libraries. What do they tell us?
UNC Charlotte Urban Institute
Where Libraries are the Tourist Attractions
The New York Times
I Found My American Dream at the Public Library
Literary Hub
To Restore Civil Society, Start with the Library
The New York Times
13 Reasons Why Libraries are Holding Us All Together
Read it Forward
Why Public Libraries Matter More Than Ever
The Charlotte Observer
Why Public Libraries Matter
The Nation
Honeywell donates $1M to new Main Library in uptown for innovation lab
Charlotte Business Journal
Want to defend democracy? Start with your public library.
The Washington Post
Our Library helps many in Mecklenburg. There’s a new opportunity to support it.
The Charlotte Observer
ULC Libraries Use 3-D Printers to Help Fight COVID-19
Urban Libraries Council
Charlotte’s Knight
SouthPark Magazine
Inside Charlotte’s Reimagining of What a Library Is Supposed to Be
Charlotte magazine
Charlotte has had four main uptown libraries. What do they tell us?
UNC Charlotte Urban Institute
Where Libraries are the Tourist Attractions
The New York Times
I Found My American Dream at the Public Library
Literary Hub
To Restore Civil Society, Start with the Library
The New York Times
13 Reasons Why Libraries are Holding Us All Together
Read it Forward
Why Public Libraries Matter More Than Ever
The Charlotte Observer
Why Public Libraries Matter
The Nation
Honeywell donates $1M to new Main Library in uptown for innovation lab
Charlotte Business Journal
Want to defend democracy? Start with your public library.
The Washington Post
Our Library helps many in Mecklenburg. There’s a new opportunity to support it.
The Charlotte Observer
ULC Libraries Use 3-D Printers to Help Fight COVID-19
Urban Libraries Council
Charlotte’s Knight
SouthPark Magazine
Inside Charlotte’s Reimagining of What a Library Is Supposed to Be
Charlotte magazine
