Your Impact – Page 3 – Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation

An investment in the Library pays dividends for generations, and because of your generosity, the Library is changing lives.

BECAUSE OF YOU

Let’s Chat with April

Because of You, Community, Giving, Home Page, Libraries Matter

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We asked April a few questions to uncover why she booked her monthly support.

State of the Library 2026

Branch Enhancement, Community, Flight Fund, Giving, Home Page, Innovation, Libraries Matter, Library Locations

Using Libraries, Why I Give

This first-time event provided the public with a summary of the Library’s 2025 achievements and previewed strategic initiatives, construction projects and essential programs and resources expected in 2026.

Created by Library Staff, Powered by the Flight Fund

Branch Enhancement, Community, Flight Fund, Giving, Home Page, Innovation, Libraries Matter, Library Locations

Using Libraries, Why I Give

Guided by community need, our 2026 Library staff micro-grantees turn the spark of an idea into experiences and programs that spark learning, connection, and joy across our community.

Let’s Chat with Alyssa

Because of You, Community, Giving, Home Page, Libraries Matter

giving, givingtuesday, Using Libraries

We asked Alyssa a few questions to uncover why she booked her monthly support.

Everett’s Brilliant Career

Because of You, Community, Giving, Home Page, Libraries Matter, Library Locations

equity, inclusion, leaders, locations and resources

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

Verse & Vino 2025 Author Spotlight: Diane Kochilas

Community, Events, Fundraiser, Giving, Home Page, Verse & Vino

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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.

Verse & Vino 2025 Author Spotlight: Nathan Harris

Community, Events, Fundraiser, Giving, Home Page, Verse & Vino

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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

Community, Events, Fundraiser, Giving, Home Page, Verse & Vino

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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

Community, Events, Fundraiser, Giving, Home Page, Verse & Vino

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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.