Your Impact

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

BECAUSE OF YOU

No “Regular” Tuesday

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The days following Thanksgiving are often filled with mad dashes to local stores and feverish clicking online to grab the best holiday deals. It’s a rush to find the perfect gift at a great price. While we can get sentimental about carols, cookies and Mr. Claus, scoring a bargain ranks…

Giving Tuesday 2025

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Watch the video to learn the reasons why the Library is close to Caton and Charlie’s hearts. Donate today

A Horse in the Library

Because of You, Branch Enhancement, Community, Giving, Home Page, Innovation, Libraries Matter

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A stunning sculpture finds a new home at the Library

The Room with a view of the past and the future

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

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A librarian’s legacy of historical preservation will live on with new technology for the Carolina Room

Well-groomed and well-read

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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

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Stephanie and Gary Starr want to get to know you. And they’re creating the perfect reason to do it.

Fifth Third Bank shifts MoLi into the next gear

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Cincinnati, Ohio-based bank will supercharge the Mobile Library with much-needed upgrades

Home, Work and … Library?

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This #LibraryGivingDay, a one-day fundraising event on April 3, we make the case for the Library as a great “third place.”

Activate your birthday with the Library

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Your birthday is on the horizon, and everyone is asking you what you want. If you’re a Library lover, the answer is as easy at 1-2-3. Turn your birthday into an event for good. Create a fundraiser with the Library Foundation. It’s simple, meaningful, and easy to do. We’re here…

Giving Tuesday 2023

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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.