Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Our mission is to improve lives and build a stronger community.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is one of America’s leading urban public libraries, serving a community of over one million citizens in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Accessible and welcoming to all, the Library celebrates the joy of reading, fosters learning and growth, connects people to each other and the world, and inspires individuals with what they can achieve.

Get ready for hands-on fun at ImaginOn's Summer Exhibit: Building Buddies! From now until September 5, kids can dive int...
06/02/2026

Get ready for hands-on fun at ImaginOn's Summer Exhibit: Building Buddies! From now until September 5, kids can dive into interactive activities like renovating, decorating, and building. Don’t miss out—plan your visit today! https://bit.ly/3PDyFGT

Welcome to Summer Reading 2026! From June 1 to August 15, Blast off on an unforgettable reading adventure that spans gal...
06/01/2026

Welcome to Summer Reading 2026! From June 1 to August 15, Blast off on an unforgettable reading adventure that spans galaxies of imagination, discovery, and creativity. Explore Space, science, and stories beyond the stars – every book is a new world waiting for you. Sign up for the challenge today --> https://bit.ly/4e2HdPR

Come see us today from 9am to 1pm at University City Regional Library for this week's community book sale!For more infor...
05/30/2026

Come see us today from 9am to 1pm at University City Regional Library for this week's community book sale!

For more information on the book sale, and making book sale donations, visit-> https://bit.ly/4kHCyV8

Join us as we take a trip through time with Carol Baldwin, the author of Half Truths. Discover life in pre-civil rights ...
05/29/2026

Join us as we take a trip through time with Carol Baldwin, the author of Half Truths. Discover life in pre-civil rights Charlotte through stories not shared in her novel. Participants will gain a nuanced understanding of mid-century Charlotte and learn how historical research enriches storytelling.

Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/4nAZN5D

The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's Frontline Puppeteers are bringing children's stories to branches all summer long. Fr...
05/28/2026

The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's Frontline Puppeteers are bringing children's stories to branches all summer long. Frontline Puppeteers: Silly Stories is a Summer Reading series of puppet shows, based on children's picture books, geared for ages Pre-K to Grade 2.

To find a show at a Library location near you, visit: https://bit.ly/4dOcztd

Join Sung Lee and Janelle Davis, musicians from the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra, for a performance of Baroque music...
05/27/2026

Join Sung Lee and Janelle Davis, musicians from the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra, for a performance of Baroque music featuring demonstrations on period instruments and a discussion of historically informed performance practice.

To register, visit: https://bit.ly/3RxUlVl

‘Proud to Be’ is a series of LGBTQIA+ events held during Pride Month in June at the Cornelius Library Branch. Swipe for ...
05/27/2026

‘Proud to Be’ is a series of LGBTQIA+ events held during Pride Month in June at the Cornelius Library Branch. Swipe for a glimpse of the various events taking place!

Bring your families and join us for our first event on June 3 as we celebrate each other and a shared love of books!

We'll have tents with bookish delights set up for you to glamp on the lawn, q***r organizations sharing information to get you connected and involved, and lots of community connection. Bring your own snacks and get ready to connect and chill in a safe space. At the picnic, meet and get books signed by our featured author, Monique Goode, sharing q***r romance stories including her debut The Cure of Us.

For more information on Proud to Be, visit: https://bit.ly/4uA8M9V

Grant Williams is ready to blast off with Summer Reading on June 1, are you? Kids ages 0-18 are eligible to earn prizes ...
05/26/2026

Grant Williams is ready to blast off with Summer Reading on June 1, are you? Kids ages 0-18 are eligible to earn prizes for signing up and throughout the summer as they achieve reading milestones!

Learn more at cmlibrary.org.

Come see us Saturday, May 30 from 9am to 1pm at University City Regional Library for this week's community book sale!For...
05/26/2026

Come see us Saturday, May 30 from 9am to 1pm at University City Regional Library for this week's community book sale!

For more information on the book sale, and making book sale donations,
visit-> http://bit.ly/4kHCyV8

Address

310 North Tryon
Charlotte, NC
28202

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+17044160100

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