Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library delivers exceptional services, programs and free Wi-Fi, with a mission to improve lives and build a stronger community.

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Start the summer right! Attend one of our festive Summer Reading Kickoff events happening across the county. Celebrate with crafts, games, and activities that inspire the joy of reading for children, teens, and adults.

Find a kickoff event near you here-->https://t.co/tIntuvz5wE

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One month ago, we introduced a new look for Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.

One of our favorite parts of the new brand rollout has been seeing our community pick up their new library cards!

Which color tells your story?

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Power to Myers Park Library has been restored and will open as normal.

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UPDATE: Myers Park Library is closed for the remainder of the day due to power outage.

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Myers Park Library is currently without power and all services are down. We will provide updates once we receive more information.

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Myers Park Library is currently without power and all services are down. We will provide updates once we receive more information.

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Dive into a cozy tabletop adventure with your neighbors and friends! This month, we're playing Thirsty
Sword Lesbians!

Come out and play a peaceful RPG board game and create fun shared memories, Wednesdays at
6:00pm!

Register here: https://t.co/KFfIQ15Fiv

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With more than 7000 islands, the Caribbean is a culturally rich region shaped by a variety of languages, traditions, musical styles and, of course, cuisine. Experience Flavors of the Caribbean, where each recipe tells a story. Learn more and register here: https://t.co/RmIca7gRfW

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Find someone who loves you like Mary from Myers Park Library loves Summer Reading! She visited Eastover Elementary School this week to promote the program. The AC was out, the temperature was questionable, and Mary was powered entirely by her commitment to literacy.

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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://t.co/Fcg00C4WoC

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

For more information, visit: https://t.co/cZxuQ3ZMJE

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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://t.co/IujYJVs8ix

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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-> https://t.co/bwpsNC1yvC

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All Library locations and book drops will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. Summer hours will also begin this weekend and all locations will be closed on Sundays during the summer.

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For stories once untold.

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.

Registration opens this Friday. More information here: https://t.co/AG3gROArxO

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

For more information on the book sale, and making book sale donations, visit-> https://t.co/Fcg00C4WoC

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Come see us Saturday, May 16 from 9am to 1pm at Steele Creek Library for this week's community book sale! This week will feature science fiction, fantasy, manga, and graphic novels.

More information on the book sale, and making book sale donations here: https://t.co/Fcg00C4WoC

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Join @CltChessCenter tomorrow at North County Regional from 5:30 - 7:30 for a night of chess, pizza and prizes. This event is free for all ages.

Find more information as well as future dates and locations for Community Chess Night with here: https://t.co/gA7amJ3NH9

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New aerial photos of the new Main Library building progress were taken on May 12, 2026, courtesy of Aerial Photos Elite LLC and @rodgersbuilders

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We're baaacckkkkk. Fresh look, same library love! 🎉 Explore our newly rebranded CML Webstore for fun, affordable merch that celebrates creativity and connection. 100% of profits support our mission to build a stronger community. Check it out -->https://t.co/JzoGG1e5X5

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Loong access.

Our library cards have a new look! But your access to 100+ digital resources, thousands of programs and millions of library materials remains the same. Sign up for free at any CML branch.