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.
06/24/2026
Join us at South County Regional Library on Saturday, June 27, at 2pm for Rhythms of India. Discover the vibrant spirit, storytelling, and energy of India through its most iconic dance forms. This final part of the series will be focusing on Kuchipudi dance. Discover the rhythmic footwork and dramatic expressions of Andhra Pradesh.
Join here: https://bit.ly/4vifFwY
06/23/2026
Celebrate poetry by LGBTQIA+ writers this Pride Month with this list of new and essential q***r voices in literature.
Full list here: https://bit.ly/4uGhZNi
Did you know you can request a reading list tailored specifically for you? Find out more at: https://www.cmlibrary.org/services/find-your-next-read
06/22/2026
Come see us Saturday, June 27 from 9am to 1pm at West Boulevard 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
06/20/2026
Celebrate 250 years of American history through the lens of the garden.
This engaging program will discuss the plants and vegetables common to the Piedmont region during the colonial era, as well as those brought from European gardens.
Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/4a3I0id
Blast off on a reading adventure that spans a Universe of Stories all Summer long at the Library. Of course, we can't do it without the help of our friends, the Charlotte Hornets, the Grant Williams Family Foundation, Discovery Place, Charlotte FC, Wendy's, Life is Sweet, and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation. Children and teens aged 5-18 are welcome to participate! Collect prizes when you read for 25, 50, and 75 days!
Register today and start your reading journey! --> https://www.cmlibrary.org/summer
06/19/2026
For Every Adventurer.
Gather your crew and get ready to embark. The Queen City Questival, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s biggest gaming festival is back and better than ever! Join the Library on Saturday, July 18th from 11:00am-4:00pm for a day full of gaming, crafting, and more.
Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4xvOnou
06/19/2026
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library recognizes Juneteenth.
06/18/2026
Are you looking to connect with new q***r friends in the area? Meet a new friend at our Speed
Friendshipping event!
We'll hold timed rounds where you can chat 1:1 with a potential friend and learn more about each other in
a safe space. Start as strangers and leave as friends!
Refreshments will be provided- come and enjoy
06/17/2026
Summer moves fast, so don’t miss your chance to explore new worlds, expand your horizons, and connect with stories that take you beyond the stars. No matter your age or reading style, something is waiting for you at the Library.
Join us and make this summer a Universe of Stories — one book at a time! --> bit.ly/4osvm24
06/17/2026
Calling all seniors, soon-to-be seniors, caregivers, and anyone who wants to get in on the fun! University City's Senior Expo is an opportunity to enjoy activities, win prizes, as well as connect with wellness resources and valuable information.
Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4fLnKph
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| Tuesday | 9am - 8pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 8pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 8pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 5pm |