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El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on the last Saturday in April. Join us all this month for multi-languages storytimes, programming and our Día Finale celebration on April 26 at ImaginOn .
Annual Programs & Events
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library delivers exceptional programs and events in online, virtual, in-person formats to ensure and encourage accessible participation by everyone in our evolving community. Major programs in our Library system are celebrated online and at every Library location at different times of the year. See what’s happening at a Library location near you.
Popular Resources
With just a library card, Library patrons have access to 100+ free resources. Check out some of our popular resources and get started today.
New Main Library
The new Main Library will be a major destination in Uptown Charlotte; a free, open, and accessible information hub for Mecklenburg County long timers, newcomers, and those just stopping through. As Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s flagship location, it will be an architecturally distinctive, state-of-the-art, technologically advanced knowledge center, where everyone in the community can access the resources of a 21st century library. All will be welcome.
From Our blog
Celebrate National Volunteer Week April 20-26, 2025 with the LibraryThis year, for National Volunteer Week (NVW), which runs this year from April 20-26, we'd like to recognize some of the hands - and even paws - that use their special gifts and talents to help us carry out our mission to improve lives and build a stronger community.
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Summer VolunTeen Applications Opening Soon - Apply TodayTuesday, April 15, 2025Become a VolunTeen today!
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Community Read: Chinese Art in ConversationMonday, March 31, 2025Not quite ready say goodbye to March - or our Community Read? Still have more questions about art...