All Library locations and book drops  will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 1.

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Library Sunday hours return September 7 through May 17, 2026

Check out our upcoming community book sale dates for September.

Library Foundation signature event features New York Times bestselling authors on Nov. 6

With just a library card, Library patrons have access to 100+ free resources. Check out some of our popular resources and get started today.

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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. 

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Join the hottest "club" in town by getting a Library card this September

Your library card gives you and your family access to millions of amazing resources. Whether you're a curious kid, a busy Millennial, or a lifelong learner, there's something for everyone. Keep reading for just a taste of what a library card at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has to offer!

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