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Behind the Vault Doors: Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Records
Oct 2, 2019Music to our ears! The Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room team takes a look Behind the Vault Doors into the history of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra.
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Nothing better than the smell of a book
Sep 20, 2019Leslie Hooton’s passion and enthusiasm for writing and libraries opened the door for her to become an author. Her story inspires others to never give up on their dreams.
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Con A de Arte: A history of Hispanic presence in Charlotte
Sep 18, 2019This Hispanic Heritage Month, the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room takes a dive into the history of Hispanic and Latino presence in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Library Card Sign-Up Month with the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room
Sep 16, 2019Sure, it's Library Card Sign-Up Month but, how can your Library card help you in the Carolina Room? Here's the scoop.
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The Library is the Great Equalizer
Sep 16, 2019Ailen Arreaza finds the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library to be the community’s best connector space.
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Your next (or first) novel starts here
Sep 13, 2019Join Charlotte Mecklenburg Library as we celebrate Indie Author Day, when libraries and organizations around the world welcome local indie authors, writers and their communities in for a day of education, networking, mingling, writing, open mics, panels and so much more.
Also, no matter where you are in your writing journey, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has programs, resources and services available to help you along the way. -
Be Counted--What you need to know about Census 2020
Sep 13, 2019Census 2020 is coming. Learn about why we do it and the importance of an accurate count. Also discover how North Carolina and Mecklenburg County will take part, as well as learn about job opportunities with the United States Census Bureau.
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The Great Debate: North Carolina vs. South Carolina BBQ
Sep 4, 2019In this age-old debate of North vs. South, learn about the history of barbecue in the Carolinas and some fun facts to share at your next get-together.
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Why is Charlotte called the Queen City?
Sep 4, 2019Curious about how the Queen City came to be? Here, the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room makes an introduction to Queen Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.
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The Charlotte Journalism Collaborative
Sep 4, 2019The Charlotte Journalism Collaborative - Solutions Journalism to address affordable housing.