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Behind the Vault Doors: Midwood Elementary School scrapbook
Aug 19, 2019Midwood Elementary reached its prime in the 1950s. Several decades later, the school began to fall into disrepair and closed, but in 1985 seventy workers brought Midwood Elementary back up to code in a speedy three days, changing the trajectory of the school and what it meant to the community forever.
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A history of baseball in Charlotte
Aug 15, 2019Baseball season is upon us, but do you know the history of the Charlotte games or leagues? Here's a starting point with tales of Charlotte's baseball past from the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room.
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Charlotte Today: Back-to-school books for every age
Aug 12, 2019Children's Services Leader Jesse Isley shares six back-to-school titles for kids, teens and adults.
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Summer Break begins to wrap up
Aug 9, 2019It's been an incredible summer reading, learning and exploring with everyone. See you next year!
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Big plans for a big sale
Aug 6, 2019Independence Regional Library will hold their annual Big Book Sale Wednesday, August 21 through Saturday, August 24.
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View the Right Thing film and discussion series comes to the Library
Aug 6, 2019The "View the Right Thing" film series at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library honors filmmaker Spike Lee , his cinematic greats and the works of those inspired by his art.
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Leave your porch light on Tuesday, August 6!
Aug 5, 2019National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.
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National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day is August 4
Aug 1, 2019Chocolate Chip Cookies are an American staple. But, do you know why? In honor of National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room team dishes about the history of this sweet treat.
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Kids Eat Free with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Aug 1, 2019Two Charlotte Mecklenburg Library locations are helping make sure that kids eat during the summer.
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Summer Break: Thank you, sponsors!
Jul 30, 2019We want to send a special thank you to the sponsors of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's Summer Break learning program.