ImaginOn and Founders Hall Library will be closed May 2-4 for the Lovin’ Life Music Fest.

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2025 Book Sale Dates

January 21, 2025

This blog was written by Kim Arlia, logistics leader for Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.

This blog was updated on April 24, 2025 to include new dates and remove dates that have already passed.

 

Welcome Spring!

 

Each sale will have a unique selection.  You won’t want to miss a single one!  Plus, we have a special mid-week sale in June:   Wednesday, June 4, 2025 –Bank of America Founders Hall 100 N Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202 - lower lever – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

 

Bring your book club group!  Pick up some beach reads!  Kids heading to camp – pack a book.  Support your local library and expand you mind.  See you at the sales!

 

We are filling the carts with fiction, non-fiction, children’s, young adult, cook books, and coffee table books.  Prices start at $1.00  Bring a friend and remember to buy for yourself and others!  Gifting a book is a literacy treasure that lasts a lifetime!

 

Start marking your calendar today!  Book sales are 9 a.m. – 1 pm.

 

  • Saturday, May 3, 2025 – Cornelius Library
  • Saturday, May 17, 2025 – Davidson Library
  • Saturday, May 31, 2025 – West Boulevard Library
  • Wednesday, June 4, 2025 –Bank of America Founders Hall 100 N Tryon St STE 170, Charlotte, NC 28202 - lower lever – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Saturday, June 7, 2025 – Allegra Westbrook Regional Library
  • Saturday, June 28, 2025 – South Boulevard
  • Saturday, July 19, 2025 – South Park Regional Library
  • Saturday, August 23, 2025 – Pineville Library
  • Saturday, September 13, 2025 –Hickory Grove Library
  • Saturday, September 20, 2025 – Mountain Island Library
  • Saturday, October 25, 2025 – Myers Park Library
  • Saturday, November 15, 2025 – Mint Hill Library
  • Saturday, December 6, 2025 – North County Regional Library

 

As new dates are scheduled – the listing will be updated.  Hope to see you soon!!

 

HOW CAN I DONATE BOOKS?

Book donations are currently accepted at all open Library locations. 

 

NOTE: Smaller libraries may have limited storage capacity. Please call your local Library before making a book donation to ensure the location can receive your items. Do not leave them outside – rain and bugs are not their friends! 

 

The Library does NOT accept the following items:

  1. Newspapers
  2. Magazines
  3. Encyclopedias
  4. VHS tapes
  5. Music CDs
  6. Textbooks

Have a large donation? Please contact Kim Arlia by phone at (704) 416-0751 or by email at [email protected] to make an appointment.

 

WHAT HAPPENS TO DONATIONS?

All donations are brought via the library delivery system to the Library Administration Center (LAC).  At the LAC, a team of volunteers will go through the donations and determine what will happen to them based on condition, age, and genre.  Some may be added to the existing library collection, others may go to various outreach programs, some make their way to the many Free Little Libraries in Mecklenburg County, while others end up at the library book sale or for sale at Thriftbooks.com.  Revenue generated by book sales and Thinftbooks.com allows for the procurement of more library materials.

 

CAN I VOLUNTEER AT A BOOK SALE OR AT THE LAC?

SURE CAN!!!  Complete a profile here:  https://www.cmlibrary.org/volunteer  Make sure you select to work with the Book Donation and Book Sale Team Member.  Having problems with the CERVIS site – contact Kim Arlia by phone at (704) 416-0751 or by email at [email protected]

Integrated Library System Transition

March 3, 2025

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is updating its behind-the-scenes software this April. This software enables our staff to manage and checkout materials and for you to place holds. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this transition.

 

Schedule

March 22 - extended checkout
Physical materials checked out starting on March 22 will have extended checkout periods. Checkouts will extend from 3 weeks to 6 weeks.

 

April 1 - limited services
Library services will be limited. Cardholders cannot place holds, submit an interlibrary loan request, or suggest materials for the Library to purchase.  New online Library card sign ups are also unavailable, new card signups must be completed in-person at a branch.

 

April 4 - event registration 
Online registration for events will be unavailable.

 

April 11 - account access
The online catalog will only show materials that the Library currently own. Cardholders will not be able to log into their accounts online or through the mobile app.

 

April 13 - limited services
Patrons can only check out materials from the branch they are physically at and cannot request items to be transferred between branches. To check if materials are available at a specific branch, we recommend calling the branch directly. Staff will be unable to access inventory at other locations. In order to checkout materials, patrons must have their physical or digital card present. 

 

The Library will be unable to process returns during this time.  Any returned materials will remain on a cardholder’s account until April 23. Charlotte Mecklenburg Library does not charge late fines for any materials. If possible, we ask patrons to hold materials until April 23 when the Library is able to process returns again.

 

Cardholders will also be unable to log in to their accounts, but will be able to see events and browse the catalog.

 

All checkouts will return from the temporary 6 week checkout period to the original 3 week checkout.

 

April 18 - temporary closure
All branches and book drops close. The Library will remain closed through April 22.

 

April 21 - book drops
Book drops reopen.

 

April 23 - branches reopen
Branches reopen and holds return. A temporary catalog will be available for requests and title searches. Returned materials are removed from cardholders accounts.

 

May 5 - return to all normal services
All services return to normal. Library catalog/mobile app, interlibrary loans, material purchase suggestions, and Library card signups are all available.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the benefit to changing the computer software for materials?
The new software will allow for improved efficiency, materials management, and cardholder account management.

 

Does this affect digital services?

This transition will not impact the digital services at all. Digital services such as Libby, Hoopla, etc. will all still be available. We encourage you to visit our digital branch during this time by clicking here.

 

Will I be able to visit MoLi during this transition?

Beginning April 17, MoLi will not be out during this transition. MoLi will return to regular operations on April 24. For details on MoLi and the schedule of our Mobile Library, click here. For any questions about MoLi, reach out to [email protected].

 

ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center

ImaginOn will be closed May 2-4 for the Lovin’ Life Music Fest

300 East Seventh Street,
Charlotte, NC 28202
United States

Get Directions
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Contact us:
(704) 416-4600
Hours:
Sunday 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Monday 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
After Hours Book Drop | Available
On January 2, 2025, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library will re-institute parking fees for the ImaginOn underground parking garage.

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Founders Hall Library

Founder's Hall will be closed May 2-4 for the Lovin’ Life Music Fest

100 N Tryon Street, Suite 290
Charlotte, NC 28202
United States

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Contact us:
(704) 416-0300
Hours:
Sunday Closed
Monday 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Saturday Closed
After Hours Book Drop | Available

What We Offer

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Branch Manager