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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 June 6, 2025 to include new dates and remove dates that have already passed.

SUMMER IS HERE! Let the humidity begin! I do not know about you but now it is all about chilling and enjoying a vacation/staycation with a good book! What better place to pick up your next favorite read than at the library book sale! At a loss of what to read – just ask the volunteers and staff at the sale – we have lots of recommendations! Trust me – my TBR ( to be read) list is a mile long!

Each sale will have a unique selection. Bring your book club group! Pick up some beach reads! Kids heading to camp – pack a book.

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!

Support your local library and expand you mind. See you at the sales!

Start marking your calendar today! Book sales are 9 a.m. – 1 pm (unless otherwise noted).

Saturday, July 12, 2025 – Sugar Creek Library
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
Saturday, December 13, 2025 – South 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:

Newspapers
Magazines
Encyclopedias
VHS tapes
Music CDs
DVDs
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]

Social Narratives for North County Regional Library

June 24, 2025

This blog was written by Jennifer Williams-Cannon, a librarian at North County Regional Library

What are social narratives (social stories) and why are they beneficial?

The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and the Autism Society of North Carolina have been trusted resources within our community for years. Both organizations work to improve lives and to build stronger communities. Together, we have developed comprehensive social narratives for all Mecklenburg County residents to ensure a more inclusive society that fosters compassion and equal access to library resources and community opportunities.

Social narratives help individuals of all ages, particularly those with autism or other developmental differences, understand and navigate social situations, reduce anxiety, and improve social skills. Originally called “social stories”, which were developed by Carol Gray in 1989 as a social learning tool designed to help individuals with autism understand and navigate social situations. (Gray, 2015) They are not just stories, but a structured method with specific criteria to ensure they are descriptive, meaningful, and personalized for the individual.

Each narrative, typically one sentence, uses visual cues to aid in understanding. While some individuals read and retain written information easily, many others need pictures to support comprehension. Many individuals with autism are visual learners and rely on visual cues to understand and process information around them. These “social narratives” break complex interactions into smaller, more manageable steps. The stories are meant to be engaging while also sharing information that can be practiced in different situations. This can lead to increased independence, confidence, and improved communication skills. In essence, social narratives act as a guide, helping individuals with autism and other developmental differences to participate more fully in social settings and build meaningful connections with others.

If you would like to learn more about social narratives or about the resources in your community, visit Carol Gray's website and Autism Society of North Carolina.

The following social narratives offer a description of (story time expectations, library rules, and how to care for your library books) while visiting the North County Regional Library in Huntersville, North Carolina.

Going to my Library

Storytime at the Library

Taking Care of Library Books

Library Rules