Libraries are houses of words.

They’re in the books on shelves, in magazines, in DVDs and in audiobooks.

At Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, those words come in 14 different languages. Including English, the Library offers resources in American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese (traditional and simplified), French, German, Gujarati (spoken mostly in India), Hindi, Korean, Japanese, Marathi (spoken mostly in India), Russian, Spanish, Telugu (spoken mostly in India) and Vietnamese. While it’s not technically a separate language, the Library also offers materials in braille.

As our community grows and diversifies, the Library grows along with it, selecting accessible resources for families who speak many different languages.

The world languages collection, which includes nearly 5,400 print books in all other world languages not including Spanish, floats across the 20-branch system to go where they’re needed. However, some materials get priority at certain Library locations because of a greater need for a specific language.
South County Regional Library has a larger collection of Hindi materials, for example, while South Boulevard Library has a larger collection in Spanish.

Several locations have even created world languages “centers” where adults’ and children’s materials are housed together in all languages.

By far, the Library offers more Spanish materials than others (nearly 22,000 print books alone) to match the community’s needs. OverDrive/Libby, one of the Library’s digital platforms, has a Spanish collection that is frequently updated with new titles.  The Library also offers a variety of bilingual materials in English and Spanish to help readers learn a new language.

But for those families who speak Hindi? The Library has movies on hoopla for them, too. French-speaking customers can listen to music or read e-books in their language on hoopla, read French books on TumbleBook Library or even read scholarly titles on ProQuest in French. There are Films On Demand in American Sign Language, Chinese, English, French and Spanish. Explore the new World Languages Collection in OverDrive/Libby.  This collection features adult and children’s titles in French and German, and children’s titles in Korean.  Magazines in French, German, and Spanish including Elle Mexico, GQ Mexico and Cosmopolitan France are available for free through OverDrive/Libby magazines.

Of course, you, reading this now, speak English. But what if you wanted to one day read books in Russian, Arabic or Japanese?

The Library can help with that, too!

Through its free online language learning software, Transparent Language, the Library offers a digital language-learning classroom to make that a reality.

More than anything, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is a safe space for families of all kinds and of all different backgrounds. If you would like to suggest the Library add a title in one of the collected languages, make a purchase request! We’re always looking for ways to help build a stronger community.

The South Boulevard Library is located on South Boulevard, just 0.60 miles from the Lynx Blue Line Scaleybark Station. Originally opened in 1985 as the Scaleybark Library, this location is a 18,850-square foot building and a convenient location for the many customers in this growing area along South Boulevard. The new branch includes new, reimagined spaces for both children and teens, public computers, children’s computers, a large community room, a programming room, a quiet reading room, a calming room, five group study rooms, a computer lab and a laptop bar for customers who want to bring their own devices, many collaborative spaces and a vending café. The South Boulevard Library has one of the largest Spanish and bilingual (Spanish/English) collections to serve its large Spanish-speaking community, and growing Arabic and French Children’s collections.

Around South Boulevard, you’ll find different institutions working together to connect and build their diverse community. The groups mentioned below come from distinct roots, but it’s important to note that many of them work together frequently to create steadfast systems of support. 

Through the Harris YMCA South Boulevard Initiative, the Harris YMCA has established a partnership with the South Boulevard Forest Hill Church to provide support through multifaceted means. Most of the work done through this initiative is in Spanish and is free of charge aiming to assist many of the immigrant and less affluent populations in the South Boulevard corridor. Monthly workshops are presented by experts in the field of parenting, mental health, immigration, and other vital topics to assist with information and acculturation. Multiple levels of Spanish and English classes are offered at a cost, though free conversation classes are available to registered and non-registered participants. Registration for English as a Second Language is open the first week of January, third week of March, and first week of September. While registration is required for most of their programs, participants do not need to be members of the YMCA or the church.

The Learning Help Centers of Charlotte (LHCC) is a non-profit organization that works to empower vulnerable communities by providing educational, spiritual, and social support. Together with partnerships and volunteers, they provide cultural assimilation where the community learns and celebrates Día de lo Muertos, Las Posadas, Veteran’s Day, and Easter among other holidays around the world. About 90% of LHCC’s attendees are from various Latin-American cultures. The remaining 10% of participants are of other ethnicities, creating a diverse organization. LHCC mobilizes their efforts through advocacy, community integration and collective learning. Some of the enrichment programs they provide include field trips, weekly tutoring sessions, summer camps and parent mentorship programs.

The South End Spanish Club is a conversation group that meets just up the street from the Library and occasionally throughout different South Charlotte areas. The group is made up of both native speakers and novice Spanish language learners. Meetings are usually organized in informal atmospheres, such as breweries, which allows for both an engaging and permissive learning environment. Its focus is to provide a welcoming space where people from all walks of life can connect through language, culture and experiences. Immersive learning activities (like sports, board games and artistic projects) are planned on a rotating calendar. Their schedule can be found on the South End Spanish Club Meetup or Facebook page.

Collinswood Language Academy is a K-8^th dual language school that follows the International Spanish Academy program (ISA) curriculum. ISA recognizes high performing schools in the United States and supports them to deliver a Spanish-English dual language immersion curriculum. Collinswood is a magnet school and its mission is to “cultivate a passion for learning and inspire students to achieve academic excellence, develop bilingual-biliterate mastery and embrace socio-cultural competence.” In many aspects, the school prepares students to be global citizens. Students are supported by multilingual staff who assist students as teachers, psychologist, counselors and administrators. Through their monthly bulletin, yearly International Parade, and other cultural events, Collinswood embraces, educates and values the inclusion of various cultures around the world. To attend this school, upcoming kindergarteners must enter the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) Student Placement Lottery called CMS School Choice. Students coming into other grades must take an admission test also provided by CMS Student Placement.

The Latin American Chamber of Commerce (LACC) seeks to increase the visibility and success of Latin American Businesses. Various outlets are established within and outside the organization to assist the individual owner and overall business organization. Events are hosted throughout the year to provide educational and networking opportunities, frequently hosting Latinos and Non-Latino presenters from all over the world. One of the programs the organization runs is the LACCC Education Program which offers a place to explore entrepreneurial interests and build leadership development for entrepreneurs, professionals and youth.

New to Charlotte? Explore other neighborhoods through the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library blog and WelcomeCLT, a digital space created for newcomers to Charlotte.

Resources:

• South Boulevard Branch Library – 4029 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28209 | 704-416-6400
• Harris YMCA - 5900 Quail Hollow Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210 | 704-716-6800
• South Boulevard Forest Hill Church – 6210 Old Pineville Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217 | 704-716-8700
• South End Spanish Club – Charlotte, NC 28217 | Facebook
• Learning Help Centers of Charlotte (LHCC) - 1901 Archdale Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28210 | 980-297-5114
• Collinswood Language Academy – 5621 Flagstaff Dr, Charlotte, NC 28210 | 980-343-5820
• Latin American Chamber of Commerce – 145 C Scaleybark Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209 | 704-237-0552

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This blog post was written by Ana Robles, library assistant for Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.

The Cornelius Library is located in the town of Cornelius in northern Mecklenburg County.  According to the 2020 Census, the population of Cornelius is around 31,400, making it one of the largest towns in Mecklenburg County, similar in population to Mint Hill or Matthews. The Cornelius Library is located in the historic district of Cornelius, almost across the street from Cornelius Elementary School and not far from Cornelius Town Hall and Cornelius Police Department. A frequently recognized aspect of the Cornelius Library is the Mark Twain bronze statue on a bench that faces Catawba Avenue, designed by Cornelius sculptor Jon Hair.

One of the defining features of Northern Mecklenburg County is Lake Norman. Cornelius has the largest shoreline (about 70 miles) of all municipalities on the lake, and has great recreation opportunities and lake access at two of the most beautiful parks in Mecklenburg County, Jetton Park and Ramsey Creek Park. 

Cornelius has a sizable population of Hispanic origin and even has a grocery store, Tienda Maria, that offers Mexican and Latin American products. Some of the local international cuisine located in the area include Osito’s Tacos and Tortas and El Toro Mexican Grill & Bar, as well as Pho NC and Pho Nam.  About 9% of the population of Cornelius is foreign-born, according to the Census Bureau.    

There are many fun activities in Cornelius, including the Cain Center for the Arts, which offers a variety of arts experiences, including classes, workshops, camps, gallery exhibits, concerts and more. Cornelius also hosts a Jazz Festival in Smithville Park, featuring local jazz bands, food trucks, craft beer and children’s activities, as well as a Laketoberfest, featuring live music, food trucks and a kid’s zone with crafts and games. The Town of Cornelius offers events throughout the year with special themes. The YMCA for the North Mecklenburg region is also located in Cornelius and features a variety of programs for members. Another resource for newcomers to the area is The Neighborhood Care Center, which provides and/or coordinates with partners to provide programs and resources to anyone in need. 

New to Charlotte? Explore other neighborhoods through the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library blog and WelcomeCLT, a digital space created for newcomers to Charlotte.

Resources:

• Town of Cornelius |21445 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC | 704-892-6031
• Jetton Park | 19000 Jetton Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031  | 980-314-1001
• Ramsey Creek Park | 18441 Nantz Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031 | 980-314-1001
• Tienda Maria | 19816 S Main St, Cornelius, NC 28031  | 704-894-9700
• Osito’s Tacos & Tortas | 20700 N Main St, Cornelius, NC 28031 | 704-997-5773
• El Toro Mexican Grill & Bar | 20930 Torrence Chapel Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031 | 704-997-2534
• Pho NC | 19420 Jetton Rd #104, Cornelius, NC 28031 | 980-729-3770
• Pho Nam | 18059 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031 | 704-892-9133
• Cain Center for the Arts | 19725 Oak St, Cornelius, NC 28031 | 704-896-8823
• YMCA of Lake Norman | 21300 Davidson St #8553, Cornelius, NC 28031 | 704-716-4400
• Neighborhood Care Center | 19711 Smith Cir, Cornelius, NC 28031  | 704-255-5500

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This blog post was written by Cameron Smith, branch manager for Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.

If you’re friends with a gardener, you’ve probably heard them praise the physical and mental health benefits of gardening. If you’re a gardener, you may view gardening as a form of artistic expression and self-care. However, did you know that horticultural therapy is widely used in physical and vocational rehabilitation and improves memory, cognitive abilities, language skills and socialization?

The terms “Horticultural Therapy (HT)” and “Therapeutic Horticulture (TH)” are often used interchangeably. However, the American Horticultural Therapy Association (AHTA) provides these distinct definitions:

• Horticultural therapy is participating in horticultural activities facilitated by a registered horticultural therapist to achieve specific goals within an established treatment, rehabilitation or vocational plan.

• Therapeutic horticulture is the process through which participants enhance their well-being through active or passive involvement in plant and plant-related activities. (AHTA Definitions and Positions, n.d.)

In the 19th century, Dr. Benjamin Rush, regarded as the “father of American psychiatry,” documented the positive effect working in the garden had on individuals with mental illness. In the 1940s and 1950s, horticultural therapy gained credibility and recognition for its treatment applications to a broader range of diagnoses. As a result, the American Horticultural Association was founded in 1973 to support horticultural therapy practitioners’ professional development, education and expertise.   And each year, the third full week of March has been designated as National Horticultural Therapy Week.

In 2020, Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed the third week in March as Horticultural Therapy Week in North Carolina. The proclamation cited the benefits of HT for all the populations served, including children, youth and adults with disabilities, mental illness or abuse trauma; veterans; persons with delinquent or criminal convictions; seniors and the terminally ill; and patients, staff and visitors at medical facilities.

This year National Horticultural Therapy Week is March 20 through 26. On Monday, March 21, 2022, Myers Park Library and Matthews Library will co-host a virtual program with Mecklenburg Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Rita Stanley on Therapeutic Horticulture: Plant-People Connections -- exploring nature-based therapies’ history, psychology and practicality. 

Rita completed the Master Gardening training program in 2017, and then the first Therapeutic Horticulture Certificate Program offered at UNC in 2019.  She states that the knowledge regarding the power of therapeutic horticulture has changed her perspective.  She enjoys sharing what she has learned with others in hopes that they will also find ways to incorporate it into their lives.

Horticulture Therapy might sound like a weighty topic, but it’s very down-to-earth. You probably already practice a few of these strategies and don’t realize it.  To learn more about this program or register, click here.

For this presentation, a suggested companion book is Therapeutic Gardens: Design for healing spaces by Daniel Winterbottom and Amy Wagenfeld - ISBN 9781604694420. Copies are available at the Library here.

If you’re interested in visiting a local therapeutic garden, visit The Polly Rogers Memorial Sensory Garden located in the Van Landingham Glen of the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens. The Polly Rogers Sensory Garden engages and stimulates all the senses through plantings and interactive elements. The designers wanted to create a magical space that is both contemplative and peaceful and colorful, whimsical, and fun (Botanical Gardens | Polly Rogers Memorial Sensory Garden, n.d.).

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This blog was written by Pamela Kemp, Library assistant at Myers Park Library

Footnotes:

AHTA Definitions and Positions. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2022, from https://www.ahta.org/ahta-definitions-and-positions

Botanical Gardens | Polly Rogers Memorial Sensory Garden. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2022, from https://gardens.charlotte.edu/polly-rogers-memorial-sensory-garden/

Our hearts and thoughts are with the people of Ukraine who are in the middle of unfathomable crisis. We offer our support to those on our staff and in our community who may have family, friends, and loved ones in Ukraine.

While Charlotte Mecklenburg Library celebrates and supports the joy of reading and learning, fosters exploration and personal growth, and connects individuals to each other, the community and the world, it can be difficult to locate resources when conflict and humanitarian crisis arise in our local and global community. We’re here to help.

We hope the resources below help provide insight to what's happening in Eastern Europe.

Ukraine: A List for Understanding the War 2022 

Real Talk for Teens & Middle Grade: War & Ukraine

Ukraine and Talking to Your Kids about War

Kanopy list: Conflict in Ukraine | Kanopy

To provide further context on Ukraine and its tense history with Russia, we’ve carefully curated a collection of documentary and narrative films focused specifically on this country and region. Find these helpful resources below:

• Support Ukraine with hoopla Digital. This list includes books and audiobooks by Ukrainian authors, music by Ukrainian artists, and the Oliver Stone documentary, Ukraine on Fire.
• Better understand the Crisis in Ukraine with this OverDrive collection. These titles will help you understand the history of Ukraine and the current invasion from Russia.

When the Academy Awards airs its “In Memoriam” segment this year, it will include Sidney Poitier who was the first Black actor to win the award for Best Leading Actor in 1963.

Poitier, who passed away earlier this January at the age of 94, was a role model for Black performers for years, and that legacy continues to this day. Two current Academy Award nominees for best actor, Will Smith and Denzel Washington have expressed such to the public with Smith sharing the following message on Instagram:

"An icon, legend, visionary, and true pioneer. Thank you Sidney Poitier for breaking down barriers, creating the path and making it possible for there to be a Will Smith!" 

Washington also reflected on their longstanding friendship stating, “He was the one we all followed and it was an honor to be able to call him a friend.”

The longevity of Poitier’s impact on Hollywood is undeniable. The New York Times reported that his “portrayal of resolute heroes in films like To Sir with Love, In the Heat of the Night, and Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (all films released in 1967) established him as Hollywood’s first Black matinee idol and helped open the door for Black actors in the film industry.” 

What’s more, the newspaper reported how Poitier shaped his extraordinary film career. It stated the actor’s characters often simmered “with repressed anger” and “responded to injustice with quiet determination.” Overall, Poitier portrayed restrained and calm individuals. That typecasting calculation by Poitier led to success as white viewers were pacified by his work. Conversely, some Black moviegoers came to expect more aggressive behavior and emotion on the screen. To partially explain his plight, Poitier once wrote “I felt very much as if I were representing 15, 18 million people with every move I made.”  

Entertainment Weekly Columnist Mark Harris wrote, “Famously, he refused to play bad guys, even those that would have allowed him to challenge himself and stretch his talent. Near the height of his success, he even turned down the chance to star in a film version of Othello, unwilling to risk playing a Black man inflamed by sexual jealousy over a white woman. ‘If the fabric of the society were different, I would scream to high heaven to play villains,’ he said at the time. ‘But…not when there is only one Negro actor working in films with any degree of consistency.’”  

In the early 1960s, after years of acting on the stage, in television and in movies, Poitier reached the pinnacle of entertainment honors with the Oscar award for “his performance in the low-budget Lilies of the Field, as an itinerant handyman helping a group of German nuns build a church in the Southwestern desert.”  During that time, Poitier also quietly helped in the Civil Rights Movement. The result was an on-screen persona buttressing his stance. “His roles tended to reflect the peaceful integrationist goals of the struggle,” wrote the New York Times.

In the decades to follow, Poitier worked as an actor, director and producer in films, and for a period, skipped onscreen work until the late 1980s. His last roles were on television and included portraying Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and the imprisoned Nelson Mandela in South Africia.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has a variety of Poitier’s acting work in major roles as in The Defiant Ones (said to be one of his favorite movies), To Sir with Love and his more recent in The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn. Better yet, read about his life and more in the booklist entitled Sidney Poitier: a selected retrospective.

Access the booklist

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This blog was written by Lawrence Turner, an adult services librarian at South County Regional Library.

Libraries reach beyond walls, and on April 6, 2022,  Charlotte Mecklenburg Library will celebrate National Library Outreach Day for that very reason.

We are joining the American Library Association, or ALA,  as they recognize the amazing work of library staff who meet the needs of customers where they are. Outreach services are essential to the community. Services cover all topics and support all ages. This includes virtual and in person outdoor programs, traditional programs, community festivals and events; and now we can add our Mobile Library to the list of services.

National Library Outreach Day is an opportunity to recognize and thank library staff for bringing library services to the community.  Below, you'll find a fews ways we recommend celebrating the day:

• Organizations and individuals are encouraged to write a letter or send an email to their libraries voicing their support and sharing how the library makes a difference in their lives and the people they serve.
• Use the hashtags #cmlibrary and #LibraryOutreachDay to talk outreach. Tag @cmlibrary when you visit branches or our Mobile Library, MoLi.
• Voice your support of the Libary to community leaders.

Please join us in celebrating National Library Outreach Day and help us recognize the staff and work that goes beyond the library buildings.

April is Autism Acceptance Month and the Library has an array of resources to explore as we work towards developing a more inclusive community. I have had the privilege of learning how to facilitate meaningful programs for neurodiverse populations, which is by far my favorite part of my job. Neurodiversity is defined as “the range of differences in individual brain function and behavioral traits, regarded as part of normal variation in the human population” and a term that reflects personal preference. To me, neurodiversity is when we value and accept (not tolerate) the many ways we can process life.  

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has dedicated its mission to developing inclusive services, and talented staff have pioneered Library services that are now replicated around the world – and the ripple effect of that sharing of knowledge has started to close the gap on inclusion. From increasing accessibility in our branches, developing an accessible digital collection, procuring adaptive technologies and facilitating adaptive & sensory programming, we strive to be an agency that serves with intention. Through a partnership with The Autism Society of Charlotte, the Library has developed a robust Autism Resource Collection located at the Spangler Library in ImaginOn.  

The biggest byproduct of our mission is the countless opportunities we, as Library staff, have to celebrate neurodiversity. The Exceptional Experiences team identifies areas of advocacy and develops programming partnerships that extend the reach of the Library beyond our walls and increase inclusion in our community. We have had the utmost pleasure of developing partnerships with the Autism Society of North Carolina, Greater Down Syndrome Association of Charlotte, Parks & Recreation Therapeutic services and many other agencies. Our desire, joy and goal is developing strong connections with the community-at-large, housing resources that can serve everyone and making sure our program participants know they are valued stakeholders.  

For information relating to adaptive & sensory programming at the Library, see below: 

Adaptive & Sensory Programming

Children’s Book Recommendations and Resources for Autism Acceptance Month:

View Booklist here

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This blog was written by Amrita Patel, outreach specialist for Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.

Calling all readers! Did you miss National Read Across America Day on March 2? Don't fret, we still have a list of recommended reads to get you through the months ahead. Before we share the titles, let's explore a bit about the history of National Read Across America Day.

The holiday, launched in 1998 by the National Education Association, commemorates the birthday of beloved children’s book author, Dr. Seuss, and celebrates the joys of reading. It’s a special day set aside to “stop, drop, and READ.” Dr. Seuss was well known for his love of rhymes and rhyming is one of the building blocks to learning how to read. Although the day has passed, we always encourage reading as literacy is a building block to a life well-lived. Be sure to grab your favorite Dr. Seuss book and snuggle up for an adventure.

With younger readers doing a read aloud, or taking turns reading aloud, or having  dedicated Sustained Silent Reading (SSR) time is beneficial. While you can employ these techniques at any time, we hope you'll get the chance to participate in the next National Read Across America Day! It’s a day for modeling, discussing and connecting with others over a shared love of reading. You could even be playful (like Dr. Seuss)! Serve green eggs and ham or dim the lights and read with a flashlight! If you have a reluctant reader, think outside of the box (like Dr. Seuss)! Instead of reading a book, try some of these interactive alternatives:

• Recipes
• How-to-manuals
• Cartoons or comic books
• Page-a-day calendars
• Children’s magazines or newspapers
• Reader’s Theater

Looking to expand your reading horizons? You could also branch out and try some Dr. Seuss-like children’s books. Here are some popular classics and contemporary options:

1. A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon

Originally published in 1998, “A Bad Case of Stripes” follows Camilla Cream, a young girl who loves lima beans but refuses to eat them in order to fit in with her fellow classmates, who don’t like them at all. But all that worrying about fitting in causes her to develop a case of the stripes, with her body covered in different colored stripes. It’s recommended for children between the ages of four to eight.

2. Tiara’s Hat Parade by Kelly Starling Lyons

“Tiara’s Hat Parade” is centered around young Tiara and her mother, who gives up her dream of owning a hat shop when another hat shop opens up nearby with much less expensive hats. Tiara ends up helping her mother in this illustrated children’s book that’s recommended for ages five and six.

3. The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister

Another classic, “The Rainbow Fish” follows one fish who has glittering scales and learns how to be less selfish and share with others. Throughout the story, the fish ends up giving away his famous scales and gaining friends. The book was first published in 1992 and is recommended for 4- to 8-year olds.

4. Don’t Touch My Hair! by Sharee Miller

 In this picture book, Aria deals with strangers and strange creatures like mermaids and aliens always touching her curls until, one day, she decides that she’s had enough of it. The book is recommended for children who are 2- to 5-year-olds.

5. A Light In The Attic by Shel Silverstein

Shel Silverstein is well-known for his poetry, including collections like “Where The Sidewalk Ends.” Characters like Sourface Ann and Exactlywatt could keep kids entertained for years to come. Another classic that kids might love from Silverstein’s is “The Giving Tree.”

Happy reading!

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This blog was written by Elizabeth Willen, library assistant at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.

This promotion has ended.

It’s National Library Week and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library wants to celebrate by giving you access to e-books and audiobooks with no waiting! We are gifting our customers a small collection of e-books and audiobooks that will be available instantly with no waiting in our OverDrive/Libby resource. This collection will be available April 4-9, 2022.

This week only the below titles will be available to check out with no holds. If you currently have one of these titles on hold, your hold will be immediately filled! You can check out up to three of these titles. Enjoy!

Adult selections:

• The Maid by Nita Prose (e-book)
• Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson (e-book)
• Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones by James Clear (audiobook)
• It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey (e-book)
• The Overnight Guest by Heather Gundenkauf (audiobook)

Youth selections:

• The Good Egg by John Jory (e-book)
• Dino-Easter by Lisa Wheeler (e-book)
• Big Nate in a Class by Himself by Lincoln Pierce (e-book)
• Each Tiny Spark by Pablo Cartaya (audiobook)

Teen Selections:

• I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys (e-book)
• They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera (audiobook)
• Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson (e-book)

Promotion ends April 9, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.

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This blog was written by Amy Richard, library collections manager at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.