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Celebrate International Games Month at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library!
October 23, 2025
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This blog was written by Leah Harvey of the Mountain Island Library branch.
Back for the third year in a row, Charlotte Mecklenburg Libraries all across the county are celebrating International Games Month (IGM)! This initiative aims to connect communities to their libraries through the wonderful world of gaming – and there are a TON of different ways to get involved!
Want card games? The Library has programs to teach you how to play Pokémon at ImaginOn or show off your stuff during Duolingo Live at Independence Regional. Looking for your next adventure? Try Dungeons & Dragons or other role-playing games at various branches! Have you been dying to dominate the Monopoly board? Celebrate IGM through different board game programs, like the Mighty Meeple board game night at University City Regional!
There are tons of international games available to try out, too! Are you curious how to play Mahjong? Have you ever wondered what games are commonly played in Africa? Look no further than the variety of international gaming programs taking place this November!
If you’re looking for something more “plugged in”, you’ll find no shortage of video games around the different libraries! Relax at a cozy game cafe or crush your competition in Smash Bros! Create your favorite video game character at Teen Art Club: Pixel Art at the Cornelius Library branch.
New this year, the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is collaborating with community organizations to bring an exciting after-hours special event filled with fun games from around the world! Check out the After-Hours International Game Fair at the University City Regional Library on November 21st from 6:00-9:00 pm! Come explore food and games from countries like Mexico, Germany, India, Japan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and more. You can even connect to local gaming organizations in the Charlotte, USA area! All participants will receive a “passport” upon entry that they can use to travel around the branch to each country. This is an event you won’t want to miss.
There’s something for everyone during International Games Month, and you don’t want to miss out on the fun! Sign up for a program today at cmlibrary.org/calendar.
Let’s Game On!
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Mountain Island Library Will Close on Nov. 1.
October 2, 2025
Beginning Nov. 1, the Mountain Island branch will temporarily close for renovations and facility maintenance. The Library will replace the roof, update lighting, and service the HVAC and other mechanical systems during the closure. The branch is expected to reopen in January 2026.
Q: Where will my holds go?
A: All customer holds will be sent to Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library beginning November 1. You are able to change your pick-up location to any other CML branch. Allegra Westbrooks Regional, West Boulevard and North County Regional are the nearest Mecklenburg County Library locations. The last date to pick up holds from Mountain Island will be Thursday, October 30th (10/30/25).
Q: While Mountain Island Branch Library is closed, where’s the nearest location to use a computer?
A: Allegra Westbrooks Regional, West Boulevard, and North County Regional are the nearest Mecklenburg County locations and have computers and seating.
Q: While Mountain Island Branch Library is closed, will I still be able to return books here?
A: No, the outside book return will not be available during our closure. You can return items to any other CML location. The book drop will close at 4:30pm on Friday, October 31 (10/31/25).
As we receive more information regarding the closure, we will update this blog accordingly.
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BiblioBoard Library
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In BiblioBoard Library, you will discover local content from self-published North Carolina authors as well as the NC LIVE Home Grown e-book Collection.
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In BiblioBoard Library, you will discover local content from self-published North Carolina authors as well as the NC LIVE Home Grown e-book Collection.
Indie North Carolina
- Enjoy titles from your local, independently published author in North Carolina in this collection. Check out the highlights to find the top picks from Library Journal !
Home Grown e-book Collection from NC LIVE
- This module from NC LIVE contains a wide selection of content including innovative fiction, nonfiction, mystery & suspense, horror, fantasy, travel guides and much more. This e-book collection provides North Carolina library customer's access to more than 1,000 e-book titles from North Carolina-based publishers and features a range of content, including novels by popular North Carolina authors, poetry, short stories, and non-fiction.
Popup Picks
- Popup Picks is your go-to collection for your next Community Read! Filled with top independently published eBooks, all with unlimited-use access, it is perfect for readers of all ages.
Library Board Core
- K-12 Curated Classroom Content accompanied with common core teaching guides. A perfect collection to share with your schools. Covering a wide-range of topics—including Literature, Philosophy, History, Geography and Science.
Access to titles in BiblioBoard is unlimited. No holds and no waiting!
Titles in this collection can also be accessed with the Biblioboard mobile app.
App Name: Biblioboard Library
- Search for "Biblioboard Library" in your app store. Download.
- Login with your Biblioboard account. If you don't have an account, you must create an account first using a desktop coming. Access Biblioboard from the Library's Research and Learn page and create a personal account. An account will also allow you to use customization features like saving books as favorites, adding notes or comments and bookmarks.
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Pressbooks
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Pressbooks is an easy-to-use online software that allows you to create professional-quality e-book and print ready files in ePUB, MOBI, and PDF formats. You can create and export as many items as you wish!
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To login to Pressbooks, click Access Now. You will be required to make a Biblioboard Library username and password and provide an email address.
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