Earlier this month, several publications reported that the major library book supplier Baker & Taylor is closing its doors. Baker & Taylor is a current supplier of books for Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, and we are closely monitoring the situation. Although we have not received official communication from Baker & Taylor regarding a closure, we wanted to inform you of our plans moving forward and let you know what to expect in the coming months regarding new and popular titles.

As we learn more about the situation with Baker & Taylor and implement a contingency plan, wait times may increase for new and popular titles. This may also increase the wait times for digital titles. 

CML is a nimble organization, and we purchase book titles – physical and digital – from several channels, including major book distribution companies as well as smaller suppliers.  We will continue our practice of exploring additional vendors to ensure you can access the books you want to read at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. 

We apologize in advance for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work through this situation. The Library remains committed to providing customers with a vast collection that covers the topics that are important to you.