Looking for a good book, but not sure where to start? Books and Authors is a literary collection that lets you browse by character, subject, location and time period.
This database contains company, industry, economic and geopolitical market research from three sources, including Hoover's Company Profiles, OxResearch from Oxford Analystica, and Snapshots.
Charlotte Business Journal has daily business news updates, dozens of popular topics from around the nation and the latest networking for Charlotte and surrounding areas.
Troubleshooting
The Periodicals List shows full-text magazines, newspapers, and journals that the Library has access to and tells how to find them. The list includes electronic resources, paper, and microform holdings.
Newsbank provides library customers with digital access to The Charlotte Observer. Databases can be searched separately as well as together. Articles are searchable by name, keyword or phrase.
Included in our access:
* Image database: When you view or select a date, phrase, etc. the results will show an image of the article as it appeared in print.
** Text database: A text database provides access to the text of the article, but it does not include images or display that article as it appeared in print.
How to access The Charlotte Observer content with your library card:
Need help? Newsbank provides tips and tricks here.
The Charlotte Post newspaper is minority owned and operated, and is a leading provider of diversified news, information, and entertainment from a Black perspective. Full text of issues from December 2006 to current is available.
This blog was written by Annie Holleran, Teen Associate at the ImaginOn library branch.
Happy International Games Month (IGM)!
IGM is an initiative run by volunteers around the world to reconnect communities through their libraries around the educational, recreational, and social value of all types of games – and CML has done a LOT of gaming so far this November!
This month, we’ve offered gaming programs for all ages and all types of gamers: we’ve had Minute to Win It games at North County Regional, a Puzzle Swap at SouthPark, Chess at South County Regional, the Haunted Havoc Gaming Tournament at West Boulevard, Dewey and Dragons at TONS of branches, and SO much more! A HUGE thanks to those who have picked up a controller or puzzle piece, a new game or an old favorite.
If you think you may have missed out on a great gaming program, don’t worry – we have plenty of programs planned for the second half of the month, too. Check out After Hours Board Games at Founders Hall, Among Us at South Boulevard, Giant Board Games at Matthews, Overcooked at Pineville, Miniature Painting at Allegra Westbrooks, Cozy Gaming Arts & Crafts at ImaginOn, or Board Game Night with community partner Potions & Pixels at University City. You can even browse through our program catalog for something that catches your eye!
Games bring people together and we’re so grateful for everyone who’s played along with us so far this month – we have lots more gaming planned for November so sign up and get your game on!!
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November 30, 2023
*Written by Alesha Lackey, Regional Branch Manager at Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library*
Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library is gearing up for the 2023 Community Christmas Celebration! The event, held on Sunday, December 10, 2023, is an opportunity for the community to connect with the Library, local Black-owned businesses, and community resources while celebrating the holiday season.
The celebration is an afternoon of fun for the whole family with music, food, fellowship and an opportunity to have a photo taken with Allegra Westbrooks’s own soulful Santa.
The event will highlight local businesses like Chef Aniah Franklin of Chef FLii & Flight Crew. Franklin, a UNCC alum, has been a personal chef since 2017. North Carolina authors, Xavier Zsarmani, Sr. and Xavier Zsarmani, Jr. will read their debut picture book, How to Catch a Bully Fish.
Repeat vendor, Archive CLT will provide hot chocolate and coffee for the event. When asked to participate again this year, Terry said, “I am ready to put back on my green and red and celebrate with you all! We had so much fun last year!”
Opera Carolina in association with the Arts and Sciences Council will present Musical Storytime with a special performance of Hansel and Gretel. Participants will even be able to decorate their gingerbread-man-inspired cookies from Smallcakes Utopia. There will also be a special appearance by The Grinch!
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is committed to equitable practices. Located on Beatties Ford Road, Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library serves a diverse community. This event celebrates diversity and all vendors, presenters, and community partners who will participate were intentionally selected with that in mind.
Learn more and let us know you are coming by clicking this link.
December 15, 2023
This blog was written by Elyse Berrier, library program coordinator for Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.
It’s time for Winter Break! Whether your student finds themself looking forward to a couple weeks off from school, or they would rather be in school, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is the place to be! Creative, educational, and fun programming and activities abound to keep your child engaged until school returns in 2024. Find out how you and your entire family can make the most of your Winter Break out of school time:
Winter-themed Storytimes
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is known for fabulous daily storytimes featuring songs, rhymes, books, and movement activities that support literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and reading in your child. During Winter Break our Library staff facilitate Winter themed Storytimes sure to capture your child’s attention! Participate with the entire family to add excitement to your Winter Break. Find a nearby storytime by visiting the calendar and filtering for your library branch on the left side of the page.
Programs Galore
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library programs are also educational to keep your child’s academic skills sharp! Many programs featuring science, critical thinking, art and more are available this Winter Break. Make an ornament, explore kitchen chemistry by making hot chocolate, make fluffy slime, and much more! 101 Winter Break programs (and counting!) are available at various Library locations for you to take advantage of. Programs are available for all ages: babies to older adults!
Come Visit
If you need to get out of the house, your whole family is invited to come visit your nearest Library branch! Libraries are open every day for you to browse the collection as a family, or save time by placing your books on hold online so they are ready for you to pick up when you arrive. Not sure what books to check out? Ask our Library staff! Library staff love to share book recommendations and point your child in the right direction. Staff members also curate lists of books online that are a great place to start! Check out and read a great book (or two!) this Winter Break.
We will consider it our absolute honor for you to visit the Library this Winter Break. Programs are free for all ages and our cozy welcoming spaces and staff are here for you and your whole family!
