Beginning Sept. 8, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library regional branches and ImaginOn will be open on Sundays at 1:00 p.m-5:00 p.m. Visit us to find a new read, use a computer, enjoy a program, and so much more! Find your nearest regional branch below.
Allegra Westbrooks
Independence
North County
South County
SouthPark
University City
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2024 Summer Bookmark Contest for Children
September 13, 2024
This summer, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library hosted our first ever bookmark contest for children in grades K-5 to encourage reading, learning, and exploring while showcasing the creativity of our community. And you better believe it—y’all are creative!
We received over 800 bookmark entries—including ones from every library location as well as entries from outside of Mecklenburg County and even outside of North Carolina! Themes included everything from love of books and reading (which made our hearts so happy!) to nature, animals, positive messages, and beautiful patterns. We also got to see unique materials used to complete the challenge, with everything from watercolors, stickers, beads, and even playdough used in some of the designs!
The depth and breadth of talent was so much that we changed course when it came to our winners. While we originally planned to select just 2 winners (one for grades K-2 and one for grades 3-5), it quickly became clear we needed a winner for each grade level. Our amazing summer Volunteens helped us narrow down selections and then voted on the winners at the end of the contest. The teen input was so valuable, and we appreciate their time and dedication to this project!
We are thrilled to announce the winners below, and copies of each bookmark will be available to pick up in every library location while supplies last. A huge thank you to our community for your response to this contest, and CONGRATULATIONS to our winners.
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NC Kids Digital Library: Level Up
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NC Kids Digital Library offers e-books, audiobooks, and Read-Alongs for readers grade 4 through grade 8.
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E-Books
Market Atlas
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Market Atlas provides tools for both interactive online research and easy predefined report access. These tools and reports are reflected across multiple product modules including Company, Sustainability, Industry, Country and Economic analysis.
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Research Databases
Tracey West
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The Library Celebrates World Refugee Day!
June 18, 2024
World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honor refugees around the globe. It falls each year on June 20 and celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. World Refugee Day is an occasion to build empathy and understanding for their plight and to recognize their resilience in rebuilding their lives.
The Library wants use this chance to share its resources from WelcomeCLT, specifically its immigration resources page. From naturalization to resettlement communities and world languages, the WelcomeCLT has a number of resources at your disposal.
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Children's Lucky Day Collection at ImaginOn and Sugar Creek!
June 27, 2024
Customers can now visit ImaginOn and Sugar Creek Library to check out books from the Library's Children's Lucky Day Collection!
The Children's Lucky Day Collection is a collection of highly popular books that are available for immediate check-out. It is made up of popular graphic novels and chapter books that are often checked out.
These collections will always goes back to ImaginOn and Sugar Creek and will not be discoverable in BiblioCommons. The goal is for customers to walk in and discover it.
One important change we are making to both Lucky Day Collections is increasing the number of checkouts from three to up to six items per account. The check out period will be the same as other materials (3 weeks), but renewals will not be allowed. We want as many readers as possible to enjoy the collection. Good luck!
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Disability Pride Month at the Library!
July 18, 2025
July is Disability Pride Month!
Did you know that you can utilize 3D printing technology to assist you or your loved ones with physical disabilities and limitations? There are countless designs out there to help with tasks ranging from opening doors, cooking, getting dressed, and so much more!
This year to celebrate Disability Pride Month, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s South County Regional Branch will be 3D printing select assistive devices and mobility aids at no cost to you! You can check out the list of qualifying items here.