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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.

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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.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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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.

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Since 1976, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has been partnering with Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) to introduce as many children in grades K-5 as possible to the artform of oral and traditional storytelling. A team of Library staffers across all 20 Library branches raise their hands each May to become the Frontline Storytellers, heading into CMS partner schools to tell stories from all over the world to thousands of Charlotte school children in a single day.

 

Last year this special event transitioned online to our whole community (not only students in CMS) for a full day of traditional oral stories and this year it returns bigger and better than ever!

On Thursday, May 5, 2022 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., there will be more than 10 different storytellers sharing traditional tales on the ImaginOn Facebook page and Library's YouTube channel every 30 minutes from Africa, Ukraine Panama, Bali, Japan, China, The Middle East, Italy, Appalachian and Native American traditions, and more! 

DOWNLOAD OUR CALENDAR FOR A FULL SCHEDULE OF STORIES AND VIEWING LINKS

If you’re a teacher or educator who would like to celebrate with us, we’ve created a interactive and educational activity HERE to learn about each story’s country of origin.

On behalf of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, we invite you to join us for this full-day digital storytelling experience!

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This blog was written by Elyse Barrier, library program coordinator.

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Join us in April for Día, a celebration of children, reading and culture.

Get ready to celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) in April 2022 with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.

Also known as Día, this initiative emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. This year's Día programs are virtual and children and families can experience cultural programs from the comfort of their home. 

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is proud to present, Sonia Manzano as our featured Día guest. Sonia has inspired and educated children and families as "Maria" on Sesame Street for many years. She has been named among the “25 Greatest Latino Role Models Ever” by Latina Magazine.  Manzano contributed to diversity on television and in the educational realm. She is the author of numerous children and adult books including her memoir, Becoming Maria: Love and Chaos in the South. She recently created a new television series for PBS titled Alma’s Way. Don’t miss this presentation on April 20^th at 6:30 p.m. Register on the Library’s website.

 

 

Other Dia programs include an ASL (American Sign Language) storytelling program provided by the Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and a special story time program presented by, I Can Read Black Stories Día edition.  Each of our locations will host a special Día program and beginning April 18^th, Día @ Home, take home activity kits, will be available at our locations while supplies last. On Saturday, April 30^th Join Mr. Nigel’s Music and Criss Cross Mango Sauce for our grand Día finale!

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library celebrates Día as part of its commitment to connecting children and their families to multicultural books, bilingual services, and educational resources.  Learn more about the services provided by the Library's Outreach Department.

For more information or booklist about Día and information on our branch programs visit Día 2022.

 

 

 

Día is a celebration every day of children, families and reading, that culminates yearly with celebrations held across the country on or near April 30th. The celebration emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Learn more.

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Grateful is an understatement. Charlotte Mecklenburg Library wouldn't be as great of a Library without our wonderful volunteers. 

When we closed our libraries in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, we felt it because we have to say "see you later" to our volunteers, too.  Over the last two years, our limited service capabilities allowed us to only bring back a handful of volunteers for special projects.  And, while we were thrilled to work with those we could, we missed all of our volunteers - human and canine alike.

This year, for National Volunteer Week (NVW), which runs April 17-23,  we'd like to recognize  some of the hands - and paws - that use their special gifts wand talents to help us carry out our mission to improve lives and build a stronger community. Thank you for inspiring us and encouraging us to take action, work together and creatively meet our communities challenges.

From all of us at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, thank you Volunteers and Happy National Volunteer Week!

Charlie, a Library volunteer for nearly 10 years,  serves at SouthPark Regional Library. Charlie says, " I love what public libraries stand for and what they provide. The library and its wonderful staff provide a welcoming environment that allows me to be of some service and to remain involved in a small way in the library's mission."

 

 

 

 

Teen volunteer Alexis, loves that libraries can be treasure troves. She enjoys finding adventure at every turn on Library shelves. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Julie, a 30-year volunteer loves the Library and has volunteered at both SouthPark Regional and Myers Park Libraries. Julie loves shelving books and magazines. Why does Julie loves volunteering ? " Because I enjoy BEING there, and doing what I am expected to do there."

 

 

 

 

 

Nancy enjoys books and organizing.  What has been her experience with the Library? She shares this story: "We moved to Charlotte in May 2011. In July 2011, I started volunteering at South County Regional Library. At first, I shelved holds and then I checked in holds sent from other libraries. I must have volunteered there for about 8 years. I started volunteering at SouthPark Regional Library around 2019 until it was closed due to COVID. Just started back up March 15, 2022."

 

 

 

Dylan, a Davidson Library volunteer, loves helping with storytimes and dressing up as characters to bring joy to younger storytime attendees.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Time flies when you're having fun! Don, a SouthPark Regional volunteer,  says he enjoys shelving books and showing patrons how to use search portals. He's been a Library volunteer for about five (5) years.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pretzel Sufnarski has been volunteering with the Library more than 10 years. She started in January 2012 and, since then, has made over 100 visits to the Matthews Library. She has visited along with her owner Tonya Sufnarski, and Tonya’s children, Morgan and Mason. Pretzel patiently listens to many stories from many different children. She also has been involved with some special programs that her owners have implemented at her home branch. This year, Tonya’s youngest son, Mason, will be going to college and Pretzel will retire from her years of service with the library. She and the family will be greatly missed. We so appreciate the dedication of this family in helping the library meet its main goal to build a stronger community.





 

The highlight of volunteering for Elizabeth? Leading and assisting story times. "Listening to the stories, laughing, and being taken into a whole new storybook world were some of my favorite childhood memories and I am so glad that I got to share it with the next generation. I can't wait to volunteer in person again!"

 

 

 

 

Rosemary is an avid volunteer, donating her time to community service even while employed with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS). After retiring from the school system in 2007,  she began volunteering at Atrium Pineville  and SouthPark Regionalto keep busy with meaningful activities. 

She enjoys searching for "lost" books, shelving holds,and pulling holds. 

 

 

 

 

A retired librarian, has been a Library volunteer since 2019. Susan started volunteering as a Reading Buddy. She paused in 2020 when branches closed as a result of COVID-19 and has looked forward to returning. Is it true that librarians never retire? Susan returned because she wanted to give back to the community and instill a love of reading and curiosity  for knowledge in young readers.

 

 

 

 

Sneha enjoys volunteering as a math mentor. The heartfelt and warm thank you note she received from one of her youngest students made her realize the impact she can have on the lives of others with helpful interactions. And she still has the note!

 

 

 

 

 

 

From the beginning, Sherri has been enthusiastic about the Library and Paws to Read. Sherri and her dog Rudi (therapy dog) began volunteering for Paws to Read at the beginning of 2020. Mountain Island Library is grateful to have them both volunteer. Seeing a cute furry friend like Rudi brought so much excitement and joy to the branch! 

Mountain Island thanks Sherri and Rudi for being phenomenal, and for giving time to the library and community even when the world seemed uncertain. Sherri and Rudi toughed it out and continued volunteering virtually for two years.

 

 

Susan is a 13-year Library volunteer who currently gives her time and talents to Mint Hill Library. Described by Mint Hill staff as "a treasure," Susan has lived in cities across the nation from Minneapolis and Chicago to Los Angeles, and now calls Charlotte home. Susan's favorite thing about volunteering? Interacting with staff and being able to help her library and city.

 

 

 

 

 

As she's doing in this photo, Loren is always reaching to new heights to help at South County Regional Library. With her infectiously positive attitude, Loren is a dedicated volunteer who never hesitates to step in wherever needed. She always asks, “what more can I do?” and always wants to learn new tasks to better assist us. The team at South County feel grateful to have her as one of their volunteers.

 

 

 

 

Judy jumped right in at Independence Regional Library when she saw help was needed. A 26-year Library volunteer, Judy pulls holds, helps with shelving materials, and got her start when she saw we were short-staffed and wanted to improve our work process. For that, we're forever grateful.

 

 

 

 

 

Lance has enjoyed volunteering at the Library for 9 years. Described by the team at Mint Hill Library as "thorough," Lance is a wonderful circulation volunteer, ensuring the community gets its hands on requested items in an efficient manner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A 12-year volunteer, Patty is described by Mint Hill staff as a "Jack of all trades!" She assists at Mint Hill Library by shelving books, pulling books for reports and is always willing to assist with whatever tasks need completion. What does Patty enjoy most about volunteering? Library staff and the atmosphere.

Patty is glad to be back!

 

 

 

 

 

Gail started volunteering with the Library in 2019. An elementary school media specialist for 39 years, she retired in 2010 and still enjoys library work. It was only natural that she wanted to volunteer at the Library and help any way she can!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beth loves reading - and she loves Mint Hill Library staff and community members even more! According to Beth, retirement is sweet when you have a "job" that fulfills you. A worthy highlight? You bet. Staff appreciate the positivity Beth brings to her role as a volunteer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Suzanne started volunteering at the Library two months before our initial COVID-19 closure and was excited to return as soon as she could. Celebrated as a super-fast learner, Suzanne says she has always enjoyed libraries and wanted to do something useful with her free time. That, and volunteering helps her keep her must-read list full.

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The Davidson Library is located in the heart of the town of Davidson at the north end of Mecklenburg County. The town of Davidson is a small, close-knit community of approximately 15,000 residents. Davidson Library sits on the Village Green in the Davidson Historic District along Main Street. Lined with an eclectic assortment of shops and restaurants, there is plenty to see and do, including the beloved independent bookstore across the street from the library: Main Street Books. Many residents found their way to Davidson via Davidson College or in retirement.

The Town of Davidson embraces the outdoors. It is important to residents to be a highly walkable town with plenty of sidewalks and bike lanes. Davidson Parks and Recreation maintains several area parks and a historic site, Beaver Dam Plantation. There is a mini-park for toddlers, the Mary Beaty Tot Lot, just across Main Street, behind Summit Coffee. And Roosevelt Wilson Park is just a few blocks behind Main Street. 

Davidson is a town for foodies. Also on Main Street are delicious local restaurants such as the famous Kindred, the historic Davidson Soda Shop diner, Famous Toastery and farm-to-table Pickled Peach. Further up the road are local favorites Whit's Frozen Custard and Sabi Asian Bistro.

The Town of Davidson has an active calendar of events for residents. In the spring, people enjoy coming together for April is for Arts and ReadDavidson in April and Town Day in May. During the summer, everyone enjoys an outdoor concert series called Concerts on The Green that takes place from the "stage" (front porch) of the Davidson Library. Fourth of July is a festive affair in Davidson too. In late fall, everyone gathers to give candy to festive children during the Halloween March, followed closely by Christmas in Davidson and the North Mecklenburg Christmas Parade right after Thanksgiving.

New to Charlotte-Mecklenburg? The Ada Jenkins Center in Davidson and LiveDavidson have resources to help if needed. The Town of Davidson government offices also offers an annual Civics 101 class to introduce new residents to all that Davidson has to offer. Explore other Charlotte neighborhoods, including nearby neighbor Cornelius, through the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library blog and WelcomeCLT, a digital space created for newcomers to Charlotte.

Resources:

• Davidson Library | 119 S. Main St. Davidson, NC 28036 | 704-416-4000
• Ada Jenkins Center | 212 Gamble St. Davidson, NC 28036 | 704-896-0471
• Civics 101 | 216 S. Main St. Davidson, NC 28036 | 704-892-7591
• Davidson College | Davidson, NC 28036 | 704-894-2000
• Davidson Parks and Recreation | 865 South St. Davidson, NC 28036 | 704-892-3349
• Davidson Soda Shop | 104 S. Main St. Davidson, NC 28036 | 704-896-7743
• Kindred | 131 N. Main St. Davidson, NC 28036 | 980-231-5000
• LiveDavidson | 216 S. Main St. Davidson, NC 28036 | 704-940-9653
• Main Street Books | 126 S. Main St. Davidson, NC 28036 | 704-892-6841
• The Pickled Peach | 202 S. Main St. Davidson, NC 28036 | 704-765-2190
• Sabi Asian Bistro | 130 Harbour Place Dr. Davidson, NC 28036 | 704-895-5707
• Summit Coffee | 128 S. Main St. Davidson, NC 28036 | 980-231-5436
• Village Green | 119 S. Main St. Davidson, NC 28036 | 704-892-3349
• Whit's Frozen Custard | 428 S. Main St. Davidson, NC 28036 | 980-231-5365

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Blog post written by Marie Harris, library manager for Davidson Branch at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.

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Summer is a great time for families to spend time together and develop a love of reading and learning. Summer should be all about fun and our Summer Break program can help provide opportunities to read, be creative, develop social skills, learn new things, and so much more! This year, help us read 10 million minutes between June 1 and August 13 as a community!  

Summer Break: Read, Learn, Explore is available online.  

Summer Break includes six activities in addition to reading that help families and communities connect and learn new things. Play and Write are even Every Child Ready to Read pre-literacy skills! Also, the Queen Charlotte activity category has been added this year!  

• Read books, graphic novels, e-books or magazines, or listen to an audiobook. It all counts! 

• Create: try a new recipe, make a video, organize a space in your house or room, learn a craft or hobby. These are just a few ideas to get those creative juices flowing! 

• Explore: discover a new Library resource, find your new favorite book with our booklists, attend an online concert or play, make the time to explore your world. 

• Give: here is your opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life. Chat with a friend or family member, donate to a nonprofit, or send a food delivery to your local emergency responders; the possibilities are endless. 

• Play: ride a bike or take a walk, play a sport, take a yoga or exercise class, play a game, just have fun! 

• Write: send a card to a friend or family member, create a book list using Bibliocommons (the Library’s online catalog), attend a writing workshop with your local library.   

• Queen Charlotte: find Queen Charlotte at your local branch, visit the Queen Charlotte Walks in Her Garden statue, or take a selfie with Queen Charlotte.  

 

Summer Reading 

Enjoy reading this summer with a good book, graphic novel, audiobook or ebook! The Library is full of fun, engaging books. Don’t know what to read? Librarians are ready to help. There is nothing we like more than talking about books. Stop by your nearest Library for recommendations or visit our online catalog. You can also receive a personal reading list created by Library staff by filling out a Find Your Next Read form (Ages 0 – 18, Teens and Adults). 

The Library also offers a wide variety of programs: everything from storytimes and book clubs, to programs helping you plan for college and career.  

This summer, take the time to find the perfect place to read outside. Will you choose a park, a garden, your backyard, or some other amazing location? Take a picture and share on social media with the hashtags  #cmlsummerbreak, #cmlibrary 

Queen Charlotte is looking forward to participating in this year’s Summer Break, “I hope many of my royal subjects will participate in Summer Break. I’m looking forward to signing up my 15 children and reading outside in the lovely garden.” 

Comments? Questions?   

Are you having problems with the Summer Break 2022 website or your account?  Do you have questions about the program?  Feel free to chat with us online or email us at [email protected] for help or feedback.   

The 2022 Summer Break program is brought to you by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library with additional support from Wendy’s, Charlotte Football Club's Greater Goals and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation.   

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This blog was written by Whitney Lebron, children's services librarian at Steele Creek Library.

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Missing your favorite Con?

Don’t worry - Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has you covered with Teen Geek Week happening May 1-7, 2022!

Throughout the week starting on Monday, May 2, check out a variety of online programs including BTS trivia, gaming, comic creations, paper circuits, writing fanfiction and more! Check out the full calendar below or search our online calendar for more details. Don’t miss out on everything else that will be happening on our CMLibrary Teens Instagram @cmlibraryteens that will feature a collection of Marvel-ous activities, gaming, cosplay tutorials and more!

And if you still can't get enough of Teen Geek Week, be sure to download one of the Teen Geek Week Activity Packs or grab one from the teen area in your branch!

Activity Packs

HARRY POTTER  |  ANIME/MANGA  |  STAR WARS  |  GAMING  |  MARVEL VS DC  |  TV/MOVIE  |  DISNEY

 

 VIRTUAL Teen geek week COSPLAY Showcase

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Want to be featured on our CMLibrary Teens Instagram @cmlibraryteens for the Cosplay Showcase? The Teen Geek Week Cosplay Showcase is not a competition, but a way for you to show off your cosplay(s) online that you would like to bring to a con.

Participants must complete this form to enter!

A couple of rules before you submit your costume:

• All cosplays must be appropriate for all ages. Please keep it PG-13.
• Cosplays can be handmade or store-bought.
• Must list full names of everyone in your entry.
• Your video submission must be between 30-60 seconds. Pose, twirl and show off your cosplay.
• Format requirements: 1080px by 1920px (standard size for most smartphones screens) MP4.
• You must have parent/guardian approval to enter. By submitting your application, you are acknowledging you have parent/guardian approval to be featured on our website and social media!

The deadline for submission is Friday, May 6.

Follow us at @cmlibraryteens to stay connected, and never miss out on anything for teens at the Library ever again!

Teen Geek Week Online Programs

Virtual Scavenger Hunt: The adventure awaits! Throughout Mecklenburg County, there are some really cool Art Murals! Take a picture and share it with us for a chance to score one of our Geek Packs! Tag us on Instagram @cmlibraryteens by May 6, 2022, by using the hashtag #cmlibraryteengeekweek, for a chance to win a prize in our Raffle.

• Harry Potter Teen Trivia

• Teen Board Games
• Anime Art Basics
• STEAM 101: Paper Circuits Star Wars (South Boulevard)

• Wordle Wednesday
• Tween Trivia Throwdown: Star Wars
• Teen Reading Rants (Graphic Novels and Comics)
• Learn, Connect, Play: Among Us (South Boulevard)
• Star Wars Day Trivia
• Cosplay 101 with Hayley & Michael (Teens Live on Instagram)

• Anime Art Coloring
• THROH Pokémon Bingo
• Let's Write Fanfiction!
• Manga vs Anime
• Dungeons and Dragons For Tweens!
• Manga Mania Teen Comic Book Club (South Boulevard)

• Fan - Art Friday
• Free Comic Book Day (North County Regional Library)
• Free Comic Book Day (Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library)
• Teen Geek Club: Annual Superhero Assembly Mystery (South Boulevard)

 

• Free Comic Book Day North County
• Free Comic Book Day Allegra Westbrooks
• Free Comic Book Day Steele Creek
• Teen Geek Club: Superhero Assembly South Boulevard

ESCAPE ROOMS:

RESCUE BABY YODA ESCAPE ROOM  |  HARRY POTTER ESCAPE ROOM  |  HAMILTON ESCAPE ROOM 

HUNGER GAMES ESCAPE ROOM  |  RIVERDALE ESCAPE ROOM

RESOURCES

Comics

• CMLIbrary Comics
• Hoopla Digital
• Overdrive Teen Collection
• Comic Con at Home
• UNCC Special Collections
• Library of Congress Webcomics Archive
• Pixton
• Image Comics
• VIZ Media
• Tokyopop
• Webtoons
• Manga 101

Cosplay:

• Cosplay Bibliocommons List

Cosplay Tutorial Guides:

• Universal Class
• Cosplay.com
• Certified Comics
• Geek Gals
• KamuiCosplay
• CosplayCentral

Videos Playlists:

• Mango Serene
• Michael & Hayley
• MakeLovelyCosplay
• KamuiCosplay

Role Playing Games:

• Dewey & Dragons Book List
• Beginner Guides for Dungeons & Dragons
• Free Weekly Dungeons & Dragons Material
• Magic the Gathering Rules
• Accessibility and Inclusion Resources for RPGs
• How to Virtually Play RPGs
• Slaying Real Monsters & Building Communities Through Role Playing Games

Teen Geek Week Discord Server

Can’t get enough of Teen Geek Week? Join our discord, our virtual hangout space to share, socialize and make new friends. It’s open to anyone in grades 6-12.

While participating in Teen Geek Week Discord Server, moderators will hold participants to Charlotte Mecklenburg Library guidelines as well as the Discord Guidelines in order to create an affirming environment for all participants.

Users will have to agree to the Server guidelines when they join before they can join the discussion. Violation of Center or Discord guidelines can result in removal from the server.

JOIN OUR DISCORD

 *Note: You may be subject to screening to confirm your identity before being granted full server access.

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Thsi blog was written bu Kiara Garrett, teen service specialist for Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.

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Are you looking to jumpstart a new career but don't know where to begin? Maybe you're wanting to move up in a current role or try something new altogether. Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is here to help by offering access to a variety of great online resources to help you on your way. Continue reading to learn about some of the wonderful free resources available to you with your Library card.

LinkedIn Learning - LinkedIn Learning is an online educational site that includes over 3,000 courses (and over 130,000 videos) in popular fields like web design, web development, IT, education/instruction, media production, and business.  

Ferguson's Career Guidance Center - Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center is a comprehensive resource for career exploration and planning that allows users to quickly find the valuable career information they need, whether it’s industry and professions articles, school planning resources, or skills and career advice.

Learning Express - Suite of highly-acclaimed eLearning solutions which provide interactive tutorials, practice tests, e-books, flashcards and articles for academic skill-building, standardized test preparation, career development and more.

LibGuide: Careers - LibGuides are a subject guide that pulls together all types of information about a particular subject or topic.  Charlotte Mecklenburg Library LibGuides contain information about our Library's resources (books, databases, etc.) and web sites that are relevant to the subject or topic.  

Tutor.com - Adult learners can get help in English and Spanish. Tutors are available for career help, including resume review, job searching and interview preparation. Tutors can also help with GED and Citizenship preparation, and essay review. Additionally, tutors can help adult learners with back to school needs.