Originally coined Black Music Month, the commemoration was conceived by black music moguls Kenny Gamble, Dyana Williams and Ed Wright in the 1970s and initiated by President Jimmy Carter on June 7, 1979. The holiday was later renamed African American Music Appreciation Month by President Barack Obama in 2009.  

Welcome to Week 3 of Summer Break! Summer Break 2019 will run from June 1, 2019 until August 10, 2019. Check out how the program works and sign up today!

The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is proud to host the Charlotte Readers Podcast with Landis Wade!

It's week four of Summer Break! Come take a look at what's happening behind the scenes!

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library welcomes its first-ever Historian-in-Residence, Dr. Tom Hanchett, who on July 1, 2019 begins a 12-month residence.

Scaleybark Library is moving to a new home location in fall 2019. More details to come.

June is Great Outdoors Month. Get up, get outside and go DO something you love!

For many Americans, July 4 is synonymous with Independence Day. However, in one North Carolina county, Independence Day comes early, on May 20 to be exact.

Did you know that Independence Day was almost celebrated on July 2? This piece explores the history of American independence.

The Library's Summer Break program is perfect for all ages. That means parents, guardians and caregivers can log reading time and activities for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, too!