During Carowinds Library Week, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library customers can enjoy discounted tickets to Carowinds. Read more for details.

Saturday, July 20 marked 50 years since two American astronauts became the first humans to walk on the moon.

Each summer Charlotte Mecklenburg Library encourages people of all ages to participate in our summer learning program, Summer Break: Read, Learn, Explore. There are lots of reasons why! We think one of the best parts of Summer Break is hearing from participants about all the wonderful, little, powerful or unexpected ways that the program has impacted their lives.

Did you know the Library offers databases on science? Try out one or more of these digital resources for free with your Library card and learn something new!

We want to send a special thank you to the sponsors of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's Summer Break learning program.

Two Charlotte Mecklenburg Library locations are helping make sure that kids eat during the summer.

Chocolate Chip Cookies are an American staple. But, do you know why? In honor of National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room team dishes about the history of this sweet treat.

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.

The "View the Right Thing" film series at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library honors filmmaker Spike Lee , his cinematic greats and the works of those inspired by his art.

In this age-old debate of North vs. South, learn about the history of barbecue in the Carolinas and some fun facts to share at your next get-together.