The U.S. Constitution empowers the Congress to carry out the census (Article I, Section 2). The Founders of our fledgling nation had a bold and ambitious plan to empower the people over their new government.

A list of virtual and in-person programming during the month of March for Community Read 2025 sponsored by our Community Partner organizations is below:

Want to make a movie to share on the big or small screen? Learn to write a 3-minute/3-page movie screenplay at the Library. This FREE workshop is offered by Girls Rock Charlotte and is open to teens ages 12-18 who are interested in learning how to write a three-minute movie.

ASPIRE Community Capital is an organization committed to helping business owners in under-resourced neighborhoods in the Greater Charlotte area take full advantage of the promise of the American dream.

Once you submit your application, you will receive an online acknowledgement that the application has been received. Your application will be reviewed to determine eligibility and potential for interview. If you are selected for an interview you will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within 30 days, you may assume the position has been filled.

Help your young child prepare for kindergarten with the Library's FREE month-by-month guide to kindergarten readiness. Tips and ideas include skills development, getting ready to read, health and wellness and lots of book recommendations!

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

To improve your child's vocabulary, add more detail to what she says when she talks with you. Research shows that children who have larger vocabularies are better readers. Knowing many words helps children recognize written words and understand what they read.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library offers a range of programs and services for older adults. From financial literacy programs to technology classes to book clubs, we have something for everyone. 

Learning circles are study groups for people who want to take online classes together and in-person.