Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has everything students need to succeed in school, from early childhood to the next steps after high school such as a career or college. Library cards are free for ALL students attending any school in Mecklenburg County, and CMS students automatically have library accounts via ONE Access™.

The process for starting a nonprofit is similar to starting a business, but with a twist.

Along with the Carolinas - Foundation Center resources, which feature profiles of private and federal government grantmakers, nonprofits may want to further explore resources for other types of fundraising.

Grantspace is the premier Foundation Center resource

Professional organizations for fundraising and nonprofit management help build philanthropic networks that support the social sector.  

Mecklenburg County Asset and Facility Management provides master planning, space planning, architectural design and construction administration services for Library capital projects. 

Kevin Graham's forty year family mystery is finally solved thanks to the help of the Robinson Spangler Carolina Room and Ancestry.com

Before there was Juneteenth, there was Emancipation Day: January 1st, 1863, the day the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect.

The formerly named Beatties Ford Library opened on April 20, 1997, replacing the historical North Branch that served this neighborhood since 1957. This 19,645 sq. ft. branch is located in the heart of Charlotte’s Northwest business and residential corridor and serves a population with diverse needs.

Independence Regional Library serves the diverse population of eastern Mecklenburg County.

North County Regional Library serves northern Mecklenburg County, including the towns of Huntersville, Cornelius and Davidson. Orignally opened in 1997, the building was renovated and re-opened on October 7, 2019 to offer nearly 24,860-square feet.