The Black Entrepreneur Series (BE Series) highlights Black Businesses and business owners in the Charlotte area. Find out how these entrepreneurs got their start, by joining us every week for the month of February for in-depth interviews and Q&A.

The stock market can be intimidating. Getting help with financial planning and investments can be costly. Who do you trust, how much do you invest, when is the right time, how much do you need to start? Even DIY investing can be costly because of the fees associated with research sites. But, you can get started today with FREE resources available at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. All you need is your library card.

Get a free copy of the Community Read titles beginning February 1 while supplies last.

Join us in celebrating diversity in literature during the National African American Read-In on February 18, 2023.

Celebrate the opening of "Signs of Plaza Midwood," a new permanent exhibit at Plaza Midwood Library, featuring the old Penguin sign, historic photographs and signs from neighborhood businesses. The exhibit is a collaboration between the Plaza Midwood Neighborhood Association, Plaza Midwood Merchants, WhirlyPig Design and Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.

Why should you care about diversity in children's literature? Author Charlitta Hatch explains.

Local author Kristi Cruise reflects on the importance of showing diverse characters in children's literature.

Monica Brown is the Branch Manager at Steele Creek. She has been with CML for nine years with six of those coming at Steele Creek. Her favorite thing about working at the Library is being part of her community and helping others in technology, education or finding new adventures in a great book. Monica’s favorite books are anything by Carol Goodman and her favorite hobby is being outdoors in the woods or mountains.

Amanda Corbett is the Branch Manager at North County. She is coming up on four years with CML, all of those being at North County. Her favorite parts about working at the Library are helping customers and feeling supported in her work. Amanda loves a cozy mystery book and has too many favorite authors and series to narrow down to just one. She grew up working on her family’s farm on the coast of North Carolina. Amanda is married and has four cats: Gracie, Lucy, Lillie-Rose and Daisy.

Anne Mavian is the Branch Manager at Mint Hill. She has been with the Library for 15 years, including five at Mint Hill. Anne’s favorite part of working with CML is the diversity of staff and community because she can learn new things each day. Her favorite book is “Gift from the Sea” by Anne Morrow Lindbergh. Prior to moving to Charlotte, Anne was working in industrial construction as a project manager for a bridge contractor in the Detroit area. Outside of CML, Anne is Chair of the Intellectual Freedom Committee for the North Carolina Library Association.