Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s services extend beyond our physical locations.

Books in Parks? What a novel idea! A walk in the park has taken on new meaning.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is one of America’s leading urban public libraries, serving a community of over one million residents in Mecklenburg County, NC.

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Charlotte Mecklenburg Library offers a variety of resources and programs for the Charlotte writing community. Whether you are interested in joining a writing group, self-publishing your book or attending a panel discussion—we have something for you! The Carolina Author Collection is a special collection for authors living in and around Mecklenburg County including nearby South Carolina counties.

Thank you for your interest to become a presenter with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library! To ensure a positive experience for both you and the library, please review the following guidelines and complete the program presenter application form below to help us determine if your program is a fit for our organization.  

In 2025, we’re marking 10 amazing years of ONE Access, and we’ll be celebrating all year long with “Top 10” lists you won’t want to miss!

Get to know the SouthPark Regional community with the Library's WelcomeCLT program.

For years, Cinco de Mayo has been incorrectly celebrated as the day of Mexican independence. In reality, May 5 commemorates Mexican victory over the French army during the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Learn more about the celebration of Cinco de Mayo here.