Foundation Center Online Professional the premier resource for locating in-depth information about grantsmakers and their grants. Includes profiles for 140,000 grantmakers and 4 million grants. This resource is available for in-library use only. Please visit your local branch for access.

What is a makerspace? It's a learning environment for people to connect with others and create meaningful projects, using technologies and other tools that might not be easily accessible. Here are three types of maker experiences currently offered at your Library. 

Charles Thomas, an artist, educator and entrepreneur, is the Charlotte Program Director for the Knight Foundation.  In Charlotte the Knight Foundation focuses on building an equitable and inclusive city that attracts and retains diverse talent, promotes economic opportunity and fosters a culture of civic engagement. Previously, Charles was the Executive Director of Queen City Forward.

Amy Hawn Nelson is currently with the University of Pennsylvania in the School of Social Policy and Practice in the Actional Intelligence for Social Policy as the director of training and technical assistance and was formerly the director of the Institute for Social Policy.

Dr. Stacey Brown is the founder of Anaya Enterprises, which provides consulting services to students, their families and traditionally under-resourced communities regarding financial aid for higher education.

All Charlotte Mecklenburg Library locations have voter registration forms available year-round for customers to complete and mail to the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections (BOE).

Grounded in more than a century of service to the community, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library serves the million residents of Mecklenburg County while preparing to serve the next million to come.

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

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Library September 15-October 15.

Beginning September 7, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library regional branches and ImaginOn will be open on Sundays at 1:00 p.m-5:00 p.m. Sunday hours will be in place until May 17, 2026. Visit your nearest regional branch to find a new read, use a computer, enjoy a program, and so much more!