Nonprofit organizations are governed by a Board, as established in their by-laws. Well-developed boards oversee nonprofits' day-to-day operations, help fundraise and often act as the public face of the nonprofit organization.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of many nonprofit organizations. The value of volunteer hours may be applied to grants that require matching funds from a prospective nonprofit partner.

Grantmakers, including private foundations, corporate foundations and grantmaking public charities, partner with nonprofits to strategically deliver programming and services in all areas of the social sector.  

The Library offers free wireless access (Wi-Fi) at all locations for library patrons to use with their own personal notebooks, laptops, and other mobile devices. These access points are unsecured, accessible only during normal library hours, and filtered to comply with CIPA regulations. A customer's use of this service is also governed by the Library's Internet Policy.

Some Charlotte Mecklenburg Library branches have business tax forms and publications. Please contact your local branch to find out which of these are available.

At our many convenient locations in Mecklenburg County you can find books, movies, music, internet connections, computers and rentable Wi-Fi hot spots, programs for children and adults, and staff trained to find the answers you need.

Nuestras sucursales están ubicadas convenientemente en el condado de Mecklenburg, puedes encontrar libros, películas, programas para niños y adultos, y personal capacitado para encontrar las respuestas que necesitas.

A decision to reduce library hours of operation is made with the safety of library employees and the public in mind.

The Library receives most of its operational funding from Mecklenburg County (approximately 90%). Other funding sources, such as the State of North Carolina, the City of Charlotte, and the Mecklenburg ABC Board, make up a small portion of the Library’s operational funding.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library complies with NC public records law, and has established the following guidelines to affirm the public’s right to access Library records while setting forth a standardized procedure for Library staff when providing information to the public.