Please read to learn more about recent changes made to available audiobook options in OverDrive/Libby.

Hugh Roy Smith (1908-1979) grew up with a love of horticulture. A native of Cornelius, North Carolina, Smith opened Cornelius Floral Gardens in 1933, which later became known as Smith’s Flowers and Nurseries, Inc. This blog is part of the “Behind the Vault Doors” series, and explores the life and legacy of Hugh Roy Smith and his mission to positively impact morale through the power of flowers.

Banned books are no match for Freedom to Read Week! Here's how your Charlotte Mecklenburg Library will celebrate September 26-October 2, 2021.

Black Life in America is a unique digital archive covering the African American experience from the early 18th century to the present day. This primary source collection offers a window into centuries of African American history, culture, and daily life from more than 19,000 American and global newspapers including over 400 current and historical Black publications. 

Walker Doermann, a librarian at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, shares the great savings she's obtained over the years with her library card.

A national push is underway to retool the existing Voting Rights Act following recent court decisions to diminish it. A significant strategy involves using the name of a famous politician for the new bill.

What makes Independence Regional Library wonderful? Library employee Alice Araiza reflects on what she loves about the Independence Regional branch location.

Hey, good lookin'! What ya got cookin'? October is National Cookbook Month and you can find the best recipes to try right at your local Library branch. We're also starting a social media cookbook challenge: get your bowls, start your timers and GO!

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has books and resources featuring Black children as leads to help them feel represented and excited about STEAM Month.

African Americans can learn important history lessons by reading about their involvement with the Supreme Court. Several helpful books are on Library shelves now.