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Charlotte Mecklenburg Library operates under the guidance of a volunteer Board of Trustees whose members give generously of their time, talent and support to further the Library's mission. The Board consists of eleven trustees, ten of whom are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners and one of whom is appointed by the Board of Education. The Board of Trustees hires, directs and advises the Library CEO, adopts organizational policies and an annual budget, and serves as principal advocate for the organization.

The roots of Charlotte Mecklenburg Library can be traced to 1891 when, during a period of Charlotte history characterized by boom and civic pride, a group of prominent citizens organized the Charlotte Literary and Library Association.

The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is one of America’s leading urban public libraries, serving a community of more than one million citizens in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Through 20 locations, targeted outreach and online, the Library delivers exceptional services and programs, with a mission to improve lives and build a stronger community. In short, we strive to be essential to our community.

After months of renovations, Plaza Midwood Library reopens with new facility upgrades.

The Sugar Creek Library is located inside the Sugar Creek Service Center on N. Tryon Street, just south of the Sugar Creek Road intersection. The 9,300 sq. ft. branch building, a venture between the city of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, houses the library and David 3 District Police Office.

The formerly named Beatties Ford Library opened on April 20, 1997, replacing the historical North Branch that served this neighborhood since 1957. This 19,645 sq. ft. branch is located in the heart of Charlotte’s Northwest business and residential corridor and serves a population with diverse needs.

The West Boulevard Library is known throughout the community for its commitment to quality programming and service. With more than 12,500 sq. ft., West Boulevard Branch Library and Learning Resources Center has significantly increased in size of the small facility it replaced.

The University City Regional Library serves the University City area of Charlotte, one of the fastest growing business, health care and academic areas of the county. This library has expanded its facilities to better serve its growing community.

The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library provides meeting space to some groups depending on the purpose of the meeting.