John O'Connor is the Manager of the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room and Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's archives and special collections. He received BAs in Political Science and Contemporary European Studies from UNC Chapel Hill. He also holds a Master of Science, Information Science and a Master of Public Administration also from UNC Chapel Hill. Prior to working for Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, John served as the Scholarly Communications Librarian at Boston College, Educating Stewards of the Public Information Infrastructure (ESOPI) Fellow at UNC Chapel Hill, and Program Support Assistant for Digital Preservation Outreach and Education (DPOE) at the Library of Congress.

An exciting new opportunity for students and their families is coming to the Library next month! Learn more about how you and your child can get the academic help you need.

Free Library Cards are available to residents of Mecklenburg County, and to those who live outside of Mecklenburg County but are Mecklenburg County property owners. Includes a form.

Free Library Cards are available to residents of Mecklenburg County, and to those who live outside of Mecklenburg County but are Mecklenburg County property owners. Includes a form.

The mission is to inspire Black boys and other vulnerable children to read for fun through child-centered, culturally responsive, and community-based programming and content.

Learn how the Library's Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room helped the Graham and Shipp families trace their roots.

Whether you’re new to Charlotte or new to the United States, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is excited you’ve chosen the Queen City as your home! Charlotte is Certified Welcoming, which is a formal designation by Welcoming America for cities and counties that have created policies and programs reflecting their commitment to immigrant inclusion.

Searching? See what you can find with your library card this September during Library Card Sign-up Month.

Essays that provide a deeper understanding of how current issues stem from actions and policies of the past.

The new Main Library groundbreaking brought a well-deserved spotlight to the innovative and architecturally stunning project led by internationally acclaimed architect Snøhetta.