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

Books in Parks? What a novel idea! A walk in the park has taken on new meaning.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library announces the return of Community Read in March 2025 with a focus on creating community dialogue around, “Art Is…”

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is one of America’s leading urban public libraries, serving a community of over one million residents in Mecklenburg County, NC.

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Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is often recognized for its efforts both locally and nationally, in the form of awards and other honors. In addition, Library employees are often recognized as experts in their field, and are invited to share that expertise in various ways such presentations and publications. These efforts support the Library's role as essential leader. 

Below are previous awards received by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.

Through embracing innovation as an organizational strategy and process, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is creating a culture where experimentation is encouraged, rewarded, and elevated across the library system.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library offers a variety of resources and programs for the Charlotte writing community. Whether you are interested in joining a writing group, self-publishing your book or attending a panel discussion—we have something for you! The Carolina Author Collection is a special collection for authors living in and around Mecklenburg County including nearby South Carolina counties.