Due to the wide variety in the number of workstations at each branch, availability of personal computers, software applications and advance reservations may vary. Check with each location for more information.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to its websites. The following discloses our information gathering and dissemination practices:

Teacher Loan cards are a special privilege granted to educators and patrons who work for institutions and facilities that educate or care for children in Mecklenburg County.

You may go to any of our twenty branches to get a card. You will be required to show proof of residency (see below) before a card is issued. Or, if you are over 18 years of age, you may apply for a card online.

Proctoring services The Library can and cannot provide

The Library has a wealth of tools and services that support educators and students during the school year. Encouraging children to read and use the library is the best thing you can do to help them to do better in school and continue learning throughout their lives.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library serves as the flagship training Foundation Info Network (FIN) partner for NC and SC with Foundation Center.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has everything students need to succeed in school, from early childhood to the next steps after high school such as a career or college. Library cards are free for ALL students attending any school in Mecklenburg County, and CMS students automatically have library accounts via ONE Access™.

The process for starting a nonprofit is similar to starting a business, but with a twist.

Along with the Carolinas - Foundation Center resources, which feature profiles of private and federal government grantmakers, nonprofits may want to further explore resources for other types of fundraising.

Grantspace is the premier Foundation Center resource