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

Professional organizations for fundraising and nonprofit management help build philanthropic networks that support the social sector.  

Nonprofit organizations are governed by a Board, as established in their by-laws. Well-developed boards oversee nonprofits' day-to-day operations, help fundraise and often act as the public face of the nonprofit organization.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of many nonprofit organizations. The value of volunteer hours may be applied to grants that require matching funds from a prospective nonprofit partner.

Grantmakers, including private foundations, corporate foundations and grantmaking public charities, partner with nonprofits to strategically deliver programming and services in all areas of the social sector.  

The Library offers free wireless access (Wi-Fi) at all locations for library patrons to use with their own personal notebooks, laptops, and other mobile devices. These access points are unsecured, accessible only during normal library hours, and filtered to comply with CIPA regulations. A customer's use of this service is also governed by the Library's Internet Policy.