Get carded this September at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Get carded. Don’t wait another moment to sign up for a Charlotte Mecklenburg Library card and discover a world of possibilities.
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How to manage your holds at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Learn how to cancel or pause/suspend holds from your PC, tablet or smartphone.
Taking Care of Business
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library offers many business resources, programs and services for its cardholders and the community.
Top Ten Reasons to Get a Library Card
Having a library card is one of the smartest decisions you'll ever make. As a Charlotte Mecklenburg resident, your library card is available to you. Read the Top Ten reasons why you should Get Carded.
Tell a friend ... how easy it is to get a library card!
We know you love using your library. Why should your family and friends miss out? Especially now that it's easier than ever to get a library card!
Get a Library Card
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. Non-residents of Mecklenburg County can obtain a Charlotte Mecklenburg Library card for an annual fee. Your Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Card gives you access to digital materials, resources, and physical items from any of our library locations.
Before You Apply
1) Contact us to see if you already have a library account
Getting Started at the Library
What can you do at your library?
Hosting a Library Card Drive at Your School
Tools to host a library card drive at your school
What little card costs nothing at all, and is one of your best back-to-school tools?
Your library card!
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.
Library Card Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a card?
Teacher Loan Card
What is a Teacher Loan card?
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. Teacher Loan cards are intended to benefit the students.