We encourage all customers to enjoy our free digital resources during the time we are closed. He also served on the staff of charlotte mecklenburg library and was a trustee from 2012 to 2016. But if theres not a book club that fits your needs you can always start your own club. Deluxe libraries provide you with a motionsensor light, a guest book, and the freedom to design your own customized charter sign. Enjoy summer break with the charlotte mecklenburg library, starting june 1 2020. Upcoming events charlotte mecklenburg library foundation. Let the music play on in charlotte, heres how you can help local. The branch has been part of the community since 1919, moving to its present location at the corner of lake avenue and britton road in 1961.
Jeneva is entering her first year at cpcc with the intention of eventually earning her masters in library and information science. Each kit includes 10 copies of a book, biographical notes on the author, and sample discussion questions, and tips on how to host a successful book club. Your charlotte mecklenburg library can do this low. Charlotte mecklenburg library selected jeneva claiborne as its intern for summer 2017. Created as a nonprofit 501c3 in september 2012 in partnership with foundation for the carolinas, the foundation supports the librarys programs and services through advocacy, fundraising and building relationships with others who share a passion for.
Charlotte mecklenburg library unveils plans for massive. Most checkedout titles of 2018 tis the season for top 10 lists, and charlotte mecklenburg library staff have rounded up the years most popular books in each category. The charlotte mecklenburg library s book group collection has 168 titles. Thankfully, the charlotte mecklenburg library has resources to help you get started. Search charlotte mecklenburg library bibliocommons. New titles, recently rated, and recently tagged by the library community. Part of the library s mission is to provide opportunities for personal success in reading and learning for everyone. May 23, 2011 at a lot of charlotte branches, they keep a section all the time for used book sales. The charlotte mecklenburg library will close on tuesday, march 17 at 5 p. Free online resources from the charlotte mecklenburg library. You can even coordinate with your friends and set up a facetime book club if you don. At the library our mission the charlotte library advocates and supports lifelong learning by providing information, services and programs for all ages in a welcoming atmosphere.
Did you know the charlotte mecklenburg library actually offers book club kits to. It comes as no surprise that a library would be one of the best resources available for learning and personalprofessional growth, but the charlotte mecklenburg library takes it a step further. Start your own book club at the charlotte mecklenburg library. Book club kits expand offering not only are book clubs on the rise, but so are book club kits. You can pick up a kit at any charlotte mecklenburg library location. Did you know that there are over 150 book clubs in guelph that borrow book club sets from us at the library.
This october be part of a big, exciting, communitywide book club. Apr 15, 2020 ebooks and audiobooks are also available from charlotte mecklenburg library for free with your library card. Its been a while since weve been, but the main library downtown has or had several shelves right when you walk in. Libraries fun 4 charlotte kids family events, kids activities and parenting resources in the charlotte area. Find groups in charlotte, north carolina about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. The library is bringing people together to talk about a single book and establish a community of readers and learners. Charlotte mecklenburg library kicks off community read. Book heart, by charlotte mecklenburg library, via flickr basic heart images for displays or monthly calendars from the mountain island branch of charlotte mecklenburg library. Charlotte mecklenburg library design launch nov 2019 youtube. Charlotte mecklenburg library meetup charlotte, nc meetup.
All reservations are suspended until further notice. Markham public library has a selection of book club kits available for borrowing. A new 115,000 squarefoot, fivestory state of the art. A powerful geneology research tool is now available in every library location. Fill your summer with adventure and track your activities online for a chance to win prizes. Even in todays internetled world, book clubs are still as popular as ever. Charlotte mecklenburg library is the library system serving mecklenburg county, nc. To reach the main branch in monroe, call 7042838184. Charlotte mecklenburg library foundation, mecklenburg county. Parentguardian signatures are required for juvenile cards issued to patrons 15 continue reading at the library. Book club kits, which are free to use, includes 10 copies of the book. Kits must be returned to a charlotte mecklenburg library location during operating hours, since they cannot be returned in a book drop.
At a lot of charlotte branches, they keep a section all the time for used book sales. Serving a diverse community with changing needs, the library is adapting, but never losing sight of its mission to be a. North carolina low income relief resources for a better. Explore cmlibrary charlotte mecklenburg librarys 37,318 photos on flickr. Are none of these book clubs your particular choice of genre. What to do when youre stuck at home in covid19 charlotte. The charlotte mecklenburg library foundation exists to help the charlotte mecklenburg library improve lives and build a stronger community.
The boys in the boat is an amazing true story about the washington university rowing crew and mainly a young college student named joe the book takes place around 1936 and it talks a lot about the situation in germany during that time as well as talking about the rowing crew for washington in 1936, which is when the olimpicos in berlin took place. Information from worldcat about charlotte mecklenburg library in charlotte, north carolina, such as address, phone, catalog search and newest items. You can also check your account, place holds or renew items, get library hours and directions, find upcoming events, or contact your local library. Your library is working with read charlotte, charlotte mecklenburg schools, higher education and other area educational leaders to improve literacy rates and build a community of lifelong learners. Kids club charlotte mecklenburg library digital branch. David singleton, director of libraries for charlotte mecklenburg library, is still focused on partnerships, using edge as an additional resource to. Kitkeeper the charlotte mecklenburg library s book group collection has 168 titles. Free to residents of mecklenburg county, the membership is a true. As the library s book club kit coordinator, i am asked this question frequently.
Getting a library card library cards and privileges are free to all those with charlotte addresses. You can check out a book club kit for your first meeting. Check out the new titles and offerings from charlotte mecklenburg library. This years event will feature new york times bestselling author susan orlean, author of the library book. Thanks to painting with a twists takehome kits with supplies and stepbystep instructions.
Part of the librarys mission is to provide opportunities for personal success in reading and learning to everyone. Each kit includes 10 copies of a book for use by your club, biographical notes on the author, sample discussion questions and tips for a successful book discussion. Celebrities like oprah winfrey, reese witherspoon and jenna bush hager curate their own book club titles. Main library charlotte mecklenburg library digital branch. They include films, crafts, holiday celebrations and much more. Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the charlotte mecklenburg library digital collection. The pvaa library committee is in discussions with the library to plan regular bookmobile visit dates at the green at prosperity village, possibly beginning in the summer. Part of the librarys mission is to provide opportunities for personal success in reading and learning for everyone.
Charlotte mecklenburg library, university city regional is a place for all. The charlotte mecklenburg library is one of americas leading urban public libraries. Charlotte mecklenburg library is one of americas many urban public libraries, serving a community of approximately one million citizens in the city of charlotte and the towns of matthews, pineville, mint hill, davidson, cornelius and huntersville all located in mecklenburg county, north carolina. How to go create stuff at charlotte mecklenburg librarys makerspace. Your charlotte mecklenburg library card gets you access to free podcasting kits, book club supplies, and much more. Thanks to painting with a twists takehome kits with supplies and step. I considered myself a charlotte mecklenburg library power user until i began digging a little deeper and found that what i. Since opening their doors over 100 years ago, the library has grown to serve more than one million residents in mecklenburg county, north carolina. Check out a book club kit from the york county library, and youre. Gain access to charlotte mecklenburg librarys extensive catalog and find your next favorite book, ebook, audiobook, graphic novel, magazine, movie or song. The best virtual things to do in charlotte things to do in. The foundation helps the charlotte mecklenburg library improve lives and build a. Did you know the charlotte mecklenburg library actually offers book club kits to help you begin your own book discussion with friends, families, or even strangers.
Charlotte mecklenburg library has nearly 170 book club kits available to check out for six weeks. With the following charlotte area online classes and other virtual things to do, you can learn to cook, sew and exercise all from the privacy of your own home. Scout is a young girl whose father is a lawyer representing an african american man in an upcoming case in a small alabama town. There nonfiction section is the best in my opinion. Storywalk storywalk form the charlotte mecklenburg library in north carolina. The charlotte mecklenburg library has lots of book clubs across all 20 branches. The charlotte mecklenburg librarys book group collection has 168 titles. Charlotte mecklenburg library fighting to stay relevant, 19992009 library branches the branches define the library experience the charlotte mecklenburg library opened nine new buildings between 2000 and 2010. The homelessat charlotte mecklenburg library in north carolina, angela craig, teen services coordinator library loft manager, helped start a book club for the homeless, organized tours that include explanations of library rules by security staff, and recruited tutors to teach the homeless to use computers. Charlotte mecklenburg library charlottes got a lot. Charlotte mecklenburg library, charlotte, north carolina. Charlotte mecklenburg library offers free financial education with money smart week tue, apr 17, 2018 20. Looking for mulitiple copies of a book for your book club.
Charlotte mecklenburg library community read 2019 facebook. Book club kits expand offering charlotte mecklenburg library. Charlotte mecklenburg library foundation the charlotte. Based on research lets move in libraries conducted in spring 2017, over 300 public libraries in the u.
Below you will find a list of upcoming events at the library. Leaders guide for the book club discussion the information below outlines suggestions for leading the book club discussion as well as information on what is included in the guide. Charlotte mecklenburg librarys annual community read. Charlotte mecklenburg library, university city regional in. Book club picks charlotte mecklenburg library overdrive. Book club kits the merrimack valley library consortiums book group collection has 331 titles. Charlotte mecklenburg library charlotte business resources. Charlotte mecklenburg library is planning to launch a bookmobile in 2020. Genealogy new in town book club professional development history literature reading twentysomethings authors job. A kit is checked out to one book clubmember who is responsible for all of the materials.
Or do you find the cost of buying books too expensive. Holly summersgil, charlotte mecklenburg librarys teen services coordinator, served as a mentor to jeneva. Storywalk form the charlotte mecklenburg library in north carolina. Finding books for your next book club meeting just got a lot easier. Charlotte county libraries and history provides materials, assistance and computers to meet the information and recreation needs of the community. The charlotte branch library is two miles south of lake ontario in the heart of friendly, familyoriented neighborhoods. Leland park was known to many as the longtime director of the e. To see them all, visit the charlotte mecklenburg library website. Ive said it before and ill say it again im a charlotte mecklenburg library power user. This page lists childrens libraries in the charlotte, north carolina area. The union county library is comprised of four locations across union county serving the community with a wide variety of programming and services.
The boys in the boat book club kit charlotte mecklenburg. Charlotte mecklenburg library completes first summer in. Charlotte mecklenburg library is presenting tons of free activities during winter break 20192020, for all age groups. Homepage charlotte mecklenburg library digital branch. Charlotte mecklenburg library is one of americas leading urban public libraries. To kill a mockingbird is a novel that exposes the injustices of discrimination in the south in the 20th century.
Charlotte mecklenburg library is joining libraries and financial institutions across the country in money smart week, april 2128, 2018, with the aim of helping everyone get smart about their personal finances. Its been a while since weve been, but the main library downtown. Charlotte mecklenburg library foundation home facebook. See the book club picks collection from charlotte mecklenburg library. While our doors are currently closed for physical borrowing, we know how important book club are in our community. Ebooks and audiobooks are also available from charlotte mecklenburg library for free with your library card.