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National Family Literacy Month at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Oct 19, 2021Celebrate National Family Literacy Month this November with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library!
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Resources for writers
Oct 19, 2021Charlotte Mecklenburg Library loves books and writers! The Library has many resources for aspiring writers. Explore our digital and print resources as well as our calendar of events for writers!
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Main Library to close in October 2021 to prepare for a new Library
Oct 8, 2021An important update on the October 2021 closure of Main Library.
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Nation’s highest court bound to get skeptical eye from Blacks
Oct 5, 2021African Americans can learn important history lessons by reading about their involvement with the Supreme Court. Several helpful books are on Library shelves now.
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Get young Black children excited about STEAM
Oct 5, 2021Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has books and resources featuring Black children as leads to help them feel represented and excited about STEAM Month.
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Get cookin' with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Sep 28, 2021Hey, good lookin'! What ya got cookin'? October is National Cookbook Month and you can find the best recipes to try right at your local Library branch. We're also starting a social media cookbook challenge: get your bowls, start your timers and GO!
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Independence Regional Library is an amazing place
Sep 15, 2021What makes Independence Regional Library wonderful? Library employee Alice Araiza reflects on what she loves about the Independence Regional branch location.
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Voting Rights Act is waiting for a reboot
Sep 15, 2021A national push is underway to retool the existing Voting Rights Act following recent court decisions to diminish it. A significant strategy involves using the name of a famous politician for the new bill.
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A Library card is the key to great savings
Sep 15, 2021Walker Doermann, a librarian at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, shares the great savings she's obtained over the years with her library card.
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Black Life in America
Sep 15, 2021Black Life in America is a unique digital archive covering the African American experience from the early 18th century to the present day. This primary source collection offers a window into centuries of African American history, culture, and daily life from more than 19,000 American and global newspapers including over 400 current and historical Black publications.