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Selected children's books provide optimism for Black readers
Feb 15, 2021The Library offers a variety of children's book resources to help you talk to your child about race in an affirming way.
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Celebrate Black love in all forms
Feb 10, 2021Celebrate Black Love Day on February 13 with the Library and local businesses.
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A picture worth a thousand words
Feb 9, 2021A picture is worth a thousand words. Seeing yourself represented in literature from a young age has a lasting impact.
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Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Hires New CEO and Chief Librarian
Feb 8, 2021Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has hired nationally recognized library leader Marcellus "MT" Turner as its next Chief Executive Officer and Chief Librarian after an extensive national search, effective April 1, 2021
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Get a free copy of the Community Read titles beginning February 15
Feb 5, 2021Get a free copy of the Community Read titles beginning February 15 while supplies last
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Representation matters
Feb 3, 2021One man reflects on the impact of seeing yourself represented in leadership positions at public institutions.
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Library on Call – dial in and hear a story
Feb 3, 2021Library on Call is a new Library program to reach the senior population of Mecklenburg County with stories, jokes, and more through calling in.
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An historic inauguration with a lasting impact
Feb 1, 2021Helen Hope Kimbrough reflects on the impact of the recent Presidential Inauguration for her and her family.
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The pioneering woman: A history of Allegra Westbrooks
Feb 1, 2021Allegra Westbrooks was the first African American public library supervisor in North Carolina. Ms. Westbrooks helped bring literacy to underserved communities, integrated the North Carolina library system and left an insurmountable impact on the Charlotte Mecklenburg community.
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Word to Solange and Amanda Seales
Jan 28, 2021Words and lyrics from Black female artists help one woman find her voice.