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Happy Independence Day from Charlotte, NC!
Jul 1, 2019For many Americans, July 4 is synonymous with Independence Day. However, in one North Carolina county, Independence Day comes early, on May 20 to be exact.
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Mastering Great Outdoors Month!
Jun 28, 2019June is Great Outdoors Month. Get up, get outside and go DO something you love!
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Scaleybark Library relocating to a new home fall 2019
Jun 27, 2019Scaleybark Library is moving to a new home location in fall 2019. More details to come.
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Take a peek behind the scenes of Summer Break
Jun 26, 2019It's week four of Summer Break! Come take a look at what's happening behind the scenes!
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Landis Wade brings literature to life with the Charlotte Readers Podcast
Jun 24, 2019The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is proud to host the Charlotte Readers Podcast with Landis Wade!
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Summer Break gets adventurous in Week 3!
Jun 21, 2019Welcome to Week 3 of Summer Break! Summer Break 2019 will run from June 1, 2019 until August 10, 2019. Check out how the program works and sign up today!
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June is African American Music Appreciation Month!
Jun 18, 2019Originally coined Black Music Month, the commemoration was conceived by black music moguls Kenny Gamble, Dyana Williams and Ed Wright in the 1970s and initiated by President Jimmy Carter on June 7, 1979. The holiday was later renamed African American Music Appreciation Month by President Barack Obama in 2009.
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Library cardholders enjoy discount during Carowinds Library Week, July 22-28, 2019
Jun 13, 2019A Charlotte Mecklenburg Library card opens a world of possibilities with countless materials, digital resources, programs and services available at no cost. This summer, thanks to a partnership with Carowinds, library cardholders can also get discounted tickets to the Carolinas’ favorite theme park during Library Week, July 22-26, 2019.
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Video series teaches about Sherlock Holmes among detectives and mystery fiction
Jun 12, 2019Reading mystery fiction is now given the academic treatment for study and reflection for interested audiences. Expert and subject matter expert, Dr. David Schmid, devotes more than 18 hours of lecture time to this topic on a video series available on Kanopy for Library customers.
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Stay on track with suggested reading for Summer Break!
Jun 11, 2019Welcome to the second week of Summer Break! Here are some reading resources and suggestions for literature lovers of all ages!