Meryle Leonard is most passionate about equity and opportunity, especially for children. She has been with the Library for more than 25 years. 

She enjoys doing anything in her free time, as long as she is with her family. Meryle’s personal mantra is “choose love.” 

The two Charlotte Mecklenburg Library FOREWORD culture principles that resonate the most with her? We Over Me and Love What You Do. 

Meryle is currently on a journey to find her favorite book.