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Get to Know the Myers Park Community with WelcomeCLT
May 30, 2023
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This blog written by Lonna Vines, branch manager for Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.
The Myers Park Branch is located at the Providence/Queens intersection in the historic Myers Park neighborhood. The central location and wide, tree lined streets make it a popular choice for many community events with everything from culturally diverse festivals, a large selection of locally owned restaurants and of course, the library itself. The Myers Park branch houses Spanish materials for kids, teens and adults. In the neighborhood is the Asian Herald Library. This private library is the largest Asian library in the U.S. and is considered a hidden treasure of Charlotte that doubles as an Asian Cultural Center.
Just a few steps from the library is Queens University, a beautiful private university well known for its innovative education that focuses on a unique combination of transformative experiences in and out of the classroom. If you are looking for festivals in this area, there are two Charlotte staples located nearby. First is the Yiasou Greek Festival which happens annually in September at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral. This festival is one of Charlotte's largest culture events and features cultural exhibits, authentic Greek cuisine and entertainment.
Another large scale event is the 24 Hours of Booty which is an annual bike ride around the iconic Booty Loop. The event started in 2002 with one man riding a bike for 24 hours and participants of the event can commit to walking or biking as little or as much as they like. All benefits of the event go towards the 24 Foundation that has raised more than $26 million to date to support their mission for cancer navigation and survivorship.
Nearby are many local favorite restaurants and shopping areas including Deejai Thai and Fenwick’s Restaurant within a mile of the library. Branching out a couple of miles is the Park Road Shopping Center, which includes Park Road Books. We are also very lucky to have the Mint Museum on Randolph Road which was the original branch of the United States Mint. Finally, Wing Haven features enclosed-brick gardens and a bird sanctuary with quaint, ambling pathways and landscaped greens. It is easily one of the most beautiful places in the city of Charlotte. Looking for some entertainment? Check out Theatre Charlotte, Charlotte’s home for local theater! It is volunteer-driven community theater staging revivals of musicals and plays.
New to Charlotte? Explore other neighborhoods through the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library blog and WelcomeCLT, a digital space created for newcomers to Charlotte.
Resources:
Myers Park Branch Library – 1361 Queens Rd. Charlotte, NC 28207 | 704-416-5800
Asian Herald Library – 1339 Baxter St. Charlotte, NC 28204 | 704-334-3450
Booty Loop – 2201 Wellesley Ave. Charlotte, NC 28274 | 704-365-4417
Deejai Thai Restaurant – 613 Providence Rd. Charlotte, NC 28207 | 704-333-7884
Fenwicks Restaurant – 511 Providence Rd. Charlotte, NC 28207 | 704-333-2750
Mint Museum Randolph – 2730 Randolph Rd. Charlotte, NC 28207 | 704-337-2000
Park Road Books – 4139 Park Rd. Charlotte, NC 28209 | 704-525-9239
Theater Charlotte – 501 Queens Rd. Charlotte, NC 28207 | 704-376-3777
Wing Haven – 248 Ridgewood Ave. Charlotte, NC 28209 | 704-331-0664
Queens University of Charlotte – 1900 Selwyn Ave. Charlotte, NC 28274 | 704-337-2200
Yiasou Greek Festival – 600 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203 | 704-334-4771
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Welcome CLT
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Whether you’ve just moved to Charlotte or have simply moved across town to a new home or neighborhood, we’re excited you’ve chosen the Queen City as your home! We recognize the important role residents like you, play in the vibrancy of our city’s neighborhoods and we encourage you to get involved and stay connected.
The WelcomeCLT.org website and accompanying LigGuide contains useful links, videos, information and resources to help you get settled in your new home.
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PressReader
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Enjoy digital access to hundreds of U.S. and international newspapers, plus the magazine, The Economist. Read in your browser or download the free PressReader app.
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Enjoy digital access to hundreds of U.S. and international newspapers, plus the magazine, The Economist. Read in your browser or download the free PressReader app. The collection includes domestic and international newspapers in English as well as newspapers in approximately 60 different languages plus the ability to translate many titles in up to 20 different languages. Popular newspaper choices include USA Today, The Boston Globe, The Chicago Tribune, The Guardian, Le Figaro, La Razon, Der Tagesspiegel, and China Daily. The Economist has a 7-day checkout period.
Getting Started
Customers only need a library card in order to access the newspapers and The Economist available through PressReader. Newspapers and The Economist can be accessed from a desktop or mobile device. An app is available for iOs and Android devices.
Daily issues are available immediately, back issues vary by title from a few days to a few weeks.
Access the collection
- Click the “Access Now” button below or Download the PressReader app for mobile devices (iOS app or Android app).
- Select “Sign In” found in the upper right-hand corner.
- Select Library or Group.
- Search “Charlotte” and select Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.
- Enter your library card number or One Access number.
- You will receive complimentary access for 30 days. Don't be concerned if you see a message stating the number of hours and days you have left. Your time will reset anytime your provide your library card number.
An account is not needed to access PressReader content. However, a free account will allow you to read offline, create collections, save articles, and more.
Use the latest versions of Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, or Safari. PressReader does not support Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Help?
Access the help site here. How to videos on YouTube.
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Health Reference Soucebooks (Omnigraphics)
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Straightforward and authoritative e-books on consumer health topics. Topics include: Alcoholism, Cancer, Domestic Violence, Mental Health Disorders, and Stress-Related Disorders. This collection is on the Biblioboard Platform and was purchased by NC LIVE using LSTA grant funds*.
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Titles in the Health Reference collection can also be accessed with the Biblioboard mobile app.
App Name: Biblioboard Library
- Search for "Biblioboard Library" in your app store. Download.
- Login with your Biblioboard account. If you don't have an account, you must create an account first using a desktop coming. Access Biblioboard from the Library's Research and Learn page and create a personal account. An account will also allow you to use customization features like saving books as favorites, adding notes or comments and bookmarks.
*This project/program/service is made possible by funding from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) as administered by the State Library of North Carolina, a division of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (IMLS grant number LS-250229-OLS-21).
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That's a Wrap for Summer Break 2023!
August 1, 2023
Summer Break lasted from June 1st to July 31st, with support from Wendy’s, Charlotte Football Club, the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation, and, of course, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.
We read, learned, and explored the summer away. The last 8 weeks were filled with incredible displays, lots of badges, photos with Queen Charlotte, plenty of points earned and activities completed, and, of course, lots and lots of reading! In fact, we ended up with 9,129,360 total minutes read system-wide. Wow!
Now that Summer Break is at its end, don’t forget to pick up your prizes, and keep an eye out for the drawing for a 4-pack of tickets to a Charlotte Football Club game (with one 4-pack per branch, ages 5-17)! The top 20 readers of Summer Break will also be given the opportunity to tour the Charlotte Football Club stadium (ages 5-17)!
Have any thoughts to share? You can always talk to the staff at your local branch, or email us at [email protected].
We hope you had a wonderful summer, and thanks for joining us this Summer Break!
The 2023 Summer Break program is brought to you by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library with additional support from Wendy’s, Charlotte Football Club and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation.
Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room
By Appointment Only
Charlotte, NC 28213
United States
Hours:
Sunday Closed
Monday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturday Closed
After Hours Book Drop | Available
The Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room is temporarily open for phone/virtual reference and by appointment only for on-site visits.
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