Teens are invited to visit Main Library this summer
Main Library is a welcoming space for all, and with a newly renovated Teen Space on the second floor, teens have even more reason to spend time at Main Library this summer.
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Explore tech career opportunities
Have you ever considered a career in technology? Occupations like web development, programming, usability testing, information technology and computer science are just a few options for those interested in tech careers.
Feeling Fidgety?
Two high school boys have a YouTube channel and came to the Idea Box to create some popular “fidget spinners".
March Is National Craft Month
Did you know that March is National Craft Month? What does that mean? It means there’s no better time to get creative, get messy, and get busy making something fun--and Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is here to help in multiple ways!
"Crafty Marie" is becoming an Idea Box regular!
"Crafty Marie " uses the free services of the Idea Box sewing machine to feed her love of making and creating.
Maker Experiences
What is a makerspace? It's a learning environment for people to connect with others and create meaningful projects, using technologies and other tools that might not be easily accessible. Here are three types of maker experiences currently offered at your Library.
Adult Services
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library offers materials, services and programs designed to meet a variety of needs throughout adult life. Whether you are just entering the "real" world, coming back to the Library as a new parent, re-entering the workforce, or ready to retire and enjoy the future, the Library has something for everyone. From free access to resources and programs, along with materials and a helpful staff, you'll find what you need at the Library.
Idea Box
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library encourages visitors to get “creatively messy”
with free access to tools to design,
build and co-create. Inside a glass room in Main Library in uptown Charlotte, you’ll hear the whirring of machines. It’s the sound of learning and comes from Idea Box, a makerspace that opened to the public in 2015.
Services
Through 20 locations, targeted outreach and online, the Library delivers exceptional services and programs, with a mission to create a community of readers and empower individuals with free access to information and the universe of ideas. Here are highlights of services you can find at your library.