winter

It's getting cold outside! Get cozy with a cooler-weather read from our list of suggested titles for adults, young adults (YA) and children.

New Year’s Day hasn’t always been celebrated on January 1. In fact, this winter holiday used to be celebrated by ancient Babylonians in March! Read on to learn more historical facts about New Year’s Day.

The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room takes a look at the history of three winter holidays: Hanukkah, Moravian Christmas and Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is the third and final in the series, with it's dates of observation from December 26-January 1.

The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room takes a look at the history of three winter holidays: Hanukkah, Moravian Christmas and Kwanzaa. Moravian Christmas is the second in the series, with it's dates of observation beginning on December 24 with a traditional "Love Feast."

The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room takes a look at the history of three winter holidays: Hanukkah, Moravian Christmas and Kwanzaa. Hanukkah is the first in the series, with it's dates of observation beginning on December 22.

Grab a cup of hot chocolate and a blanket before you settle in with these delightful wintry reads.

It’s still getting darker earlier, and the temperatures continue to drop. We have made it to a new year and January is the perfect time of year share a fun book with family, while making paper snowflakes while staying warm this winter. Below are some perfect picture books to share with your little ones-- toddlers through first grade.

Did Charlotte’s recent brush with snow get you feeling like it’s winter?

December is the perfect time to share hibernation books with your children. The seasons are finally changing, as we start to bundle up, and animals prepare for their long winter nap. Below are some picture books great for younger children-- from toddler to kindergarten.