Most Popular Children’s Books of 2022
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Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Written by: Laura Cavette Each year in September, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library joins the American Library Association (ALA) to celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month, a time to remind everyone that through access to free resources and services, a Library card gives…
Back-to-school resources for Charlotte-Mecklenburg teens
Written by: Holly Summers-Gil Can you believe it’s already time to head back to school? Don’t panic though, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is here to make sure your teens are ready to hit the books! Now that Summer Break is wrapping…
A Comic Book Bonanza with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Here at the Library, many of us have fond memories of summertime: long, sunny days leading to firefly-speckled nights. And comic books! Comic books have evolved a lot since my own childhood, beginning to earn the respect they deserve. Improved…
Library adapts PAWS reading program during pandemic
During this time of limited socialization, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library understands families are experiencing many hardships, including changes to their child's education routine. Many parents are working hard to educate their children at home, fearing they might be falling behind in…
Each Story Matters, Every Child Counts: Celebrate Digital Día with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is celebrated annually on April 30. The celebration emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds and is a…
4 Picture Books to Celebrate Spring
We celebrated the first day of spring on March 20, 2021! What better way to enjoy the season than to grab your Library card and head to your nearest Charlotte Mecklenburg Library branch? Below are four newly published books to…
Join Charlotte Mecklenburg Library for Community Read 2021
Written by: Alesha Lackey This March, join Charlotte Mecklenburg Library for Community Read. The Library…
Cozy winter reads from Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
The holidays have come and gone, but winter is here to stay. From outdoor activities to snuggling inside, children can learn everything winter has to offer with cozy, seasonal reads from Charlotte Mecklenburg Library! Here are some wintery titles to…
'Feel-good' favorites: 6 popular children's titles from the Library
2020 has been a tumultuous time. In this year of ups and downs, the most popular checkouts for children are not surprising. Books on kindness, friendship and being yourself saw some of the highest borrowing rates at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.…
Be thankful with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
It’s the time of the year when we start talking about what we’re thankful for and teaching children what gratitude means. This year has been hard for everyone and we all may need an extra reminder about all the good…
Celebrating the Bilingual Child
Did you know that October is “Celebrating the Bilingual Child” month? Over 50% of the world’s population is either bilingual or multilingual. Several years ago, speaking a second language was seen as a disadvantage but research has uncovered the multiple…
Join Charlotte Mecklenburg Library for Library Card Sign-up Month
Imagine a world where we all could explore things through the eyes of a child; simplistically, vividly and creatively. Children have this invaluable propensity to simplify the most complex processes for their interpretation and understanding. We as parents, communities and…
