4 Creativity Books to Tackle Summer Slide
Keep your child's creative wheels spinning this summer with these crafty books.
Stuff We Love
Books and Science are in Bloom!
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library recommends these books that celebrate science.
Bird Watching: Books About Birds
Books that show us how to appreciate our feathered friends.
Resources for Raising a Bilingual Child
If you are a parent interested in bilingual education, Charlotte is an excellent place to teach your child Spanish. Our city is home to a nationally recognized language immersion school where your child can begin kindergarten fully immersed in Latin…
Read Across America
Monday March 2nd was Read Across America Day! The National Education Association (NEA) promotes Read Across America Day, an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2. If…
Building Vocabulary: Get Ready With Words
A new collaboration between Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, Discovery Place and Community School of the Arts, focuses on vocabulary building activities for children.
A Celebration of Culture
The month of February brings about brisk cold, Groundhog's Day, Valentine's Day, and the celebration of a culture: African American culture. Take some time this month to engage your child in books and activities that celebrate African Americans both past…
Remembrance and Renewal
2015 is nearly a month old, but the excitement, possibilities and hopes for a prosperous new year remain intact and intriguing! As you continue to put your best foot forward and make the most of 2015, consider sharing the following…
Winter Reads
"Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful..."And isn't reading the best activity to do in front of a fireplace? Many people know of The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats, Owl Moon by Jane Yolen,…
4 Free Apps for Good Health
Keep your family's fitness in check with these free mobile apps.
'Tis the Season...To Be Reading!
The tree is decorated, the stockings are hung, and gifts are being wrapped. The holiday season can be a busy time for families, so be sure to take a break every once in a while and enjoy this special time…
Nifty Nonfiction
Nonfiction books have been enjoying the spotlight recently as schools increase their focus on fact-based texts. As a result, there are more great nonfiction options for book lovers of all ages. This week, we look at two nonfiction books for…
Go Retro for the Holidays: 15 Classic Toys + Games Kids Will Love
Classic toys that were favorites ages ago and will be adored for years to come.
Being Thankful
As the end of November approaches, now is the time to start thinking about what you are thankful for most in your life. I am thankful for my amazing family and friends. And, Sunday football! Books about Thanksgiving and giving…
Friends and Family
What a great time of year to celebrate friends, family, and loved ones. Consider writing a letter, sending a card, or drawing a picture to share with someone special to you. Or, share one of the following stories with a…
Dear Santa: Top Holiday Toys for 2014
Find out which toys made the cut for this year's upcoming season.
Not So Scary Stories
As the nights grow chilly and the leaves start to swirl in the streets, pumpkins appear on porches and children plan costumes and fun for Halloween night. This week, we feature a couple of beautifully illustrated and entertaining picture books…
I Love Pets!
It's no secret that children love animals. While some already have a beloved pet, others wish for one to call their own. These books explore this topic that is so close to children's hearts.I Wish I Had a Pet by Maggie…
Fall Favorites
Autumn is just around the corner, bringing with it colorful leaves, crisp apples, busy squirrels, and a harvest of new books at the library! Here are some choices that are just right for this season.Love You More Than Anything by…
