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A great story needs great characters. Become a library volunteer!
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If you would like to make a difference in your community as a volunteer at the Library, contact Volunteer Coordinator Chauna Wall at cwall@cmlibrary.org or (704) 416-0711. Visit the Library's volunteer page to see a complete list of opportunities.
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Find out about the Library's latest book, DVD and CD offerings through a free, weekly e-mail or RSS feed. Visit Wowbrary, put in your ZIP code, select "Charlotte Mecklenburg Library," enter your e-mail address, and follow the on-screen instructions.
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Dine Out for Books at Zink the third Thursday.
Zink American Kitchen will be hosting a Third Thursday for Books at its restaurant located in the SouthPark area, 4310 Sharon Road. To date, Zink has donated $1,973 to the Library's books and materials budget.
Mark your calendar for these dates to participate:
- February 16, 2012
- March 15, 2012
- April 19, 2012
- May 17, 2012
- June 21, 2012
Call 704.909.5500 or go online to make your reservations.
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February Reading Recommendations
| |  Titles worth talking about This month, we have a few suggestions for books to read, share and discuss with others.
The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes Tony Webster has always made the very reasonable assumption that he could trust his memories, but when he's forced to revisit his past, everything he believes about himself and his life is challenged.
Note: This title has several holds, but it's well worth the wait.  Hard-boiled wonderland and the end of the world by Haruki Murakami A clerk in a Tokyo of the near future works in an organization that controls the flow of information to society-employing electronic brainwashing and other insidious techniques-a job that contributes to his increasing sense of dehumanization. 
Blood, Bones and Butter by Gabrielle Hamilton Before Gabrielle Hamilton opened her acclaimed New York restaurant Prune, she spent twenty fierce, hard-living years trying to find purpose and meaning in her life. Blood, Bones & Butter follows an unconventional journey through the many kitchens Hamilton has inhabited through the years. 
The thirteenth tale by Diane Setterfield When Margaret Lea opened the door to the past, what she confronted was her destiny. All children mythologize their birth. Also available in Audiobook CD. |
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Help for eReader users
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 New eReader Workshops! Want to learn how to borrow eBooks for your eReader, tablet or laptop? Bring your device and questions: we'll show you how to find, check out and download books from our digital collection.
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| February is Black History Month | | 
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In the early civil-rights movement, A. Philip Randolph (pictured above) led the March on Washington Movement, which convinced Franklin D. Roosevelt to desegregate production-plants for military supplies during World War II. Martin Luther King was heavily influenced by Randolph and his ideals.
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World War II and the Civil Rights Movement Main Library, Francis Auditorium (lower level) Saturday, February 18 at 1 p.m.  | |
Dr. Kenneth Janken
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The modern civil rights movement is rooted in the era of World War II. The American Civil Rights Movement drama of the mid-20th century emerged on a foundation of earlier struggles, including the NAACP's anti-lynching campaign, the 1941 March on Washington Movement and the fight of black workers for economic justice, and the campaign to desegregate the military. Join Dr. Kenneth Janken, professor of African and Afro-American studies at UNC Chapel Hill, as we explore the early days of the American Civil Rights Movement. This program is free of charge and registration is not required. For more information, call the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room at 704-416-0150.  Want to learn more?
Learn more about A. Philip Randolph and the many other pioneers of the civil rights movement by watching the PBS documentary "Eyes on the Prize," the most critically acclaimed documentary on civil rights in America. With your Charlotte Mecklenburg Library card, you have free, online access to the PBS video collection, made available through NC LIVE. To start watching, click here and enter your library card number. Also find many titles on the Civil Rights Movement in our catalog. |
| Good news for visitors to Main Library | | 
Free 2-hour parking on Sundays for Main Library visitors
Main Library visitors can now obtain 2-hours of free parking on Sundays at either the 7th Street Station (224 E. 7th Street, Charlotte NC) or the Hearst Tower Garage (214 North Tryon Street, Charlotte NC). Simply bring your parking validation card to the Main Library Checkout Desk to be stamped to qualify for the free 2-hour parking.
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eAudiobooks from OneClick Digital
Downloadable audiobooks have returned to North Carolina libraries via NC LIVE on Recorded Books' OneClick Digital platform. Most of the titles are available for immediate download, which means no waiting or hold lists. eAudiobooks can be played on any computer, laptop or a wide range of portable devices. You can also transfer your favorite titles to a wide range of portable devices, including portable music players, portable media centers, Pocket PCs, iPods, iPhones and even select smartphone devices.
Note; Recorded Books is still developing this service, so features for some Mac users are still unavailable. Technical issues can be directed to the NC LIVE Help Desk at http://www.nclive.org/support. Additional email support is available at support@oneclickdigital.com
Audiobooks on the go; no download needed!
Playaway is a simple way to listen to digital audio content on the go. Half the size of a deck of cards, it weighs only 2 oz and has a universal jack. Simply plug in earbuds and enjoy. Visit your nearest library to browse the selection of available titles or search catalog.cmlibrary.org for "playaway."
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Teens
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This month, Operation College Launch workshops help students and parents apply for financial aid.
About Operation College Launch (OCL). OCL is an annual series of free programs designed to provide teens with the information they need about life after high school. Programs cover a variety of topics that take you from start to finish in the college process. There are more upcoming workshops - check out the calendar to see where and when an OCL workshop is coming to a library near you. www.cmlibrary.org/programs
Teen Internship Opportunities at ImaginOn
Teens, help library visitors create and edit video and sound projects as well as develop technology skills. If this sounds appealing, this internship might be perfect for you! Applications are being accepted now through February 21. Apply here.
LOL: Literature Out Loud During this month's Black History Month edition of LOL teens will get the chance to discuss the engrossing title Copper Sun, by Sharon M. Draper, as well as their other favorite African American authored titles.
2/27/2012 at 6:30 PM: University City Regional Learn More
Anti-Valentine Poems Come create an anti-valentine in the Loft! Anyone can write a mushy valentine card, but can you compose poetry about what you dislike?
2/14/2012 at 4:00 PM: ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center Learn More
T.U.R.N Teenage Urban Reading Novels Join us the 4th Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. at Sugar Creek Library to discuss urban reads from selected authors. This month we are sharing books written by African American authors. Develop your knowledge of Black History and take home informational bookmarks.
Coming in March... Teen Tech Week
See a preview of Tech Week events happening March 4 - 10.
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| Your Library in the News | |
Livability.com ranks ImaginOn #1 in Top Ten Libraries for Children! Find out why.
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