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| A great story needs great characters. Become a library volunteer! |
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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| SUMMER READING ENDS AUGUST 10 | | |
Summer Reading officially ends at 5pm on Friday, August 10. We'd like to thank you for reading with us, and remind you to record your reading minutes and use any $5 fine waiver cards before then. Stop by any library location to pick up prizes by 5pm on Friday, August 17. Grand prize drawing winners will be contacted during the week of August 13. Visit www.cmlibrary.org/summerread for details.
 Video: 2012 Summer Reading makes a difference in educational successTeachers and literacy experts agree that reading throughout the summer helps students retain skills learned during the school year. See how the Library`s Summer Reading program is making an impact. Watch.
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| TEACHER LOAN LIBRARY CARDS | | |
 Do you teach in Mecklenburg County? If so, you qualify for a special library card.
Did you know the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library offers Teacher Loan Cards by request to teachers in Mecklenburg County? Teacher Loan Cards enable teachers to borrow items for extended periods for classroom use. Learn more about the benefits and how to apply.
For those who already have Teacher Loan Cards, be aware that teacher loan cards need to be renewed in person each year. If you obtained your Teacher Loan Card prior to June 2012, it will expire on August 15, 2012. Just visit any library branch after August 15 and present one of the documents listed here to renew your card for the coming school year. If you have questions, please call or visit your nearest library.
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| NEW MOBILE APP | |  Charlotte Mecklenburg Library at your fingertips!
Now you can connect to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library from your mobile device. Download our free mobile application and search our catalog for books, movies, music and more, with easy search features designed for mobile devices. Check your account, place holds or renew items, get library hours and directions, find upcoming events, or contact us. We are here for you!
The app is available now for Android and Windows Mobile devices, and will soon be available for iPhone/iPad. Learn more at cmlibrary.org/app. |
| NEW IN EBOOKS | | |
 Check out our newest eBook offering, "Freading."
Freading is an eBook service of over 25,000 titles from a variety of small and independent publishers that allows for multi-user downloads so they are always available -- you never have to wait for a title!
Each eBook from Freading is 1 to 4 tokens each and each card holder receives five (5) tokens each week that can be used to check out eBooks. Get started or read the FAQs about Freading.
 New eBooks for nonprofits.
Many new titles to help your nonprofit thrive, including 101 Social Media Tactics for Nonprofits: A Field Guide and "How To"Grants Manual: Successful Grantseeking Techniques for Obtaining Public and Private Grants. Browse the list of titles.
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| FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY | | 
Friends of the Library will celebrate the community at third annual Rock & Read 5K in November.
 Friends of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, the non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the library, will host its third annual Rock & Read 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. The group will also hold a 1-mile Fun Run/Walk and a Kids' Dash featuring Chubby of the Charlotte Checkers. The Rock & Read 5K will take place at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, Scaleybark Branch in Southend.
To learn more or register for the race, visit www.cmlibraryfriends.org.
Can't participate in the event this year? Community members can click on the link and still donate to the cause.
 Stay up-to-date by following the Friends on Facebook or Twitter.
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| FEATURED VIDEO | | |
News 14 Carolina's Rob Boisvert sits down with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's new CEO Lee Keesler. Keesler reveals his top two priorities for the library system's future. Watch. |
| COMING IN SEPTEMBER | | September Holiday closures:
All libraries will be closed for Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 3.
Main and ImaginOn will be closed during the DNC.
Main Library and ImaginOn will close to the public during the Democratic National Convention (DNC). This decision was made by the Library Board last October due to concerns about safety, access and parking. The means that in addition to the days the library is normally closed, Main and ImaginOn will also be closed Tuesday, Sept. 4 through Saturday, Sept. 8. We'll have more details in our September issue.
New Sunday hours coming to regional libraries, Main and ImaginOn, after Labor Day
Sunday hours at regional libraries (Beatties Ford, Independence, Morrison, North County, South County, and University City) begin September 9, 2012 (after Labor Day). Sunday hours will also resume at Main Library and ImaginOn on that same day. Sunday hours at regional libraries and Main/ImaginOn will be Sundays from 1-5pm during the school year (Labor Day to Memorial Day). The new Sunday hours at regionals were made possible by additional FY13 funding from Mecklenburg County. |
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