Children can both enjoy storytime and learn to read. The book club charlotte mecklenburg library overdrive. As described in the book evicted, sometimes there are more people living in the rental place than the number of. Charlotte mecklenburg library, hickory grove branch in charlotte. Meet us at our annual fundraiser gala, sunday november 10th charlotte, north carolina. As the library s book club kit coordinator, i am asked this. Charlotte mecklenburg library is one of americas leading urban public libraries, serving one of the countrys great emerging metropolitan areas in north carolina. Charlotte mecklenburg library is the library system serving mecklenburg county, nc with 20 locations and a digital online site. The charlotte mecklenburg librarys book group collection has 168 titles. There are 76 units in the charlotte council of garden clubs and its affiliates. Whether you are part of an already established book club, would like to join one or are interested in starting a club of your own, charlotte mecklenburg library is here to help. The southern book clubs guide to slaying vampires book. Library, gail borden public library district elgin. Join the matthews library s first book club for patrons in their 20s and 30s.
Jan 01, 2019 start your own book club at the charlotte mecklenburg library. Celebrate imagicon 2019 with charlotte mecklenburg library. In this podcast, we discuss books that we really think youre going to want to check out. Charlottemecklenburg library archives charlottefive. We will be meeting weekly to discuss the stranger beside me by ann rule. The astronaut wives club charlotte mecklenburg library. Book recommendations charlotte mecklenburg library. There are several others more than 50 years old, most of them still vigorous.
Serving a community of more than one million citizens in charlotte, north carolina, the library delivers exceptional services and programs with a mission to improve lives and build a stronger community. Learn more about the new main library and how to donate. Summer break is made possible with generous support from. Did you know that the library offers book club kits. Your public library offers materials, services, and. Your charlotte mecklenburg library can do this low.
School children can get help with reading via one of our many trained volunteers or join one of our many book clubs to discuss what theyve been reading. New titles, recently rated, and recently tagged by the library community. Charlotte mecklenburg library, charlotte, north carolina. View profile view profile badges get a job like cam tus.
Each month well read a novel from a celebrity book club, and then gather to discuss while sharing themed mocktails, healthy smoothies, and. But did you know that reading for at least 20 minutes per day is a great way to keep your brain active. The charlotte mecklenburg library s book group collection has 168 titles. Homepage charlotte mecklenburg library digital branch. Book club suggestions 20172018 the seattle public library. Aug 08, 2018 books, wine, foodsounds like a great book club meeting, doesnt it. Charlotte mecklenburg library, hickory grove branch in charlotte, nc improve lives and build a stronger community nominated by debra sharp.
Work like a boss, play like a boss, and read like a star. Discover the true story of the women who stood beside some of the greatest heroes of american space travel in this new york times bestseller that delivers a truly great snapshot of the times publishers weekly that inspired a limited tv series on abc. Book club picks charlotte mecklenburg library overdrive. Members will vote on books to read and dates and places to meet.
A kit is checked out to one book club member who is responsible for all of the materials. Charlotte mecklenburg library branch libraries cornelius. Aug 20, 2014 lifelong learners book club on aug 20, 2014 in charlotte, nc at charlotte mecklenburg library university city regional branch. Log in charlotte mecklenburg library bibliocommons. Charlotte mecklenburg library branch libraries, charlotte, north carolina. Up book, book club books, book nerd, book club reads, book clubs, i love reading, reading lists, book. Books, wine, foodsounds like a great book club meeting, doesnt it. If your group is interested in reading oprah books for your club, our kit collection features the following books. Through 20 locations, targeted outreach and online, the library delivers exceptional services and programs, with a mission to improve lives and build a stronger community. Part of the librarys mission is to provide opportunities for personal success in reading and learning for everyone. Charlotte mecklenburg library recommends magical summer reads on wcnc charlotte today. Poverty and profit in the american city by matthew desmond. Come join the plaza midwood library s international authors book club for 2030 somethings.
Thankfully, the charlotte mecklenburg library has resources to help you get started. See the book club picks collection from charlotte mecklenburg library. Teens can play video games as well as get homework help. Charlotte mecklenburg library honors kobe bryant with. Kits must be returned to a charlotte mecklenburg library location during operating hours, since they cannot be returned in a book drop. Imagicon aims to recognize and celebrate this interest in comics and grow the audience for the genre. Genealogy new in town book club professional development history literature reading twentysomethings authors job search library makerspaces digital culture thirtysomethings just need to. Book club suggestions 20172018 by pnelson384 a communitycreated list. Each library branch has their own selection of interest groups and book clubs. These are the books that were proposed for our book club for the next year. The power of active reading with charlotte mecklenburg library.
Charlotte mecklenburg library community read 2019 facebook. Connect and take part in the countywide book club this march. Find groups in charlotte, north carolina about book clubs and meet people in your local community who share your interests. The charlotte mecklenburg library will close on tuesday, march 17 at 5 p. Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the charlotte mecklenburg library digital collection. Each month well read a novel from a celebrity book club, and then gather to discuss. This is the scene of an active reading family workshop, offered at all library branches and outreach locations by charlotte mecklenburg library. Part of the library s mission is to provide opportunities for personal success in reading and learning for everyone. Learn more part of the team foundation volunteer carol hull gives time, talent, and treasure and she has for nearly four decades. Community read charlotte mecklenburg library digital branch. Even in todays internetled world, book clubs are still as popular as ever. Meet us online for this casual book club that will focus on true crime books.
Charlotte mecklenburg library west boulevard branch presented by guerilla poets ltd. There are also more virtual opportunities, including the chance to book a librarian for a 1on1 video call on a variety of topics, workshops, book clubs and more. Grab a drink and join the discussion from your couch. Genealogy new in town book club professional development history literature reading twentysomethings authors job search library makerspaces digital culture thirtysomethings just need to get out of the house. There are countless benefits to reading, not the least of which is that reading exposes us to a world of imagination, showing us nothing is impossible in this world. For the month of december we will be reading the house of the spirits by isabel allende, but our discussion will take place the first saturday of 2020.
Covid19 advisory for the health and safety of meetup communities, were advising that. Public library of charlotte and mecklenburg county, 1961. A valid email address is required in order to receive instructions for joining this program. Part of the librarys mission is to provide opportunities for personal success in reading and. Lifelong learners book club in charlotte, nc aug 20, 2014. Charlotte mecklenburg library is one of americas many urban public libraries, serving a community of approximately one million citizens in the city of charlotte and the towns of matthews, pineville, mint hill, davidson, cornelius and huntersville all located in mecklenburg county, north carolina. She is also cocreator of gbplds walking book club, team read community runwalk challenge and supporter of the mayors walk challenge and walk with the mayor programs. The first book club in charlotte was the cranford book club, organized in 1891. Charlotte mecklenburg library is the library system serving mecklenburg county, nc. Staffcreated list if your group is interested in reading oprah books for your club, our. Charlotte mecklenburg library has nearly 170 book club kits available to check out for six weeks. Inspired sessions charlotte mecklenburg library west.
International authors book club for 2030 somethings. Every 1st tuesday of the month, come experience live speed painting and spoken word poetry based off the themes found in the book of the month for the west blvd. Past presidents of the charlotte womans club charlotte. Or do you find the cost of buying books too expensive. Book club kits check out for six weeks and may not be renewed.
Book recommendations there are countless benefits to reading, not the least of which is that reading exposes us to a world of imagination, showing us nothing is impossible in this world. We encourage all customers to enjoy our free digital resources during the time we are closed. The charlotte mecklenburg library is always bustling with activity. See whats new this week at the charlotte mecklenburg library at. The charlotte mecklenburg library has lots of book clubs across all 20 branches. Each kit includes 10 copies of a book for use by your club, biographical notes on the author, sample discussion questions and tips for a successful book discussion. Charlotte mecklenburg library, hickory grove branch in. I considered myself a charlotte mecklenburg library power user until i began digging a little deeper and found that what i do. Charlotte mecklenburg library is where many young people are first introduced to comic books through the graphic novel and manga collections housed at all twenty branches.
November 1 is fast approaching, and sales have begun for book club tables and sponsorships. Learn more turning pages readers experiencing homelessness find community and stability in a library book club. Your charlotte mecklenburg library can do this low income. From discovering new romance to rekindling old flames, they inspire each other to make their next chapter the best chapter. Posts about charlotte mecklenburg library branch libraries. Join us for a webinar with charlotte mecklenburg n. Explore cmlibrary charlotte mecklenburg library s 37,318 photos on flickr. Each week, members of the turning pages book club gather at the charlotte mecklenburg library s main branch and theyre all homeless. Borrow funny, you dont look autistic to join the book club. Members of the south charlotte book club will meet every six to eight weeks at various restaurants or coffee shops. It was followed by the eclectic club in 1894, and the sorosis book club, in 1896. Charlotte mecklenburg library is one of americas leading urban public libraries. Every 2nd thursday of the month until july 8, 2020.
This episode features the charlotte mecklenburg library s community read book club with the following titles. You all know that charlotte mecklenburg library has an abundance of amazing programs and services for your children early literacy programs, storytimes, books galore but we hope you also know that libraries are also for the moms. Four friends lives are turned upside down to hilarious ends when their book club tackles the infamous fifty shades of grey. Charlotte mecklenburg library meetup charlotte, nc meetup. Charlotte mecklenburg library plaza midwood library in. Sep 28, 2018 each week, members of the turning pages book club gather at the charlotte mecklenburg librarys main branch and theyre all homeless. Adult services librarian at charlotte mecklenburg library. Celebrities like oprah winfrey, reese witherspoon and jenna bush hager curate their own book club titles.
Mary alice monroe invites you to meet five remarkable characters as she explores the power of friendship with tenderness, honesty and understanding. Book club kits expand offering charlotte mecklenburg library. But if theres not a book club that fits your needs you can always start your own club. Sign up with summer break charlotte mecklenburg library. Please click on the link to support get your ticket, or ad today or make.
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