Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation

09/24/2026

Manolo Betancur, owner of Manolo's Bakery, emigrated from Colombia with a very different experience with libraries. However, what he found at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library completely changed his perspective — the Library is an open, welcoming place for everyone, no matter where you're from.

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09/22/2026

Let everyone know you're ready to start a conversation (without saying a word.) Check out our Public Square online store for fun new merch including shirts, hats, totes and stickers.

Check out the full collection here:
https://cmlibrary.myshopify.com/collections/public-square-civic-conversation-series

Make sure to secure your seat at Public Square on October 29. Tickets available here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/2D006512C009D8B6

09/18/2026

Thank you to our Best Seller Sponsors — Ally, Brighthouse Financial, C. D. Spangler Foundation, Charlotte Hornets, Duke Energy / Piedmont Natural Gas, and Lowe's — for joining us for an evening with four best selling authors and for supporting the work of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. We couldn't do it without you!

09/14/2026

Rodgers knows how to build excitement for our 13th annual Library fundraiser Verse & Vino — with w**e! They also know how to build beautiful spaces like our new Main Library set to open in Spring 2027. Thank you, Rodgers, for your support and partnership as our W**e sponsor. We will see you all and raise a glass of vino on November 12.

09/11/2026

Introducing Walter Mosley, the New York Times bestselling author whose latest novel, Hanging and Burning, releases this fall. Mosley will join our 1,400 Verse & Vino attendees for an unforgettable evening celebrating our love of all things library!

Verse & Vino is sold out, but you can join the wait list on our website: https://foundation.cmlibrary.org/events-and-programs/verse-vino/

09/10/2026

ICYMI - CMLF deputy director Teleia White and PNC regional president Bobby Chesney shared all things Verse & Vino on WCNC Charlotte Today.

Sold-out Verse & Vino supports Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation

09/09/2026

09/08/2026

Thank you, American Airlines and Southminster, for your continued partnership at Verse & Vino! They join us as the Vignette Sponsors of our signature fundraising event.

We create an immersive experience for our attendees by creating custom vignettes (some with live actors!) featuring a scene from the latest releases of our New York Times bestselling authors. Our authors sign and personalize their books in the vignettes.

See you at the Charlotte Convention Center on November 12 to celebrate public libraries!

09/04/2026

Introducing R.F. Kuang, #1 New York Times bestselling author, whose latest novel, Taipei Story, releases this fall. Kuang will join our 1,400 Verse & Vino attendees for an evening of words and w**e, sharing how she balances a impressive writing career with doctoral work at Yale.

Verse & Vino is sold out, but you can join the wait list on our website: https://foundation.cmlibrary.org/events-and-programs/verse-vino/

08/30/2026

Introducing Lucy Foley, one of our 2026 Verse & Vino New York Times bestselling authors. Join Lucy for an evening of words, w**e, and perhaps an inside scoop on how she creates such twisty and scintillating thrillers.

Tickets and tables along with our full list of outstanding authors can be found on our website: https://foundation.cmlibrary.org/events-and-programs/verse-vino/