Lowell Branch is the "craft center" branch in Gastonia. It's a small library with a variety of odds…read moreand ends inside, including lots of kid-friendly stations. You'll find everything from your basic: book, DVD, computers and electronic resources. But, if you walk to the back of the library, you'll also discover a light board along with craft books, art supplies and even a handful of children's toys. Lowell branch also offers an multimedia room where they host activities for all ages, this summer I stuck around to watch kiddos making ice cream with cream, sugar, vanilla, ice and rock salt. However, as far a libraries go, Lowell is a very low-key, country branch. The librarians are friendly but it's very basic. You won't find a lot of space to study, but they do offer 2-3 round tables that might sit two if you don't both have a lot of things and outlets can be round in the floor. Hours are also limited for this local branch but if you have an electronic vehicle, you'll be in luck. They offer a electronic wifi charing station and of course free wifi.

Cool library/tech center for kids. I know it doesn't make sense to most but this place has a bunch…read moreof tech gadgets and creative centers for kids to explore and create artwork to take home. Very cool twist on a normal library.

Now admittedly, we love libraries ... both my wife and I mastered in library science ... so don't…read morebe surprised by a lot of 5 star reviews for libraries ... but this little neighborhood library was really a hit. Charlotte-Mecklenburg has a number of regional libraries and they are superb in what they offer ... but the District also has some smaller facilities that can hold their own. The Myers Park Library is on the small side, and when we pulled up we thought they'd only offer adult resources ... but weren't we surprised? Besides all the usual adult and current books, they had a wonderful kids section ... probably suited to 2 to 6 year olds. The kids section is a large separate room ... all glassed in, so parents/grandparents can see in but not have to listen in. It's roomy, has just enough toys to interest half-a-dozen little ones, four computer screens with age appropriate software, hundreds of books for that age group, and a number of tables and chairs to work on. We thought the space was perfect for our 30 month old. All to say, don't write off these neighborhood libraries. They will surprise you with their resources.

I never knew about this location existed until I needed a desktop to add an attachment to an email…read morereply on Wednesday, 02-07-24. If you're on Providence Rd in a certain direction during rush hour traffic, it can be a little tricky getting to the library. I ended up going farther down Providence, making a u-turn, and then taking a quick left then right into the parking lot. The women's restroom was clean. Sitting at the computer station, I could hear that the attendant near the front door was very helpful as people went to the desk to ask questions. I saw the Black History Month display, but just barely and only because I was looking for the restroom. I know that this is a smaller location, but the display should've been in a more prominent location. If you weren't coming out of a restroom or going anywhere near the room being used for a youth event, it's not easily seen at all. Hoping that wasn't done intentionally.

Its nice and clean, but the workers talk so loud and constantly that I cant concentrate on my own…read morebook. Used to be my get away in the past.

The public library. Local, accessible and best of all, free!! Since my studying days are pretty…read moremuch over (no more research or term papers for me), I come here mostly for my kids. The children's section is huge and quite awesome. They check out about 20 books every two weeks and we use them for bedtime stories. During the summer months, when kids are out of school they have story hour and different presentations. Last summer the children's museum in Rutherford came and did a bunch of kid friendly hands on experiments. This library is about much more than books; it's a part of the community and a great supporter of education. Check their website for program times and dates.

This is a very small branch of the Mecklenburg County library system, but the staff were super…read morenice. There are a couple of spots to sit and read, a few spots for tutoring and a bunch of books. Of course, free wifi and there is a public restroom here. You're not going to find much for quiet as it's really just one large room. Lots of free parking, too. [Review 12630 overall, 2422 of 2019.]

A tantrum by my toddler led us to "taking a break" on the porch of the Charlotte Mecklenburg…read moreLibrary. After she calmed down we had some time to kill before her mama returned with the car. We decided to go inside and check out the public library. The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is a library that looks and feels a lot like the ones I grew up with. When you enter the checkout desk/librarian area is right in front of you. On your left is the adult area of the library. On the right is the children's section. We hung a right and went to explore the kids stuff. There were shelves and shelves of books and magazines for kids to check out. There were a few on display around the area as well. One corner contained some toys and comfy chairs. My daughter, and some other child that she met while there, grabbed the toys and arranged them for a little story time. She then brought me a dozen or so books to read to her, her "friend" and the toys. We read through each one of them. The two of us then took a walk around the rest of the kid's area. Another corner contained more comfortable seating that were portable so kids could move them to a spot of their liking. There were three or four computers lining the far wall that kids could use for various things. Stretching across the front of the kids area were tables and chairs that were occupied by tutors and students. Overall I felt that the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library was an a-ok place to spend a rainy afternoon. Why not more? Well, like I said, it reminded me a lot of the libraries of yesteryear. In our hometown, Tampa, we have some absolutely gorgeous libraries which not only house books and magazines and DVDs and CDs but also house tons of technology and legos and hands-on learning opportunities and museums and local art. They also put on performances and offer educational classes and spearhead recycling initiatives and basically make the library a vibrant part of the local learning community. These are gold standard libraries. The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library isn't bad, it just stands a couple notches below what I've seen a library can be at its absolute best.

Staff is always nice, friendly and very helpful. Free use of computers. Print and copies for a…read moresmall fee.

I love this library- They have an awesome selection of books and other resources, the staff is very…read morekind, the library itself is a very cool building- lots of character and fun. I think Kings Mountain is very lucky to have such a great resource. And the library puts on so many great events for the community, it is always fun to see what they have planned next! We have 3 daughters, 7,5,1, and they have loved every activity they've been able to attend. We can't wait for the summer activities that are just getting started!

Why am I taking the time to review a public library? You can't eat books right? Well, I guess…read moretechnically your brain can ingest them. I'm reviewing this place because of their awesome children's programs. Christy, the children's librarian does an incredible job. Tuesdays at 10 AM is Story Time for ages 3-5, with guest readers. On Superhero Day, the children had to go through an obstacle course and perform heroic tasks, like lifting boulders and saving a baby from lava (of course it was make believe).Recently, Bright Star Children's Theater put on a production of The Ugly Duckling; it was highly interactive- they asked the kids how they felt and what they would have done in the story. The same week, a professional children's musician, Miss Lynn, came and performed a concert; her music was silly and fun with infectious melodies. It was really awesome. We bought the CD. Yeah, this library is pretty cool.

Visited this location last month on a random Saturday for a North Carolina Notary Public Training…read moreCourse/Class. Instructor was really great! We settled into our 1st Classroom and the Instructor quickly discovered an issue with the classroom's AV Equipment/Computer; - We got bounced out of this room, which was rather comfortable. Course was held in a classroom with uncomfortable desks. Would have preferred the original room. Anyways, overall - OK, "Meh" - Parking was relatively close to the classroom and things were easy to find. Wouldn't want to find out what this place looks like during the week. I suspect it could get frightingly busy. Overall good location, with easy access to the main roads/highways. OK!

Another bank conversion...another delivery of food that was over ordered for the day…read more For this visit, it was later toward the evening so I wasn't sure if I'd be able to deliver. I was buzzed in and was immediately helped and told someone would be at the kitchen door to receive my items. 2 full bags of food from Einsteins & Dean and Deluca and hopefully an additional blessing to those people using the shelter. These folks do a great service to the community and I'm glad I can help them out when able....hence the additional star.

I flew in from Seattle Washington on a family emergency. With no other place to turn Mens Shelter…read moreof Charlotte offered me an accommodation due to an emergency. Thank you Mecklenberg County, Chris, Jerard , Cheryl, Ray, Asina ,and all of the shelter staff. Decided to pay my way by volunteering and discovered so many wonderful programs that I may return once all of my personal issues are resolved.