The Charlotte-Mecklenburg library district offers a number of very nice regional and special…read morelibrary settings: the South Park Regional, South County Regional, and the library collaboration with the Children's Theatre of Charlotte ... ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center on Seventh Street downtown to name just three. Each has specialties that make them individuals. The South Park Regional had a fair collection of books and materials for the younger set, but really excelled at games and toys for engaging kids ... they even had a little cabin the kids could go in. The library itself was newish, clean and easy to get to, with available free parking ... although it is oftentimes full. Unlike some other libraries in the district, this one had more library things for kids to play with, but fewer library materials (books and puzzles). Still and all, nice library and recommended.

I occasionally stop in this library for early voting, but I had some time before dinner. I'd just…read morepassed an exam for work but needed to study right away for another exam. Libraries today aren't as quiet as they used to be, but I had plenty of space at my table to be comfortable with my book, notepad, pens, & highlighters. I actually enjoyed being in earshot of a teacher tutoring a student and giving the parent an update. Was very pleased to find the ladies restroom clean. Would definitely return here for study time, if necessary.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg library district offers a number of very nice regional and special…read morelibrary settings: the South Park Regional, South County Regional, and the library collaboration with the Children's Theatre of Charlotte ... ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center on Seventh Street downtown to name just three. Each has specialties that make them individuals. The ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center collaboration between the library district and the Children's Theatre is a hands down wonder. While some libraries specialize in library things (games and toys) to engage kids and others specialize in library materials (books and puzzles), ImaginOn has it all ... including plays and story times. The library itself is free to enter, multi-story, newish, clean and easy to get to, with available parking that is free for 90 minutes with a stamped ticket. This facility absolutely had everything to stimulate kids of all ages ... probably 2 to 12 being the sweet spot. Do make a point of finding your way here for a visit someday ... you'll be glad you did. Highly recommended.

I love that the Mecklenburg libraries have story times for various ages throughout the week…read more We've been coming here since February and my toddler loves it. There is always some sort of craft, legos, toys and computers for her to play with/use. They also usually have monthly events and a theater. I prefer to download the CMLibrary app to keep up with events. We prefer to come here on the Saturday's but it's definitely more packed. It's about 40ish families at every session. They have a parking garage (under the library) which you can take the elevator directly into the library. They validate for 90 minutes. The issue is when it's full or days they have events parking can really be a pain. They may direct you to park at 7th street parking garage but they only validate after 5pm on weekdays or anytime on weekends.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg library district offers a number of very nice regional and special…read morelibrary settings: the South Park Regional, South County Regional, and the library collaboration with the Children's Theatre of Charlotte ... ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center on Seventh Street downtown to name just three. Each has specialties that make them individuals. The South County Regional had a really extensive collection of books and materials for the younger set. While we had trouble finding 2 to 4 year old age-appropriate books at other locations, South County Regional satisfied our needs. The library itself was newish, clean and easy to get to, with available free parking. Unlike some other libraries in the district, this one had more library materials but fewer things (toys and games) for kids to play with. Nice library and recommended.

Library location midway on Pineville-Matthews Road across from Calvary Church. Library has 2…read morelevels with stairs and elevators. There's computers available to use as a guest or library member. There's plenty of empty tables for reading or bringing your own laptop. Theres options for closed quiet spaces and I'm sure reservations can be made for groups. Kid zones throughout. I didn't see the whole library but it was very active and well kept as it seemed libraries were on the decline. Not at this location.

I was in Charlotte for a family function when a family member suggested we visit the library at the…read morelast minute. We arrived at 4 knowing it closed at 5 p.m. A friendly attendant greeted us at the gate and asked if we were new visitors which we were, and he informed us that the last tour was already progress and we could join in, or explore the grounds on our own. This is an experience everyone young and old would enjoy! The tour is a glimpse into Mr. Graham's life, his ministry, and his travels around the world. The gardens and grounds are beautiful, and there's a memorial garden on site. We're already planning to return to experience the full tour, which is said to be at least an hour and a half long and it's free. The staff was amazing and very knowledgeable.

While visiting Charlotte I remembered someone had told me that if I was ever in the area, I should…read morevisit this historical and iconic place. Thank God Almighty that I remembered! The entrance is unassuming, with a guard post that directs you into the property. Parking is plenty and it's free just like the entrance to this historical location. I did reserve a time slot ahead and was asked for my bar code. I am pretty sure that you wouldn't get turned away if you did not reserve ahead. We started at the main home which was Billy Grahams childhood home that was moved twice before being set here. The inside is just the way his mother had it. You feel like you have taken a step back in time. You then walk to the library which has a huge cross carved out in front. Everyone who works there is so sweet and caring. They genuinely want you to feel loved and are ready to pray for or with you if you asked. From beginning to end every display, every detail and every picture is mesmerizing. It tells the life story of such and incredible man of God, his beautiful wife, family, friends and team that worked to make his vision a reality. If you had not yet been saved, you would definitely accept God into your life. He truly lived the way God wants us to and he preached love and u it's to all. He reminded everyone that we are ALL children of God. Whether you are a believer or not, no matter what religion you practice or believe in, you respected this honorable man. I would recommend visiting and paying respect at his & his wife's gravesite on the property. The grounds are very serene and tranquil, with lots of well manicured trees, plants and flowers. There is also a large store with something for everyone and a cafeteria where you can get a Billy Dog with the works and a shake. Stop by, make the journey, I guarantee you will not be disappointed!

Idk how you could give this place anything but 5 stars! Free books? Free Internet? A ton of free…read moreeducational resources? Free Streaming library? This place has it all! I guess our taxes technically pay for this, but hey its one of the few government services that is useful and beneficial to everyone. This location is clean, friendly and comfortable on a hot day, couldn't ask for anything else! Come on down and get a card!

My experience at Plaza Midwood Library on January 8, 2025, at 4:30/ 5:00pm While using the library…read morephone and time was given was 5 mins only. The Plaza Midwood Manager asked and asst that I was another person who has cause trouble in the past (Oct 2025) and that she pulled an employee by the of Miss. Kerry tried to ID me as the person and couldn't ID me. Plaza Midwood Manager push the issue that I was that person and said they have video, which was not true and threaten to call police If i did not give her my ID. I only ask to use the phone for 5 mins only. This manager really went out her way to stress out customer with no proof at ALL. (Couldn't ID Person by involving another employee and threaten to call the Police if I didn't show proof) and got permission to use the phone for 5 mins. This manager made this experience at this location unwelcoming and non-service place for people looking and needing service. I suggest others looking for service at another location. This manager Negative ENERGY!!!! Every Manager position is Replaceable because how they treat others. (Employee and Customer)

Went for a talk on social security but seemed like a nice library.Have to pay a good sum as we are…read moreSC residents...if we wanted to take out a book

I don't often go to the library anymore because I like to take advantage of of their e-books…read moreonline. The biggest benefit that brings me into the library is free printing. I don't have a printer and I don't ever plan to have a printer, so every once in a while when I need to print something, it's really convenient to be able to come here to do it. They have an app you can use to upload your document and print it which is really convenient so you don't have to email it to yourself. They also used this during the pandemic when they weren't letting people inside. If you're like me and don't want a printer, check out your local library!

First time at this library and was pleasantly surprised to see how big and active it was on a…read moreSaturday morning. Came for their Paws to Read event. My son picked out a book to read to a volunteer dog for 15 minutes. It was very cute and nice for him to practice his reading with a furry friend. They have children's sections with plenty of children's books, and computers for them to play on. They have a language section with Spanish, French, and Asian books which I thought was neat. They have a teens section with a bunch of young adult books, activities, and games to play with. I do see they have a lot of events during the week also so I will be checking those out. They have plenty of parking spaces around the library and side street parking. We will be visiting a lot more often during the summer. All employees are super friendly and knowledgeable.

This is absolutely my fave library in the Meck Co area. It's spacious, well lit, friendly staff and…read morethey host so many classes for kids as well as adults. I was here recently for a woven jewelry class. It was totally free and so much fun. I've never woven a thing in my life, so to learn something new today and free at that made it even more awesome.

Took my little one to the library today for the Charlotte Hornets Book Bus!…read more They had a cute little event for the kids to encourage them to read. It was fun and engaging for the kids. Hugo the hornets mascot came and entertained the children, he was available for pictures and for everyone that registered their child, they received a golden ticket and were able to get on the book bus to pick out a book that they could keep! This was a great event to kick off summer break!

Never will be back here again. Very pretty library, but I sat in the teenager are which had seats…read moreavailable. The adult section didn't. I was approached immediately and asked if I had a teenager with me. This has never in my life happened to me. I apologized and said I couldn't find sitting in the adult section. She looked at me funny and said "well" so I said I would go. I guess single people are not welcomed in any section not pertaining to adults. Won't ever be back here.

Went to one for the books and loved it. So sad to see it torn down. I would have like to see some…read moreof the marble saved but instead it as graffitied. Did get some great books and learned some cool history facts. Hope the new place is as nice. Heard there will be a coffee shop and wine bar. Hope they also have something to read. History is great but sometimes its the old places that should be kept and loved. But we will be hopeful and can't wait to see the new place in a few years

As an avid book reader (more like book inhaler!) I love the Charlotte library system but I sure…read moredon't love this location. Yes, they have a larger selection than any of the regional branches. Yes, they have more (and perhaps better trained) staff than the regional branches. And yes, they have more computers than the regional branches. But wow, do they have a completely different customer demographic. How many libraries do you know that have a security office? And the stalls in the men's room have doors that are barely half-height? If you're in the neighborhood, then sure, stop in. But I wouldn't recommend making a special trip. You'll have a much better experience at almost any of the regional branches. Note - there is a drive-up book drop in the back.

This branch has reopened post-COVID and you can now browse the stacks. A lot of the functionality…read moreof the library is on hold, such as periodicals and computer keyboards but you can search for books and borrow them. That's about as good as it gets for now. The library has capacity limits and masks are required. Plenty of parking and a free wifi network, though there is currently no seating until the pandemic wraps up. [Review 14337 overall, 1661 of 2020, number 2704 in North Carolina.]

I've switched entirely to e-books, so I don't come to the library often anymore. I still use my…read morecard for e-books, I just don't need to visit in person to do that. Pretty much the only reason I come to the library is because I need to print something. Who has a printer? Not me. Printing was free for a bit at the library which was nice, but they've started charging again. It's only 25 cents per page for black and white and 50 cents per page for color which is well worth not having to deal with a printer for me. This isn't my normal library, but it was on our way when we were running errands so we stopped here instead. There's a convenient app you can use to upload and print your documents. The reason for the lower than normal rating here is because none of the librarians knew how to use it. The app is straightforward if you're adding a printer for the first time. Unfortunately, I had my normal library set up already and couldn't figure out how to add another library. The librarians only seemed to know how to repeat the instructions on the sign (which assumed you had never set up a printer before). I ended up having to email the stuff to myself, log into a computer, and print from there which is more time consuming. The computers also turn off immediately 10 minutes before it closes so I was in a race with the clock. It shut down seconds after I clicked print. I hope they get the issues with the app resolved so you can have more than one library (or inform staff how to do that). Until then, I'll stick to my normal library.