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Charity

Charlotte: Mobile Book Collective Offers Free Books to Promote Literacy Accessibility

Charlotte: Mobile Book Collective Offers Free Books to Promote Literacy Accessibility Free mobile collective gives away books to people in the community A nonprofit organization gifted 12,000 books in its first year. Books on the House: Bringing Literature to the Community Books on the House is a free mobile book collective founded by Kat Varner and Jesse Brown in the Charlotte area. The nonprofit aims to promote literacy accessibility by

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Events/What's Happening

Alert: Summer Break Program at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Encourages Reading and Learning

Inside Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s Summer Break Programming In Partnership with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Charlotte Mecklenburg Library encourages reading and learning all year long. The summer months, when students take a break from school, are critical to expanded learning. In fact, summertime poses the most academic risk because students without access to summer learning opportunities can fall behind their peers, creating an achievement gap that is hard to close. To keep

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Events/What's Happening

Gastonia, Gaston County stores part of Greater Charlotte Book Crawl

Gastonia, Gaston County stores part of Greater Charlotte Book Crawl Two Gaston County indie bookstores are participating in the Greater Charlotte Book Crawl By HERE News Two Gaston County indie bookstores are participating in the Greater Charlotte Book Crawl, an annual event in which participants can win prizes for visiting 19 independent bookstores in the greater Charlotte area. The book crawl began April 1 and will continue until April 30.

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Cinema

The Untold Story of a Local Librarian’s Highly Anticipated Documentary

The Story Behind a Local Librarian’s Highly Anticipated Documentary City of Charlotte – Home – Logo Published on April 09, 2024 By Kayla Chadwick-Schultz Introduction “Are you a librarian?” It’s a seemingly innocent question, probably asked by someone who just wants to know more about your profession, right? Well, not for the University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s Digital Production Librarian and Archivist Rodney Freeman. In his experience, that question

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Community

Local Magazine Working To Share Black Women’s Stories

Local Magazine Working To Share Black Women’s Stories CHARLOTTE, NC — Flipping through the pages of Sistories you’ll find many different stories. “Each of the issues is rooted in some famous black woman writer or author,” Ashley Nickens said. Founder Ashley Nickens created the award winning publication as a way to share the stories of black women on a platform exclusively for them. ” We open and curate space for

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Community

Art Events in Charlotte in April

Art Events in Charlotte in April Charlotte, known for its vibrant arts scene, is gearing up for an exciting month of April with a variety of art events and opportunities for volunteers to get involved. From literary workshops to art exhibits, there is something for everyone to enjoy and support in the Queen City. Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Knot Just Knitting Date: Tuesday, April 2 Time: Noon-2 p.m. Location: Charlotte Mecklenburg

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Art

Charlotte Residents Unable to Access Website Due to Geographical Restrictions

Charlotte Residents Unable to Access Website Due to Geographical Restrictions Residents in Charlotte, North Carolina are experiencing frustration as they are unable to access a popular website due to geographical restrictions. The website, known for its diverse content ranging from entertainment news to local events, is currently unavailable to Charlotte residents trying to access it. Geographical Restrictions Impose Access Denial The website, which typically caters to a wide audience, has

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"Two Candidates, Political Showdown"
Art

Charlotte Area Congressmen Set to Faceoff to be Next NC Attorney General

Charlotte Area Congressmen Set to Faceoff to be Next NC Attorney General CHARLOTTE, N.C. – While North Carolina voters headed to the polls to cast a primary ballot, two candidates running for attorney general were tied up in Washington D.C. 14th District Congressman Jeff Jackson won the democratic primary, while 8th District Republican Congressman Dan Bishop didn’t have an opponent and automatically advanced. The two neighboring congressmembers will face off

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Charity

Charlotte’s Nova Literary-Arts Magazine Shines Bright in the City’s Art Scene

Charlotte’s Nova Literary-Arts Magazine Shines Bright in the City’s Art Scene Redefining Art and Literature in the Queen City Charlotte, North Carolina, is known for its vibrant arts and culture scene, and one shining star that continues to illuminate the city’s creative landscape is Nova Literary-Arts Magazine. Celebrating its 54th year, Nova is a curation of poems, short stories, and artwork that has garnered national recognition and become a proud

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