The Latest From CMLibrary RSS feed outlining the latest news from Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. http://www.cmlibrary.org Manager recommends Sunday hours at regionals http://cmlibrary.org/about_us/info.asp?id=39 The County Manager has recommended additional funding for regional libraries to open on Sundays during the school year. But the budget is not approved yet. What can you do to help advocate? Celebrate Older Americans Month at the Library http://www.cmlibrary.org/programs/programlisting.asp?form_keyword=older&progtype1=&ln1=3%2C5%2C7%2C9%2C0%2C10%2C1%2C11%2C12%2C23%2C13%2C14%2C15%2C24%2C6%2C16%2C17%2C18%2C19%2C20%2C21%2C22&form_Age=&ds We`re celebrating older Americans asking patrons 65 and over to `bring a friend` or recommend a book to reduce your fines ($10 max). Visit a branch to participate. Do you need answers? http://www.cmlibrary.org/online/ Your library offers free, 24/7 access to reliable online resources that can help you answer all sorts of questions. All you need to get started is a library card. Improvements are underway at North County http://www.cmlibrary.org/about_us/info.asp?id=37 North County Regional Library is closed for improvements from May 7 - June 9. During the closure, we`ve opened a Temporary Service Outlet at Birkdale Village. See a video tour. Lee Keesler named new Library CEO http://us.vocuspr.com/Newsroom/Query.aspx?SiteName=cmlibrary&Entity=PRAsset&SF_PRAsset_PRAssetID_EQ=77763&XSL=PressRelease&Cache=True On April 9, the Library Board announced the selection of Lee Keesler for the role of CEO. Keesler brings decades of experience in corporate and nonprofit sectors. He will begin July 1. Child Internet Protection Act http://www.cmlibrary.org/about_us/policiesinternet.asp The Library is compliant with the Children’s Internet Protection Act, a federal law requiring public libraries to use a filter on Internet computers. More information can be found in our internet policy. Rate your last experience with the Library. Take our survey today. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/cmlibrary12 To help the Library assess customer satisfaction and help provide critical data for Mecklenburg County`s Community & Corporate Scorecard, we`re inviting you to take part in a short survey. Main Library Committee information http://www.cmlibrary.org/about_us/info.asp?id=26 The Main Library Committee is a group of seven citizens charged with exploring the possibilities of the Main Library in Uptown Charlotte. Tech savvy kids? We've got Disney Digital Books! http://downloads.plcmc.org Young library patrons and their parents will be able to enjoy - for the first time- unlimited access to over 600 new and classic Disney books with our ebook partner, OverDrive. Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month this Saturday http://www.cmlibrary.org/programs/programListing.asp?ag=&et=Multicultural&dt=dr&ds=2012-5-17&de=2012-7-1&df=list&cn=0&private=0 Spend this month learning more about Asian Pacific American heritage and culture at several library celebrations systemwide. How much do you save by using the Library? Use our calculator. http://www.cmlibrary.org/budget/library-calculator/default.asp To find out how much value you receive from the Library, use our handy calculator. Is it more or less than you expected? You might be surprised. Download audiobooks, eBooks, music, and video. http://www.cmlibrary.org/about_us/info.asp?id=30 Make the most of your digital devices with downloadable titles available 24/7 from your Library`s website, compatible with many popular devices, including iPod, Sony Reader, Amazon Kindle and more.