Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s Summer Break program encourages kids, teens and adults to read and stay active over the summer. Participants can earn rewards and win prizes.
Read all about the Summer Break program and 4 other summer reading programs.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is presenting several Summer Break Kick Off Events. All are free to attend. The kickoff events feature fun activities like performances, arts and crafts, games and more.
Some require registration. Space is limited for some. Read on to see what each branch has planned!
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Summer Break Kickoff Events
Follow the links below to get details and to register, if required.
Summer Break Kickoff — Block Party
Saturday, June 1, 2024
12 to 4 p.m.
Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library
4412 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC
This will be a Saturday full of fun for everyone! Celebrate Summer Break at the library with fun activities. Fun for all ages!
Hickory Grove Summer Break Kickoff
Saturday, June 1, 2024
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hickory Grove Library
5935 Hickory Grove Road, Charlotte, NC
A Saturday full of fun for readers of all ages.
Origami Contest — Summer Break Kickoff
Saturday, June 8, 2024
2 to 3 p.m.
West Boulevard Library
2157 West Boulevard, Charlotte, NC
Kick-off Summer Break with a special Origami Contest sponsored by Tuttle Publishing.
Learn to create unique origami artworks. Take a photo of your work or leave it at the library to be part of a display and a vote to decide who has the best origami! Winners will receive a Tuttle Publishing prize pack which includes a book on origami to help you expand your creativity and knowledge!
Contest is open to Adults, Children (School Age), and Teens! Participants must attend the program to be entered to win.
Summer Break Kickoff: Featuring Opera Carolina
Saturday, June 8, 2024
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Pineville Library
505 Main Street
Pineville, NC
Start the celebration off right with a special Musical Storytime with Opera Carolina and bring your favorite stories to life! Perfect for young audiences and families, they will read “Los Coyotes y Las Conejas (The Coyotes and the Rabbits)”, complete with musical numbers from talented singers.
Stay after the program for games, crafts, and special prizes for the whole family!
Musical Storytime is sponsored by Culture Blocks – a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County.
Summer Break Kickoff: Featuring The Discovery Place Animal Adventures
Monday, June 10, 2024
10:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Independence Regional Library
6000 Conference Drive, Charlotte, NC
This event will feature The Discovery Place Animal Adventures. Meet a variety of animal friends, including those with fur, feathers, scales, and exoskeletons. Live animal encounters will be enhanced through play with lifelike puppets.
Summer Break Kickoff
Monday, June 10, 2024
3 to 4 p.m.
SouthPark Regional Library
7015 Carnegie Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Enjoy a variety of activities including face painting, crafts, and a treat.
Summer Break Kickoff Carnival
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
1 to 3 p.m.
North County Library
16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville, NC
Enjoy entertainment, games, and sign up for Summer Break reading.
- 1:00 -Magic Show (downstairs in the Community Room) no registration needed
- 1:30 – Live Spin Cotton Candy (outdoor patio) while supplies last
- 1:30 – Games and Prizes (3rd floor program room and deck) while supplies last
Summer Break Kickoff
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
2 to 4 p.m.
Steele Creek Library
13620 Steele Creek Road, Charlotte, NC
Celebrate summer break with snacks, music, crafts and more.
Summer Break Kickoff: Summer Soul — A Celebration of Black Music Appreciation Month and More
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
12:30 to 2 p.m.
Sugar Creek Library
4045 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
Largest Musical Chairs Game. line dancing, Name That Tune. Wear a costume for the musical era you love the best. Sign up for Summer Break. Discover Genealogy. Family Break Tales at 2 p.m. with Mother Minter (storytime for adults.)
South County Library Summer Break Kickoff, including used book sale and puzzle swap
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
2 to 4 p.m.
South County Regional Library
5801 Rea Road, Charlotte, NC
Fun and games, and giveaways for all ages. There will also be a used book sale and a puzzle swap.
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