Charlotte, NC – June 4, 2008 – With less than five days left in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school year, what’s a parent to do? Well READ of course! The Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County (PLCMC) offers opportunities for kids, teens and adults to read, read and read some more. Aside from the well-known benefits of reading, participants can also win great prizes like museum tickets and tote bags for adults, and cool toys and fine waivers for kids and teens. (Must be Mecklenburg County residents to be eligible for prizes).

Summer reading starts June 11. Visit our Summer Reading Web site for all the details.

Since its founding in 1903 as a Carnegie Free Library, PLCMC has provided community service and outreach to the citizens of the Charlotte area. One of the premier libraries in the country, PLCMC was named winner of the 2006 National Award for Library Service. The library sponsors a variety of community-based programs, from computer and Internet workshops to the award-winning Novello Festival of Reading, a celebration of the joys of reading and learning. With 24 locations, 1.6 million volumes and 28,000 videos, DVDs and CDs, PLCMC is dedicated to its mission of expanding minds, empowering individuals and enriching the community.