The Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County will host history expert Mary Kratt for a five-library tour June 17-20 to speak about her book, Charlotte: A Brief History. In the book she details the personalities, hardships, and milestones that shaped the historical course of the Queen City. Mary Kratt’s knowledge provided her the opportunity to write two walking tours of Uptown Charlotte, lead regional day-trip history tours for the Museum of the New South, and teach at her alma mater, UNC Charlotte. Now Kratt’s book extends her exclusive expertise to readers. The book will be available for sale and signing.

Kratt’s Schedule:
Wed., June 17
12:15 p.m., Main Library, Info: (704) 416-0100
6:30 p.m., Morrison, Info: (704) 416-5400

Thurs., June 18
2 p.m., Cornelius, Info: (704) 416-3800
6:30 p.m., Myers Park, Info: (704) 416-5800

Sat., June 20
2 p.m., Mountain Island, Info: (704) 416-5600



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 has been recognized as a “Five Star” library in a national index of public library service from Library Journal and 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, 1.4 million volumes, 79,000 DVDs, CDs and audiobooks, and a vast selection of titles available to download from the library’s web site, PLCMC is dedicated to its mission of expanding minds, empowering individuals and enriching the community.