WHO: The Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County (PLCMC)

WHAT: An opportunity to make a difference in our community. In response to a growing need in Mecklenburg County, the library has launched a new initiative aimed at helping people find jobs. This initiative will include a new Job Center in uptown’s Main Library. Volunteers are needed to help move books and other items to make room for the new center.

WHEN: Volunteers needed Aug 24 - 29
• 1st shift-9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• 2nd shift-1 p.m. to 4p.m.
• 3rd shift-4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE: Main Library, 310 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

If you can volunteer for any or all of the above times, please contact Chauna Wall, Volunteer Coordinator at 704.416.0711 or email cwall@plcmc.org.

To learn more about the Job Center, visit www.plcmc.org/buildingprojects.


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.