Central Piedmont Joins Charlotte Mecklenburg Library For The 2026 Community Read
The Central Piedmont Library is partnering with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library for the 2026 Community Read. This year’s featured book, The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune, explores themes of kindness, belonging, and chosen family. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to read along and join upcoming events across several campuses.
Levine Campus | Silent book club
- Every Thursday in February, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Levine Campus Library (LV2600)
Central Campus | Silent book club and light discussion
- Wednesday, Feb. 11, 12–1 p.m.
- Central Campus Library, Room 2160
Cato Campus | Book discussion
- Tuesday, Feb. 17, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Cato Campus Library, CT111 315
Harris Campus | Cerulean Blue Art: Drop-in activity
- Any day in February
- Harris Campus Library
- Use high-quality oil-based pencils to transform coloring pages into unique works of art.
How to read along
- Copies of The House in the Cerulean Sea are available for checkout at every campus library.
- Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is offering unlimited access to the e-book and e-audio versions throughout Feb. via Libby.
- Learn more at: cmlibrary.org/community-read
Interested in what else the library has to offer?
Whether you’re looking for something to support your studies or just want a good read to cozy up with this winter, the library has something fresh for everyone.
- Newly added books across a range of subjects
- Educational and documentary videos
- Electronic resources, including journals and databases
Browse the latest arrivals and check back often for fresh finds and regular updates.
Stay informed with February’s Hot Topics
Need a quick way to stay up to date with current events? Students can access monthly research overviews through NewsBank’s Hot Topics, a helpful resource for busy schedules and current-events-based assignments.
What’s covered:
- Current events
- Business and economics
- Civics, government, and politics
- Social issues
- Sports and the arts