It’s time to have a lot of fun this summer, whether you have a few weeks or a few months to fit it in. One of our favorites every year? Summer Break with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library! And a lot of activities around the County count toward finishing the program, including making a summer bucket list! We’ll help you get a head start.
Continue ReadingLast year, I merrily wrote a blog with things to do in 2020 for under $20. Five of the 10 things on the list were significantly different or impossible for most of the year. Half. Lol, 2020. You got us! ? BUT! We did manage to complete the census with greater participation than in 2010. ?
Without making any grand plans for 2021, here’s a new, pandemic-proof ?? list of budget-friendly activities this year. (I do not intend to jinx us but also apologize in advance if I accidentally do.)
Continue Reading“Have any good plans for the weekend?”
Chances are you’ve been asked that before, by a colleague, on a Friday afternoon, or maybe by a friend or family member who’s trying to figure out if you’re free. And while it is exciting to have things in store for yourself that you can share, if there’s one thing we know to be true, it’s this: after a while, weekends can get expensive.
So, what if you’re trying to stick to a budget? Lucky for you, Mecklenburg County is filled with low-cost activities. That means you can still enjoy your weekends while being financially responsible at the same time. Let’s look at a few examples.
Continue ReadingYour Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is much more than a place to check out books. It’s one of America’s leading urban public libraries with a wealth of programs and digital content. And now, it’s easier than ever to join. Here’s what you need to know about getting a library card and what it offers.
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