My first time visiting any library in Union County, I previously lived in Meck county, and I was…read morepleasantly surprised. The staff was very courteous and the location was very nice and well stocked. They have tons of events for both kids and adults and a large selection of books and other media.

Cute, cozy library with a friendly and helpful staff. Has story time for the children as well as a…read morelittle corner for them to read and play. DVD and audiobooks are available as well as a marker section of newer books. Thankful to have a library in Indian Trail area!

Today was the first day that Union County opened its newest library, Southwest Regional Library…read more Many of us have been waiting for an updated, modern library that will serve the needs of the residents. Without a doubt, the Director has done a phenomenal job in bringing this creation to life. First of all, this library is almost 4 times the size of the old Waxhaw library and there is plenty of parking spaces for parents, students and residents without having a long walk. When you walk in, you're warmly greeted by a large staff of friendly faces. There is a map to help you navigate where to go. Aesthetically, the library is one of the best libraries I've seen in the Charlotte area. The decor and atmosphere blend very well and even when the library is full, it still has a calmness to it. One of the first things I noticed was the huge children's book section which should more than accommodate any child's interests and reading level. As you move through the library, you'll notice they have study rooms which as first come, first served guaranteed for at least an hour. They have two stem sections, one of them has a 3D printer 3D computers and PS5. The other has smaller activities for children. There are several areas for reading, relaxation and if you want a snack or beverage, there is a small area for that as well. The adult book section is substantially larger as well with a much better variety of authors and genres whereas the old Waxhaw library was stuck in the past. When it's time to check out, you can either do self checkout at a couple locations inside or at the help desk. Overall, I'm truly impressed with our newest library and all of its offerings. The customer service is excellent and there is plenty of staff to happily assist if you need.

The children's librarian here are so kind and helpful. They always engage with the kids and…read moreencourage their curiosity. It's so fun that they have a store here and so many activities for the kids. We always come here to play before borrowing books.

First time at this library and was pleasantly surprised to see how big and active it was on a…read moreSaturday morning. Came for their Paws to Read event. My son picked out a book to read to a volunteer dog for 15 minutes. It was very cute and nice for him to practice his reading with a furry friend. They have children's sections with plenty of children's books, and computers for them to play on. They have a language section with Spanish, French, and Asian books which I thought was neat. They have a teens section with a bunch of young adult books, activities, and games to play with. I do see they have a lot of events during the week also so I will be checking those out. They have plenty of parking spaces around the library and side street parking. We will be visiting a lot more often during the summer. All employees are super friendly and knowledgeable.

This is absolutely my fave library in the Meck Co area. It's spacious, well lit, friendly staff and…read morethey host so many classes for kids as well as adults. I was here recently for a woven jewelry class. It was totally free and so much fun. I've never woven a thing in my life, so to learn something new today and free at that made it even more awesome.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg library district offers a number of very nice regional and special…read morelibrary settings: the South Park Regional, South County Regional, and the library collaboration with the Children's Theatre of Charlotte ... ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center on Seventh Street downtown to name just three. Each has specialties that make them individuals. The South Park Regional had a fair collection of books and materials for the younger set, but really excelled at games and toys for engaging kids ... they even had a little cabin the kids could go in. The library itself was newish, clean and easy to get to, with available free parking ... although it is oftentimes full. Unlike some other libraries in the district, this one had more library things for kids to play with, but fewer library materials (books and puzzles). Still and all, nice library and recommended.

This library has so much potential. It is huge, and the children's section takes up a very large…read moreportion of the downstairs. There are tons of children's books, toys, activities, and interactive areas for kids, which is wonderful. The rest of the library also looked very nice, organized, and well maintained. Unfortunately, the cleanliness of the children's area was extremely disappointing. The carpets were visibly dirty and stained in multiple places, and the entire children's section felt like it was overdue for a serious deep cleaning. I completely understand that an area used by young children gets a lot of traffic and will naturally have more wear and tear, but this seemed well beyond what I would consider normal. What made it even more surprising is that I've been to other Charlotte Mecklenburg Library locations, and I have not seen their children's areas looking like this. The difference in cleanliness was very noticeable. For a space specifically designed for babies and young children who are sitting, crawling, touching toys, and playing directly on the floor I really feel like cleanliness should be one of the highest priorities. It's especially unfortunate because the rest of this library looked very nice and well cared for. Since the children's area makes up such a large portion of the downstairs, I really hope more attention is given to routinely deep cleaning the carpets, floors, toys, and play areas. This could easily be an amazing library for families, but the condition and lack of cleanliness in the children's section made me uncomfortable letting a child play freely there.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg library district offers a number of very nice regional and special…read morelibrary settings: the South Park Regional, South County Regional, and the library collaboration with the Children's Theatre of Charlotte ... ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center on Seventh Street downtown to name just three. Each has specialties that make them individuals. The South County Regional had a really extensive collection of books and materials for the younger set. While we had trouble finding 2 to 4 year old age-appropriate books at other locations, South County Regional satisfied our needs. The library itself was newish, clean and easy to get to, with available free parking. Unlike some other libraries in the district, this one had more library materials but fewer things (toys and games) for kids to play with. Nice library and recommended.

Library location midway on Pineville-Matthews Road across from Calvary Church. Library has 2…read morelevels with stairs and elevators. There's computers available to use as a guest or library member. There's plenty of empty tables for reading or bringing your own laptop. Theres options for closed quiet spaces and I'm sure reservations can be made for groups. Kid zones throughout. I didn't see the whole library but it was very active and well kept as it seemed libraries were on the decline. Not at this location.

I was genuinely surprised when I first moved to Waxhaw and saw their library for the first time. If…read moreyou're not paying attention then you'll miss it because it's a small house that has been repurposed into a library. The location is problematic because it's in a neighborhood off the main road in Waxhaw which would confuse some. When I went into the library, I noticed the lighting was poor and the selection of books and other materials was severely lacking quantity and quality. With a library this small, it's difficult to find a well known author or title by African Americans or other minorities. I'm not insinuating that this is done on purpose because I believe the county or city thinks that the demographics of Waxhaw, Marvin wouldn't be interested in these genres. I did find other books that catered more to a certain demographic of a certain political affiliation. If you're wanting a better library overall and you live in Waxhaw, I'd suggest going to the main library in Monroe. You can thank me later

Waxhaw Library is a tiny library however you can order books on the library's computers. No library…read morecard fees like other libraries. There's a good selection of DVDS for such a tiny library, and its children section is half the library. A town's library is key to the town's educational success. Vote in November for the referendum of Waxhaw building a much needed larger and up-to-date library for the sake of our children's future!!! Early reading is paramount to a better education! My son started reading at the age of three and has had amazing results from it. It's thanks to a great, well stocked library in Glastonbury, CT! Early readers = better scores = better school ratings = higher home values too! Visit our Waxhaw Library and see what YOU CAN DO to help expand it. This is OUR community library! Let's support it! Vote in November!

Love stopping in here...small and over-flowing with books! Very organized. The kids section is nice…read moreand everything is very reasonably priced.

I stopped by this library for the first time on Thursday, 04-25-24. I was immediately greeted by…read morethe staff near the computer station and the desk to the left of the door. I spent a while here and was able to see the staff engaging with others. I enjoyed the open layout. The teen area was busy and occupied most of the time. The staff was patient as children attempted to check out books and shared their enthusiasm about school events. I'd definitely return when in the area.

Super friendly staff and the library has a decent amount of space. Everything is neat and organized.read more

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg library district offers a number of very nice regional and special…read morelibrary settings: the South Park Regional, South County Regional, and the library collaboration with the Children's Theatre of Charlotte ... ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center on Seventh Street downtown to name just three. Each has specialties that make them individuals. The ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center collaboration between the library district and the Children's Theatre is a hands down wonder. While some libraries specialize in library things (games and toys) to engage kids and others specialize in library materials (books and puzzles), ImaginOn has it all ... including plays and story times. The library itself is free to enter, multi-story, newish, clean and easy to get to, with available parking that is free for 90 minutes with a stamped ticket. This facility absolutely had everything to stimulate kids of all ages ... probably 2 to 12 being the sweet spot. Do make a point of finding your way here for a visit someday ... you'll be glad you did. Highly recommended.

Great place for children. Lots of books and activities and it's all free…read more Very clean and spacious.

WOW! What a nostalgic experience. I felt like I was right back at my childhood library in Long…read moreIsland, NY with showcases, reading rooms, community rooms for tutoring and reading time for the toddlers. It was nice to see how progressive this library was from self check out stations and a plethora of children's programs. In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, the library is hosting presentations that focus on increasing the understanding and acceptance of persons with autism (register at cmlibrary.org). The program which peaked my interest the most was the Black Owned Business Showcase which is held during Black History Month. It is a chance to meet successful African America entrepreneurs from the Charlotte community from various industries for information and networking. There is also the 'Reading Check up' which is supported by Learning Ovations, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and Read Charlotte. It is a program that prioritizes your child's reading need and it is free of charge in Mecklenburg County. Definitely open your world of infinite possibilities by snagging yourself a library card and explore a whole new world. Thank you for having me Independence Regional!!!

Hot day, cool library. A great spot to sit in, find a book and read for a bit to relax. I even…read morefound a Lee Child/Jack Reacher book I hadn't read before which was very cool. Not the hugest selection here but it's decent. I think Morrisson might be larger but Scaleybark is smaller. It is what it is. Free wifi, air conditioning, comfy seating. It's the library! [Review 11336 overall, 1113 of 2019.]