CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation has announced the third annual Book Club Madness, a unique competition designed to engage and celebrate book clubs throughout Mecklenburg County. Kicking off on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, and running through April 8, 2025, this event is inspired by the excitement of March Madness.
Through multiple creative activities, it seeks to encourage book club members to participate in a series of weekly challenges to earn points for their teams.
Activities include visiting library branches, sharing favorite book club reads, checking out books or e-books, and engaging with the Library’s social media platforms. Additionally, Participants can score two-pointers, three-pointers, and free throws, with opportunities to win fun weekly prizes and, of course, bragging rights.
Book Club Madness aims to promote literacy, foster community engagement, and celebrate the vibrant book club culture within Mecklenburg County. All book clubs in Mecklenburg County are invited to participate.
To register, information is provided below:
To participate, book clubs, with at least two registered members, should register online. Once registered, members will receive weekly emails from the Library Foundation detailing information about the challenges and how to submit points online.
Deadline to register is Sunday, March, 2nd.
For more information, please visit foundation.cmlibrary.org/bookclubmadness or contact Maggie Bean at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation at +1 704.416.0803.
About Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation
The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation exists to help the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library improve lives and build a stronger community. Created as a non-profit 501(c)(3) in September 2012 in partnership with Foundation For The Carolinas and Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, the Foundation supports Library services, expands the Library’s collection of print and digital materials, enhances programming for all ages, invests in innovative initiatives and strives to grow its endowment for future generations.
For more, visit foundation.cmlibrary.org.
