Charlotte Mecklenburg Library - Main Library (CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION) — Attraction in Charlotte

This library does many things well..

It begins with a fantastic interior layout and a modern/urban/southern exterior design...

The interior presents a solid organization of books and media.

Theyve created an entire section of the library dedicated to local employment information and job search activity.

There is a cafe-style reading lounge that allows patrons to enjoy a light snack or drink.

The museum-style portion of the top floor celebrates both Charlotte and North Carolina's strong regional history..

The vast majority of the staff are professional and attentive to each visitor's needs..

But....

The common area cleanliness and overall accessibility needs a little work..

While any Public Library should NEVER exclude members of the community, - there is a need to maintain a positive sanitary environment ..

Similar to a major medical center, a large public library should consider whether the environment contributes to spread of illness and disease..

A whole lot of people walk in and out of this place on a daily basis..

All at varying degrees of health and wellness..

So how do they make it better?

For starters, all horizontal surfaces should be cleaned with a medical grade high level disinfectan - Not just store bought lysol..

High use devices such as keyboards, computer mouse, and patron seating should be wiped down with a hospital grade high level disinfectant at least twice per shift..

Hand cleaning/sanitizer stations should be placed in high use areas (elevators, computer areas etc)

Restrooms should be cleaned thoroughly throughout each shift.

Thet should use medical grade disinfectants with special attention to all high use areas..

Restrooms should be deep cleaned at the end of each shift and as emergencies arise..

Accepted air fresheners should be used along with cleaning accountability rosters and posted handwash literature to promote a healthy environment..

Last but not least - periodic feedback and surveys should be taken to generate ideas and help assess the current sanitary conditions..

Overall, this is a great facility with great staff..

ALL PATRONS should have an expectation of cleanliness when visiting this...

I love this library. It's Centrally located. Yes there is a lot homeless people that hang here. Some can be a little rowdy but nothing to talk about. They do eat in there which they shouldn't do. However, overall it is an Amazing and beautiful library. They have a great job search location on the first floor. When I first came here I spent many hours in there looking for work using their computer. I found one of my two jobs using their resources. Is it perfect. No where is. I'm from New York City and the homeless are more respectful and we'll behaved in the librarys there. Come and check out the place. It's clean...

It's sad that so many are here judging the homeless. Darn shame and you really should feel sick to yourself. You don't have to brave the elements nor do you have to search and pick for your food. Some of those homeless persons are veterans who have no homes possibly due to mental ailments they have suffered on the behalf of others to speak so freely and condescendingly of them. You have tons of brilliantly dressed people who pass them by, restaurants who toss good food out daily, and celebrities who live right there doing nothing at all. Do something to help or go to where there are none. They...