Charlotte Mecklenburg Library - Plaza Midwood — Attraction in Charlotte

The remodel is beautiful and the workers are friendly and helpful. My remarks are about the inconsistent noise level, pre and post remodel. I guess the modern concept of a library is a certain liveliness that wasn’t always present so that’s kind of a good thing, especially in light of headphones and other noise canceling devices.

Yesterday the noise level was quiet until a fellow in the open area in the back began having a one-way conversation. He was on the other side of the room but even with headphones, I was able to hear him, full-pitch. So I moved up to the front of the library not realizing I was sitting in the children’s area. There weren’t any children or parents and I was alone.

The security guard saw me and sent over a worker to tell me I wasn’t allowed but that she’d make an exception because there weren’t any children. But, she advised, the moment children showed up, I was to leave. I explained that I’d moved there because someone in back was having an audible conversation. She was pleasant and was doing her job. We did briefly discuss that another quieter library would likely be a better fit for me given the nature of my work.

I’ve noted that both Myers Park and SouthPark are improved in this category and have more options for solitude. Yesterday, however, I was able to go across the street. Upstairs, in Harris Teeter, the work environment proved quieter (the din upstairs is almost white noise).

Encouragement is if you want to have a quieter work environment, another library might be your best bet. I’ve always appreciated the folks at this library but would not feel encouraged to return. I will be changing my Holds status...

Nice staff, nice location, plenty space to study, small but efficient. I'm giving 1 start just to try to catch attention and see if they can do something about what shocked me on my last visit. I usually visit this location in mornings, very clean and comfortable, I went the other afternoon and the first thing I saw wrong was PEOPLE SMOKING JUST IN FRONT THE DOOR, libraries usually has certain smoke areas, a "no smoking" sign next to the door would be great, I'm asthmatic, coming out from library and breathe it make me very sick. I saw a cotckrarch the other morning, and then I figured out why, they allowed you to eat, no small snacks and soft drinks with caps to keep your drink safe of split it, they allowed fast food, which is very nasty seeing grease fingers prints on the tables and keyboards, plus all those fast food smells mix in the air, people eating like if they are actually in the fast food place, impossible to concentrate, come on, is a library not a mall or park. Finally, in the restroom we saw a small empty liquor bottle and a used razor,...

I love this library. I love the area. Always have. I've been in Charlotte for a little over 30 years now, even before this library opened & I've always loved the area before that. I started using this one again about two years ago when I figured this one was easiest for me to get to even though Independence Regional is closer (I don't drive right now. Plus, I like hanging out at the Harris Teeter across the street). The librarians are always nice & helpful when I need to ask a question. Easy for me to find what I need because it's not a huge library but still enough space to be comfortable, even during this tough time we're in. Plaza Midwood and Independence Regional are both...