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Welcome back Berry Students

I havent yet had they opportunity to offically welcome back they students, however I am looking forward to it. I kinda some what missed all the EXTRA excitement that they seem to bring to the library each and everyday!

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We are preparing ourselves for our returning and new POB students. The challenge is always welcome with open arms and smiles from our staff here atFreedom Regional Library. Hopefully, this year the students, faculty, as well as our regular and new patrons will take every advantage of the opportunities that we have to offer. We have a outstanding knowledgeable staff with a great sense of humor. We have a great facility, that holds lots of information, and the technology is amazing.

We Are Here To Help

Hello everyone. Freedom Regional Library has many, many useful resources for you to use. The staff encourages you to come and see us. We will be glad to assist you in any way possible. I know that you will be impressed by our level of expertise and by the services we offer. Come out and see us today!

Have you experienced Freedom lately?

On behalf of the Freedom Regional Library staff I'd like to extend a warm "welcome back" to all the students, teachers and administrators at the Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology. As a new librarian joining the Freedom Regional Library team I am looking forward to meeting many new faces in the community and sharing a successful school year with the students and faculty of Phillip O. Berry.

I encourage everyone to visit the library to check out our new DVDs, best-sellers and graphic novels, to use our WiFi connection, and take advantage of the many great resources we have to offer in addition to exciting programs every month. If you haven't used the library in awhile or if you need to sign up for a new library card our helpful team of library staff will be happy to assist you.

Access to your library also extends to the convenience of your home 24/7 at www.plcmc.org -- Expanding minds, Empowering individuals, Enriching our community.

Michael Lambert
Library Manager

Welcome Back to School!

The Freedom Regional Library is the first of its kind in the PLCMC system. This joint venture with Charlotte Mecklenburg School System allows students and patrons from the Freedom Drive and surrounding community’s access to all of the electronic and print resources available throughout the system. Freedom Regional Library offers an extensive collection of fiction and non-fiction materials for children, young adults and adults. This 20, 000 square foot facility houses a Popular Library of current and classic DVD’s, music CD’s, videos, books on tape, and rentals of bestsellers. In the Family Center there are literacy and ESL (English as a Second Language) aids available for children and adults.
The Teen Center, located on the first floor of the library, serves as a nucleus for academic, social and cultural development catered to the needs of young adults. The Teen Center encompasses a versatile study area suitable for individual and group study, as well as, teen meeting and book clubs. There are two separate seating areas for quiet reading of popular young adult titles, including graphic novels, in a relaxing atmosphere. The four computer stations accommodate the technological needs of teens giving access to the public library’s vast database of online resources and homework-help tools. The in-house Teen Program Coordinator offers programs and volunteer opportunities for young adult patrons ages 12-18. Please view the program calendar for current and upcoming events
The Children Services department provides special programs including storytelling and crafts for children, day care centers and schools in the area. The Children’s Library features award-winning current and classic titles in print and audio versions. There is also a wide selection of videos, DVD’S and CD-ROM’s for children in this area. There are designated areas available for studying and storytelling. A children’s computer area offers computer software designed for learning and recreation. Please view the program calendar for current and upcoming events.

• The two Computer Labs have new technology that connects the community to the new computer oriented century. The library offers computer training classes which covers several levels of skill development. Access to online reference resources provides efficient homework help for students of all ages.
• House AV materials related to vocational training.
• Teen Volunteer Club
• Community Room that seats 50
• Foreign Language Collection
• More than 80 PC’s for public use