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4.5

169 reviews

Excellent74%
Very good24%
Average2%
Poor0%
Terrible0%

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“children's library” (17 reviews)

“great library” (6 reviews)

“all ages” (17 reviews)

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Hours Today: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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300 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28202-2514

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+1 704-416-4600

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valshetims

Saint Louis, Missouri

93

Reviewed 6 days ago

Life Sized Books

When I walked into the ImanginOn of Charlotte, I thought this is the library of my dreams. At the reception desk, the lady let me know this was for children and they didn't have any adult materials. Lol. I guess I should clarify this is...More

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sclyburn30

Charlotte, North Carolina

81

Reviewed 1 week ago

Perfect

This place never disappoints. For those with children this is a GREAT place to visit. They also have acting classes that you can register your child to attend. There are plenty of activities for a young child to enjoy even if the books aren't enough.

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lltowery

Gastonia, North Carolina

319

Reviewed 11 March 2018 via mobile

Gem of Charlitte

Much more than a children’s library, ImaginOn is a unique interactive collaboration with the Children’s Theater that kids GET!

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puertorican54

Charlotte, North Carolina

2610

Reviewed 6 March 2018

Amazing Camps!

My daughters are now 20 and 17 but started going to ImaginOn when they were 5 and 3. It helped them immensely with public speaking and reading comprehensive. I highly recommend the camps and plays. Very animated and some topics touch what's going on in...More

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johnlovebug1908

Charlotte, North Carolina

22

Reviewed 3 March 2018

Could be the happiest library around.

I stop by here with a friend and her kids age 5 and 7. The place had great lighting and everyone seemed really happy. Kids could be kids here and the flow of the place was so exciting. If you are in the area you...More

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Anthony G

105

Reviewed 3 January 2018 via mobile

Unique interactive library the kids will love

We took 4 kids & each one of them found things to do that they thoroughly enjoyed. The parking is free for the first hour or so. Lots of Broadway style kids shows play there in a theatre that holds around 500 people (I think),...More

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joanl90

Charlotte, United States

74

Reviewed 10 November 2017

Great place for kids

This is a library and more. Whether you take kids there for the books or story time or to play with the exhibits, it will be hard to get them to leave. I took my grandkids when they visited Charlotte and they were eager to...More

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beemanWinchester

Winchester

17548

Reviewed 18 October 2017

Not just another library

There are things here for all ages. The design is wonderful and engaging. You should make it a point to get to this great library even if you are alone. We took a 2 year old and had just as much fun. Lots of great...More

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elandja

Apex, North Carolina

45396

Reviewed 7 October 2017

Great Library for Children

A really creative and different kind of space with the library and children's theatre combined. Lots of fun and interesting things to do for kids. In addition to books and traditional library programs, it also offered activities and manipulatives for children. It seems like more...More

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CharlotteDayTripper

Charlotte, North Carolina

369146

Reviewed 22 September 2017

Great story time

Wonderful place easily able keep our 5 year old occupied for several hours. Story time at 10:30 was excellent, as were the educational computer games. Several interesting things to grab the kids attention and they were able to interact with other children. Nice for moms...More

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Questions & Answers

Canarons

What's the cost? Is there a membership? Looking to purchase as a gift for my 5 year old niece.

5 November 2017|

AnswerShow all 4 answers

It was free to get in!

447mui

what is the Lynx train?

28 June 2016|

Answer

It is the commuter train that currently runs from South Charlotte to uptown. The line running North is under construction.

Urangelicgirl

Would my 6 yr old nephew, 9 yr old neice, 12 yr old son and 16 yr old son enjoy ImaginOn?

25 November 2015|

Answer

Yes to the 6 and 9 year old kids. The 12 and 16 year olds will probably find it immature. It seems to be most suited to kids under 10. There is a childten's theater there that perhaps all would enjoy if you can catch a... More