Editing Charlotte County, Florida (section)

==Library==
The Charlotte County Library System consists of 4 library branches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www2.youseemore.com/charlottecounty/|title=Charlotte County Library System: Home Page|website=www2.youseemore.com}}</ref>
* Port Charlotte Public Library
* Punta Gorda Public Library
* Englewood Charlotte Public Library
* Mid-County Regional Library

The erection of the first library was in 1963.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.charlottecountyfl.gov/dept.admin/Documents/Highlights20131022.pdf|title=Charlotte County Government. Charlotte County Weekly Department Highlights}}{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>  In 1976, Charlotte County and Glades County joined to make the Charlotte-Glades Library System. One reason the counties paired together was due to the additional $50,000 in state aid to libraries who join to serve the public. Charlotte County was financially responsible in the relationship. In 2008 the two counties separated and reverted to providing services to residents and visitors of their own communities.<ref>[http://www2.charlottefl.com/NovusAgenda/AttachmentViewer.ashx? Charlotte County Government. Charlotte-Glades Library System Long-Range Plan of Service.]</ref> The newest addition to the library system was an expansion to the Englewood Branch; the new building created is an additional 6,500 square feet. This provides more space for the youth services department, a new computer lab, and an archives run by the historical department.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sweetsparkman.com/projects/master-planning/|title=Sweet Sparkman Architects. Englewood Charlotte Library.|access-date=November 30, 2014|archive-date=December 6, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141206061128/http://www.sweetsparkman.com/projects/master-planning/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The Mid-County Regional Library suffered heavy damage due the impact of Hurricane Ian in 2022. It had to close as a result, but is expected to re-open in 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Semon |first=Nancy |date=January 14, 2025 |title=Charlotte County’s Mid-County Regional Library to reopen in 2026 |url=https://www.gulfshorebusiness.com/charlotte-countys-mid-county-regional-library-to-reopen-in-2026/ |access-date=March 27, 2025 |website=GULFSHORE BUSINESS}}</ref>