CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Local Bookstores are joining forces to help cash-strapped libraries in Mecklenburg County.

Eighteen local bookstores will team up for a book fair the first week of August to help raise money for libraries to buy new books.

Last month, library leaders announced that branches would operate only four days a week and only eight hours a day.

Mecklenburg County, the City of Charlotte and five local towns agreed to pitch in and make a one-time payment to keep more branches open.

To find out times and participating bookstores click on the link below.

Charlotte Book Fair To Benefit Libraries