Charlotte Center for Literary Arts

Description: A nonprofit literary arts center with a flexible studio used for creative-writing classes, author readings, community conversations, workshops, social gatherings, and quiet member work sessions. The Open Studio environment is intentionally quiet or quiet-ish, with instrumental music, low-volume conversation, varied seating areas, snacks, and beverages, but no phone calls or online meetings when others are present. Membership gives writers scheduled opportunities to read and work in community, while a higher membership level provides weekday coworking access. Many public literary events remain open beyond the membership community, making the space useful both as a writing workspace and as a gathering point for readers and writers.

Comments: Part of the definition of a third place is "little to no financial barrier to entry". The yearly membership is a barrier here, but it's $75 for the whole year, so it's not a significant one for many people, hence this listing.

From their website: Charlotte Lit is located inside the Ascend Nonprofit Center, 601 E 5th Street, Suite 160, Charlotte, 28202. Park in the free lot directly next to the building, entering the lot from 5th or Alexander. There are white gates that open when you pull up. (Caution: don’t park in the pay lot that’s next to ours on Alexander!) Enter the building on 5th (follow the sign to the Visitor’s Entrance) and check in at the desk. If you need help accessing the building or finding your way, text 704-325-9798.