The Latest From CMLibrary RSS feed outlining the latest news from Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. http://www.cmlibrary.org No matter how young your child, the library has a storytime for you! http://www.cmlibrary.org/programs/programListing.asp?ag=&et=Storytime&dt=dr&ds=2013-6-19&de=2013-8-3&df=list&cn=0&private=0 Library storytimes include stories, songs and movement activities to develop the skills little ones need in order to read and write. Have fun together while learning; check out a storytime! Teen Summer Reading events http://www.cmlibrary.org/programs/programlisting.asp?form_keyword=Teen+Summer+Reading&progtype1=&ln1=&form_Age=&ds1=&de1=&x=0&y=0 Upcycle a t-shirt into something totally new. Play in a Kinect gaming tournament. Learn all about underground animals. Teen summer reading has so much to offer. Check out what`s coming up! Creating Characters that Come Alive http://www.cmlibrary.org/programs/programlisting.asp?form_keyword=myra&progtype1=&ln1=&form_Age=&ds1=&de1=&x=0&y=0 Authors Myra Johnson and Dora Hiers offer tips on creating memorable characters that stay fresh in readers’ minds in this adult summer reading workshop. Free, but registration is required. Visit our budget page to learn where Library funding comes from. http://www.cmlibrary.org/about_us/info.asp?id=13 Where does Library funding come from? A variety of sources - visit our budget page to learn more. Your library now offers free access to online educational classes. http://www.cmlibrary.org/online/resourceredirect.asp?id=183 Universal Class is an online education experience offering over 540 courses in subjects like entrepreneurship, technology, health and medicine, homeschooling, job assistance and more. Love magazines? Get a digital copy from your library. http://www.cmlibrary.org/online/resourceredirect.asp?id=182 We now offer free access to Zinio, a digital magazine service with hundreds of magazines to view online on your PC, tablets and smart phones. Stream free movies, tv shows, and more from your library`s web site with Hoopla http://www.cmlibrary.org/about_us/info.asp?id=50 You can now stream feature films, TV series, and additional music and audio to your iPhone or computer. This new service is currently in beta. Do not enter a PIN # at set up. Our award-winning mobile app makes using your library easy with your smartphone or tablet. http://cmlibrary.org/about_us/info.asp?id=43 Search our catalog using easy search features designed for mobile devices, check your account, place holds or renew items, get library hours and directions, find events, and more. Sign up for summer reading and see what reading can do for you! http://www.cmlibrary.org/programs/summer_reading/2013/ Read for pleasure or to explore and learn. Attend a free library program to dig even deeper. You can break new ground, expand your mind, and discover a new you – all with summer reading! Looking for online reading fun for your young child? We've got Disney Digital Books! http://downloads.plcmc.org Children and parents can enjoy unlimited access to over 600 new and classic Disney books with our ebook partner, OverDrive. Searching for age appropriate children's books? http://www.plcmc.org/bookhive/ Our Bookhive is your guide to children`s literature and books designed for children ages birth through twelve, their parents, and teachers.