Programs & Events Listings
The following list contains programs that matched your search, sorted by program types and date from 7/17/2012 to 7/17/2012.
Kid's Activity Table
Create and learn at our summer reading literacy activity table from 1:00-3:00 PM every Tuesday afternoon. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Explore & Discover: Cupcake Wars
Learn more about what it takes to work in a bakery. We will learn how to decorate our own cupcakes and then have a contest to see who did the best job. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Own the Night-Teen Writing Contest
Write a short story related to the "Own the Night" Summer reading theme! The theme covers topics from the paranormal to mysteries to Prom! Stories must be no longer than 10-12 pages. Please return entries to the Myers Park Library by July 27, 2012. Audience: Teens (12-18)
1 on 1 eReader Training
Want to learn how to borrow eBooks for your eReader, tablet, smartphone or laptop? Call or stop by Independence Regional Library to schedule an appointment for one-on-one training. Bring your device or questions: we’ll show you how to find, check out and download books from our digital collection. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Summer Reading: Elementary
Literacy based activities that promote summer reading and learning, designed to increase student's performance when they return to school. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Reading Buddies
Children, ages 3 to 11, will increase their reading confidence, fluency and comprehension by reading aloud with a library volunteer during a 15-minute one-on-one session. Audience: Preschool (3-5), Elementary (5-11)
Summer Performers/Presenters
An educational performance and interactive Capoeira program performed by Cordao de Ouro Charlotte just for the school-age crowd. Join us for this culturally enriching, fitness-oriented program! Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers, Elementary (5-11), Preschool (3-5)
Afternoon Adventures
Children develop literacy and critical thinking skills through books and hands-on activities. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
PAWS to Read
Children boost reading skills and build confidence by reading aloud to a volunteer therapy dog. Registration required.
Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Summer Reading Dreaming
Dreaming at the Plaza...come join Ms.Elizabeth for something new every week for ages K-5th. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Story Explorers
Explore books and stories in creative ways through interactive activities including math, science, games and more! Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Word Play Tuesdays: Ransom Note Poetry
Cut, clip, and piece together your poems in this awesome Wordplay exercise. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Writing Inspirational Romance
Looking for a good romance? Two authors of inspirational romance will share their writing experiences and their work. Join Dora Hiers and Myra Johnson for an afternoon of stories. ASR12 Audience: Adults, Seniors
eReader Assistance
Do you have specific Nook, Kindle, or Overdrive issues? Our staff member, Amy, can help. Make an appointment for personal assistance. Call or come in person to make an appointment. Audience: Adults, Seniors
1 on 1 eReader Training
Want to learn how to borrow eBooks for your eReader, tablet, smartphone or laptop? Call or stop by Independence Regional Library to schedule an appointment for one-on-one training. Bring your device or questions: we’ll show you how to find, check out and download books from our digital collection. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Excel Basics*
Learn how to create, edit and save a basic spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel 07. Designed for adults with basic computer skills and familiarity with Word. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Word Basics
Learn to create, edit and save a document in Microsoft Word 07. Designed for adults with some computer experience but little or no previous word processing experience. Registration is required. Audience: Adults
Robotics Club
Come join us and learn how to design, build and program robots using LEGO Mindstorms. All skill levels welcome! For ages 11 - 18. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Word Basics I
Create, edit and save a document in Microsoft Word 2007. Designed for adults with some computer experience but little or no previous word processing experience. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Dream Big, READ! - Survival for Kids
Children develop literacy and critical thinking skills through books and hands-on activities. This week our theme is survival and camping safety. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
PAWS to Read
Children boost reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a volunteer therapy dog. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Connections that Count/Conexiones que Cuentan
Cada martes tendremos cuentos, canciones y dynamicas para niños de recien nacidos a 5 años.Spanish Language storytime for children age birth to 5 every Tuesday with songs, stories and hands-on activities Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers, Preschool (3-5)
Conexiones que Cuentan / Connections that Count
Un tiempo de cuentos en español con música y actividades para niños de 0 a 5 años de edad con el fin de prepararlos para la escuela. A story time in Spanish featuring stories, music and activities for children ages 0-5.
Audience: Preschool (3-5), Toddlers (18-35 months), Babies (0-17 months)
Conexiones que Cuentan- Connections that Count
Una hora de cuentos en español para niños 0 a 5 para prepararlos a entrar a la escuela. Para mas información llame a Verónica al 704-416-0556. A Spanish language storytime that prepares children birth to 5 enter school. Audience: Toddlers (18-35 months), Preschool (3-5)
Conexiones Que Cuentan/Connections that Count
Cada martes tendremos cuentos, canciones y dynamicas para niños de recien nacidos a 5 años.Spanish Language storytime for children age birth to 5 every Tuesday with songs, stories and hands-on activities. Audience: Preschool (3-5), Family/Youth & Caregivers
Conexiones que Cuentan- Connections that Count
Una hora de cuentos en español para niños 0 a 5 para prepararlos a entrar a la escuela. Para mas información llame a Verónica al 704-416-0556. A Spanish language storytime that prepares children birth to 5 enter school. Audience: Toddlers (18-35 months), Preschool (3-5)
Providence High School Student Art Exhibit
Providence High School, under the direction of instructor Susan Daisley, will exhibit a variety of student art in the entrance foyer through July 31st. Audience: Adults, Teens (12-18), Elementary (5-11)
Learn, Quest, Play: Monopoly Tournament
Build negotiation and resource management skills by participating in this tournament-style event. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Robotics Club
Come join us and learn how to design, build and program robots using LEGO Mindstorms. All skill levels welcome! For ages 11 - 18. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Explore & Discover: Cupcake Wars
Learn more about what it takes to work in a bakery. We will learn how to decorate our own cupcakes and then have a contest to see who did the best job. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Changing Places: From Black and White to Technicolor
Available during ImaginOn regular business hours, this exhibition project explores how Charlotte, NC is dealing with rapid demographic and cultural change. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Terrific Tuesdays: Professor Whizzpop
Professor Whizzpop presents the Dream Big, Reading is Magic Show! This interactive show brings classic story book tales to life through feats and tricks that will amaze you! Free tickets are required. See below for a link to ticket details. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers, Elementary (5-11)
A Summer Day with Ronald McDonald© (rising 1st-rising 5th graders)
Join Ronald McDonald © in a program
highlighting reading.
Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Summer Performer:Blue Moon Puppets(REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
An educational performance and interactive program by the Blue Moon Puppets for children ages 4-11. Registration is required beginning July 10,2012. Call 704-416-7200 option2 to register for this program. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Summer Performers/Presenters
An educational performance and interactive program by Blue Moon Puppets just for the school-age crowd. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Terrific Tuesdays: Professor Whizzpop
Professor Whizzpop presents the Dream Big, Reading is Magic Show! This interactive show brings classic story book tales to life through feats and tricks that will amaze you! Free tickets are required. See below for a link to ticket details. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers, Elementary (5-11)
Afternoon Adventures: Owls
Children develop literacy & critical thinking skills through books and hands-on activities. This week have a "hoot" learning about birds of the night. Registration is required & begins one week before the event. Call 704-416-3800. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Summer Reading Familes: "Big Dreams--Create Your Own Coat of Arms"
Learn to create a coat of arms like the knights of old! Recommended for ages 6 and up. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
CML's Frontline Storytellers Present Summer Tent Tales
Children will hear stories during this one-of-a-kind storytelling experience with CML's Frontline Storytellers. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
CMLibrary Presents... Professor Whizzpop
Dream Big- Reading is Magic! Children and teens will explore classic stories and get excited about reading during this interactive presentation by Professor Whizzpop, a magician/entertainer. Ages 5 and up. Register online, by phone, or in person. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Teens (12-18)
CML's Frontline Storytellers Present Summer Tent Tales
Children will hear stories during this one-of-a-kind storytelling experience with CML's Frontline Storytellers. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Conexiones Que Cuentan/Connections that Count
Cada martes tendremos cuentos, canciones y dynamicas para niños de recien nacidos a 5 años.Spanish Language storytime for children age birth to 5 every Tuesday with songs, stories and hands-on activities. Audience: Preschool (3-5), Family/Youth & Caregivers
Baby Storytime (Tuesdays in July)
Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. New sights and sounds are shared with a parent/caregiver through books, songs, and rhymes. Ages: Up to 18 months Audience: Babies (0-1)
Registration is required. Audience: Babies (0-17 months)
Preschool Storytime
Preschoolers engage with books and activities that encourage language and pre-reading skills. Hear stories, sing songs, and develop the skills needed to become a successful reader. Audience: Preschool (3-5)
Tiny Tots Storytime
Stories, music and movement for tiny tots. Storytime is designed to develop language, listening and coordination skills. Ages 18 to 23 months.
Audience: Toddlers (18-35 months)
Toddler Storytime (18 months to 35 months)
Toddlers build language skills, participate in music and movement activities, and discover the fun of books. Explore letters, sounds, and new words through stories and activities.
Audience: Toddlers (18-35 months)
"Listen & Move"
Children and parents will participate in activities that build both gross and fine motor skills, which children need to develop in order to learn to read and write. Stories included in this high energy storytime will focus on healthy living. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Baby Storytime.
Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. New sights and sounds are shared with a parent or caregiver through books, songs, and rhymes. For babies 0-17 mths.
Audience: Babies (0-17 months)
Connections that Count/Conexiones que Cuentan
Cada martes tendremos cuentos, canciones y dynamicas para niños de recien nacidos a 5 años.Spanish Language storytime for children age birth to 5 every Tuesday with songs, stories and hands-on activities Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers, Preschool (3-5)
Family Storytime
Children enjoy favorite stories, songs and movement activities that support early literacy skills. Help foster a love of reading in your child. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. For ages birth to 5 years. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Family Storytime
Children enjoy favorite stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skills. Help foster a love of books and reading in your child. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Family Storytime (all ages) Door registration for the first 20 children
Children enjoy favorite stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skills. Help foster a love of books and reading in your child. Stories will be geared toward a 2-5 year old audience. Note: Storytimes in the same week might be repeated more than once. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Family Storytime
Children enjoy favorite stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skills. Help foster a love of books and reading in your child. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. Ages 2-5. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers, Preschool (3-5)
Story Explorers: Going Fishing
Explore books and stories in creative ways through interactive activities including math, science, games, and more! This series is just for school-age kids. This program's theme will be fish. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Toddler Storytime
Toddlers build language skills, participate in music and movement activities, and discover the fun of books. Explore letters, sounds, and new words through stories and activities.
Audience: Toddlers (18-35 months)
Tiny Tots Storytime (Tuesdays in July)
A Storytime for children ages 18 to 23 months. Stories, music and movement for tiny tots. Storytime is designed to develop language, listening and coordination skills. Ages 18 to 23 months. Registration required. Audience: Toddlers (18-35 months)
Conexiones que Cuentan / Connections that Count
Un tiempo de cuentos en español con música y actividades para niños de 0 a 5 años de edad con el fin de prepararlos para la escuela. A story time in Spanish featuring stories, music and activities for children ages 0-5.
Audience: Preschool (3-5), Toddlers (18-35 months), Babies (0-17 months)
Preschool Storytime
Preschoolers engage with books and activities that encourage language and pre-reading skills. Hear stories,sing songs,and develop the skills needed to become a successful reader. Audience: Preschool (3-5)
Conexiones que Cuentan- Connections that Count
Una hora de cuentos en español para niños 0 a 5 para prepararlos a entrar a la escuela. Para mas información llame a Verónica al 704-416-0556. A Spanish language storytime that prepares children birth to 5 enter school. Audience: Toddlers (18-35 months), Preschool (3-5)
Afternoon Adventures: Owls
Children develop literacy & critical thinking skills through books and hands-on activities. This week have a "hoot" learning about birds of the night. Registration is required & begins one week before the event. Call 704-416-3800. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Afternoon Adventures
Children develop literacy and critical thinking skills through books and hands-on activities. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Summer Reading Dreaming
Dreaming at the Plaza...come join Ms.Elizabeth for something new every week for ages K-5th. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
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