Programs & Events Listings
The following list contains programs that matched your search, sorted by program types and date from 7/25/2012 to 7/25/2012.
Summer Performers/Presenters: Musical Stories with the Charlotte Symphony
An educational performance and interactive program by Shirley Gilpin, flautist and educator from the Charlotte Symphony, just for the school-age crowd.
Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Summer Reading- Early Elementary
Literacy based activities that promote summer reading and learning, designed to increase student's performance when they return to school. Today's stories will be all about teeth, from hygiene to the tooth fairy!
Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Community Service Project: Project Linus
Being involved in the community is a great way to make connections and build your leadership skills. Join us and help create blankets for children who are seriously ill that will be donated locally, as part of Project Linus. 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
Murder by the Book
This book club meets every fourth Wednesday of the month to discuss murder mystery novels. This month we will discuss A Lonely Death by Charles Todd. Audience: Adults, Seniors
Summer Performers/Presenters: Musical Stories with the Charlotte Symphony
An educational performance and interactive program by Shirley Gilpin, flautist and educator from the Charlotte Symphony, just for the school-age crowd.
Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Afternoon Adventures
Children develop literacy and critical thinking skills through books and hands-on activities. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
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
Word Basics Part II
This class is a follow up to the Word Basics class. After a review, we'll discuss paragraph formatting, headers & footers, and other more advanced topics. Prior Word experience is required to attend. Audience: Adults
Excel Basics - Part 2
After a review of Excel, we'll discuss writing formulas, modifying a spreadsheet, and creating charts and graphs. Previous experience with Excel is preferred. Registration is required. Audience: Adults
Technology Tutors
One-on-one computer help sessions with a technology volunteer. Get assistance with Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and using the mouse. These sessions last between 30 and 45 minutes. Registration required: (704) 416-5600 Audience: Adults, Seniors
PowerPoint 2007 Basics
Learn to create, edit, and add transition and animation to a PowerPoint 2007 presentation in this class for adults who have mastered basic computer and word processing skills. Audience: Adults
Powerpoint Basics - Part 2
Learn to create charts, graphs, adjust presentation timing, and add multimedia effects in this continuation of the Part 1 class. Registration is required. Audience: Adults
CMLibrary Presents: Hands-on Science with Sandi McGarrah
This program is full at this time.
An educational and interactive science program with The Nature Lady, Sandi McGarrah. For rising 1st through 6th graders. Registration is required. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Chess Club
Whether you are a beginner interested in learning how to play, or a chess master, come and join! All skill level welcome! Instruction will be provided by experienced teenage chess players. For ages 11 - 18. Audience: Teens (12-18)
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
Develop literacy, critical thinking and teamwork skills with video games. Children also participate in board games that encourage cooperation, problem solving, letter and word recognition, and critical thinking skills. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Chess Club
Whether you are a beginner interested in learning how to play, or a chess master, come and join! All skill level welcome! Instruction will be provided by experienced teenage chess players. For ages 11 - 18. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Learn, Quest, Play: Strategy Games
Teens develop critical and strategic thinking skills with Strategy Games. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Own the Night: Learn, Quest, Play: "The Hunger Games: Jabberjay Game" and more
(13-18 year olds) Drop in to play board and card games like "The Hunger Games: Jabberjay Game". Audience: Teens (12-18)
Learn, Quest, Play- Strategy games
Teens can use strategy and teamwork skills to play these strategy games. Audience: Teens (12-18)
PowerPoint 2007 Basics
Learn to create, edit, and add transition and animation to a PowerPoint 2007 presentation in this class for adults who have mastered basic computer and word processing skills. Audience: Adults
From Page to Screen- Ratatouille
The library will show a special screening of movies based on popular children’s books. Seeing a story brought to life will enhance children’s understanding of a familiar story. Bring your lunch and watch the movie. Popcorn will be served! Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Doctor Doolittle
Join us to watch a great movie based on an award-winning book!
Doctor Dolittle-July 25,2012 Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Hot Movies, Hot Topics
Join us in the Wachovia Playhouse Theatre as we view an engaging film about teens or teen issues. Discussion to further explore these timely topics will be facilitated by a staff member.
Audience: Teens (12-18)
Mind Your Manners
Children will view a Wimzie's House episode "Mind Your Manners," hear a story about manners, and make a manners chart to practice good manners. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Adult Summer Reading Film
Adult Summer Reading Film event Audience: Adults
Read to Reel: Independent Films
Films can educate about cultural interactions and diversity as well as entertain, helping us define ideas and cultural experiences in our world. Enjoy popcorn while watching movie adaptations of these books written for adult readers. ASR12 Audience: Adults, Seniors
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
Sensory Storytime 1
Children practice their communication,social and participation skills thorough books,music and activities..for children with special needs or disabilities and their caregiver and families. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Sensory Storytime 2
Children practice their communication,social and participation skills thorough books,music and activities..for children with special needs or disabilities and their caregiver and families. Audience: Preschool (3-5), Toddlers (18-35 months), Babies (0-17 months)
Summer Performers/Presenters: Musical Stories with the Charlotte Symphony
An educational performance and interactive program by Shirley Gilpin, flautist and educator from the Charlotte Symphony, just for the school-age crowd.
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)
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
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. Ages 24-35 mths. Audience: Toddlers (18-35 months)
Two Time Storytime (Wednesdays in July)
Two-year-olds will enjoy their own storytime experience to encourage language development, listening and social skills. Audience: Two-year-olds. Registration is required. Audience: Two-year-olds. Registration is required. Audience: Toddlers (18-35 months)
Baby Storytime
Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. New sights and sounds are shared with a parent/caregiver through books, songs, and rhymes. Registration is required and begins on Wednesday, June 20 at 10:00am. Audience: Babies (0-17 months), Toddlers (18-35 months)
Baby Storytime
Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization.New sights and sounds are shared with a parent /caregiver through books,songs and rhymes. Audience: Babies (0-17 months)
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 – 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
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: Pre-school (3-5). Registration is required. Audience: Preschool (3-5)
Audience: Preschool (3-5)
Baby Storytime
Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. New sights and sounds are shared with a parent/caregiver through books, songs, and rhymes. Audience: Babies (0-17 months)
Baby Storytime
Babies (0-18 months) experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. New sights and sounds are shared with a parent/caregiver through books, songs, and rhymes. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Audience: Babies (0-17 months), Toddlers (18-35 months)
Baby Storytime (birth to 17 months)
Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. New sights and sounds are shared with a parent/caregiver through books, songs, and rhymes.
Audience: Babies (0-17 months)
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)
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. Registration is required and begins on Wednesday, June 20 at 10:00am Audience: Toddlers (18-35 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. For ages 3-5.
Audience: Preschool (3-5)
Preschool Storytime (Wednesdays in July)
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: Pre-school (3-5). Registration is required. Audience: Preschool (3-5)
Baby Storytime
Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. New sights and sounds are shared with parent/caregiver through books, songs and rhymes. Audience: Babies (0-17 months)
Listen & Move: Bibliobop
Children and parents will participate in stories, songs and movement activities that build both gross and fine motor skills, which children need to develop in order to read and write. Come prepared to dance and move to favorite stories and songs! Audience: Preschool (3-5), Elementary (5-11)
Summer Reading Club: Summer Performers/Presenters
An educational performance and interactive program lead by library staff or performers for the school-age crowd, but all ages are welcome Audience: Elementary (5-11), Family/Youth & Caregivers
Summer Reading- Early Elementary
Literacy based activities that promote summer reading and learning, designed to increase student's performance when they return to school. Today's stories will be all about teeth, from hygiene to the tooth fairy!
Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Afternoon Adventures
Children develop literacy and critical thinking skills through books and hands-on activities. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
CMLibrary Presents: Hands-on Science with Sandi McGarrah
This program is full at this time.
An educational and interactive science program with The Nature Lady, Sandi McGarrah. For rising 1st through 6th graders. Registration is required. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
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