Programs & Events Listings
The following list contains programs that matched your search, sorted by program types and date from 8/8/2012 to 8/8/2012.
Solar Cooking
Gain STEM skills by building a solar powered cooker and conducting experiments. Roast marshmallows to make s’mores with just the heat of the sun. Audience: Teens (12-18)
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)
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
Afternoon Adventures
Children develop literacy and critical thinking skills through books and hands-on activities. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
The Art of Researching Today and Yesterday
Local author Jennifer Hudson Taylor will give tips and share ideas for researching and writing, helpful to both contemporary and historical writers. Get fresh ideas and renew your energy for that story that's been nagging at your muse. 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
Computer Basics
Learn computer parts, terms and concepts, plus how to hold, move, click and double-click a mouse. Get hands-on experience with a mouse and keyboard. If you are uncomfortable using a computer and mouse, this is the class for you.
Audience: Adults, Seniors
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
Computer Basics Part I
Get a basic overview of computer terms and concepts in this class for adults with little or no previous computer experience. Audience: Adults
eReader 1-on-1 Training
Book an appointment for a 1-hour session to learn Overdrive and how to download eBooks. Staff will show you how to find, check out and download books. Our focus will be on how to use the Overdrive service. Registration is required. Audience: Adults
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)
Junior Classical League Student Art Exhibit
The Junior Classical League, an organization of local students engaged in classical studies, will exhibit a variety of student art under the direction of Sherri Madden, Coordinator. Audience: Adults, Teens (12-18), 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)
Learn, Quest, Play: Wii
Teamwork, problem solving and critical thinking have never been so much fun. Join your peers to develop your skills and engage with the library on a whole new level. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Recycle Bingo
Children participate in board games that encourage cooperation, problem solving, word and title recognition, along with critical thinking skills. Audience: Elementary (5-11 Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Computer Basics Part I
Get a basic overview of computer terms and concepts in this class for adults with little or no previous computer experience. Audience: Adults
Workshop Wednesday: Hot Movies Hot Topics
Join us in the Wells Fargo 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)
Own the Night: Sherlock Holmes Film
(13-18 year olds; 12 year olds must be accompanied by an adult). Enjoy a screening of one of the newer Sherlock Holmes movies based on the books by Sir. Arthur Conan Doyle. Refreshments included. 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
Summer Reading Finale
Celebrate all of your reading accomplishments over the summer by collecting your incentives and enjoying a special presentation by the Carolina Raptors Center as well as a fun puppet show! Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
Summer Reading Finale: Ice Cream Social
Celebrate all of your reading accomplishments over the summer by collecting your incentives and enjoying some ice cream! Audience: Elementary (5-11)
Own The Night: Ghost Stories for Teens
Celebrate Summer Reading with professional storyteller Beth Hutchison. Beth will chill us with ghost stories geared toward the teen audience. Audience: Teens (12-18)
Children's Programming in August
There will be no regular programming this month as we get the library ready for the start of school. Programming will resume in September. Audience: Family/Youth & Caregivers
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)
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
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. All ages welcome. 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)
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
Afternoon Adventures
Children develop literacy and critical thinking skills through books and hands-on activities. Audience: Elementary (5-11)
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